Ordered online for in-store pick up and it was seamless! We ordered: - Spicy kimchi mandu -- definitely spicy but also didn't have a lot of filling inside. - Chicken Korean Gang Jung (Tender bites) -- got the non spicy version and they were really good! It was a large order of chicken and even came with a dipping sauce. - Dill Aioli Katsu Sando w/chicken katsu -- could smell the dill but not really taste it. Overall a fine sando. - Rosemary Katsu Sando w/donkatsu -- our favorite sando! Wish there was more berry sauce on it. - Dill Egg Salad Sando -- our second favorite sando! So light and fluffy and tasty. I would definitely get food here again and do recommend the order online for in-store pick up. read more

See all

I accidentally stumbled upon this place trying to figure out what I wanted for lunch. I saw a sign outside with daily specials and I happened to be there on Tuesday for their $10 special, the Rosemary Katsu Sando with waffle fries. I was a little hesitant at first because it was pretty quiet compared to the other surrounding restaurants but I am glad I went with my instincts. First of all for the price this meal is a deal. This place is being slepted on!!Secondly, the food was BOMB! The sandwich was packed with flavor! The chicken was crispy, juicy and cooked to near perfection. And thirdly, the waffle fries were some of the best fries I've had in a while (and that says a lot) if you come here you have to get the fries and rosemary katsu sando! Wish it was closer, I would totally add this to my weekly rotation. 100% recommend. read more

My first experience with Katsu Bar was in Westminster, and compared to this Cerritos location, the Westminster one is far superior than this Cerritos one in terms of quality of food and service My go-to order is the Portobello Katsu Sando. Wow--this sandwich is PACKED with flavor. Props to the combination of berry katsu sauce and portobello mushrooms. I'm not vegetarian, but the portobello could really pass off as meat if I didn't know what I was eating or if I closed my eyes. Service is slow (especially since there always seems to be only 1-2 people working at a time) and needs improvement. Parking can be tough depending on the time of day. Also, every time I come in, the floors are sticky for some reason--not sure if it's just my shoes or if they accidentally dropped a bucket of sauce one day and never cleaned it up lol Overall, I'd come here again only for the food. Just be prepared to wait! read more

Katsu Bar - Portobello Katsu Sando - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

This was a pretty casual order at the counter type of place that was perfect for a quick lunch with friends! I ordered the rosemary katsu sandwich with spicy mayo and waffle fries. It was good but I couldn't really taste the rosemary? I'm not sure if it was overpowered by the spicy mayo sauce but either way it didn't ruin the experience for me since I wiped my plate clean. It was also super filling so it's a good meal if you want something a little hearty. I also got the strawberry ade which was really refreshing and not too sweet so it was perfect for a hot day! read more

Katsu Bar - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

totally decent, right-priced Japanese katsu/udon/curry in a casual dining format. The katsu was nice and crispy, the curry was delicious and spicy (I had 1 level of spice, I think there's up to 3 or a no spice option). read more

My friend and I were thrilled to try this place because it just looks so aesthetic and we were thinking it must taste really good... but after the overall experience, it was just alriiight. The store is definitely very modern and eye catching, the menu kinda makes you want to try everything cause it all sounds pretty good. Based on Yelp, it seemed like the Rosemary Katsu Sandwich was the "must-get" of this place, so we both ordered that one and shared a curry dip. The presentation of our order was realllyyy niice. First few bites of the sandwich, it was pretty good! The katsu was battered really nicely so it definitely stood out the most from the entire sandwich. The curry dip was also a good complement so it doesn't make the sandwich as dry. At the time, eating the sandwich was pretty nice but now that I thought about it some more, it wasn't anything really special. The katsu itself was pretty good, but everything else was pretty standard, example they use 85 degree bread for their sandwiches. So now I could say that I tried a katsu sando! Though, I wouldn't think it's worth to try again, but it was a nice experience to have just to say you tried it haha. read more

Katsu Bar - Rosemary Katsu Sando w/ Curry Dip - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

solid food, loved trying different version of katsu like this. you order on a kiosk, the service was great and quick! very clean inside and there's even a little area with outlets. read more

Katsu Bar - Rosemary Katsu Sando W/ Sides - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

See all

Not only was their food was amazing! The environment was clean and well kept . They even gave a meal to a man in need. Great place, great people. read more

