I was a die hard fan of this place, really enjoyed their katsu plates but recently the flavor or quality has changed? I didn't let that stop me though, I would still go at least once a month. But with my most recent visit, I spotted something shiny in my salad as I was finishing it and it was a sizable piece of metal. :( The customer service is and was always good here, great portion sizes too! I think the piece of metal just threw me off. It's really unfortunate, I really liked this place. read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Random piece of metal in salad. - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

I've been coming here for a while and it's easily one of my favorite katsu spots. The food is consistently fantastic, tastes fresh, and I've never had a bad meal. Service is always solid as well, which keeps me coming back. My only real complaint is that the lunch special is online only. I'm not sure why they don't offer the same deal when dining in, but it adds an unnecessary extra step if you're already there and planning to eat in the restaurant. For dining in, I'm not the biggest fan of the giant swamp cooler they run when it gets hot. It tends to blast a ton of air directly across the tables. It's not enough to keep me away, but it's definitely noticeable. Overall, the food more than makes up for the minor annoyances. If you're looking for great katsu, this place is absolutely worth checking out. read more

o4.11.2o26 We came across this plaza with bunch of yummy food around and we decided to visit Ginkgo. Business was very slow and nobody was sitting in when we arrived. At first, my husband said maybe it's not that good. I didn't check Yelp, but Google had good review (bc I was using the map). However, we decided to take a chance because I picked the place. Later, we did see some people picking up their orders. We were glad we did because the pork with cheese katsu was so good! You know it's good quality cheese when it can be stretched as long as your arm. We also got the fish katsu, but it wasn't what I had expected. It was kind of fishy which it's understandable, bc it is a fish. But it was also very thin. I expected to be thicker and super crispy and juicy. The Thai tea was decent. I would return for the pork with cheese katsu! read more

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Food I was in the area because of work and was looking around for places to eat for lunch and stumbled by this unassuming Katsu place for lunch so I decided to stop by. I ordered the chicken katsu and it came with a salad as well. The Katsu itself is actually pretty good. It was breaded just right to give that signature crunch of japanese Katsu with the the right thickness of the meat. It slightly leaned on the dry side but not too much that it ruined the experience and I still really enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back next time I'm in the area. The salad itself was pretty good and standard. Service/Ambiance On a weekday lunch, it wasn't too packed and was able to eat my order in the restaurant. The restaurant itself is pretty small, but really nice and clean. The service was relatively quick and the staff are pretty nice. Overall, would definitely recommend and would come back if given the chance read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Chicken katsu - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Really good katsu! The regular pork is my go-to, but I also recommend the fish. Depending on your appetite, the amount can be enough for two to share. But if not, it's a good meal. The drinks that I've tried are good, too. The udon has good broth, but it's just udon with a few pieces of fishcake - a little underwhelming for me, so I'll stick to the katsu. It's on the pricier side, but the quality is good. There's some seating, but not for large groups. A lot of people seem to get it to-go, which we've done, too. When we want katsu, this is our place. :) read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Pickled radish (left) and dressing for salad - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

I ordered the Pork Katsu Bento Box ($18.99). I like its katsu, California rolls, and takoyaki. I dislike its rubbery egg & gloopy, mushy rice. This business is affordable, but it's also dirty like an unmaintained McDonalds. (Important Note: This business uses a sign that says "Give a good review and get a free brewed tea." Be wary of their high reviews. I will attach a photo of their gimmick.) I arrived at Ginkgo Katsu (Diamond Bar) on Saturday (around 11:09AM). The location felt sticky! My shoes kept squeaking as the floor gripped onto me. Customers are expected to order on the self-service kiosk. The screen was smudgy with oily fingerprints despite just opening. Ginkgo Katsu (Diamond Bar) is connected to a large, busy parking lot. Parking was annoying but simple. Surprisingly, there's EV Charging spots for vehicles. Ginkgo Katsu (Diamond Bar) has friendly, welcoming Staff. Staff does not interact much with customers, but Staff is always working behind the kitchen. The food took 11 minutes and 29 seconds to complete. Good pace! I ordered the Pork Katsu Bento Box ($18.99). It's affordable and big. I really enjoyed its takoyaki. The octopus tasted clean, and its fried batter tasted fluffy and fresh. I also enjoyed the California rolls. Its avocado tasted fresh, and its filling was prepared thoughtfully. The Pork Katsu also had a delicious breading. I adored its flakiness and thin crunch. The pork is thick, but it's also a little spongey & dry. Fortunately, dipping the Pork Katsu into the sauce saves the flavor. Unfortunately, the steamed rice was disgusting. I had to spit it out into a napkin. The rice tasted like wet clay. It's extremely gloopy and mushy. The accompanying egg was also tofu-like. It tasted like a tasteless, microwaved gelatin egg. Concerning ambiance, Ginkgo Katsu (Diamond Bar) felt dirty. The tables all had old crumbs and flakes inside the crevices. Tiny bits of trash were unswept under the tables. The location had ventilation, but the air felt dusty. The place felt old and unmaintained. However, I did enjoy the upbeat Korean music. I also liked how the tables were somewhat wiped despite its stickiness. Unfortunately, Ginkgo Katsu (Diamond Bar) only offers hand sanitizer for hands because there's no available restroom. Overall, Ginkgo Katsu (Diamond Bar) is a decent, budget spot. The food is affordable and big, but it's hit-or-miss. If curious, go with very low expectations. 3.4 out of 5 read more

