The tonkatsu set from Saboten is quite ordinary as I personally prefer Ma Maison more. Got the pork loin set, not overly greasy at all. Lovely service by a young lady as she noticed I was running low on cabbage and offered to top it up.

Saboten Express at the newly renovated Cathay Mall continues to serve some of the best tonkatsu in Singapore. The quality of the pork cutlet remains excellent — golden and crisp on the outside, juicy and tender inside. The Japanese rice is fragrant and perfectly cooked, making each bite satisfying and true to the classic Saboten flavor. That said, this outlet runs under a different concept from the regular Saboten restaurants. Here, only rice and shredded cabbage are refillable, while the miso soup and ice cream — usually part of the set with unlimited refills at the full-service outlets — are not included. The staff explained that this is because it’s an “Express” outlet. However, I was a bit disappointed and seem the prices are not any cheaper despite the scaled-down concept. Given the lack of the usual extras, it feels like you’re paying the same amount for a more limited experience. Still, the food quality remains consistently good, and if you’re nearby and craving a quick tonkatsu fix, Saboten Express at The Cathay is a reliable option.

Ordered the Signature Set, which includes tenderloin, loin, and chicken katsu. All the meats were juicy and not dry, with a nice crispy coating that wasn’t oily. The tenderloin stood out a little being extra juicy and flavorful. The tonkatsu sauce had a good balance of sour, salty, and sweet, pairing well with the meats. I highly recommend adding the curry sauce ( thick and rich), goes well with both the meats and the rice. The rice was a bit too soft and sticky for my liking, but still acceptable. You can also top up rice and lettuce for free, which is a great plus! There’s currently a 30% discount and no service charge, making the meal really worth it. Seating is a little tight, but still reasonably comfortable overall.

As you can tell from the name, SaboTEN is a TEN out of TEN place to go for some good tonkatsu. If you ever find yourself craving unlimited rice 🍙🍚🍛 and 🥬🥬 cabbage, but also some juicy and crispy pork katsu🐖, come here.

Delicious pork tonkatsu! Highly recommend their loin katsu set and curry rice options. The signature set comes with various cuts + chicken katsu while the special set comes with a piece of fried ebi. There is also an ongoing opening promotion (30% off selected food options) until 31 Aug 2025.