Just so you know - it takes 45 minutes for the food to arrive. Yes, it was good. But 45 minutes is ridiculous for a place of this size imo

Absolutely delicious. This was my first time trying jungdon; however, I had seen really good reviews so I was excited. We walked in on a Saturday around 12 PM and it was not yet busy. You order at the register and then you pick your table. The staff person at the register has such good customer service, is really attentive and kind. We order a deungshim katsu- pork loin and anshim Katsu- pork tenderloin both with a side of rice. It was absolutely exceptional, super light and fresh. You can tell that they are using clean oil so it didn't feel heavy. It also came with a Katsu sauce and cabbage with dressing on top. I love it because you don't feel super bloated after. Definitely planning on going back. I already recommended it to a lot of people. read more

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This place is amazing. Truly the best Katsu in the Bay Area. The food is always consistent and delicious. We are alway happy to drive to this restaurant for an amazing meal. I will continue to support and dine at this restaurant. read more

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I would not recommend this place. The food was a bit bland and didn't meet expectations, especially given the high price for pork/fish katsu and udon without meat (extra $8 for katsu). It feels more tailored to people with higher budget than ours. The ordering process is straightforward but impersonal---you have to order and pay first (either at kiosk or with a cashier), then find your own table and wait for your food. On plus side, the katsu came out crispy and the soup was hot. The katsu (pork or fish) is served with shaved cabbage, miso soup, and optional steamed rice, though some sides come with additional charge. The ambiance is casual, more of a fast-paced, eat-and-go environment rather than a relaxed experience. read more

Jungdon Katsu - Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

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Quick and nice service! The food was perfectly crisp and perfectly cooked! We ordered the pork loin and pork tenderloin. Nice casual spot in the area to get super yummy katsu, one of the best katsu spot i've tried in the bay! read more

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Small little place with indoor outdoor seating. You order at the counter kiosk and pay (cashless). Grab your number and they will bring your order to you. The tonkatsu was cooked perfectly,, the potato salad was on the sweet side for me. read more

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4.5 stars $26.52 Angshim Katsu: sizeable and delicious. Juicy cutlets are perfectly cooked. They even have black salt on the table. Given the cost, I expected a one and done. But that will not be the case. read more

Jungdon Katsu - Angshim katsu - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

I think they have the best quality katsu in the Bay Area. Lightly breaded and not oily. It's pricy and everything is made to order. Wait times are long, but food is worth the wait. This location is very friendly and attentive, even though you wait to order at the kiosk and they seat you. read more

Jungdon Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

We had a really big party come in for friends catching up and the service was pretty great considering how many people were there! The space had very nice indoor seating as well as outdoor seating. I was really happy that the space was able to accommodate a party around 10 people. I've heard really good things about the spot, so I was excited to try it. They had both a tablet ordering system and counter order as well. The pork katsu was fantastic and the portion was awesome! My katsu came with fresh cabbage, katsu sauce, and miso soup. I was very happy with the quality of food too! I would highly recommend a visit if you're craving katsu read more

