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Pork Katsu Sando
from Kahii
panko crusted deep fried pork loin and cabbage with pickled ginger mayo, mustard & tonkatsu sauce on Japanese shokupan
One thing I miss about working in the city is the chance to go out for lunch. It took me ages to try Kahii because their lunch items are only available from Tuesday to Friday. Today, I took a day off work and finally got to visit them. The cafe has a really cool vibe.
As for the sando, the pork katsu was fantastic—tender, fatty, and full of flavour. However, the sauce distribution could have been better. When I ate the first half, I could only taste the ginger mayo, making the sando seem a bit mild. But once I reached the other half, the tonkatsu sauce kicked in, adding much more flavour. Unlike many katsu sandos that use thick-cut white bread, Kahii opted for thinner, lightly toasted shokupan, which worked perfectly. It still had a slightly sweet taste that complemented the sando well. The heap of crunchy cabbage added great texture and balanced out the richness of the pork.
I also tried their signature black sesame cloud, a delightful blend of coffee and sesame cream served cold. It was not only pretty but also incredibly delicious. A must-try!
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