Don Don Donki’s huge Kapolei store just got more enticing with its newest vendor — a tonkatsu business.
Located in Don Don Donki’s food court area, Katsudon Katsumitei is currently open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays to Sundays (until the business increases its staff). As its menu implies, the biz specializes in tonkatsu.
The menu is simple, but tasty. Choose from teishoku — set meals that include rice, shredded cabbage, pickles and miso soup — and katsu bowls. Customers have the choice between regular pork loin that’s thick, rich and flavorful, and pork tenderloin, which is tender and leaner.
If you’re extra hungry, go for the mega pork loin tonkatsu teishoku ($24.99), which features a thick cut of tonkatsu. We’re told the mega size is fried twice to ensure the exterior is ultra crispy, while the interior stays juicy and tender.
For katsu bowls ($19.99 regular, $22.99 mega katsu bowl), choose between Tokyo-style and traditional-style bowls. Tokyo-style bowls feature thick pork cutlet over a fluffy egg mixture, which preserves the katsu’s crispy exterior.
Meanwhile, in the traditional-style bowls, the cutlet is simmered in a savory egg mixture, resulting in a rich, savory flavor. The tonkatsu itself isn’t as crunchy because it’s mixed into the egg, but the dish overall is still hearty and comforting. This reminds me of oyakodon, except it’s made with pork.
Whether you choose the teishoku or bowl, a sauce of your choice is included with your meal. Select from katsu, sweet soy or miso sauce; sauces are made in house.
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CONTACT
Katsudon Katsumitei
Inside Don Don Donki (food court area)
500 Kamokila Blvd., Kapolei
Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays to Sundays
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
