
Katsu by Kyu Brings All-Jeju Pork Tonkatsu to Singapore
At OUE Downtown Gallery, Katsu by Kyu serves dry-aged Jeju pork katsu and rice milled fresh every morning, all cooked in full view of its 44-seat dining room.
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At OUE Downtown Gallery, Katsu by Kyu serves dry-aged Jeju pork katsu and rice milled fresh every morning, all cooked in full view of its 44-seat dining room.

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