Brian Kennett
Amateur Chef and Foodie Extraordinaire
Katsuya @ Katong & Wagyu Katsu
Wow, this was one punchy $$$ lunch. But the food was just superb and we ordered it so no complaints from us as it clearly states the $$$ cost per item on the menu. We were ordering some of the very best wagyu beef on the planet today. Let’s just say it was reassuringly expensive haha. The last time we came here we went very traditional ordering Pork Tonkatsu, but today Jude Jude and I set the scene for the girls as we decided we were going hard on Wagyu Katsu & Wagyu Sirloin. Yes, these guys do a slab of beautiful buttery Wagyu beef coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried. Yes Deep Fried, it is true as you will see. This is how they roll at Katsuya @ Katong & Wagyu Katsu also known as Kodawari Katsuya which translates as Commitment Katsuya!
Just having those words Deep Fried Wagyu Beef together makes my blood rush to my head – Wagyu & deep-fried…
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Katsuya @ Katong & Wagyu Katsu
They pride themselves here on using a certain type of oil and having zero oiliness to the Katsu. And 1000% that is what you get, just super intense crunch to the breadcrumb and flavour explosion. No greasy shit running down your beard. It is truly quality.
What they say about themselves (I love this); “Our aim is to share the greatness of consuming Tonkatsu without any GUILT! (No need Gym/Run keeper) That is why we strictly use only Premium Sunflower Oil(Trademark). Healthiest Oil for frying meat, seafood or vegetables.”
I want to call out another thing I read in the restaurant too. There was a sign which I loved. It went along the lines of;
“Dear patron, due to Covid-19 we are not operating at full staffing levels so service might be slower than normal. WE WILL NOT RUSH YOUR FOOD PREPARATION AND COOKING THOUGH.”
Katsuya @ Katong & Wagyu Katsu
What makes the restaurant even more surprising is the following; The Chef/Owner is Singaporean. Local Chef Kervin Tay graduated & attained Japanese Chef License since 2009 issued by Japanese Governor.
There you go, folks, our truly wonderful experience for lunch today. Some of the best wagyu beef to ever cross these lips of mine was consumed today. This is absolutely one to try, just save some money up 1st if you are going hard as we did haha. Every single part of the lunch was quality and fresh and prepped and cooked to absolute bloody perfection. We’ll be back that is for certain Katsuya @ Katong & Wagyu Katsu. Be proud of what you have going there, my friends. Just brilliant. You have to go and try the Wagyu Katsu – it’s a foodie OMG moment. Angels were indeed singing!
