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Last Chance in Kalihi for This Beef Stew, Fresh Fish and Hotcakes

Robbie Dingeman,

After 55 years, Megs Drive-In will serve its last comforting plates on December 17.

Willow Tree Korean Spicy Chicken Katsu Maria Burke

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Two-Minute Takeout in Kailua: Willow Tree Korean Restaurant

Maria Burke,

Spicy chicken katsu, jap chae and turnip soup are our go-to faves at this homey old-school spot in Aikahi.

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Oahu, these are the chicken katsu sandwiches you need right now

Thomas Obungen, Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

Fried chicken sandwiches are so 2019. But chicken katsu sammies? That's a game-changer. Imagine: Katsu that's crispy on the outside and thiccc and juicy inside, paired with sweet-and-tangy katsu sauce and griddled burger buns or ultra soft Japanese white bread.…

Crispy pork and chicken katsu sandwiches on fluffy Japanese bread

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Farmers Market Finds: Katsu Sandwiches at Kaka‘ako

Thomas Obungen,

New series starts with crispy pork and chicken katsu sandwiches on fluffy Japanese bread.

Chicken is the star at Pearlridge's new tonkatsu curry joint

Gregg Hoshida,

Monday morning, I receive a text that a new katsu restaurant, Koromo, opened at Pearlridge Center and that their chicken katsu may be worth investigating. Being a fried food maniac, I make quick plans with fellow Frolicker Thomas Obungen to visit during their first…

Our Top 5: Chicken katsu

Frolic Hawai‘i,

By Kelli Shiroma When I was in college and coming home on break, chicken katsu reigned as my staple order at the Mapunapuna L&L. Nothing could beat those tender pieces of boneless chicken that were perfectly breaded, coated with a…

The great food debate

Catherine Toth Fox,

I was having dinner at Mr. Ojisan on Kapahulu Avenue — one of my favorite Japanese restaurants, by the way — and faced a dilemma:Should I order the chicken katsu or the tonkatsu?It was a legitimate discussion in my head. On…