Tonkatsu, tonkotsu, and torikatsu are three Japanese dishes with similar names, but they are vastly different. Here's what sets them each apart.

When plated atop cooked rice alongside a cabbage slaw, the chicken is drizzled with tangy Tonkatsu sauce, a Japanese version of Western barbecue sauce. It’s a delicious one-plate meal.

When you order tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) in Japan, you pretty much know what to expect — a chunk of fried meat, served with a mound of shredded cabbage and a sauce or two on the side. However, if ...

When plated atop cooked rice alongside a cabbage slaw, the chicken is drizzled with tangy Tonkatsu sauce, a Japanese version of Western barbecue sauce. It’s a delicious one-plate meal.

Add cutlets and cook until deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve cutlets with rice, coleslaw, and tonkatsu sauce. Source: “The Everyday Athlete Cookbook” by America’s Text Kitchen ...

Add cutlets and cook until deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve cutlets with rice, coleslaw, and tonkatsu sauce. Source: “The Everyday Athlete Cookbook” by America’s Text Kitchen ...

Working with 1 chicken cutlet at a time, dredge cutlets in egg, allowing excess to drip off, then coat both sides with panko, pressing gently to adhere. 3. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over ...