Bonchon Chicken Katsu
Price & Calories 2026
Breaded chicken cutlet served with steamed rice, drizzled with katsu sauce and spicy mayo, with coleslaw on the side. A Japanese-Korean fusion dish that is one of the most filling options on the Bonchon menu.
Japanese-Korean Crispy Breaded Chicken Cutlet
Katsu (カツ) is the Japanese word for a breaded, deep-fried cutlet — originally from Japan but now deeply embedded in Korean food culture as donkkaseu. Bonchon’s version takes this classic preparation and applies a Korean-American twist: a crispy breaded chicken breast served over steamed rice, drizzled with both katsu sauce and spicy mayo, with creamy coleslaw on the side.
The chicken breast is pounded thin, coated in a panko-style breadcrumb breading, and fried until golden and shatteringly crispy on the outside while remaining juicy inside. The dual sauce presentation — savory-sweet katsu sauce plus spicy mayo — gives each bite a layered flavor that is distinctly Bonchon in character.
At $17.99, 1,319 calories, and 65g protein, Chicken Katsu is one of the most filling dishes on the Bonchon main dishes menu. It is also the only dish that uses a panko-breaded cutlet rather than the double-fried Korean batter used on Bonchon’s signature chicken.
Price & What’s Included
* Prices may vary by location. Delivery prices on DoorDash and Uber Eats may be higher. Steamed rice and coleslaw are included at no extra charge.
Full Nutrition Breakdown
*Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Source: Official Bonchon Nutrition Guide 2023.
Katsu Sauce + Spicy Mayo — How They Work Together
What sets Bonchon’s Chicken Katsu apart from other versions is the dual sauce drizzle — a combination of classic katsu sauce and Bonchon’s signature spicy mayo applied together over the breaded cutlet. Each sauce plays a different role in the eating experience:
How It Compares
Bonchon Chicken Katsu FAQ
Bonchon Chicken Katsu costs approximately $17.99 at most US locations. The price includes steamed rice and coleslaw — making it one of the best value complete meals on the Bonchon main dishes menu. Delivery prices may be higher on DoorDash or Uber Eats.
Bonchon Chicken Katsu contains 1,319 calories per serving (20.6 oz). It also has 65g protein, 115g carbohydrates, 67g fat, and only 672mg sodium — the lowest sodium of any main dish on the Bonchon menu.
The katsu sauce itself has no heat. The spicy mayo drizzle adds a mild-medium warmth from Korean chili — but it is applied in small amounts over the top and is not aggressively spicy. People with low heat tolerance can typically handle it fine. It is much milder than the Spicy chicken sauce.
Chicken Katsu comes with steamed rice and coleslaw included at no extra charge. It is also drizzled with both katsu sauce and spicy mayo. No additional sides are necessary — it is a complete meal as served.
Bonchon Chicken Katsu contains Wheat (in the breading), Eggs (in the breading coating), Soy (in the katsu sauce), and Dairy (in the coleslaw dressing). The official menu notes it contains sesame seeds or sesame seed oil. Always confirm allergens with your specific location.
Bonchon’s signature fried chicken uses a thin cornstarch-based batter that is double-fried to create a papery, crackly crunch. Chicken Katsu uses a panko breadcrumb breading — thicker, crunchier in a different way, and fried only once. The sauces are also completely different. Katsu is a knife-and-fork dish; the fried chicken is hand-held.
Yes — especially if you want the lowest-sodium main dish (672mg), 65g protein, and a complete meal with rice and coleslaw already included. The dual sauce drizzle gives it a more complex flavor than a standard katsu. It is one of the most filling options on the menu and a strong choice for diners who want something different from the fried chicken.
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