Bonchon Chicken Katsu — Price & Calories 2026
A Japanese-style crispy chicken cutlet — pounded flat, coated in airy panko breadcrumbs, fried golden and served with sweet-tangy katsu sauce. Here's the current price, full calorie breakdown, what makes katsu different from Bonchon's Korean fried chicken, and how it compares to every other main — verified against the 2026 menu.
Japanese Comfort Food on a Korean Menu
Chicken katsu is Japan's take on the breaded cutlet — a chicken breast pounded flat, dredged in flour and egg, coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried until the outside shatters like a cracker. Where Bonchon's Korean fried chicken is double-fried and glazed in sauce, katsu keeps the coating dry and crisp and serves the sauce on the side — a completely different eating experience from the same kitchen.
Bonchon's version comes sliced into strips for easy sharing, with a pour of katsu sauce — the same sweet-tangy, Worcestershire-style sauce that tops the Takoyaki. The panko coating is lighter and airier than Western breading, so the crunch is loud but the cutlet doesn't feel heavy bite-to-bite, even though a full order is substantial.
At $12.95, Chicken Katsu is one of the most affordable mains at Bonchon — the same price as Tteokbokki and the Bibimbap starting price, with only House Fried Rice (from $11.45) costing less. At 1,319 calories a full order, it's also one of the most filling — genuinely a meal for one hungry person or a shareable for two with a side of rice.
Bonchon Chicken Katsu Price & Details
| Item | Price | Calories | Coating | Comes with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Katsu | $12.95 | 1,319 cal | Panko breadcrumbs | Katsu sauce |
✓ In-store / pickup pricing verified July 2026. Prices may vary by location; delivery-app pricing on DoorDash and Uber Eats runs higher.
Chicken Katsu Calorie Breakdown
The numbers below are for a full Chicken Katsu order (1,319 calories total). Most of the calories come from the panko coating and the frying oil — the chicken itself is lean breast meat.
* Calorie total verified against Bonchon's 2026 nutrition information. Macronutrient values are close estimates and vary by location and portion size.
How Katsu Differs From Bonchon's Famous Chicken
The Coating
Katsu uses panko — coarse, airy Japanese breadcrumbs that fry into a shattering, dry crunch. Bonchon's Korean fried chicken uses a thin batter, double-fried into a crackly glaze-ready shell. Same kitchen, totally different textures.
The Sauce
Korean fried chicken is brushed in sauce — Soy Garlic, Spicy, Yangnyeom or Korean BBQ — so every bite is glazed. Katsu keeps the sauce on the side: you control how much sweet-tangy katsu sauce each piece gets, and the crust stays crisp to the last bite.
The Heat
Katsu has zero spice — none in the coating, none in the sauce. If someone at the table can't do heat while everyone else orders Spicy wings or Tteokbokki, Katsu is the no-compromise option.
Chicken Katsu vs Other Bonchon Main Dishes
| Dish | Price | Calories | Heat |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Fried Rice | from $11.45 | 977–1,480 | None |
| Bibimbap | from $12.95 | 785 ✓ lowest | None |
| Tteokbokki | $12.95 | 980 | High 🌶🌶 |
| Chicken Katsu | $12.95 | 1,319 | None |
| Japchae | $13.75 | 887 | None |
| Buldak | $15.95 | 2,610 ⚠ | Very High 🌶🌶🌶 (spiciest) |
| Bulgogi | $18.35 | 1,940 | None |
Bonchon Chicken Katsu FAQ
How much does Bonchon Chicken Katsu cost?
Bonchon Chicken Katsu costs $12.95 (prices may vary slightly by location). That ties it with Tteokbokki as the cheapest fixed-price main dish — only House Fried Rice starts lower, from $11.45. Delivery-app prices run higher.
How many calories are in Bonchon Chicken Katsu?
A full order has 1,319 calories, with roughly 65 g of protein. Most of the calories come from the panko coating and frying oil. It's one of the most filling mains — heavier than Tteokbokki (980) and Japchae (887), lighter than Bulgogi (1,940) and Buldak (2,610).
Is Bonchon Chicken Katsu spicy?
No — Katsu has zero heat. The panko coating is unseasoned with chili, and katsu sauce is sweet and tangy, not spicy. It's the best main for anyone avoiding spice entirely.
What is katsu sauce?
A thick, sweet-tangy Japanese sauce similar to Worcestershire but sweeter and fruitier — the same sauce Bonchon drizzles on its Takoyaki. It's served alongside the cutlet so the panko crust stays crisp.
What allergens does Chicken Katsu contain?
Chicken Katsu contains wheat (panko breadcrumbs and flour) and egg (in the dredge), and the katsu sauce contains soy. Always confirm allergens with your specific location before ordering.
Is Chicken Katsu enough for one person?
Yes — at 1,319 calories a full order is a complete meal for one hungry person. With a $2.05 side of steamed rice it comfortably feeds someone very hungry, or stretches into a light shared meal for two.
How is katsu different from Bonchon's Korean fried chicken?
Katsu is a panko-breaded cutlet with sauce on the side; Bonchon's Korean fried chicken is thin-battered, double-fried and brushed in sauce. Katsu is crisp-and-dry with zero spice, while the chicken ranges from sweet Soy Garlic to hot Spicy. They're different traditions — Japanese vs Korean — on one menu.
What to Order With Chicken Katsu
Steamed Rice
The classic katsu companion — plain rice turns the strips into a Japanese-style set meal and balances the fried richness.
Edamame
A light, clean starter that won't fill you up before a 1,319-calorie main arrives.
Tteokbokki
Order both for a spicy-and-mild table: the fiery rice cakes for heat lovers, the katsu for everyone else — both at the same $12.95 price.
Pickled Radish
The sweet-sour crunch cuts through the fried coating — the ideal palate reset between strips.
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