Tonkatsu—the breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet so popular with the masses—was originally one of many Japanese twists on Western recipes imported to Japan, in this case France’s côtelette de veau. Here ...

or breaded pork cutlet. “The British boom was sparked off by the casual Japanese restaurant Wagamama,” explains Curry Cell. “The shop’s version of katsu curry holds real visual impact.

Although breaded pork cutlet with bone is an increasingly rare item on numerous home menus, it is worth choosing this version ...

Although breaded pork cutlet with bone is an increasingly rare item on some home menus, it is worth sometimes choosing this ...