After a trip to The Source, we were craving hamburger steak. Since Joon Katsu was so close, we gave it a try! This cozy spot was perfect. The staff were friendly and helpful, the restaurant was clean and comfortable, and the food was SO comforting. The hamburger steak was so rich and flavorful. I got the cream version which was so good (im still thinking about it a week later!) and the standard hamburger steak was also so delicious. read more

Joon Katsu - Hamburg Steak - Japanese Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Really straight forward. Pick from a menu... they're katsu are pretty good. I mean the meat is tender and the flavor straight on. You get to grind the sesame seeds while you wait. Ingot the pizza version... it's actually a bit too much. Should have went with a classic. Having it as a combo is a good way of getting super full. But i got to say, the soba noodles were spot on. They were freshly cooked Place wise, it gives off a quick eat and leave vibe. Just a tip though, the place is small and can fill up so best bet to go off hours or even go for take out read more

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It is wonderful place to get a quick bite and to carry out. Ddeok bok katzu combo is good for two. You get the both worlds. Highly recommend it. Enjoy your food. read more

I usually get take out from here and love their chicken curry katsu. My usual order used to be just the chicken katsu but the curry adds on an additional level. Their kimchi radish side dish is also really good. I usually skip the white soup they provide (it tastes kind of like powder to me). read more

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I was in Buena Park for a hair appointment and was recommended this place, so I ended up ordering to-go: one pork katsu and tteokbokki combo along with two pork katsu sets. It's pretty difficult to impress my parents with outside Korean food, but even they were surprised with the quality and quantity of food provided. They were especially in love with the tteokboki, which was not too sweet and had great rice cake texture. The katsu was pretty typical but I loved the corn potage (or potato?) they provided on the side. I definitely want to come back and have this again the next time I'm in the Buena Park area!! read more

Joon Katsu - Tteokbokki - Japanese Near Me - Buena Park, California

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I highly recommend Joon Katsu. Absolutely delicious katsu options at very reasonable prices. Excellent staff. Interior is a bit tight when it gets busy but the staff is very efficient. Portions are definitely on the generous side so come hungry. Delicious side dishes too. Shares the parking with Zion supermarket plaza so parking was a breeze as well. Afterwards, you can check out a dessert spot nearby and get some grocery shopping done too! So many other great spots to check out in this area after stopping by for a satisfying and nourishing meal at Joon! read more

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I went here wanting to try another donkatsu restaurant in Buena Park. I ordered the donkatsu and soba combination. The combination adds the option of ordering either soba or udon. The portions are large, so I'd recommend coming here especially hungry. Aside from complementary banchan and a creamy soup, we also ordered steamed dumplings and crispy shumai as appetizers. These were all decent, and the steamed dumplings' filling included meat and japchae. The donkatsu, cut into thick yet tender slices, tasted delicious. Its portion was just right and came with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce. The dish also came with a shredded cabbage salad with a bottle of Japanese-style dressing already placed on our table. I wish that it came with more rice, though. It was my first time eating soba noodles, and I enjoyed it. There was a dipping sauce that tasted like a lighter and sweeter variant of soy sauce. From reading more about this sauce online, I believe this was mentsuyu. There was also a small bowl of relishes, including wasabi, grated daikon, and chopped scallions. By itself, the soba had a nutty flavor. I decided to pour the sauce and relishes into the soba, which made it refreshing with a delicious blend of savory and sweet flavors. Service was good, and the staff was really nice. The restaurant wasn't busy when we ate here. The ambience was relaxed and casual. One point of improvement would be providing a water pitcher. read more

Joon Katsu - Donkatsu - Japanese Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Recently opened is Joon Katsu and their Katsu was life changing (seriously!) I ordered the Spicy Rice Cake + Tonkatsu Combination and that along can feed two. The Katsu was perfectly fried, super crispy, yet retaining the juicy and tender interior. I really enjoyed the sides of curry they provided to dip the Katsu into. Between the spicy mayo sauce and curry, I preferred the curry :) We didn't even get to really dig into the rice cake because the portions were just HUGE! The rice cakes were pretty spicy and savory, the rice cakes nice and chewy. HOWEVER, the standout was most definitely the sweet potato Katsu. Ive never had the sweet potato spread across the top of the Katsu, but the blend of umami pork and sweet potato was perfection 12/10. The inside of the store is very humble and feels like ones home. I can't wait to go back and have that sweet potato Katsu because it is THAT good. read more

