Katsu Jin has quickly become a new staple for me. Their tonkatsu is incredibly authentic -- I love…read morethe ritual of grinding the sesame seeds for the katsu sauce, it makes the whole experience feel so fresh and intentional. If there's a wait, just check in and they'll give you a buzzer. Sometimes the wait can be quite long so I try to go right when they open for dinner. Definitely eat your meal in the restaurant -- the tonkatsu is best when it's hot, crispy, and straight from the kitchen. Service is always very friendly, and the food is consistently delicious. Their tonkatsu is the star, but the furikake corn ribs are a must‑try too. A reliable, comforting spot that never disappoints!

This establishment is quite small, but we were able to get seated right away since we arrived right…read morewhen it opened at 5 PM on a Saturday. By the time we left around 7 PM, there was already a small wait. On the bright side, parking was easy, which is always a plus. The mango matcha was surprisingly good. You could really taste the mango flavor blended with the matcha. I ordered the cheese katsu, and it was definitely very cheesy. The only downside was that there wasn't much meat in the katsu itself. Service was fast and attentive throughout our visit.

Located inside of H-Mart in their food court section. My order was ready pretty quickly in about 10…read moremin. Chicken Katsu - The portions are HUGE. The chicken, and cabbage were plentiful. Feels like they shredded a whole cabbage onto my plate! Definitely appreciated it with the sauce too. The chicken was so crispy. The sauce it came with was perfectly sweet too. The rice was incredibly soft but I do wish there was just a little bit more of it. This plate also came with a cup of warm miso soup. An incredible amount of delicious food for around 20 bucks. Well worth it. The ordering process was really simple. They'll call your number over the loud speaker so you don't have to be near the restaurant and can wait at your table. Really impressed with the quality and portions sizes. I will definitely be coming back!

I come here pretty often since we do our weekly shopping at H Mart, and sometimes we just want to…read moregrab a quick bite without going too far. This spot has become one of our favorites! The prices are super reasonable, especially for the portion sizes. The servings are HUGE. I can never finish everything in one sitting, so it basically turns into two meals in one (which I'm not complaining about haha). Their katsu is always perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Service is also pretty fast compared to other restaurants in the area, which I really appreciate when the food court gets busy. As for the ambiance, it's a small counter located inside a busy food court, and there are usually limited of seats available depending on the day. We've never had trouble finding a place to sit though! Definitely a solid go-to spot when you're at H Mart and craving something satisfying and filling!

Hidden gem right here. At the time I went there was no one here which is honestly a shock with how…read moregood this is. Despite only having one person working, the food came out pretty quick and it was delicious. Also the fries are a must have, especially with the curry. Overall, really good curry spot so definitely give it a try!!

Was craving for a Japanese curry . this curry from Kanazawa…read moreis darn good. good portion of rice and katsu. (sorry no picture of the Pork Katsu because the hubby consumed it right away) We ate on a Thursday noon, service was quick, and they are polite. The vibe was very Japanese: it's simple. sit down and eat then go on your merry belly full way. This would be the closest to a legit Japanese curry taste we been looking for. Building is right to where you can park on the side of the street or if you prefer do the building parking where it is located.

What a delicious lunch! Friend and I had never been and have been wanting to try this place, so we…read morefinally made it to lunch. The place definitely reminds me of smaller mom and pop shops in the South Bay. We had just had curry, so skipped the lunch special combos and went with the cold noodle and rice, with an extra kaarage. We also opted for the upgrade to so a noodles. Food was delicious; nothing fancy, just good cooking and good ingredients. The chicken was hella crispy and juicy, the noodles just the right texture, and my mini katsudon was so yum. Friend had the mini tempura rice bowl and that was also tasty. Can't wait to go back, and bring some of my own duckies for the restaurant.

My favorite place to get cold noodles! It's definitely a hole in the wall spot! The staff is always…read morefriendly and attentive. Food: honestly everything is really good! They give you a light salad as an appetizer which is really airy and refreshing. The lunch specials are the best for the deals so try to go around that time! For cold noodle options they have ramen, udon, and my personal favorite soba! The portions of the soba are huge and the amount of different kinds of tempura is definitely filling (squid, shrimp, potato, carrot, cilantro). The sauce to dip the cold noodles in are perfectly balanced in flavor and comes with green onions and wasabi as an add on if you want! Atmosphere: cute place with very humble and on brand theme of ducks! They are all over the place even the restroom! Price: price is not bad for the amount of food you get, but would definitely try to go during lunch.

Currently the best katsu place in SGV. This place is breaking my bank and causing our weight gain…read morebecause my 6 yo has been asking for it weekly and devours the entire Pork Katsu Curry himself! The curry is mild enough for some kids but there is a kick to it. I can't decide if I like the crab cakes or oysters more but I know it's not filling enough because everyone likes it so kuch they grab my food! Personally I like the pork loin over Millefille but I am a creature of habit.