Jungdon Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

"I'll go inside to order, what do you want?" "Udon." "Uhhhh, we're at a katsu place." "Ok, I'll take an udon and katsu." "You want two entrees?!" "Yea, and? You said, it's a katsu place. Besides, it's your turn to pay!" Big back activities aside, don't sleep on the udon....it's excellent but more on that later. Jungdon Katsu is a family-owned business that's been hailed as serving the best katsu in the bay. They started as ghost kitchen during the pandemic. In 2024, they opened a brick and mortar in Danville but sadly closed in October 2025 due to a devastating fire. Thankfully, they were able to find a new brick and mortar space in Emeryville and opened in late November 2025. Open for takeout, delivery, indoor dining, and patio dining. We visited on a Sunday evening before they were featured in SF Chronicle so it wasn't busy. Things have changed so expect a wait during peak hours. Order at the kiosk, take a number placard, seat yourself, and your food + water will be brought to you. M E N U Specialty: Katsu, fried cutlet. Pork, chicken, fish, and cheese available. Sides: Shrimp tempura, fried spam, potato salad, etc. They also serve soba and udon. Beer available. F O O D * Shrimp Tempura (3 pc - $12): https://tinyurl.com/msv2kt2u Instead of wheat flour, they use panko creating a flaky, shatteringly crunchy exterior. The fresh shrimp was tender with a nice firm bite. * Anshim Katsu: Pork Tenderloin Katsu w/ rice, cabbage salad ($24): https://tinyurl.com/4p44j59z - Add side curry (+$7) Nearly flawlessly executed, the golden brown panko crust delivers a satisfyingly light and crackly crunch while the pork is tender and moist. Neither oily nor heavy. You receive two generous cutlets. To nitpick, I wish it had a light pink center. The side curry (veggie based) is rich and comforting with a velvety smoothness and mild sweetness. Served with sticky short grain rice, finely shaven cabbage with a tangy dressing, umami-rich savory sweet katsu sauce, freshly grated wasabi, and pickled daikon. * Kake Udon: Udon noodle w/ katsuo broth ($18): https://tinyurl.com/yjrsxm6u Light, deeply savory skipjack based dashi broth with a subtly smoky note. The udon noodles were slippery with an exceptional bouncy, QQ chew. IMO, it's much better than Udon Mugizo and Muragame Udon. Served with togarashi (chili powder) and kuro shio (black salt) to season to your liking but it was not needed. S E R V I C E Awesome hospitality. The mom runs the BOH and her daughter, Nicky runs the FOH alone. She's super sweet and immediately brought the doggies water. Offered to turn on the heat lamps and checked in multiple times. Prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Modern, minimalist with industrial touches and cute cat paintings throughout. Eight to ten tables inside and three tables in the front patio with heat lamps. Overall, if you're looking for the ultimate Japanese comfort food crafted with fresh ingredients and skilled technique yet wallet-friendly, Jungdon is the place to go. read more

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We came on a whim for a Sunday lunch, and it was perfect timing. Parking is all street (so eating on Sunday is a bigger plus - bc it's free). Greeted by an easy, calm ambience. We were also *luckily* the only customers there - and didn't have to wait, as other reviews have stated. It's all self serve : ordering on a tablet, grabbing utensils, napkins. The one server we saw was helpful, attentive, and very sweet. We tried the pork tenderloin and chicken Katsu - the breading itself is spectacular, along with overall plating and sides. PLEASE put the black (salt?) that's on the table on the Katsu. Totally enhanced the flavor. I'd definitely come back to try other plates in the future. Each plate of Katsu is $24, which at first glance, seems "a lot." But the sides, quality and freshness of food makes it worth it. Glad we can have a place like this in the neighborhood. Definitely a hidden gem you don't have to go far for - and we look forward to coming back!!! read more

Jungdon Katsu - Pork tenderloin with sides: salad, rice, cucumber - sauce, lemon, wasabi - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

If you're a katsu fan, Jungdon Katsu absolutely delivers. We ordered a spread so we could try a little of everything, and the first thing that stood out was the batter. It's not overly crunchy or hard like some places -- it's soft, light, and flaky with that delicate crisp that shatters gently when you bite into it. It doesn't overpower the meat, which I really appreciated. The clear winner for me was the Anshim katsu (pork tenderloin). Perfectly cooked, super tender, and juicy without being greasy. Every slice was consistent, and it honestly didn't even need much sauce. The chicken katsu was delicious as well. Juicy, flavorful, and just as well-executed as the pork, but would come in as a second place contender. We also tried the cheese katsu (pork tenderloin stuffed with cheese). It was good and definitely worth trying once as the cheese adds a layer of creaminess. The cheese pull is fun but the portion is noticeably smaller. Personally, I'd stick with the regular Anshim next time. I liked it so much that we ended up ordering takeout to enjoy it again later -- and it still held up surprisingly well. Service was warm and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Just a heads up: they don't take reservations, and seating is limited, so expect a wait during peak times. Overall, this is definitely one of the better katsu spots I've had in the Bay. I'll be back for that Anshim and will try the fish katsu as well! read more

