Spice level warning — Tonkatsu is not what I expected

I underestimated Tonkatsu. The subtly sweet and salty description didn't prepare me for the reality. sake brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

Japanese cuisine philosophy of shokunin craftsmanship shapes how even simple dishes are prepared. The a conveyor belt sushi bar setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. sake cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.