I have eaten 'Loin and Black Curry' at Matsunoya, which is a combination of jet black thick spicy curry and crispy thick cut loin cutlet.

' Loin cutlet black curry ', developed with the aim of creating a 'curry that goes well with loin cutlet', appeared at the tonkatsu specialty store 'Matsunoya' on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Loin cutlet black curry is a confident work that thoroughly focuses on the compatibility of Matsunoya's hand-prepared loin cutlet and curry roux, so I actually went to Matsunoya to try it to see what kind of taste it had.

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The store is promoting its pork loin and black curry.

I ordered pork loin and black curry using the touch panel. I could get a large serving for an additional 100 yen, so I ordered the large serving this time. When I asked the waiter, he told me that the large serving would come with more rice and curry roux.

This is a large serving of pork loin and black curry. The curry roux is pitch black. When it was served, the fragrant aroma wafted through the air, stimulating my appetite.

The pork loin is served on top of the rice and does not come into contact with the curry roux when served.

First, try the curry roux alone and you'll find a strong umami flavor and a spicy kick. The only ingredient is a small amount of finely minced meat, but the roux itself has a strong umami flavor, so it's very satisfying. The simple composition doesn't dilute the flavor, and you can feel the umami and spiciness directly. The spiciness is something like 'it makes you sweat, but it doesn't hurt your mouth.'

The pork loin is cut thick, the batter is crispy, and the pork is tender. The pork loin does not come into contact with the curry roux, which is what keeps it crispy.

When you eat the pork cutlet with plenty of curry roux, the crispy batter and tender pork cutlet go perfectly with the delicious, spicy curry, making you feel like you could eat it forever. The great thing about this dish is that the batter remains crisp even when it is coated with curry roux. The pork cutlet and black curry is a dish that can be recommended to both pork cutlet and curry lovers, as both the curry roux and the pork cutlet are of very high quality.

The regular size of the pork loin cutlet and black curry costs 790 yen (tax included), and the large size costs 890 yen (tax included). It can be eaten at all Matsunoya locations nationwide, with the exception of some locations.