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Their food is very delicious and the sweet potato katsu is the BOMB but all their stuff is super good. I highly recommend the sweet potato katsu, it's katsu with a sweet potato spread and cheese on top. The cheese was very thick and perfectly brown. The waiters and cook were very attentive. The music very nice. HOWEVER--their ttoekbokki is VERY spicy. Be careful if you have a low spice tolerance like me. But this is a problem with me and NOT the restaurant, and the waiter did warn me it was spicy. read more

Not bad! Good service first of all. I would skip the fish katsu and soba, and would definitely go for the udon if getting a katsu + noodle combo. The regular pork katsu is reallllly good though, and so is the sauce. If we come back, will definitely stick with the classic. read more

Everything was perfect. I was headed to Yoko but they didn't open yet so I decided to try this new jem. Honestly, I would say it was a bit better then yoko for me. Much more fast to get the foods but still foods are amazing. The server was nice too. The one thing I wanted was the baby diaper change pad on restroom. Definitely I'm going back to this place!! read more

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I was looking for food cause i met up with a client and stopped by here glad I did! Ladies working here was super nice and attentive place was clean. Ordered the udon and donkatsu combo everything was super good no complaints def check it out. read more

Joon Katsu - Katsu and Udon combo - Japanese Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Not our usual go-to spot for katsu in this area but we decided to give it a try because they had a spicy pork katsu. The set came with a tiny portion of cream soup, a simple cabbage salad, and the katsu and rice. The katsu was nicely crispy and the pork was not dry. The spicy sauce actually had a kick to it, not enough for the spicy spicy lovers though. Price is relatively similar to neighboring katsu places - cheaper by a couple dollars. Would come back! read more

Amazing food! It's a small gem in a plaza that cranks out many orders. For good reason. The menu is simple, and it's good. I ordered the pork and chicken katsu And cold noodles. The banchan were flavorful. Service is fast. So is the ambiance. Worthy of being in the rotation read more

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Drove a couple miles to Buena Park on a whim for lunch. Was craving some variant of fried chicken and found this establishment right next to Zion supermarket. Parking is quite abundant since Joon Katsu shares the same parking lot as the grocery store, so no problems there. It's a smaller shop so the interior is a bit cramped with less seating (although very clean) as it gets moderately busy during lunch hours, but that's what adds to the charm I'd say. The staff was amazing; got me seated right away with some banchan to stave off my hunger. Even better, they got my order out in under 10 minutes. Super efficient service definitely brightened my mood a good bit! The banchan included some cucumber kimchi, radish cubes, jalapeno slices, bean sprouts, and some soup (not too sure what type it was but I enjoyed it). I honestly wasn't expecting any banchan to come out to begin with, so I was just happy to have something to snack on. Not much to say except the vegetables had a great crisp, so I was more than satisfied. Again, props to the staff for getting that out so quickly. I decided to order the classic chicken katsu, which came with some warm katsu sauce, a cabbage salad, and a scoop of white rice. The katsu breading was perfectly crisp, even with the sauce poured over it. Of course, the meat was sufficiently moist. Keeping the sauce warm was a great idea so the chicken didn't get cold so quickly. The salad was fine, nothing to write home about but it tasted fresh. My only note would be that I would have preferred a larger standard portion of rice, but that is variably subjective for most people anyways. Pricewise, it came to around 20ish dollars including tax. Given the quality service and the size of the katsu, I think it was well justified. If you live around the area, I definitely recommend checking it out. read more

Joon Katsu - Chicken Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Buena Park, California