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What a great find in Emeryville! Jungdon is tucked into a commercial space of an apartment complex. You order via a tablet no matter if you are dining in or ordering takeout. If you are dining in, you can select whatever table you would like to sit at, and they bring you water, utensils, and napkins. It was not busy at all for a Monday night, so the anshim katsu set came out very quickly. The pork was so great! I love this style of katsu, as the meat was juicy and not dry, and the breading was not overpowering. The katsu came with a bowl of rice and cabbage salad, which had a nice, light dressing. I would definitely come back to try their other sets as I was thoroughly impressed with the anshim! This is a great find in Emeryville. I recommend to those who are looking for more spots to eat in the East Bay. This casual spot is truly a hidden gem! read more

Jungdon Katsu - Anshim Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

I got their chicken katsu and parts of it were uncooked. I let my server know about it and the kitchen never came to check on it so I came here for people to realize what a health hazard it is. It's a summer of 2026 and with so many viruses going around, it is essential that food establishments should take utmost care for public safety. Hope they tidy up their act. 1 star and I hope I don't get sick as I am going home from here!! Super disappointing to see there was no follow up or care about what they serve people. read more

Jungdon Katsu - Different angle of uncooked chicken katsu. - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

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Very solid katsu spot - anshim katsu was juicy and crispy, and I love how it came with wasabi and lemon to cut the richness of the fried dish. The person at the front was so sweet and bubbly. I wish it came with a bit more pickled radish, but overall a very solid meal! read more

Jungdon Katsu - Anshim Katsu. - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

I got bad food poisoning after eating here for dinner and it kept me up all night. I had the chicken katsu, which was also way too oily. While the meat was juicy, all you could taste was the oil. The pork katsu was slightly better, and my wife didn't feel sick from it, but it was still too oily. Kind of tastes like old oil or overcrowded frying. Maybe it was just bad luck for me that day. read more

Jungdon Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

Needed to door dash dinner for my daughters in Berkeley one night and stumbled across Jungdon- am I glad I did!!! Everything was packaged beautifully and arrived still warm. The katsu was DELICIOUS!!! We ordered both the pork and fish and both were perfectly fried. It came with rice and cabbage salad- everything from the breading in the katsu to the house made sauces were AMAZING! We went to Korea this past April so I feel I can honestly say this is really, really good Korean katsu! A pleasant surprise to find a local restaurant that serves this quality Korean food! Definitely will order again- a must try if you're in the area! read more

Jungdon Katsu - Did not get "house made tartar sauce". I ended up trying the katsu sauce but it was just wrong and gross. Im - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

I went to their Danville location until they closed and very glad they reopen at Emeryville. I love their katsu from the fluffy crispy flakes, tender meats, and delicious dipping sauce. Bummer that their combo menu is gone at their new location as I love their corn salad and now it is off the menu. Their pasta or potato salad is just not the same as the corn salad, I wish they will bring it back because it is such a nice combo with rice and the katsu. Their cabbage salad is very finely chopped and surprisingly I like it as I don't normally like raw cabbage. This time their pork katsu is a bit more oily than before and I can see the oily part where it weren't the case at Danville. Overall it is still good. Highly recommend if you like katsu. read more

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I m sad that the San Ramon store was closed down due to fire. Thats my goto place for great katsu. Have to drive to Emilyville for this. Street parking could be a little challenge but there is a public parking structure across the street. The katsu is as amazing as the other store. Store is clean and love the simple decor! Will definitely go back for more! read more

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This is the best place for katsu in town! Everything is freshly prepared and made. The staff are all really friendly. I need to try more things on the menu. If it's your first time definitely get the OG pork katsu. They give a decent portion size. You order at the touch screen first before sitting down which is nice. The place has a cool vibe too with decent seating! I can't wait to go back! Excited to come back! read more

