Burikatsu-Don

Burikatsu-don is a famous local specialty in Sado of Niigata enjoyed by many year round. Buri is yellow-tail in English and is a popular fish in Niigata. Katsu is a Japanese-style of deep frying using panko, flour, and egg to cover the protein in a delicious batter. Instead of topping off the katsu dish with Worcester-based sauce, Burikatsu uses soy-sauce as the main seasoning. While tonkatsu and tonkatsu rice bowls may be the most popular of the katsu dishes, burikatsu is a refreshing change of pace. The fish cutlet is prepared with local produce and is cooked to a crispy, flaky outside and a delectable, melt-in-your-mouth richness on the inside. The sauce compliments the fish perfectly over a delicious, steaming bowl of white rice.

Tonkatsu is enjoyed commonly on the main-land and in Hawaii, so why not switch things up with Burikatsu during your next Japan vacation? Sample all the flavors of Niigata and the rest of Japan with our best-selling line of Cherry Blossom Japan Tours or Anime Tour vacations. You can also opt for a private package with your own tour guide to explore the best sights Japan has to offer!