Aizu Sauce Katsu Don

【Aizu's Soul Food】 A traditional taste loved since the Taisho era. The deep world of "Aizu Sauce Katsudon"

When you think of a typical "katsudon", you might imagine one that is bound with a sweet and savory broth and egg. However, if you simply order "katsudon" in the Aizu region, this "sauce katsudon" will appear without hesitation. Since the Taisho era, when Western food culture began to spread, it has continued to support the stomachs of the locals, and it has a history that allows it to be called a "traditional food" beyond just a local gourmet dish.

■ The "Golden Balance" created by the secret sauce and cabbage

In Aizu style, you lay crispy shredded cabbage on top of steaming hot rice and place freshly fried tonkatsu that has been generously dipped in special sauce on top.

• Secret sauce: A sauce that each store has inherited through generations, prepared with dedication. The flavors of vegetables and fruits blend in, and the balance of acidity and sweetness varies from store to store.
• Miraculous unity: The sweet and savory sauce brings together the crispy coating and rice in perfect harmony.

■ Can't close the lid!? Unmatched volume and happiness

Aizu's sauce katsudon is one of its major attractions due to its overwhelming volume.

• Overwhelming presence: It's not uncommon to find giant katsu that overflows from the bowl or shops where the lid can't be closed due to thick meat.
• Source of energy: The rich aroma of the sauce stimulates your appetite, and the happiness of diving into it is exceptional. It's perfect for replenishing energy after touring sake breweries or walking around the town.