This place is honestly a great light bite. I was full/satisfied with the amount without feeling too heavy after. I will say, though, it's kind of pricey for what it is. I think our proteins got mixed up, I was supposed to have chicken but I'm kind of glad they put pork in mine--it was more juicy! The Rosemary one was my favorite, it had a nice bite. The Dill Ailoli was good, but the slaw inside felt and too much like a side slaw for me, and didn't really compliment the notes of dill. We got the Strawberry-ade on the side which was a nice touch of sweet and refreshing with our meal. The amount of food was perfect, so maybe if you're starving, a side dish might suffice. Parking in the area can get quite congested, so many just take the first one you see! There's two tables outside and lots of small tables inside. Would definitely come here again when I want something light and have a few bucks to spare! read more

Katsu Bar - Rosemary Katsu Sando and Dill Aioli Katsu Sando, Strawberry Ade - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

I love the Katsu was so crispy! The food came out beautifully prepared and relatively fast but not rushed. It was very clean inside. Tonkatsu, Tteokbokki, and egg sando (sandwich) were very yummy too I have been here a few times and quality and taste never fails to surprise me in a good way! read more

Really enjoyed my food from here! My boyfriend and I ordered the Rosemary Katsu Sando, Dill Egg Salad Sando, Korean Gang Jung, and the Chicken Curry Katsu Bowl. Everything I tried here tasted good! The standout thing for me here was the delicious Japanese milk bread that the sandos are on! I loved that bread so much! It was just so delicate and soft and so fluffy. Like a little cloud! I really enjoyed both my sandos. The Katsu Sando was moist, while retaining a good crunch. The creaminess of the Dill Egg Salad was balanced well with the bright dill. I loved how both sandos were indulgent in a way, but still light. I wasn't too impressed with the Korean Gang Jung. It was fine! The Chicken Curry Katsu Bowl was yummy too! I thought the Chicken Katsu itself was a bit bland, but when combined with white rice, the curry sauce, and the pickled vegetable, it was a stellar bite! The pickled vegetable were the hero to this dish!! Hope to try more food from here! read more

See all

Not sure when the hype for a katsu sando came about, feels like it was a couple of years ago but we finally had a chance to try this place and it was a bit underwhelming. The dill aioli katsu sando was a decent size for the price, and the handmade banana milk was also pretty good. The banana milk had pretty big pieces of banana though so if you don't prefer potentially being ambushed by big pieces of banana, should shake the bottle to break up the pieces before consuming. The katsu itself wasn't anything to write home about, I think the breading could have been improved, even the aioli could've used a bit more dill. Maybe it's because of all the hype, but I also thought the bread it came in would be thick and fluffy? But I guess that's only in Japan since the bread here was thinner and perhaps, a bit stale... It's an easy process to order, just use the 1 tablet ordering station near the door and the employees will either call your number or bring the order out to you if it's not too busy or if you choose to sit outside. The parking can be a bit difficult but if you're willing to walk for even 30 secs, you can find a spot pretty close by in the plaza. Not sure if I would visit again, maybe if I was especially craving this or someone else wanted it. read more

Katsu Bar - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

See all

Small spot located across the street from the Cerritos mall. We walked in to a self serve ordering kiosk. There's only one kiosk, which can create a bit of a wait. Staff was friendly and busy in the kitchen filling orders. It appears pre-ordering may be your best bet. Seating is available inside with two tables outside. We tried the Rosemary Katsu Sando, my favorite, the Dill Aioli Katsu Sando, and the Dill Egg Salad Sando. We added the assorted pickles for a dollar, which is actually a small assortment of pickled vegetables. The Sandos were filling, bread super soft, and chicken was crispy. Flavorwise, the pickled vegetables with the added Jalapeño was needed to elevate the bite. We took our lunch to Liberty Patk nearby. We'll definitely be back to try more. read more

See all

Katsu this katsu that, gotta katsu all. So Katsu Bar is, you guessed it, a bar for everything katsu. Okay, it's not actually a bar but you get the idea. Whether you want Katsu sandwich, Katsu plate, or Katsu sando, there's something for you here (assuming you like katsu). I got the caprese katsu sando cause I wanted to try something different and you know what, maybe mozzarella and katsu DO work together. The katsu is juicy, the sorta italian flavors complement the katsu meat well, and the bread isn't completely soggy. So all in all, this is a decent place for a quick lunch, it's nothing too fancy or crazy and the prices won't leave you weeping. read more

Katsu Bar - Caprese Katsu Sando - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

This place was so clean and foods were amazing. Friendly service always I go this place more than once a week from Ktown. read more

