The story
In Milan’s Porta Romana, Cazzusanteria (also known as Katsusanderia) is a niche Japanese sando spot drawing attention for its pedigree—the chef is a former Bottura alum, per *Qui si Taffia*. This casual, takeout-only hole-in-the-wall specializes in katsu sandwiches, offering a menu that includes the signature Cazzome, vegetarian curry, and ebi fry.
Opinions on the venue split sharply. Riccardo Dose praises the “excellent bread” and standout dishes like the vegetarian curry, though he notes the flavors “might not appeal to everyone.” Sandrino found the Chicken Katsu Sando “different and enjoyable,” especially with a live performance. But Giovanni Fois calls it “overpriced and not worth it,” arguing only the chicken katsu sando saves the experience, citing no seating and cold food on delivery. At 3.9 stars, Cazzusanteria is a divisive, ambitious street-food experiment.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
What diners say
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Diners consistently praise the quality of the fried chicken karaage and the soft, fresh shokupan bread, with many calling the sandwiches flavorful and well-balanced. The casual, street-food atmosphere of the shared sidewalk kitchen area is also appreciated. However, a recurring reservation is that the sandwiches are considered overpriced for their size, and some find the fillings unevenly distributed or lacking in flavor compared to authentic Japanese versions.
Karaage and Fried Chicken
The chicken karaage is widely celebrated as a standout dish, often described as perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, with some calling it among the best in the city. The fried chicken in the sandwiches also receives high marks for its crunch and succulence.
Bread Quality
The shokupan bread is consistently praised for being soft, fresh, and fluffy, providing a good base for the sandwiches. A few note it differs from traditional Japanese bread but still find it enjoyable.
Value for Money
Many diners feel the sandwiches are priced high relative to their size, with some calling the portions small for the cost. While some accept the prices as typical for Milan, others find them excessive, especially given the self-service format.
Atmosphere and Setting
The shared sidewalk kitchen concept is appreciated for its trendy, casual vibe and outdoor seating. Diners enjoy the variety of food stalls and the lively area, though it can get crowded during peak times.
Sandwich Flavor and Authenticity
Opinions are mixed on the sandwiches: many find them delicious and well-balanced, but others note they lack flavor or don't match authentic Japanese katsusando. The classic pork sando and chicken teriyaki are popular choices, while some find the fillings sparse or the bread too soft.
Service
Service is generally described as friendly and efficient, with quick order pickup. Since it's counter service, there is no table service, which most diners understand, though a few mention minor issues with staff demeanor.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 14 dish mentions say about the food
Cazzusanteria’s katsu sando classico earns unanimous praise for its impossibly crisp, juicy cutlet cradled in pillowy bread. The overall vibe is of a cozy, unpretentious gem delivering pure, soulful comfort.
“This is the classic katsu sando with pork. I like it — the contrast between the hot pork and the fresh salad is good. But honestly, I'd only bring someone I want to scam or never see again. It's adapted to Milan prices but the product doesn't match.”
“This is the classic katsu sando with fried pork loin, white cabbage, mustard, Japanese mayo, and tonkatsu sauce. The meat is very flavorful, but the combination doesn't blow me away. I preferred the chicken one. The sauce is a bit sweet for my taste. I'd give it a 6.5.”
What creators say
4 creators have covered Cazzusanteria. Most active: Giovanni Fois, Riccardo Dose, sandrino
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Cazzousanderia is overpriced and not worth it as a venue — only the chicken katsu sando saves it, but the place has no seating and the food arrives cold if delivered.
Dishes mentioned
Katsu Sando con Uovo
This is the egg katsu sando. It's overpriced — in Japan you pay €1-€2 at a combini and it's good. Here the bread is a plus, but it's just white bread. Too much onion, too much chive, the flavour is too strong. I can't taste the rest. It's simply overpriced and not that incredible flavour-wise.
Katsu Sando Classico
This is the classic katsu sando with pork. I like it — the contrast between the hot pork and the fresh salad is good. But honestly, I'd only bring someone I want to scam or never see again. It's adapted to Milan prices but the product doesn't match.
Katsu Sando di Pollo
This is the chicken katsu sando. It looks like a Big Mac but with fried chicken. The sauce, the lemon and cucumber together — it's really good. I'd eat this every day. The mayo is yuzu mayo, which is a Japanese citrus, it tastes like lemon. This is the best of the three, super balanced. I'd give it an 8.5 just for this one. If I only consider this sandwich, I'd come here to eat.
- Riccardo DoseLoved
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A very particular and niche Japanese sando spot in Milan, with excellent bread and some standout dishes like the vegetarian curry and the ebi fry, though the flavors might not appeal to everyone.
Dishes mentioned
Chicken Katsu Sando
This is the chicken double-fried sando with yuzu mayo and yakiniku sauce. The bread is shokupan, soft and buttery, almost golden. The chicken is crunchy on the outside and super soft inside. The pickled cucumber adds a nice freshness. I'm starting to appreciate cucumber more now. There's a sweet sauce, maybe the yuzu mayo, which has a lemony taste. It's really good. I'd give it a 7.5.
Chicken Karaage
This is the chicken karaage with wasabi mayo. The outside is a bit crunchy, but the inside is super soft. It's really tasty. I don't like wasabi though, it's too strong for me. But the chicken itself is good. I'd give it a 7+.
Tonkatsu Tamago Sando
This is the tamago sando with soft egg, Japanese mayo, and chives. The egg is really prominent, it's not just a sauce, there are actual pieces of egg in there. It's very good, maybe even better than the chicken one. I love eggs. I'd give it a 7.5+.
Katsu Sando Classico
This is the classic katsu sando with fried pork loin, white cabbage, mustard, Japanese mayo, and tonkatsu sauce. The meat is very flavorful, but the combination doesn't blow me away. I preferred the chicken one. The sauce is a bit sweet for my taste. I'd give it a 6.5.
Curry Vegetariano
This is the vegetarian Japanese curry with mixed seasonal vegetables, pickled radish, and white rice. This is amazing, the best thing so far. The flavors remind me more of Indian food than Japanese, but it's incredible. I'd give it an 8.
