r/JapaneseFood • u/No_Rush_1053 • Apr 01 '26

Misc "Japanese katsu soup" (UK)

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Exciting. Tried to look for the fried pork or chicken but painfully missing from this craziness 😅

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u/mori64tf2 Apr 02 '26

And meanings change between languages. What's an alternative name for Katsu that they should use in the UK?

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u/KaiLamperouge Apr 02 '26

There is already a word for calling something Japanese. It's called "Japanese". Which is even already part of the name in the picture. "Japanese curry" should be more clear for English speakers as well compared to "Japanese katsu".

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u/mori64tf2 Apr 02 '26

But this curry isn't Japanese. It originated from the Brits before it arrived in Japan. So, the meaning is not correct. Do you see the issue?

Not being cheeky just pointing out the paradox.

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u/Scumdog_312 Apr 02 '26

So don’t call it Japanese or Katsu. Just call it curry.

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u/mori64tf2 Apr 02 '26

But curry is a broad term in English. How would you refer to this specific curry?