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It was on a rainy day where I was a bit lazy to cook, so I stopped by Ginkgo Katsu! This was located in a busy plaza with other restaurants. For ordering, they have a kiosk inside. However, it wasn't busy when I went (probably due to the rain), so there was a staff that took my order at the counter. American Express is accepted as a payment option. It wasn't long for the order to be ready and it was neatly organized. My order was the pork katsu bento. The bento was well balanced with a variety of items such as katsu, egg, cabbage salad, pickled veggies, seaweed salad, California roll, takoyaki. The cabbage sauce was put in a sauce container. This bento had a generous portion of items, especially with the katsu and cabbage salad. This was something you could share between two people. With the variety of items, I never felt particularly tired of any flavors! I didn't eat the bento right away, but the Katsu remained crispy. In comparison, the egg did get a bit soggy, so highly encourage folks to eat that when it's as fresh as possible. I had some serious Japan withdrawal, but this bento helped me reminisce a bit! Couldn't recommend this place more. read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Pork Katsu Bento - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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Ordered take out. Small family run place. Called in my order and it was ready soon after. Portions are generous, especially the bento boxes. We had the fish katsu bento, chicken katsu bento and yakisoba with beef. Bento box is big, with lots of compartments with side dishes like 3 CA rolls, big serving of rice, 3 different pickled veg, 2 takoyaki balls. Yakisoba was flavorful, but a little on the salty side. Son liked his chicken, hubs thought the fish was a little dry (but it all comes with a dipping sauce, so that helps). I'd recommend for a quick, tasty and filling meal. read more

Tucked in the corner of a korean supermarket plaza off 60 freeway. This small cozy restaurant offers online and in-store order. The in-store kiosk touch screen point of sales is similar to many boba tea shops. It's very simple to navigate and use. Within seconds, I ordered my meal. The interior is simple with a few tables. There wasnt any outdoor seating. The background music is light with low-medium volume. The food was freshly prepared. The bento box was slightly more expensive than other places but totally worth it. It comes with takoyaki, small side dishes, katsu, rice, and salad. It was pretty delicious. I just had to say that the rice was almost too soggy. The portion was very satisfying, kept me full for hours. Their tea was freshly made, didnt taste like straight out of tea bag. However, I didnt get to see how it was made. Overall, it was enjoyable. Definitely will visit again. 4.6 out of 5. read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Pork katsu bento set - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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The prices have steadily increased over the years. However it is still one of the best classic Katsu places. They are also the only place that has a Bento with so much variety for the cost. Unfortunately it is not the great value that it was in the past. Still this is a best in class restaurant within the area and can't be missed. read more

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Happy to visit this place again! Just started work around here so I can stop by more. Wanted to try the Kimchi Fried Rice and the Shrimp Tempura Roll this time. Love how you can order yourself and how you get your food quickly. The Bento box is so great, as I love variety and it has all of that. The kimchi rice is HUGE, and so is the crunch roll! Can't wait to stop by again soon! Until next time ! read more

