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Chef Hironobu Horiuchi. Handout

Cyrene De La Rosa

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781742023802Horiichi Tonkatsu 2.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Horiichi Tonkatsu. Handout</div>For four days only, Ginza Japanese Restaurant in the Ortigas business district plays host to a Japanese pop-up centered on tonkatsu from June 18 to 21.Back in Manila after a series of successful pop-ups at Ginza One and The Counter in Makati is Chef Hironobu Horiuchi of Tonkatsu Horiichi, the visionary behind Kurobuta Tonkatsu Horiichi (Tonkatsu Horiichi) — a 12-seater tonkatsu counter tucked away in Shimbashi, Tokyo.This award-winning eatery has been a proud recipient of a Michelin Bib Gourmand from 2023 to 2024 and was also included in Japan’s Tabelog coveted Hyakumeiten or top 100 list in 2024 and 2026.Chef Horiuchi will be sharing his tonkatsu expertise for the fist time at Ginza’s Ortigas branch right in time for Father’s Day weekend.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781741939960Horiuchi 1.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Chef Hironobu Horiuchi. Handout</div>Tonkatsu Horiichi is one of Tokyo’s most sought-after tonkatsu counters, known for his shatteringly crisp, juicy cutlets that Chef Horiuchi attributes to the use of a specific breed of kurobuta (Japanese black pork) from Kagoshima prefecture that he cooks with the use of a precise double-frying technique.As a special treat, Chef Horiuchi decided to bring in Kagoshima Kurobuta pork from Japan to ensure consistency with that of his restaurant in Japan.Based on the dishes served during the media preview held Wednesday night at Ginza Ortigas, these were the standouts: the Signature Kurobota Tonkatsu made with premium Kagoshima Kurobuta pork; the Kaki furai or plump oysters coated in crisp panko and deep-fried until golden; and the refreshingly tart, intensely citrusy Yuzu sorbet that in my opinion was the perfect way to end a rich tonkatsu feast.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781742313420IMG_7290.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Kurobuta Tonkatsu, house soup and steamed gohan. Cyrene de la Rosa<img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781742353402IMG_7320.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Yuzu sorbet. Cyrene de la Rosa</div>Don’t miss this rare chance to experience tonkatsu like it is at Horiichi. A special Horiichi set meant for sharing and ala carte specials will be available during this special takeover making this pop-up not only solo diner friendly but, wallet-friendly too!All these will be available at Ginza Ortigas during its opening hours from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. from June 18-21.<div> </div><div>Ginza Ortigas is located at the ground floor of the Agustin I Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Road, San Antonio, Pasig. Please contact +639175744692 for reservations.</div>

Award-winning Tokyo Tonkatsu spot will be in Ginza Ortigas for a 4-day ala carte pop-up until June 21 only.

Award-winning Tokyo Tonkatsu spot will be in Ginza Ortigas for a 4-day ala carte pop-up until June 21 only.

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Pasig eats: Why tonkatsu lovers should head to Ginza Ortigas now

Cyrene De La Rosa

Published June 18, 2026 09:23 AM PHT

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