It's a beautiful place. The lady who took my order was very helpful…read more I had the spicy salmon and spicy tuna rolls. Given their menu I feel I need to expand my palate and try some new authentic dishes! Will need to go back.

I ordered the yam and California roll, as well as their tossed salad with ginger dressing at this…read moreJapanese restaurant. It was all really good, and service was efficient and prompt. We even got a little amuse-bouche to start. I can see why it's so popular; it's been around since 1987, so you know they are doing something right!

Katsuya has some of the kindest and most wonderful staff you will ever meet. they provided our…read moreKatsu free of charge (following a small food incident which occurred years ago) and this was such a kind gesture which was truly not at all needed. ambiance in the restaurant was really good, I love the large windows looking out onto Richmond Street and the decor was nice inside. I love their honey fries! they're so crispy and slightly sweet and come with the perfect dipping sauce. I think it's a unique dish which is definitely worth trying out! We got carbonara and curry sauces to go with our Katsu. The curry sauce has a really robust flavour profile and is full of all these incredible warm spices, I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend getting this sauce. The carbonara sauce was nice as well and really creamy, I just wish it was a TAD bit spicier. I'm not sure how but Katsuya always has the flakiest crispiest Katsu and it is so appreciated. Portion sizes are very generous so you can easily split with friends, or indulge yourself depending on hunger levels. Overall a really positive experience, I look forward to coming back many more times!

One thing I didn't realize before coming here was that Katsuya sells Japanese FUSION tonkatsu. I…read moreassumed it was a just a Japanese Tonkatsu place until we ate here and saw the sign on the outside. My expectations may have been thrown off a little since I didn't realize what Katsuya trying to do. That said, the food was good, but nothing I'd shout on top of the hills for. The food was still decent, so had to still give it four stars. As much as I am not a fan of fusion restaurants, my favorite was the carbonara katsu. It was like dipping your katsu into an Italian seafood alfredo sauce, with a decent amount of seafood and bacon in it. The pair of this fusion was delightful and I enjoyed eating this one the most. The katsu itself had a nice light, crispy, airy batter, and the pork (you can choose your type of meat) was tender. It was light, yet deep fried, so super oily and felt like a heavy meal. My second favorite was the curry katsu. A good curry sauce with your katsu, typical to what I've gotten at other Japanese restaurants, and exactly what I would expect. It had a slight spice to it. The original katsu I wasn't too much of a fan of. The sauce was a little too buttery for me. Buttery and sweet. I'd come back for the carbonara katsu again for a dip into this italian/japanese fusion.

Located in downtown London, Ontario we drove by this place and then almost walked by it. Sign is…read morenot apparent and can be easily missed. We came for a late lunch and the place was empty. With the exception of some wall art the interior is unremarkable. Washrooms are downstairs. Menu has good selection of ramen and donburi's. Separate menu for snacks. Ramen options are sectioned into The Basics, Hakata Ramen and Signature Spicy Ramen. Food was okay. Potions are generous and broth was decent but not amazing. The miso ramen was unusually red.

Really cozy small easy-to-miss Ramen spot in Downtown London. Friendly staff welcomed us . The…read moreservice was extremely quick: once we ordered, it was but a couple of minutes before our bowls arrived. The Tonkotsu Miso ramen was deliciously rich, creamy. The chashu was excellent and pretty thick. The Karashi ramen was decent. The noodles were tender and all the toppings were great. Personally, I found that the spice overwhelmed the other flavours of the broth. That's coming from a guy who loves his spice, and whose favourite ramen dishes are beyond spicy. 100% recommend to anyone looking for authentic Japanese cuisine in Downtown London. I will surely come back soon for that Tonkotsu Miso

Amazing Japanese food in my opinion. Tempura was crispy and perfect. Sushi pizza was delicious!…read more Tiny place (maybe 8 tables) so make a reservation.

Tiny dine in spot, but well worth it! The wait staff were efficient and quick. Their menu is quite…read moreextensive with many rolls and combination plates. We got 4 rolls and they were delish!