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Stopped by to order takeout for my dad The staff were sweet, enthusiastic, and helpful! They took my order immediately and even delivered it to my table They have a new combo where if you buy a katsu plate or box, you receive a complimentary tea The presentation was beautiful! Even the takeout container the katsu plate came in was aesthetic! I didn't get to try it as I bought it for my dad, but the katsu looked so perfectly crispy! The portions are generous too, as there's plenty of cutlet pieces, rice, and salad :) read more

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Went to Ginkgo Katsu and got the cheese pork katsu -- honestly pretty solid. Crispy, cheesy, good portion, no complaints on the food. Only thing that threw me off was the service. I was planning to dine in so I added a tip, but when my food was ready they handed it to me in a to-go plastic bag. Kinda confusing lol. I also asked for water and they just pointed to where it was instead of helping. Just made me feel like... what was the tip for? Still giving 4 stars though because the food was good. Not trying to knock a business over service like that, but hopefully they tighten that up a bit. I'd come back and give it another try for sure. read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Pork Katsu Pork with Cheese Katsu Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

We used to really enjoy Gingko Katsu and would come here every few months, but our most recent visit was disappointing and felt like the quality has gone downhill. In the past, the bento used to come with the cute fish-shaped egg, but this time we didn't get that. Instead, we were given what looked like half of a regular egg, and it honestly looked a bit questionable. The salad dressing also seemed very watered down, which made the salad pretty bland. The biggest letdown was the katsu, which looked and tasted like it had been sitting out for a while. It was dry and didn't have that fresh, crispy texture we remembered from previous visits. It's disappointing because we used to like this place and came back regularly. Hopefully this was just an off day, but it definitely didn't feel like the same quality as before. read more

I came here on a week night and it was pretty empty. I ordered the pork katsu with rice and it was good. The portion seems large, but the katsu are kind of thin. The restaurant is clean and the staff was nice and helpful. It's located in a big plaza, so parking was easy. I would go back to try other things on the menu. read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Used to love this place, but not anymore. The fish katsu was already $18, and now it's almost $20 for one PAPER-THIN piece of fish (check out the photo if you don't believe me). It used to come with two big, thick pieces that were actually filling. Now it's DRY, BLAND, and I'm still hungry after finishing it. When I called, they claimed they only give two pieces if the fish piece is small -- not true based on my past orders. This is straight-up price gouging. Charging more while cutting portions and quality is a rip-off. Won't be ordering again. read more

Ginkgo Katsu - almost paper thin and cost around $20 - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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Gingko Katsu is a katsu and tea restaurant located on Brea Canyon Rd in Diamond Bar next to Yupdduk. They have appetizers, chicken katsu, pork katsu, fish katsu, sushi rolls, rice dishes, noodle dishes, tea drinks, and some desserts. I ordered a Chicken Katsu Bento Box. This was fantastic. Huge portion size for a bento box. Chicken katsu was perfectly fried and breaded to perfection. Chicken was crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Rice was soft and paired well with the chicken katsu. I enjoyed the Japanese pickled radish which were a nice crunchy complement to the chicken katsu. Curry sauce was sweet and tangy. The California rolls were great. Service was great. I ordered over the phone was told it would take about 15 minutes. I arrived a little after 15 minutes and the order was there. I was greeted upon entry. Cashier was friendly. They asked if I was here to pickup to which I said yes. The restaurant is fairly small with a few tables. Parking was packed when I went. Across from the restaurant are some EV charging stations. I enjoyed the Chicken Katsu Bento Box. Will be back for another visit! read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Chicken Katsu Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

My partner and I were worried about the price when we saw the menu outside but decided to try it anyways since it was just minutes after a huge test and we wanted to treat ourselves and oh boy... It was amazing. The presentation, the rice, the Katsu, the sauce that came with it... The portions are HUGE and I mean HUGE. We couldn't finish the box ! The staff (or owner) is really nice and he brought it to us. The Katsu was double layered with breading, cheese, the meat, more cheese, meat, crust (probably said it out of order, but yeah) it was really good. This is the type of spot where you tell your friends, "guys I know a spot." It was still really good even reheated too. I would get married here. read more

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I really like this place since they have opened during pandemic. The food is delicious and good portion. The salad and the dressing is so tasty! I love the sauce for the katsu as well. It all comes in a cute box! It's been a while, so I decided to come back. The food is still great and same great portions However, I think the price point is a bit high now. Without tips, my bill was over $40! My drink was good but nothing spectacular and there wasn't much boba I probably won't come back for awhile unless I'm really craving for katsu. read more

