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Katsuretsu Co

6/200 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 56 people

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6/200 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9943 4023
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Katsuretsu Co

Katsuretsu Co delivers authentic Japanese tonkatsu centered on thick-cut, dry-aged pork striploin fried with precision in central Melbourne.

  • Aged & Brined Striploin: Pork striploin is cured, brined in salt and garlic, and aged before hitting the fryer for deep juiciness.
  • Precision-Cooked Pink Center: Cutlets arrive thick-cut with calibrated timing, keeping the center tender, moist, and blush pink under a light, non-greasy crust.
  • À La Carte Pairing: Cutlets come à la carte alongside thinly shredded cabbage—pair with cold beer or add a rice and miso soup set.
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Why Diners Choose Katsuretsu Co

From dry-aged, garlic-brined pork striploin to rapid table ordering, here is why diners flock to Katsuretsu Co.

  • Aged and Brined Pork Striploin

    Pork striploin is dry-aged, cured, and brined in salt and garlic to maximize moisture, tenderness, and rich flavor before being fried in an airy, non-oily crumb.

    They marinate their pork in salt and garlic brine, which makes it exceptionally juicy and tasty, before they then bread it and fry it for the exactly perfect time.

    George Slavchev

  • Thick-Cut Precision Doneness

    Cutlets are prepared significantly thicker than ordinary katsu while retaining precise temperature control for an evenly cooked, tender, and juicy center.

    The pork cutlet was noticeably thicker than what you would normally expect, but it was cooked with remarkable precision.

    culcurator

  • A Worth-the-Wait Reward

    Queue times ranging up to 40 minutes at this intimate Bourke Street venue are rewarded by generous, succulent cutlets that leave diners thoroughly satisfied.

    The wait was about 30 minutes to get a table, but absolutely worth it.

    Forkin’ Opinions

  • Authentic Japanese Specialty Standard

    Diners find relief and excitement in discovering uncompromised Japanese tonkatsu standards that rival authentic specialty joints in Japan.

    Definitely on par with the katsu we have had in Japan.

    Deepak David

  • Frictionless Table QR Ordering

    Fast kitchen turnaround and streamlined digital table ordering provide solo diners and duos with a seamless CBD dining flow.

    注文もその場でQRを読み込んで支払いもオンラインで済ませるスタイルだから、オーダーを待ったり、レジ対応を待つ必要もなくてすごくスムーズで良かったです。

    らりら

  • Flexible À La Carte Dining Format

    Cutlets are served à la carte with fresh cabbage, giving diners the freedom to pair rich pork with a beer or add custom rice and miso soup sets.

    Katsuretsu serves proper pork striploin with cabbage, sauce and mustard on the side. Beer is the classic accompaniment, but you can also order rice and miso soup if you really need to.

    World Foodie

Precision-fried aged pork striploin, curry pairings, and seafood combinations

  • Pork Striploin Cut with Tonkatsu Sauce

    The pork cutlet here is crispy, with a slightly pink doneness that's incredibly appealing. Each bite is juicy and springy — extremely high quality, using excellent meat.

    IL Melbourne Foodies

  • Fried Pork Curry

    The fried pork curry was crispy and tasty

    Jojo T

  • Pork Striploin Cut with Kaki

    The fried oysters are cooked just right. Bite into one and it bursts with juice and even some roe. The fried seafood is also very well executed.

    IL Melbourne Foodies

  • Tofu Katsu

    The tofu katsu is also perfectly fried paired with sauce and hint of red ginger.

    Karisma Putu

Other favorites

Staple sets, savory sides, and specialty beverages to complete your cutlet meal

  • Rice & Miso Soup Set

    You will need to pay extra $5 in order to have rice and miso soup.

    B “Melb” C

  • Mentaiko Butter Rice

    Seaweed flakes with butter-grilled mentaiko rice. The sauce itself is great with rice. The umami of the butter and mentaiko blends with a slight bitterness — the more you eat, the better it gets.

    IL Melbourne Foodies

  • Marinated Mushrooms

    We decided to get some marinated mushrooms while we were waiting for the mains to arrive.

    George Slavchev

  • Matcha Beer

    The matcha beer was very tasty and went down well with the katsu.

    Deepak David

Frequently Asked Questions

Do katsu cutlets come with rice and soup?

Katsu dishes are served à la carte with shredded cabbage and pickled daikon or mustard; rice and miso soup must be ordered as an optional side or set.

How long is the wait, and when is the best time to avoid a queue?

Expect wait times of around 15 to 40 minutes during peak dinner and lunch hours. Queues are typically shorter or minimal if you arrive right at opening, before 6:00 PM, or after 2:00 PM.

How do you order and pay at the table?

Orders and digital payments are placed directly at the table by scanning a QR code, with staff bringing dishes out as they are prepared.

How is the pork katsu prepared and cooked?

Pork striploins are brined and dry-aged for up to 3 days before being fried with calibrated timing, resulting in a thick, juicy cut with a slightly pink center.

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