I’d do almost anything to get my hands on good tonkatsu (a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet), and you can literally do that at Katsu Burger in Georgetown. Oh, they’re frying up beef, chicken, and even tofu there, but best is the pork, which stays remarkably juicy inside a panko exterior. Katsu Burger burgerizes the cutlet, putting it in a bun and offering an assortment of toppings. My favorite is the simple Tokyo Classic, substituting pork for beef and enjoying the mayo and tonkatsu sauce along with the standard toppings of cabbage, tomato, red onions, and pickles.
6538 Fourth Ave. S., 762-0752, katsuburger.com
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