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50/5 stars!! Get the sweet potato katsu for the ultimate indulgence/if you're a fan of sweet and salty! Radish kimchi is quite amazing here, a little sweeter and less tangy than other places, but so addictive. Just a little under $19 before tax and tip for a shareable dish if you split between two ppl Comes with cream soup, salad, rice No Amex accepted ========== How this place isn't swarming with customers is beyond me. I wasn't even craving katsu, this has been a bookmark for awhile. Better late than never lol Where do I start? Thick pork slab Crunchy panko Sweet potato cream/filling Topped with an abundance of broiled mozzarella?? Cheese Crunchy katsu with sweet, soft potato and gooey cheese, finished off with gently sweet, tomato-based donkatsu sauce. A small bite of cold salad with their creamy dressing and a tangyish selection of their banchan. Sososooooo goooOoOoood. Dawa who? lol It was definitely a moment where I sit in silence, slowly chewing and listening to their Korean ballads they have going on in the background and everything is right in the world. Cream soup was decent, a touch gritty but black pepper would have been perfect. Banchan Besides the radish, the seaweed is also really tasty and the cucumber was pretty decent as well. You'd think for a donkatsu place, banchan should be whatever - NOPE, not here! Rice was slightly chewy and sticky. I used it primarily for the banchan. Salad was cold and crisp and came with corn, tomatoes, purple + green cabbage. The dressing was less mayo-y than other places and leaned a little more tangy. Service was wonderful. I got checked on and I complimented the lady on her banchans and she even told me how to make her radish one lol I told her no, I want hers haha I had half a donut before this meal, ate about 1/3 this dish and was still full. They have a combo that comes with soba for $25 or so! But that's too much food for one person. Also have pizza donkatsu, curry, etc... I'll try and come back once a every two mint?? so I don't get a heart attack hahah read more

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As the old saying goes: "Good things come when you least expect them." That was how I sum up my experience here. Situated close to Zion supermarket. We originally intended to dine in some other katsu restaurant but it was closed that day. Desperately looking for another place quickly we found this one nearby n just went for it without looking at any reviews. The menu was fairly simple which I liked. We all got katsu: chicken n pork. Prices were reasonable. Service was good. The server (could b the owner, i dunno) was friendly n always smiled when talking to us. The pork katsu was tender n juicy (rare to see, especially for $16). We also got the spicy version n the kick was there but not overwhelming so it was nice. We added curry sauce to try but the curry had carrots n other vegetables in it so if u r not a fan of that style then don't get it. Maybe that was why it was $2 extra. All katsu came w its own dipping sauce which was delicious already. Surprisingly the chicken katsu cost $1 more. But it was equally good. Bcos this was a Korean restaurant you got their side dishes n they were pretty flavorful but the jalapeños was quite spicy. That almost killed my tongue. Will come back again n next time I will b more careful when eating that read more

I've ordered from here before but first time eating in the restaurant. It's a small place in a shopping plaza next to Zion market. Lots of parking so that was nice. We went on a Thursday night so it wasn't crowded. My bf ordered the katsu with curry and I ordered the combo with katsu and soba noodles. The katsu was super crispy and airy. It didn't feel dense although it was deep fried. The soba noodles was refreshing. Noodles were al dente. They even brought out an extra dipping sauce for my bf. The banchans were all delicious. They were several different types of pickled veggies. The radish kimchi was my fave!! The best part was the service. I think she was the owner but she came by our table and talked to us bout the side dishes. She was so nice. If you are craving some good katsu, highly recommend here. read more

First time here. Friendly staff and perfectly fried, crunchy katsu with good banchan. Most katsu places skimp on salad dressing, but here they give you a whole bottle so you can pour as much or little as you like. read more

Joon Katsu - Fish Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Buena Park, California

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When I want a Katsu, this is my go to spot. The crisp and meat quality is so good. The sauces provided are exceptional. You also get so much for what you pay with the sides salad and soup. The combo meal can feed 2 as its full size dishes, don't let it fool you. The service is also very welcoming and helpful. read more

Everything I ate was delicious! The spicy katau is spicy but flavorful. The Beef Bulgolgi bowl was a big serving and very delicious and filling. Service was swift and friendly. read more

Joon Katsu - Beef Bulgolgi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Buena Park, California

I've been wanting to try this place but wasn't sure. When we entered, there were three tables filled with used dishes and only one worker so I was a little bit nervous. However, she was very friendly and we ordered and then she cleaned up all the tables and suddenly, it felt like it was going to be a good experience. I ordered spicy pork Katsu and I really thought the Katsu was nice. It was crunchy on the exterior and moist on the interior and did not have a lot of fat or gristle or anything so I was very pleased with the Katsu. Plus, it was a pretty decent large size. However , the "spicy curry" was on the side and really tasted more of like a hot barbecue sauce kind of thing. I was pretty disappointed, but not because it didn't taste good but just because it wasn't what I was craving. However, my wife ordered a curry rice bowl and the curry was filled with vegetables and tasted very good. Overall very enjoyable. But not like what you'd find in a traditional Japanese curry or Katsu place read more

