What to eat #5 – the Katsu Sando

New Wave Ramen, who opened their space at Mackie Mayor in July, are the first to bring this Instagram-famous sandwich to Manchester

Manchester’s sandwich game has been significantly raised with the arrival of the Katsu Sando.

New Wave Ramen, who opened their space at Mackie Mayor in July, are the first to bring this Instagram-famous sandwich to Manchester.

Although it sounds a bit like Mancunian slang, ‘sando’ is what sandwiches are commonly referred to as in Japan.

Traditionally made using shokupan (Japanese milk bread), they can be filled with an array of ingredients including meat, egg and even fruit.

The Katsu Sando was first made famous in the UK by London restaurant Tata Eatery.

And, ever since we saw their version take over Instagram feeds, we’ve been hoping some one in Manchester would bring this beauty of a sandwich a little closer to home.

Well, this one certainly didn’t disappoint.

Alongside their menu of ‘craft ramen’ and other Japanese dishes like bao buns, the Katsu Sando is latest addition to New Wave Ramen’s ever-evolving menu.

Described as ‘the perfect lunchtime treat’, the sandwich consists of consists of toasted brioche, crumbed pork belly, plum tonkatsu and a zesty yuzu cabbage slaw.

There are limited numbers of this dish available every day, so make sure you get down to Mackie Mayor before they go.

Mackie Mayor is not taking bookings so it’s walk-ins only from 11am to 10pm Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 10pm on Saturday, 9am to 6pm on Sunday and closed on Mondays.

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