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This March, Tonkatsu Daiki Singapore opens its doors at Ngee Ann City, bringing a slice of one of Osaka’s authentic food delights – the ultimate crisp tonkatsu – straight into the heart of our city.
The Singapore outlet marks the first overseas outing for Tonkatsu Daiki, the Osaka shop that’s earned a mention from the Michelin Guide four years in a row. The Orchard outpost sticks closely to what made the original a hit – careful technique, serious attention to detail, and a dining space that tries to bottle a little bit of Osaka’s ambience while you’re working through your pork cutlet.
So what’s the hype about? Tonkatsu Daiki’s menu revolves around premium pork cutlets that are coated in light, fluffy panko before taking a slow bath in oil at tightly controlled temperatures. The result: pork that stays juicy and tender on the inside, with a crisp golden shell that shatters just enough when you bite into it.
Apart from the food, the space itself is also one to look forward to. The design leans heavily into its Osaka roots – taking cues from the experience of stepping off a JR train and wandering straight into the buzz of Osaka’s most famous street, Dotonbori. It’s also a nod to where the brand started: the original Daiki sits in Higashishinsaibashi near Nagahoribashi Station, about a 10-minute stroll from Dotonbori’s famously chaotic food strip.
Tonkatsy Daiki is located at Ngee Ann City, #05-33, 391 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238873
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