See all

I'm always craving Japanese food, so naturally I was excited to finally try this spot. The reviews are hot and photos are drool-worthy, however, my experience was different. The katsu cutlets tasted like it was fried in older oil (dark brown in color, see photo) and the Original Sandwich flavors didn't work. I ordered the Rosemary Katsu Sando and the Original Sandwich. - Rosemary Katsu Sando: I enjoyed the slightly sweet of the berry katsu sauce and mild tangy yuzu cabbage/mustard aioli tastes, all enveloped in the soft Japanese milk bread. The rosemary wasn't overpowering at all. - Original Sandwich: I didn't enjoy the taste of the original sandwich as much. I felt the flavors were a hodge-podge of ingredients that didn't complement well. The berry katsu sauce was delish, but when you pair it with pico de gallo, arugula, American cheese, tomatoes and onions, it unfortunately didn't work. I'm a fried foods fiend and when it comes to eating foods deep-fried in oil, I look for the perfect light brown coloring of the breading. Unfortunately, both katsu cutlets were dark brown (usually when frying in old oil) and tasted like old oil. I took a look at other photos online and there are photos of katsu cutlets achieving the perfect light brown coloring. So it's possible. The restaurant should change out their oil more often. If I come back, I'll just stick to the more traditional Japanese sandos and make sure the katsu cutlets achieve the ideal light brown color breading. read more

Katsu Bar - Original Sandwich - The dark brown katsu cutlet tasted like it was fried in old oil. - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

See all

Made a return visit to the Katsu Bar after a dentist appointment. It was another satisfying and yummy meal from there. Food - 4/5 This round, I went for their Dill Aioli Katsu sandwich, which is priced at about $8.50. I added on a side of criss-cut fries. The sandwich is beautifully crafted with many layers of tasty ingredients. Cradled by two, cloud-soft, fluffy pieces of bread is a flaky pork katsu, tangy berry sauce, fresh arugula, and an aromatic dill aioli spread. The earthy, licorice like flavor of the dill melds really well with the rest of the components in the sandwich. Though nothing special, these criss-cut fries were totally tasty (as they were seasoned nicely) and wonderfully crispy. read more

Katsu Bar - Criss-cut fries - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

See all

Food quality was bad , I ordered katsu udon but the broth is so sour it must me spoiled , traditional udon broth it's not suppose taste that way, katsu is small and taste very stale . Service was not great either, when I told the cashier he said he doesn't need to know . I wasted $14 to get this kind of food and service ? Never come back again ! Please stay away from this restaurant ! read more

Had a craving for Katsu curry and found this in the area on yelp. Decided to try this place to fulfill my Katsu curry craving. Secure and nice boxes packaging and easy to carry out. Opened the box and food looked great. Review on taste below: Chicken Katsu - crispy and fried nicely, not oily. Rice - perfectly cooked Curry - Level spicy. Noticed on the receipt after that there is a .50 extra charge. Very watery with a soup consistency. It dripped all over the place while eating. You have to bend your head forward to eat over the box or you will make a mess. Flavor is okay. It was pleasant and heat level was medium. There was a creamy light flavor but no depth. I would not come here to get this again. Arugula Salad - dressing was sour and vinegary. Kimchi - light and fresh flavor. Carrots daikon and cabbage were lightly dressed and crispy. Macaroni salad - pasta lightly coated with mayo. No flavor. Did not like it. Overall, for a very small menu, the food should be outstanding to make a customer return back again. Perhaps, I should have read the reviews and/or gotten the sando. read more

Katsu Bar - Chicken Katsu curry - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

See all

I visit this Katsu Bar location at least once a month. It's such an easy process to place an order via Yelp and pick-up in-store. It's always on time or even earlier than the ETA. Def one of my fave go-tos for lunch! I've also ordered here and brought it to the park to eat for a picnic since everything is packaged really nicely. My go-to order is always the portobello sando which is panko-crusted portobello sliced perfectly to fit the shape of the sandwich, arugula, and a sweet berry katsu sauce. I think the berry katsu sauce is really what sets this spot apart from other katsu places I've tried. It's already a pretty heavy meal with milk bread + your fried protein of choice, but that added berry sauce helps SO much to cut the heaviness and add a really nice balance to your bites! The other day I came with my friends and we tried nearly everything on their menu, including their spicy udon which I think is new! It had katsu (your choice of chicken, pork, or portobello) atop some spicy soupy udon noodles. Super comforting. Their fried cauliflower and mushroom tempura are also really good and unique appetizers. But their WAFFLE FRIES are amazing. MUST-get if you order a sando because it is the perfect sandwich accompaniment. Tip: Sandos best eaten fresh because the bread gets soggy easily and the leftovers don't reheat very well! read more