It's a small hole in the wall Katsu place…read more What I love about it!? So much choices! Besides having the regular pork and chicken, they have seafood as well. I enjoyed their oyster, it was delectable. The place was clean though the table has a bit of unwanted odor . It looks like they just cleaning the table with plain water. They should at least use some sort of special cleaner so it won't be smelly. Service was just ok. I don't find them friendly as they hardly smile and seem to be very serious. They take your order, serve your order and you are on your own. Fast food style!?

Tokyo Soul specializes in rice dishes and curry. I will say that their extra spicy curry was…read moreexcellent. Yes, spicy but in a good way where the flavor wasn't killed. We ordered a lot of food and I forgot to take a picture of the karaage. The service was excellent and taken care of by two servers. They were so friendly and on top of everything. Ambiance 9/10 Service 10/0 Cleanliness 10/10 Bathrooms N/A Food 10/10 Value 9/10 Will I Return? Yes!

There's mall parking to get here. This is located outside by the Nordstrom on the second floor…read more It's chill and casual inside. The staff are friendly. I tried the chicken curry with rice. It was okay. I got the mild curry but curious on the higher spice level. It wasn't quite favorful. The miso soup and side salad were decent though. I liked the dressing they used. The portions were good and should fill you up.

I've been a customer of Kosuke for 10+ years and the service and food has remained consistent. The…read morepopcorn chicken ramen is absolutely delicious. I always order it with mild spice, and chicken on the side. I have ordered it with medium spice before, but it is almost painfully spicy for me. The food is always fresh and delicious! Also, make sure to get the side of gyoza with your ramen for $1! The restaurant is tiny, and can be especially crowded on cold/rainy days. We usually order by phone and take it home on days it is crowded.

I've been here a handful of times and I definitely think this is one of the best ramen spots in SGV…read morefor its price! Their portions are huge for their price, tasty, and their other dishes hold up just as well to their ramen. I looove their katsu. Recently, they've shrunk their croquette sizes from 3 full circles to 3 halves (1.5 croquette). My family, accustomed to the original serving, had ordered two plates of croquette for our party of 5 expecting 6 circles, but received 6 halves. For about $5 a plate, I feel like at least 2 croquettes is appropriate. Overall, I do think Kosuke is still worth a visit. The portions and taste for everything else is still amazing for its price.

When i want to eat healthy, this is where i go. This would probably be the healthiest food id eat…read morewillingly. Their brussel sprouts are soo good. I love the sauce they give. I will always get this and end up packing the rest to go for later. Poke with x2 salmon is always good. I decided to get the imitation crab instead of the spicy tuna this time. The eel bowl was really good as well if i want to eat rice. Parking is pretty easy. Theres always parking at the place witht he ramp. At least all the time ive been there were space

Delicious food and large portions. The space was bigger and nicer than I was imagining from the…read moreoutside. Tonkotsu Black ramen had a nice combo of flavors and ingredients (the crunchy kale and onion was a great addition). The Green Bean Tempura dish was good, larger than expected, and came with kabocha chips. The only aspect that wasn't great was the service was pretty inattentive, even though they weren't that busy. We had water glasses that remained empty and I had to ask for various things.

Cute little cafe with strong AC, delicious drinks, and a variety of Cantonese/Japanese dishes…read more Prices are reasonable and food is delicious! Ordered the Japanese Curry omelette rice and the Chinese Cured Meat Pot Rice! Both were delicious!

This place is a cute cafe…read more Menu has a variety of options which I really like. I picked the combo with cured meat and sausage. And a soup of pork rib in hairy fig. Everything tastes good. It also comes with a turtle herbal jelly. Service is slow though because only one lady was working. And for this portion the price of $25 is more expensive than those in this area.

My favorite ramen in Pasadena. The broth is rich and delicious, the pork is perfectly cooked and…read morethe egg is delicious. I also tried their gyozas and they were delicious. Ambience is great, never too packed. Service is quick.

Sato Ramen House is another solid ramen spot in Pasadena, and honestly, I feel lucky to have so…read moremany Japanese food options nearby. We tried the yuzu shio ramen and the karaage chicken curry rice bowl. The yuzu shio ramen was definitely lighter and more citrusy because of the yuzu, which I can appreciate, though it wasn't necessarily my preferred ramen flavor profile. I ordered it with chicken instead of pork, and I really appreciated that the karaage chicken came on the side so it stayed crispy and didn't get soggy in the broth. My partner really enjoyed the karaage chicken curry rice bowl. We also tried the tamagoyaki appetizer for the first time. Interesting flavor profile, but honestly it didn't really pair well with the rest of what we ordered, so we ended up taking most of it home and never really finishing it. Service was attentive and good, and the restaurant had a lively, active atmosphere with a steady crowd inside. Overall, a solid ramen place that's worth trying, especially if you enjoy lighter ramen styles.