The Japanese take their tonkatsu—fried pork cutlets—very, very seriously. Here, a kurobota pork loin katsu can run you $36, but, oh, there’s such joy in the crispy, greaseless panko crust and the juicy pork within. Grind some sesame seeds into the plummy tonkatsu sauce, and dip your pork in. The tonkatsu is served on a wire pedestal (to keep the bottom from steaming and going soggy) and a bottomless chiffonade of cabbage salad. Tip: Just as good, and only $10, is the pork tenderloin katsu sandwich—a thinner cut of pork, expertly fried, between two slices of white bread with the crusts cut off.
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Ginza Bairin
255 Beach Walk, Waikiki, Honolulu
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Waikiki
Hours
Sun–Wed 11am–10:30pm; Thurs–Fri 11am–11:30pm
Phone
808/926-8082
Prices
Main courses $12–$32
Cuisine Type
Japanese
Web site
Ginza Bairin
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255 Beach Walk, Waikiki, Honolulu OahuNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.