I barely give reviews, but i will give this place a 5 stars . Food was good the breading was so good. Deep fried food that is not oily at all . Nice and clean restaurant and the service was awesome read more

Jungdon Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

My wife and I just went for her birthday and it really hit the spot! She ordered tenderloin katsu with a miso soup and I had the pork loin tonkatsu with a pint of Asahi. Everything was delicious and the staff were super friendly and attentive! We also loved the asthenic, really clean decor with some cat portraits! We will 100% be back! read more

Jungdon Katsu - Pork loin and tenderloin Katsu with a pint of asahi - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 I've been a huge fan of this Katsu spot ever since it started as a ghost kitchen in Emeryville and later opened for in-person dining in Danville. I was heartbroken when the Danville location suffered fire damage and permanently closed, so you can imagine my excitement when I heard they were opening a new dine-in restaurant back in Emeryville! I stopped by on a Saturday night, but the line was pretty long, so I opted for takeout instead. Even so, I was blown away by the ambiance. Having the sophisticated, polished vibe reminiscent of a high-end restaurant you'd find in Japan or Korea. Absolutely stunning. And the food? As always, SUPERB. The katsu is perfectly crunchy with a satisfying thick cut of meat. My love for this place hasn't wavered one bit, and I can't recommend it enough. I'm already looking forward to coming back to dine in properly and capture some photos for a more complete review. If you're a katsu lover, do yourself a favor and check this place out! read more

Jungdon Katsu's panko-crusted cutlets have a shatteringly crispy exterior that holds together just until you take a bite! My favorite was the Anshim Katsu, two pork tenderloin fillets that were perfectly tender without being too fatty. I also tried the Shrimp Katsu (similar to tempura but with heavier breading) and the Cheese Katsu, a gooey mozzarella cheese block wrapped with a thin slice of pork loin. The katsu sets came with rice, shredded cabbage salad, a sweet and savory katsu sauce, pickles, lemon, and wasabi. I also got a side of curry sauce, a thick spiced roux with chunks of potatoes, carrots, and onions, which went nicely with the katsu and rice. Overall, the katsu here was perfectly executed and delicious. The menu prices appeared high but were definitely worth it for the quality, freshly-prepared food. read more

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AMAZING!!!! Everything we had was simply amazing. I recommend the mozzarella katsu pork. But it's all good. The staff are friendly and remember you when you come back. read more

We came for katsu on a rainy Saturday night. You order via kiosk, grab a number, and find a table. Be prepared to wait a bit for a table if they are busy as the restaurant itself is on the smaller side. We actually waited quite a while for our food since they were pretty busy but everything was fresh made to order. We ordered the chicken katsu, pork katsu with side of curry, and calamari. Once we got our food we were happy. Katsu was hot, crispy and delicious. Not oily at all. The calamari was good but definitely needed a better sauce. The sauce was more like a tempura dipping sauce so it did not add much to the dish or accentuate the flavor. Will definitely be back. We ordered take out from the Danville location before and enjoyed it. Eating in is much better. If craving katsu this is the place. Highly recommend. read more

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While the daughter is nice and tries her best the food itself and back of the house falls flat. Put my name down and waited which was fine. Took a look at the menu and it's a bit pricey at $24 but was hopeful. Name called and ordered before sitting down. Pork tenderloin- $24 Miso soup (add on) - $4 Drink - $6 From the time I sat down to the food coming out was 43min. Expect a long wait which I felt it could've improved. Food comes out and while portion is large the quality was just ok. Breading was uneven meaning some bites were full of breading and others were not. Tenderloin wasn't really tender and for that price I was expecting better. A bit oily and miso soup wasn't a pass, not worth the $4. Saving grace was the picked radish. Wanted to like the spot but the wait time and quality missed the mark. Hopefully they improve over time as it's still semi-new. read more

