Suguru Big Katsu Fish Cutlet Snack Special Sauce

There is a particular kind of ingenuity that drives the best dagashi: the art of delivering maximum satisfaction within the tightest possible constraints.

Big Katsu, one of the most recognized snacks in the Suguru lineup and a long-standing fixture of Japanese dagashi shops, is a masterclass in exactly that — a generously sized, tonkatsu-style fried cutlet snack built entirely from fish, sold for around 30 yen, and consistently delicious enough to have earned a devoted following across generations.

The story behind it begins with necessity.

When the founder of Suguru found himself searching for an alternative to squid-based snacks amid ingredient shortages, he discovered a sheet-formed, roasted surimi — white fish paste pressed into a flat sheet and grilled — that would become the foundation of the entire Big Katsu range.

The inspiration for the shape and concept came from katsu, the beloved Japanese fried cutlet, with a touch of castella cake’s soft, airy texture informing the goal: something that felt substantial and satisfying, not merely a thin cracker.

The result is the pucchin sheet — Suguru’s proprietary fish surimi base, combined with squid powder for additional depth — coated in a batter that has sauce blended directly into it before frying, so the flavor is present throughout the coating rather than applied only to the surface.

The breadcrumb exterior delivers a genuine crunch; the inner layer is softer and more yielding, creating the layered texture of a proper cutlet in miniature.

The sauce is handmade in-house, a proprietary blend calibrated to balance the fish base with the richness of the coating — savory, slightly sweet, with a warmth from curry powder and oyster sauce that builds gently with each bite.

Named with the founder’s ambition in mind — “to make children happy, and make the company big” — Big Katsu has outlasted trends, price pressures, and decades of changing tastes to remain one of the most iconic snacks in Japanese dagashi culture.

About this item
Item Name : Big Katsu Special Sauce
Brand : Suguru
Item Form : Processed Fish Food
Number of Items : 1 Sheet (Pack of 1)