Sometimes the best food adventures start with a craving you just can’t ignore.
For almost a year, Nana (Ji) had been seeing video after video from food influencers raving about one specific restaurant and one unforgettable dish — the famous thick-cut pork katsu at TON TON Katsuya. As a longtime lover of pork katsu, the anticipation had officially reached mouthwatering levels.
And finally… it was time to see if the hype was real.
On the way to Las Vegas for a stay at the Cosmopolitan, Vince and Ji made a special six-hour detour adventure with one mission in mind: try the legendary black pork loin katsu everyone keeps talking about.
Arriving Early… Because the Craving Was Real
When you know a restaurant is going to be good, showing up early is mandatory.
Vince and Ji arrived nearly 30 minutes before opening because they already knew this spot was popular — and they were not taking any chances.
“For a year I saw this restaurant from a lot of influencers.”
“Pork katsu is my favorite.”
“I am mouthwatering anxious to try this.”
The excitement only grew while looking over the menu.
Between the thick black pork loin katsu, the katsudon-style Ton Bon set, scallops, and the famous pork katsu sandwich, narrowing down the order became almost impossible.
The Ultimate Foodie Debate
Like every great food adventure, the ordering process turned into a full discussion.
Do you go with the sandwich?
The thick-cut black loin katsu?
The scallops?
Or all of it?
Naturally, the answer became: order multiple dishes and share everything.
“Definitely gotta get a sandwich.”
“We’re gonna get three things so we can see what it’s like.”
“I wanna try the scallops too so much.”
Honestly, that’s the best way to experience a hyped restaurant anyway.
More Than Just a Meal
What makes adventures like this special isn’t only the food — it’s the experience.
The excitement of discovering a new place.
The road trip conversations.
The anticipation walking through the doors.
And the fun of trying something you’ve been dreaming about for months.
For Vince and Ji, retirement has become about moments exactly like this — spontaneous adventures, trying new restaurants, exploring new cities, and making memories together one bite at a time.
Nana & Papa – What’s Next?
Whether it’s:
- Hunting down viral foodie spots
- Hiking Arizona trails
- Exploring Las Vegas
- Chasing casino jackpots
- Discovering hidden gems
- Or simply enjoying the journey together
Nana & Papa – What’s Next? is all about proving that adventure doesn’t stop after retirement.
Sometimes it starts with a six-hour drive and a plate of pork katsu.
And honestly?
That sounds pretty perfect.