Jungdon Katsu - Oily and breading just falls thru - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

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This place seems to have the best tonkatsu. The meat is juicy and flavorful, with a nice crisp. Even after overnight if I you heat it up in the oven, it's crispy again. They do offer two types of tonkatsu - pork loin vs pork tenderloin. So it depends on your personal preference of which you prefer. They also have chicken and fish and cheese katsu. Have had all of them and they're good as well. Good and consistent service. read more

"Best katsu I've had in America." - My husband. Upon walking in this airy and light filled space, you are welcomed by a friendly young lady who explained the ordering process (order at the kiosk first, then find a table) to us. We ordered udon soup, soba soup, anshim katsu (pork), shrimp tempura, and a side bowl of curry. We didn't wait very long (maybe 10 mins. max) until we got our order. Both soups came piping hot--exactly what we needed on a chilly day. However, the true highlight was the anshim katsu. I had a couple of pieces from my husband's order. The breading was light, crisp, and flaky; the pork was cooked to perfection -- well seasoned, tender, and juicy. Paired well with a side of curry. We somehow managed to finish most of what we ordered because they were just all very delicious and comforting. I can't wait to go back and try the other katsu dishes and sides that everyone else is raving about. Big shout out to the nice hostess/wait staff who pretty much held down the front of the restaurant and made sure that she checked in at each and every table. She was very accommodating and personable. My 3 yo daughter and her had a very cute exchange, which I appreciated. read more

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OMG! Their pork tenderloin katsu is to die for. It was moist, juicy and perfectly cooked. The batter was light and crisp. It was soooo delicious... rivals some of the best katsu I've eaten, and I"ve eaten a lot in Hawaii and Japan! We also had the fish katsu which was also delish. The fish was moist and juicy... could have used a bit more salt, but they had the black lava salt on the table so just added a bit, with the tarter sauce and it was perfect. The chicken katsu was just ok.. nothing spectacular. I would definitely stick with the pork and fish. Went to their new sit down location in Emeryville... very clean and pleasant. Nothing fancy, but that's ok. You just order at the counter and the food comes out piping hot. Love this place and definitely will be back! read more

I was really excited to try this katsu place that took over the old sushi place! Loved the Anshim Katsu which was tasty and a huge portion size. They use a really crispy flaky batter for the breading which I really like. The shrimp tempura was good though the breading was too thick... Perhaps to make to shrimp look larger haha. Curry side was good as well. Cabbage salad was finely shredded as it should be and the tasty house vinegrette dressing went perfectly with it - super glad it wasn't a creamy dressing otherwise that would've been too heavy. read more

Jungdon Katsu - Anshim Katsu (1 set comes with 2 large pieces) and shrimp tempura (4 pieces) - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

Perfect meal for movie night! They are finally reopen in Emeryville! There was only one table when we went but they had several takeouts lined up. Highly recommend checking out their new location since they just transformed from a ghost kitchen. It was nice seeing their business success and I will continue to support them! Both Chicken Katsu & Anshim Katsu are great, crispy and light batter and juicy meat! The box comes with shredded cabbage which gives it a refreshing kick to the meal! read more

Jungdon Katsu - Chicken Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

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First off, order at kiosk and be nice, be patient waiting for your meal, which is cooked to order. (Use the time to catch up on your messages, bop to the ambient soundtrack, read a book.) The pork tenderloin katsu in its perfectly crisped panko coat is so memorable, we were back the following weekend and the next. The cabbage, potato salad, cucumber sides are perfect complements. Portion sizes are generous and make a particularly rewarding snack a few hours later. Seating is inside and on the street in a sheltered area with heat lamps. read more

if you close at 230 that suggests that's when you stop taking orders. Not at 215p . your food is good but not worth putting up with that pedantic issue . no fun paying for parking and being told to go away. It's as if the IRS has a filing deadline of april 15th but won't accept forms after april 14th read more