The restaurant is a cute and quaint house which was very cozy and had beautiful views. There was…read moreonly one waiter and it was a calm environment. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen and spicy miso ramen, which had little flavor. I would try something different next time like the appetizers or rice bowls as the ramen was just okay

Interesting spot, so I decided to give it a try. The aesthetic is definitely the main draw -- very…read morevisually appealing -- but the experience overall was just okay. Service was fine, nothing memorable, and there were some cobwebs in the windows that threw me off a bit. Food-wise, I'd give it a 6/10. The crab fried rice was a little too sweet for my taste, and I was disappointed they didn't have sriracha or chili oil. Would I go back? Maybe -- more for the vibe than the food.

Such a nice place!!! The owners were honestly so sweet and welcoming, which made the whole…read moreexperience even better. The ramen was absolutely delicious (definitely up there in the top spots in the GTA for sure). The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles had the perfect texture. My friends and I also tried the dumplings, and they were just as good. So fresh, juicy, and satisfying. The vibe of the restaurant is small and cozy, which makes it feel really warm and inviting, but it does get busy (a sign of how good the food is). Even with the rush, it still felt fun and lively inside. The decor is simple but cute.

Four of us came by here as one of the kids goes to Guelph U. The service here is prompt even tho…read morethey have just one server. I appreciated that they accommodated my request of no extra sauce on my dish. The rest got ramen. We also added dumplings and tofu to share. We were all very happy with the food. It was delish and clearly prepared with care. The place is clean, it was noisy when we first got there as it was 75% full, so keep that in mind if you are noise-sensitive.

I ate there tonight and the customer service was great. Very friendly and welcoming staff…read more I ordered the Ninja Star bowl and Ninja Bomb bowl and it was unreal! Tasted amazing Highly recommend this place

The food is really good. Although the katsu chicken roll was too saucy and sweet. The vegetable…read moreudon were really good and the salmon sashimi salad is really good in flavour. The owner is really nice. The food was fast.

We attended again - just wasn't as good sadly disappointed. We again had the gyoza - they were…read moregood. Sushi didn't taste good, 2/3 of us that ate it after had stomach aches. We tried the beef udon -- standard. I wasn't wowed on my recent visit. Last visit in Aug 2021 the food was amazing.

My BF is an alum of UWaterloo and said this was his favorite spot while he was there, so it was a…read moremust-stop on our trip. And I can see why it was his favorite. Love the vibes, very casual, and the server was really friendly too. She was super enthusiastic when our group requested sake bombs. This was my first time going to an AYCE izakaya, and it made me wish there was one where I live. The highlight was definitely the beef teriyaki - comes out sizzling hot. The chicken teriyaki felt sad in comparison lol. Sushi was pretty good quality as well. Melona bars to top off the night! Would come back here always if I was in the area.

Let me state up front that the food is great. It's fresh and there's a good selection…read more My reason for giving 3 stars is the choice of seating and the service. We went as a group of 7 with a reservation. For some reason, instead of seating a larger group at the stand alone (but combinable tables) at the front of the restaurant, they decided to sit us at a booth that holds six with the +1 in a chair in the pathway to the bathroom. Ordering food is done on 2 pieces of paper - one for sushi and one for all the other food. Unlike many other AYCE restaurants, there is no description of the food and there's no iPad to see a photo of what you might be ordering. It makes it very difficult to select, and the waiters are really not around to ask questions. They wanted all 7 of us to use the single paper. I explained to the waiter that I wasn't at a restaurant to do math and add up all the pieces and orders and go person by person. Could we possibly get a second set of papers so we could split the table into 2 groups? Yes, but with great difficulty. The food started to come. Overall, very fast from paper to food. So, where did they put the food? Right in front of me as one if the people sitting at the end. They would place plate after plate in front of me. Often with no explanation of what food it was. Apparently, it is the person at the end of the table's job to announce the food and identify the person(s) who it belongs to. So, with the number of dishes ordered, there was little opportunity for me to eat. There was also no place for me to place my food on the table in front of me. It was beyond frustrating. Along the way, they began forgetting to deliver food that was ordered and they began delivering food we did not order. I believe the restaurant should have placed us at the tables at the front of the restaurant. All large groups would benefit front this and all would be able to enjoy the food.