Katsu-sando

Japanese sandwich Katsu-sandoKatsu-sando, or tonkatsu sandwichTypeSandwichPlace of originJapanRegion or stateTokyoInvented1935Main ingredientsJapanese milk breadTonkatsu Media: Katsu-sando Katsu-sando (Japanese: カツサンド or かつサンド; lit. 'cutlet sandwich') is a Japanese sandwich which is made from Japanese-style cutlet (mainly tonkatsu) between slices of bread, and there are many variations. The price and quantity of it are reasonable, so it is also served as a hassle-free snack or bento (e.g.,Tokyo Station's ekiben, Haneda Airport's soraben [ja]). History A katsu-sando from the restaurant Isen, where it was invented in 1935 Katsu-sando was invented in 1935 by Toki Ishizaka,[speculation?] the landlady of the tonkatsu restaurant "Isen [ja]" in Ueno, Tokyo. She was inspired by the ham sandwich, and officially called her creation "かつサンド" (not "カツサンド"). At the time of its invention, Isen was frequented by geishas of a hanamachi, so Isen made it with special ordered small breads to prevent their lipstick from coming off, and Isen was famous for its tender cutlet made with carefully pounded meat which could be cut with chopsticks. Manufacturing method A