Joon Katsu - Spicy Pork Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Buena Park, California

Ordered through doordash. The meat tasted sour and it was undercooked. It was super gross. Will not be ordering from here again. read more

Joon Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Buena Park, California

My favorite donkatsu place in the area! Best katsu, service and togo packaging. Will be back soon~

The food was awesome and it was clean and so kind. They are using good oil and the side dishes was well matched with cutlet. ~~

Service is very nice, waitress wasted no time at all with my food and drinks. I like how comfortable the restaurant itself feels and how clean the place is. The food looks and taste amazing read more

Joon Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Buena Park, California

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My go-to takeout spot for their soba donkatsu combo! Their bento boxes always come neatly packed with perfect portions. Located in a Korean market plaza with decent parking, though it gets busy. Staff is always friendly! Cozy vibe inside. read more

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The shop is small the decor is simple and clean like a classic mom and pop shop. Probably seats about 20 people. The katsu is really good, especially the pork katsu the spicy pork katsu has just the right amount of heat. The meat is tender and the breading is crisp. It comes with some pickled vegetables a small dolap of rice and some cabbage salad with a thousand island type dressing. I've had it with the curry also but it's more of a Korean curry and not a Japanese curry so not really my thing. I've also had the soba which is a buckwheat soba. It was a little too wet so the sauce couldn't cling to it. Overall I think the the katsu is top notch but the combo offerings I usually pass on. read more

My first time today, and let me tell you guys that the food is super amazing. I've tried every katsu around town and this place is the omega. The owner was really nice omg. She treated us like we were in her home. read more

This is another awesome spot in Buena Park. I ordered the combo with the donkatsu and udon. I was blown away at how big the portions are. I clearly ordered more than I can eat. The bowl of udon was big enough to be a full meal. The soup was really good. It was clear and very clean. I felt like I was eating something healthy. The vegetables in the udon were also really good and fresh. The donkatsu was excellent. The pork was tender and juicy. The batter was light and crispy. And it was huge! Last, the banchan was really good. The one side that stood out was the sliced apple kim chi. Sweet and spicy. My mind was blown! Looking forward to coming back. read more

the service here is horrible IF you're NOT Korean. the servers here prioritize the koreans no matter the order customers walk in, we watched 3 korean families come in after us and get their orders taken before us. at first we thought it was an honest mistake but then we saw it happen to a mexican couple. the soba sauce here tastes like water. read more

This place is awesome ! Katsu place with good banchans and all their items are delicious. My top recommendation is the hamburger steak. Meat is so juicy and soft. It goes so well with the sauce and the fried egg. Was told they mix veggies with tonkatsu sauce and boilto make the special sauce only for the hamburger steak. read more

I love their to go options. But when you eat in, their banchan (which is not offered when you to go) is surprisingly good. Cant go wrong with traditional donkatsu, and their hamburger steak is good too. Takes me back to old korean style in the 90's read more

+ Got the Katsu/Soba combo, and it was very filling! You get a generous portion of soba noodles and katsu w/ rice and salad. The scoop of rice is pretty small though. + You get several side dishes which are all very delicious! You also get a cream soup. + Service was great and fast! + Yelp check-in for a FREE soda! + The katsu comes out piping hot! Be careful because you can burn the inside of your mouth. read more

Banchan was excellent, a great selection, and it was all fresh and plentiful. Dinner was awesome, I'm very memorable occasion. Although this place is small, it seems to have enough seats for everyone and their takeout orders were keeping them pretty busy.! There are three or four Korean establishments just in this strip mall and the entire street is littered with other Korean establishments, so don't get confused. I will definitely return here, a great value for the price and great Korean food read more

Joon Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Buena Park, California

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We stumbled upon this place randomly on Yelp and are so glad we did! We tried the pork katsu with soba and the sweet potato katsu--both were absolutely delicious. The katsu breading was perfectly crunchy and light, giving each bite an amazing texture. The sweet potato katsu was a pleasant surprise--something I never thought would work, but it totally does! It was unique, flavorful, and really well executed. We'll definitely be back again soon! read more

Joon Katsu - Pork Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Buena Park, California

