Chicken katsu crossed the Pacific with Japanese immigrants and became a pillar of the Hawaiian plate lunch, where it is served with shredded cabbage, rice, and a puddle of sweet-tart katsu sauce. The Hawaiian version is famously generous, with two big cutlets stacked high.
What makes it great is the contrast between the shattering, golden panko crust and the juicy chicken inside. A drizzle of katsu sauce, made from ketchup, Worcestershire, and sugar, ties it all together in one perfect bite.