Excited to try this place because I love katsu. Batter for all pork and shrimp were great and not too heavy. They know how to pack their orders - the parchment paper def helped catch some of the oil from frying. Loved the cabbage and the mayo given. The sauce for the katsu was a little strong for me and my partner but the texture of the katsu was perfect! I also wish it was sit down so I could enjoy it fresh but it was really good as take out though! read more

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Visited Jungdon Katsu for an early dinner on a Saturday and was super happy with the experience. Food - 9.5/10 The Katsu is probably the best Katsu that I've had in the Bay Area! We ordered the fish Katsu set and the pork Katsu set, and had slight preference for the fish. Panko breading was crispy and fluffy, while not being too oily. Really appreciate the touch of setting it on top of a grate so that it would not get soggy. Cabbage salad was a perfect complement, refreshing but perhaps on the side of a touch overdressed. The rice was good, standard, and the portion was perfect. The lemon on the side to squeeze as well as the radish rounded out the meal quite well. The price of the katsu set was a bit higher than most places, however it is justified as the portions are very large. Service/Ambiance - 9/10 The service was great. You order at a kiosk but there was an employee there at the time to explain the menu items. They do bring out your food to you. Restaurant was on the smaller side, our table was pretty close to the others, but not close enough to be a big bother. Overall would definitely return! read more

Jungdon Katsu - Fish Katsu and Pork Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Emeryville, California

Did takeout so that makes the fact that the crispy panko remains incredibly crispy by the time you get home is remarkable. Ended up getting a variety of things. - Miso: As part of the deluxe katsu set. Very solid miso. No crazy frills and that's not what you want from a miso anyways. - Curry sauce: PLEASE GET THIS. It goes great with the katsu, rice, and basically anything you want to dip into it. It's what I would expect from a japanese curry sauce, thick and flavorful. - Deluxe anshim katsu: incredibly crispy breading. Perfectly cooked meat, not dry at all. Does need a sauce with it since the breading itself can be drying, that's why would I would recommend the curry sauce in addition to the sauce that is included. It is a bit thin of a sauce (what is included) but does have that classic katsu sauce taste. I enjoyed the potato salad, it's definitely less mayo forward compared to american style, I like both. The cabbage adds a nice additional crunch and freshness aspect. - Cheese katsu: interesting to try, not to my personal taste, but many people do enjoy it. It's mozzarella wrapped in pork tenderloin, breaded and fried. It was too much cheese to breading ratio for me, but if you like cheese you will enjoy this. Highly recommend ordering from Jungdon Katsu! read more

Chicken katsu was hellaaaaaa good. Came here to celebrate my friend's birthday. Will definitely be back. Staff were accommodating and easy to talk to, so that's always a plus. Great portions! I love places that can give me quality and quantity! read more

My son and I had a great time here. The food and presentation is top notch and the staff was very polite and kind; even to a woman who was much less so because she was upset for having had to wait. This was our first visit and we did, indeed, have to wait quite a while. But, we knew that going in and didn't mind one bit. We ordered a pot of tea and sat outside were they kindly fired up one of the patio heaters. My son and I had a great conversation about life, literature, and family. I was grateful for the wait in my case that day. When we were seated the staff, again, was polite and professional. Our table was clean. And, they even topped up our tea pot with some hot water for a second round. That was a nice touch. I had the pork katsue and my son the chicken. Both were quite delicious. The sides were refreshing, good with a fried main, and we enjoyed our meal very much. We never felt rushed and, if anything, it felt like they wouldn't mind if we closed the place down. That's nice. Five Stars Highly recommend. We'll go back if another trip near by presents the occasion. read more

FOOD IS SO GOOD! Worth the wait on a busy day but it's not crowded everyday, mainly weekends. Staff is so friendly and very attentive, they check on you every time they pass or even in between busting tables. And CLEAN, glasses are always spotless, space is bright and sterile. Bathroom is always clean. And all the Katsu options I've tried were freshly fried and delicious! read more

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