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I didn't know I needed a go to spot for plain and simple katsu until I visited here. Their bento boxes are well worth the price with often two cutlets of meat of choice, a hearty side of rice, and side of cabbage that comes with a zesty ginger dressing. The gyoza makes a great pairing as an appetizer as well. Their no-frills milk teas and boba pairings also are a good go-to. Overall 5/5 for food and fast service. 4.5/5 for space as dining is limited to a small area and is not great for groups larger than 4 people. Side note, they often do promos on DoorDash if you're looking for a good meal in! They also are generous with the sauces and include utensils with no additional requests needed to be added when they pack to-go orders. read more

I have been going here for around 5 years now (always to-go or delivered), but took my boyfriend here the other day to dine in. Amazing is all I can say. Food: 10/10!!! Can never go wrong with their chicken katsu here. I got the chicken katsu bento box for the first time (always just got the regular chicken katsu plate) and for the price, it was EVERYTHING. Quality was incredible and delicious as always. Loved how you get a little bit of everything, my favorite was probably the takoyaki in terms of the sides. We also got the nutella taiyaki as I LOVE taiyakis and it was so yummy, can't wait to try the other flavors! Service: 10/10. Cashier was a lady who also gave us our food and she was so kind to us. Ambiance: 10/10. Clean inside and pretty spacious! Overall, I would say this place is a hole in the wall and definitely a gem! Will be a recurring customer :) read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Chicken Katsu Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Had a doordash for my food today and this company is good to have a take out order. I'm definitely going to order here again. Haven't been to its actually place but will check it out once I get my car. Check out my dish. Definitely recommend to any travelers around diamond bar hotels. read more

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I cam late into the evening and ordered the chicken katsu with cheese and also a milk tea, which was very tasty and sweet. They give you a lot of meat for the katsu! There is even california rolls and takoyaki too, but there is too little vegetables. It was delicious, but very heavy. The server was very gentlemanly and kind, even though he was cleaning. read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Good food, about $20 per box. Guess that's lunch prices these days? No bathrooms. . read more

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I loved: White Peach Oolong Tea I really liked: Osmanthus Oolong Tea These were ok: Pork Katsu Bento Box Pork Katsu w/Cheese Bento Box The flavors at Ginkgo Katsu & Tea House are a bit hit or miss. The drinks are definitely worth getting and while bento boxes themselves easily provide two meals' worth of food, the pork katsu and though egg tasted rather bland. The best item in the bento is the Takoyaki, which id just order individually here next time. The shop itself is small and primarily set up for takeout. We ate in but the fans caused napkins and wrappers to fly around. The service was decent, though the cashier wasn't familiar with everything on the menu. Still, the drink he recommended turned out to be the best choice. All in all, an ok stop for a quick meal, though not a destination for a flavor-packed experience. read more

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very yummy. i always come here when im in the area and it never fails. the staff is friendly and they always come and check in on us to see if we need anything else. read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Pork Katsu Side Rice Side Salad Katsu Sauce - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Had some time to kill in the area and decided to try this place for lunch. Their plates were interesting looking enough, but for a very small upgrade price you can get a bento box version with california rolls, takoyaki, egg, and some vegetable sides. The presentation of the bento box is extremely appealing and cute, and the food was great. They have a tablet at the front to order at, so it's easy to order and food came out quickly. I also got a yuzu mojito, which was very good. I can't wait to try more things here! read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Fish katsu bento box - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Very disappointed. The reviews here were great so we decided to stop and check it out. It's a little hole in the wall place- seems like everyone orders their food online to go. Eating there, We could observe the fact that our meal was heated up in a microwave. Not at all fresh. We then went to order my daughter a tea drink, asked the guy what a certain flavor was and his answer was "I don't know, I've never tried it.". What? Do not recommend read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Bento box - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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We LOVED Ginkgo Katsu. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great? It was clean, and everyone was so nice. I ordered the pork cheese Katsu and wish I could have it everyday. It was so good. We also loved the boba milk teas and the desserts :) can't wait to come back! read more

