Katsu Curry
Best wine varietals
Blend
Blend wines offer versatility to match the complex flavors of katsu curry.
Riesling
Riesling's acidity and slight sweetness balance the curry's spice and richness.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir's light body and fruitiness complement the fried cutlet without overpowering.
Prosecco
Prosecco's bubbles and freshness cut through the curry's richness and cleanse the palate.
Best cocktails with this
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles/ginger — ginger and lime cut the fried katsu’s fat and complement curry spices
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/smoke — bright lime cuts fat; mezcal smoke complements curry spices
Flute • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid — effervescence and bright lime refresh the palate between rich bites
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid/spice/bubbles — ginger beer and lime cut richness and refresh palate
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/heat/umami — savory, spicy tomato backbone echoes curry umami and adds heat contrast
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/salt/sweet — tequila and lime balance curry’s savory-sweet notes; salt rim enhances umami
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/spice — ginger’s warmth and lemon acidity lift and cleanse heavy sauce
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
herbal/bitter/acid — vermouth and bitters bring herbaceous, slightly bitter lift to rich curry
Collins glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/bubbles/herbal — lemon, gin and soda refresh and brighten fried cutlet
Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min
acid/bubbles — effervescence and citrus cut fat; elegant, light counterpoint to rich curry
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
bitter/sweet/acid — Campari bitterness and pineapple sweetness balance the curry’s richness