Miso, World Square, Sydney CBD
Best Tonkatsu in Sydney.
This may be slightly scandalous, but I’ve said it and I’m going to stand by it.
The best Tonkatsu in Sydney is at Miso, World Square.
Miso is somewhat awkwardly situated in a little walkway on the street level of World Square. I’ve often walked past on my way through, the brightly lit interior and queues have always made me mildly curious but never enough to try it out.
It takes a coworker poking me and raving on about the Tonkatsu before I’m finally motivated drag myself over to try it out, because to be honest, I’m not that much fan of Tonkatsu!
Tonkatsu Pork Loin Set with all-natural Otway pork $16.50
Tonkatsu are pork cutlets which have been breaded and then deep-fried, it’s a popular Japanese dish that inevitably finds its way onto most menus. When eating Japanese mains I tend to prefer soups or egg based dishes meaning I’ve avoided this family favourite. The Tonkatsu Pork Loin Set is cheerfully labeled as the most popular dish on the menu and I zero into it without hesitation. Co-worker L is notoriously fussy, and I know if she’s given the thumbs up it must be good.
What have I been missing? Is all Tonkatsu this good?!
The breading is amazingly crisp without being oily, the porky center is thick while remaining moist. My serving manages to withstand the test of time, and by the end of the meal the last piece has lost none of its crunch. Served in a set it’s a huge meal, complete with Miso Soup, beans, mashed potatoes, mini salad and rice.
Curry Udon topped with karaage chicken $12.80
We’ve got V with us tonight, her love for Karaage rules over everything, even the promise of awesome Tonkatsu. She’s gone for the Curry Udon with Karaage for her dinner, the curry is thickly sweet with fat noodles swimming below the surface. The deep-fried chicken gives the satisfying crunch we crave from Karaage, and we find ourselves eating the pieces quickly before they drown in the thick sauce.
Tonkatsu Pork Loin & Udon Set $17.80
Co-worker L is sticking with the Tonkatsu and splurges out for the Pork Loin and Udon set, it’s also identical to my set with the loss of the Salad and Beans, but swaps out the miso for Udon soup and adds in a cute Fruit Yoghurt for dessert.
The Tonkatsu is served with 2 condiments. The first is a dipping sauce based on soy sauce which adds a sweet overtone to the meat and my personal favourite, mustard. The mellow yellow of the mustard is deceptive, I smear a generous serving on a piece of meat only to find myself choking seconds later as the mustard suddenly hits my nose! Clears the sinuses, but I think I’ll be a bit more careful with my next bite…
Salmon Sashimi Salad $10.80
Sadly, Co-worker A is on a strict diet. She watches sadly as we gorge on Pork and Chicken and shows amazing restraint by only ordering (and sticking to!) the Salmon Sashimi Salad. It’s a refreshingly generous serving, with pieces of Salmon and Avocado easily thumb sized all scattered throughout. However nothing can stand up to the force of the Tonkatsu, and even A succumbs to a few stolen bites.
I feel like my eyes have opened to the Tonkatsu world! Is there more delicious Tonkatsu that I’ve been missing out on lately? I feel like the bar has been set too high, sadly every Tonkatsu I eat from now on will be compared to Miso, but until I find a better Tonkatsu set I’ll be going back to Miso for my fix.
Miso
Shop 20 World Square Shopping Centre
644 George Street
Sydney, NSW, 2000
Ph: (02) 9283 9686
Web: http://www.masuya.com.au/en/restaurants/miso.html
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This article was written on 04 Oct 2010, and is filed under Dinner, Japanese, Sydney, CBD.
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TOTALLY AGREE! Best tonkatsu in sydney… miss japan XD
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The best tonkatsu, you say? Gotta give this a go then as I LOVE tonkatsu!
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Agree, Miso’s tonkatsu is the most authentic one in Sydney (so far). I usually opted for the bento box when I eat there, more bits and pieces hahahaha I’m greedy that way
Monica´s last [type] ..SIFF 2010 Lets Do Brunch – Cafe Ish- Surry Hills
looks and sounds pretty good to me. must try
That is good looking tonkatsu..! Okies – ordering it next time
Tina´s last [type] ..Melbourne wrap 1
I still love Tonkatsu. Oh and I prefer using the phrase ‘has a high standard of food’ rather than fussy to describe my eating habits
To make a claim that it is the best tonkatsu is a bold move. So bold that it is now on my list to-eat when I’m up in Sydney next!
Celeste @ Berrytravels´s last [type] ..Review- Dolls At the Mount @ Heidelberg- VIC
Looks amazing… I hope it lives up to your bold statement! Will def be dining here soon!
Jen (jenius.com.au)´s last [type] ..Normas Lebanese Cooking Class and her delicious kafta recipe
Easily and definitely the best tonkatsu in Sydney.
I usually grab either a bento to takeaway or have the tonkatsu loin set (sometimes both!) there before and after bus trips. Nothing is more satisfying than their awesome kurobuta cutlets. Love their potato salad too.
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I went here once and then its gone. went to world square again still can’t find it think it relocate. last time was not a good experience becoz i didn’t order the pork
Hey Wendy,
I don’t think they’ve moved, not unless they’ve done it recently? I saw it open only a week ago. It’s easy to get turned around in World Square, there are actually 2 alleyways with restaurants, you’re looking for the one located behind the stairs. GL!
I hope you are right. I’m going there tonight!