Creatively delicious sandwiches and AMAZING crispy (but not greasy) waffle fries. 8/10 with room to grow (flavors were solid, but not amazeballs.) Definitely recommend checking this place out for a guaranteed healthy, yummy meal! WALK-IN EXPERIENCE: There was excellent and sanitary service on-site, with a quick screen-ordering method to minimize contact. I took my order and sat outside at one of the two available tables. The location was nice and welcoming, for a somewhat busy plaza. MY ORDER: I got the Rosemary (Pork) Katsu Sando, Dill Egg Salad Sando and Waffle fries. * The Rosemary Katsu Sando was yummy, but I felt the balsamic sauce overpowered the other components. I couldn't taste the rosemary, katsu or milk bread (and ended up breaking rosemary off the sprig and sticking it in my sando.) The katsu was QUALITY though - it was super-moist inside, leading me to think it was sous vided before batter-frying. This part I loved!! ** PRO TIP: Eat the middle sando first, before the heat of the sando makes the fluffy bread squishier. * The Dill Egg Salad Sando was way more balanced, but leaned on the milder side of the flavor spectrum. I barely tasted dill, but I enjoyed the egg and milk bread flavors in equal parts. The milk bread really shined in this sando, coming off super fluffy and flavorful! * The Waffle fries were by far the most amazing part if my meal. Just - WOW. So crispy, flavorful and not at all greasy. They really hit it out of the ball park with these fries!!! I'm excited to return and try the rest of the options. Can't wait!! read more

See all

I've been looking for places that sells Egg Salad Sando like those at mini markets or 7 Eleven in Japan. These sandos and bottled drinks are pretty great for a quick takeout or a nice picnic. I ordered a Dill Egg Salad and Rosemary Katsu Sando with Banana Milk and Yuzu Soda. Breads are not so fluffy, and they keep the crust on which is not a matter. I like that they also use half of a soft boiled egg in the middle for the extra creamy factor, and it's a good idea to use dill to enhance the flavor. Katsu is made fresh and crispy with rosemary as a nice touch. They also give you pickled veggies as the acidity to cut down the heavy stuff. Banana Milk is surprisingly creamy, sweet with actual smashed banana, Yuzu Soda is also quite refreshing for fried food. These are pretty great for picnic, sharable meals so that you get to try different things. Overall, Katsu Bar is pretty consistent in quality and aesthetic though the price is pretty high for sandos and salad. I'll give another visit to try different things. read more

See all

The food was delicious! The tender bites were the star of the show. The only con was there were only 2 people working on a busy Saturday night so it took a while to get our order. read more

Katsu Bar - Caprese Katsu Sando W/ Sides - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

See all

Came here to try get their sandwich special that has been promoted but when i saw it was made incorrectly and was a whole different sandwich. It wasn't even the sandwich being different but the way the chicken was made is terrible it was not cooked correctly and I couldn't even go back since I picked up. If I could I would give it a 0 because I couldn't enjoy my food other than the waffle fries. This place just lost a regular customer who really loved their specials until today s read more

Quick and easy spot for good sandos and curry. I placed an order online and the food was ready before the pick up time. Very pleasant visit. For the curry, I have a high tolerance for spicy food. Normally, the spicy level at curry restaurants are mild for me. This was my first visit so I went with extra spicy and boy was it SPICY. It was really good but I think I'll want to try just regular spicy next time. I think they use the special Japanese chili oil drops that are intense in the spice flavor. Overall, everything was delicious. read more

See all

My friend and I had a picnic planned to catch up and I was put in charge of providing the lunch entrees. Since the pandemic started, I have been having a lot more picnics for catching up to minimize risk while still getting in some quality time. | m e n u | The workers were really nice and had my order packed up ready to go when I arrived so I recommend ordering online via their website. Here's what I ordered: 1. Dill Egg Salad Sando: Fluffy but a little on the bland side. There isn't too much dimension in texture since both the bread and egg salad are soft. I think I would've liked to add some black pepper in the egg salad. The dill really shines through. Overall the sandwich served as a nice change in texture and flavor as we also had the pork katsu sandwich too, but I ultimately wouldn't get this as the only entree for myself. 2. Rosemary Sando: you get a choice of chicken or pork katsu so we went with pork. The katsu was crispy and the rosemary was a great touch! It is pretty heavy bc it's something fried + bread so I'm glad that I shared it. So simple but very satisfying. My friend and I were so stuffed even though we shared both sandwiches. Ultimately each sandwich offers its own texture and flavor profile. Is it pricey for a couple of sandwiches? Yes, but you're paying for quality and aesthetic. | t l ; d r | Great Japanese-inspired sandos if you want something easy and on-the-go for any occasion! Great option for sharing so you get a bit of everything! read more

Katsu Bar - Dill Egg Salad Sando + Rosemary Katsu Sando - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