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Craving Korean-style pork cutlet, I gave this place a try -- and it was perfect. We had the classic cutlet with soba and the sweet potato one, and both were amazing. The flavors, the quality, and especially the owner's kindness made it even better. Highly recommend if you're a pork cutlet lover! read more

Joon Katsu - The flavors, the quality, and especially the owner's kindness made it even better. Highly recommend if you're a pork cutlet lover! - Japanese Near Me - Buena Park, California

As a disclaimer, each person will have a unique experience at these restaurants, and not one interaction is ever the same. Note that none of these businesses expected me, nor do they commission any of my reviews. Thanks again for your time! [The Story]-07/06/2024 It was a typical Saturday morning filled with errands, the typical Saturday Traffic in Buena Park, and Hunger. I've been craving Katsu quite a bit after going to Ginkgo Katsu Bento in Garden Grove (check out that review as well) and wanted to find a new spot to get my Katsu fix. I've searched around the City of Buena Park in depth to locate a new katsu spot, but unfortunately I could not so I decided to go to Joon Katsu once more after a few years and thankfully they still are one of the more modest katsu spots! **** [What did We Order]- Party of 2 1x Combination - Donkatsu and Udon -Opted in for the Tenderloin Total: $30.00~ with Tip ---- The Service: 5/5 Upon entering the restaurant, you are greeted with a small yet cozy seating arrangement. In Feng Shui terms, 'the money goes in and gets spread through out the room' because when you enter, the counter is the first thing you see- which is nice because this allows the Staff to see who comes in and out. The 이모( imo/auntie), staff who were working the counter, had a kind smile and offered us seating right away. There was no pressure to order since she was busy catering to other guests, and when we were ready to order- she was quick and informative to the questions we had. When the food was served, napkins, banchan, and waters were refilled accordingly. This was refreshing because many times when you enter a Korean-Owned establishment, you'd be faced with prejudice for not being Korean or speaking Hangul. So thank you, Joon Katsu, for hiring such amazing staff! ---- The Food: 4/5 From the banchan to the combination, everything was fresh! However there are some things I would like to point out. The combination we had gotten was a good meal for both me and my girlfriend, but what we found was that the actual katsu was not very seasoned and somewhat on the drier side vs. other Katsus we had in the past. The uniquely crafted Katsu sauce that accompanied the piece of katsu had hints of pear and cinnamon, a proper and nice spin on the Japanese-based sauce. The Udon that came along with the combination was filling and nicely made, but the noodles themselves were a bit underdone, kind of a flourier taste to the finished product. It could be because they are made to order? Regardless, the entirety of the combination created a satisfying experience, leaving me still hungry for more! **** Overall : 4/5 I've only ever had the more original katsu variations here, so I can't speak on their special takes on katsu(pizza katsu, sweet potato katsu). I've also never had the Hamburg steak here as well- which gives me all the more reason to come back to this restaurant to try even more! The reasoning behind this score is due to me not yet trying all their dishes along with their actual taste of the katsu. However, for the price, you can't go wrong. The Recommendation: Get a combination, whatever it may be. The most bang for your buck while also allowing you to sample the different things they have at Joon Katsu!! ---- Check out my [Last Review] and drop a reaction or comment on my review. We are students learning everyday- so I would love to learn of your experiences as well! read more

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Everything was absolutely delicious!! Their katsu was so crispy and the curry sauce with it was so good!! Definitely try the sweet potato katsu! The service as well was great! Owners are so sweet!! Their soba dipping noodles were also insanely delicious!! Definitely coming back to support this family owned business!! read more

Joon Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Buena Park, California

PROS: - Located in a plaza with a decent amount of parking. - The Korean ladies working here are super attentive and takes care of business. We never needed to ask for additional side dishes because they were just on it. - The food here is pretty good, dare I say as good as Yoko down the street. - More side dishes than Yoko. - The portions are VERY GENEROUS. - Get a free soft drink with your first Yelp Check-in. - The prices are decent, especially when you get the katsu / udon,soba combo. - The soba noodles were chewy and delicious. CONS: - I don't know if the pork katsu is made with an actual slab of pork or ground up and made into a slab of meat because I noticed what appeared to be spices and lots of garlic flavor in the meat, which in itself isn't bad. BUT, if you get acid reflux or heartburn like I do, it did a number on me the rest of the day. So just be warned. read more