Japanese10 months ago
Moru
Moru is a Japanese Katsu specialist on Eglinton Ave E in East Toronto, focusing on breaded and fried pork cutlets as its central offering.
East Toronto8 EGLINTON AVE E, #3
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The kitchen distinguishes itself through 270-hour aged pork, a dry-aging process that concentrates umami and tenderizes the meat, paired with house-made panko and signature in-house sauces that replace standard condiments. Katsu occupies a specific niche in Japanese home cooking and casual dining, valued for its textural contrast and precision rather than elaborate technique this kitchen's investment in pork aging and sauce development suggests an approach to the dish beyond standard preparation. The 270-hour aged pork cutlet is the restaurant's technical calling card, a commitment to ingredient quality that separates it from Katsu served elsewhere in the city.
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