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Service was nice and quick, perfect for a lunch you order on a kiosk. They have a milk tea check in special when you check in on Yelp. I'm not sure how long the special will be going on I got the fish katsu bento box which included the fish katsu, California roll, takoyaki, and some rice. The fish katsu was okay, felt like it lacked seasoning. The curry (ordered on the side) is excellent though. I also really enjoyed the sides. read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Fish Katsu Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

We love their bento style katsu meals, and I also enjoy their massive sushi. + Half California Roll ($4.50 for 5pcs): classic CA roll, thinner and wider, mostly filled with imitation crab (7.9/10) + Half Shrimp Crunch Roll ($6 for 5pcs): sweet teriyaki flavor and crunch tempura (7.7/10) read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Half California Roll ($4.50 for 5pcs; left) and Half Shrimp Crunch Roll ($6 for 5pcs) - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

bookmarked ginkgo katsu forever and finally got to visit and it did not disappoint! we got a chicken katsu and shrimp tempura roll to go and both were great in quality, portion, and value. the chicken katsu bento comes with rice, cabbage salad, pickled daikon and i love the dressing and katsu sauce that came with it. not sure if it gets really busy during the weekends but there are plenty of tables for dine in. will definitely return to try different items! read more

Great service. The staff were very kind. The chicken katsu was delicious & the portion size was incredibly generous. I was very impressed with everything & can't wait to go back to try something else read more

Love their bentos. I aspects order online and they're quick to prepare the food, so it's perfect for my lunch breaks. Their katsu sauce is delicious as well, definitely try the spicy katsu sauce! read more

I often go to ginkgo katsu for a to-go katsu meal because they are extremely efficient and give huge portions. Their katsu is also genuinely amazing. The batter is crispy, the meat is flavorful, and I also really love the salad it comes with. The portions are so huge it lasts me two meals, so it's extremely cost-efficient as well. I highly recommend Ginkgo Katsu; they are my go-to place for quality katsu. read more

Solid katsu place in DB. I've been here a couple of times now and I am always greeted warmly and service is outstanding. I love getting the Pork Katsu Bento Box because of sides you get with the katsu. Everything is delicious and looks freshly made! The packaging is also a nice touch, it definitely gives a premium feel and is super convenient for takeout. The milk tea is also a nice treat with my meal, it tastes perfect for me at 50% sweetness. There is a seating area inside as well for dine in; it's a minimalist feel with some ginkgo decorations and everything is always clean. There is ample parking space. read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Pork Katsu Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Their katsu tasted good, as it should because it is their specialty. However, the style of the food is more Korean than Japanese. It's not bad--just different. The takoyaki was also great, but that's the limit of their highlights. The sushi was mediocre, and there's no wasabi accompanying the sushi rolls. Isn't that just blasphemous? The small pickled side dishes were just amusing, but not that great. I was mostly shocked by the size of the bento. It was about twice as large as I expected. Even my teenage son had a hard time finishing it. Their teas were just so-so, and the boba balls were a bit too hard. There's minimal service. Ordering was done at a kiosk, and you bus your own tray. The server did bring our food to the table. The dining area was spacious and all the tables were far apart. I suspect it's a legacy of the pandemic arrangement. There was also an abandoned outdoor seating area that grew derelict--another vestige of the social isolation era. To sum it all, it was quantity over quality, but the overall experience was still rather pleasant. read more

Ginkgo Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Great presentation of food! Clean shop. Quick service. Food is awesomely packaged!! Friend and I really liked it. We tried the fish and pork katsu bento boxes. Added the curry side to try it out. Each bento box came with 2 pc takoyaki, 3 pickled side dishes, 3 pc california roll, white rice with a fish shaped egg omelet on top, cabbage salad, and the main item, the katsu! I'd say pass on the add-on curry sauce. It is nothing special and runny. I expected it to be a bit thicker. Quite a few tables available to dine in. Parking is tight and limited for the plaza it is in. They take mobile wallet payment methods! Get the rewards if you like it, which I think you will! read more

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Loved the food here! I ordered for lunch this location is near my job and their food is so good. I recommend the chicken tatsu.

I miss living in the area! Ginkgo Katsu was a favorite of ours! We love their katsu, fried to perfection and always a solid pick. Each of their choices come with rice and pickles. My favorite was the pork and pork and cheese katsu plate. Parking is easy, they share a parking area with numerous restaurants and a supermarket. Right next to a tteobboki place. There's seating in an outside area. read more