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Chicken Katsu
Chicken Katsu
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Best wine varietals
1
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles cut through the fried texture of Chicken Katsu.
Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles cut through the fried texture of Chicken Katsu.
2
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde offers light, crisp acidity that complements the dish's savory flavors.
Vinho Verde offers light, crisp acidity that complements the dish's savory flavors.
3
Chardonnay
Chardonnay's richness balances the fried coating and creamy tonkatsu sauce.
Chardonnay's richness balances the fried coating and creamy tonkatsu sauce.
4
Riesling
Riesling's slight sweetness and acidity pair well with the savory and umami notes.
Riesling's slight sweetness and acidity pair well with the savory and umami notes.
Best cocktails with this
1
Honey Bee Mule
acid/bubbles/ginger — ginger-lime effervescence cuts fat, honey adds gentle sweetness
Score: 95
2
Tequila Reposado Sour
acid, bubbles — citrus brightness and foam (egg white optional) cuts fried fat; complements umami dipping sauces
Score: 95
3
Honey Ginger Sour
acid/heat/ginger — spicy ginger with lemon and honey brightens fried coating and matches savory sauce
Score: 92
4
Tequila Highball
bubbles, acid — light, effervescent cleansing soda with lime refreshes palate between bites of crunchy, oily katsu
Score: 92
5
Honey Bee Margarita
acid/sweet/salt — tequila-lime with honey and salt rim complements katsu’s sweet-savory tonkatsu notes
Score: 90
6
Vodka Uptown Mule
acid, ginger — ginger beer’s spice and lime’s acidity cut fat and add a spicy-ginger lift to fried chicken
Score: 90
7
Slutty Margarita
acid, salt — tequila + lime and salted rim balance richness and echo tangy dipping sauces; bright and zesty
Score: 88
8
Honey Aperol Spritz
bubbles/bitters/sweet — sparkling, bitter-sweet spritz refreshes palate and lifts fried richness
Score: 86
9
Honey French 75
bubbles/acid/herbal — champagne and lemon provide cutting acidity and elegant bubbles to cleanse fat
Score: 84
10
Vodka Basil Smash
acid/herbal — bright lemon and basil herbaceousness contrast crunchy breading and refresh palate
Score: 82
11
Vodka Orange Spritz
acid, bubbles, sweet — citrus and soda lighten and refresh; orange adds a touch of sweetness that pairs well with tonkatsu glaze
Score: 82
12
Honey Bee Collins
acid/bubbles/herbal — gin, lemon and soda are light and zesty, rinsing oil and echoing citrus notes
Score: 80