I'm not a fan of anything breaded and fried (except for a shrimp tempura of an authentic Japanese restaurant). But when I found out about Yabu and its good reviews, I got curious and tried what an authentic katsu is like.
Kurobuta (P515) And then...it only took a bite to taste the difference? It has a nice crunch and the meat seem to be softer than regular meat. The katsu is served on top of a wire mesh placed on a plate which I think to prevent it from getting soggy.
They will give you a suribachi mortar with sesame seeds wherein you will grind the seeds there and afterwards you will pour the tonkatsu sauce. This will be the dip for the katsu.
Katsu is served with shredded cabbage which is unlimited. You have a choice of soy vinaigrette (black bottle) or sesame (white bottle) as dressing.
To complete the set is miso soup, yellow pickled radish and cucumber and slices of pineapple and watermelon. Kurobuta deserves a 5/5 rating.
Rosu (P315) Pork tonkatsu set served with unlimited shredded cabbage, rice, miso soup, pickled radish and slices of watermelon and pineapple. It's pretty much the same as the Kurobuta set. It also deserves a 5/5 rating.
Seafood Katsu Set 2 (P515) This set is composed of salmon, black tiger prawn, oyster and crab and the usual unlimited shredded cabbage, rice, miso soup, pickled radish and slices of watermelon and pineapple. What do you expect... its also good! But the most memorable bite is that of the oyster. It's so unique. Maybe its because of the contrasting texture of the very soft oyster and the crunch from the breading. Another must try. Again, and for the last time, it deserves a 5/5 rating.
I think its very much obvious that I definitely recommend this place! Its fairly new when we first went here (the sole branch then which is in Megamall). During our second visit, their area is much bigger (occupying 2 store spaces already). And now, according to their facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/yabuhouseofkatsu) they have branches in Robinsons Magnolia and soon in SM Mall of Asia.
Kurobuta (P515) And then...it only took a bite to taste the difference? It has a nice crunch and the meat seem to be softer than regular meat. The katsu is served on top of a wire mesh placed on a plate which I think to prevent it from getting soggy.
They will give you a suribachi mortar with sesame seeds wherein you will grind the seeds there and afterwards you will pour the tonkatsu sauce. This will be the dip for the katsu.
Katsu is served with shredded cabbage which is unlimited. You have a choice of soy vinaigrette (black bottle) or sesame (white bottle) as dressing.
To complete the set is miso soup, yellow pickled radish and cucumber and slices of pineapple and watermelon. Kurobuta deserves a 5/5 rating.
Hiyayakko Tofu and Wakame (P195) Hiyayakko Tofu (left) is a cold silken tofu served with ponzu sauce and topped with bonito flakes and spring onion. Wakame is seaweed served in vinaigrette topped with ebiko. Both are good but if I should choose between the two, I'll choose wakame. I'll give Hiyayakko Tofu 4/5 and Wakame 5/5.
Rosu (P315) Pork tonkatsu set served with unlimited shredded cabbage, rice, miso soup, pickled radish and slices of watermelon and pineapple. It's pretty much the same as the Kurobuta set. It also deserves a 5/5 rating.
Rosu Katsu Curry (P330) Pork tonkatsu served with curry sauce and the usual shredded cabbage, rice, miso soup, pickled radish and slices of watermelon and pineapple. The curry sauce is so good and a must try. It is a 5/5 for me.
Seafood Katsu Set 2 (P515) This set is composed of salmon, black tiger prawn, oyster and crab and the usual unlimited shredded cabbage, rice, miso soup, pickled radish and slices of watermelon and pineapple. What do you expect... its also good! But the most memorable bite is that of the oyster. It's so unique. Maybe its because of the contrasting texture of the very soft oyster and the crunch from the breading. Another must try. Again, and for the last time, it deserves a 5/5 rating.
I think its very much obvious that I definitely recommend this place! Its fairly new when we first went here (the sole branch then which is in Megamall). During our second visit, their area is much bigger (occupying 2 store spaces already). And now, according to their facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/yabuhouseofkatsu) they have branches in Robinsons Magnolia and soon in SM Mall of Asia.