Wtf happened to this place!? The menu is completely different and/or the sandwiches are TERRIBLE! I remember having the kamikaze or the original katsu sandwich and it was one of the best things I've ever tasted. Now it looks like some big ole crappy meat that came from the frozen aisle of Food 4 Less slapped into your sandwich. No wonder they're offering BOGO and some other deals every day to entice you to come back. Go back to how it was before, where it was actually delicious. Who cares about your deals, and focus more on when the food was yummy. I think you've focused too much on adding other crap that doesn't sound good on the menu. Go back to the smaller list of items, but every item had "meaning" into my mouth body and soul lol. read more

Sandwich was bomb and the service was super nice, but I really don't recommend the curry udon or any curry dishes overall. I didn't take a picture, but the consistency is just off and it doesn't taste the best. But the sandwiches were awesome and are probably just the main thing to get if you go. read more

Katsu Bar - Original Katsu Sandwich W/ Sides - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

We ordered the Curry Katsu Chicken, Curry Katsu Pork and Tempura Mushrooms for delivery. The plates came with plenty of rice, pickled cabbage, mac salad and and arugula salad. I have to say we were pleasantly surprised at how tender the chicken was and how delicious everything was. I'm going to try dine in next time as I'm sure food this fresh and good would be twice as good fresh out of the kitchen. Not your brah's L&L, which I'm grateful for! Highly recommended. read more

It was my second time here and I remember why I didn't come back too quickly. I visited the first time when this place opened. The service is great but the food is lacking. It's expensive for what it is and the taste isn't all that there. Their manhattan cheesecake taste like plastic so avoid that at all cost. read more

Katsu Bar - Original Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

See all

I've only been here once and I thought it was just okay to be honest. The chicken katsu was yum but the rice dish under it wasn't really my cup of tea because I think it had cabbage in it. The place is clean, it is small and cozy. It also took a while for the food to come out which wasn't really a big deal but there weren't a lot of people eating there while I was there. It's also one of those restaurants where you order on an iPad. read more

Katsu Bar - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

3.5 stars overall for takeout. Great presentation and the ingredients are very fresh. Flavor wise, I feel like it was a bit lacking. Curry pork katsu plate: 3.5/5. I wish the katsu was more juicy and more flavorful. Portion was okay and it was still crispy despite being a takeout order. It bothers me that you have to pay 50 cents more for spicy curry, especially because the mild curry was not only mild in spice but also mild in flavor. The bento box was well packaged with all the little side dishes in separate compartments. The veggies were very fresh. Black garlic udon: 3/5. Despite udon and soup being packaged separately, the noodles were still on the mushy side. The flavor was decent, but very, very mild. One thing I liked was that the soup was still piping hot even though we got takeout. I don't think we'd get it again though because of the udon texture. It was kinda like when you get the microwaveable udon TV dinners. read more

Price is a little steep but it's actually a lot of food, and they have promotions throughout the week. Unfortunately the bread was super flat and the pork was tough and chewy. But the fries were surprisingly crispy and good! Ordering online adds a dollar? To each item. read more

Delicious katsu! Very tasty. Love the portion and taste. Service is quick and great location read more

Katsu Bar - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

See all

Overall 3.5/5. Presentation and flavor is great. However, I watched them put my Katsu Sando together. He cut off the piece of Katsu that was sticking out of the sandwich and threw it away. This might not have bothered me as much if I had enough Katsu in the sandwich. One piece of the sandwich was 1/3 empty. My qualms are only for the Katsu sando and it's the portion size and waste. I'm also sad that you have to get fries or salad with the Katsu sando now. Wish they offered some of the tempura as a side with the sando. Everything else I've tried have been great! I've gotten cauliflower tempura, and Korean gang Jung. Both of which were delicious and they give you a lot of food. I still want to try their egg sandwich so I'll definitely come back. read more

Katsu Bar - Rosemary Katsu Sando W/ Sides - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

Rosemary Katsu Sando... without taking a bite and simply opening that plastic cover, you get a burst of "SOMETHING IS GOING TO BE AMAZING" smell. That small sprig of rosemary, damn those Katsu Bar people are smart. It's like that smell already gave you a hug into deliciousness and just asking you to eat ME NOW. These 3 sandwich slices seem so small and was thinking, ahh I can eat all of this in 3 seconds. I finally take a bite, it is HEAVEN! The sando is warm, katsu pork is crunchy on the outside and tender inside, the berry katsu sauce is just right, not too overpowering and that soft pillow like milk bread. Such a great combination. I cannot wait to try the rest of the menu. I really enjoyed my sando and can't wait to try their other sandos. Save some time and order online thru their website. It was really fast and easy. Please compliment me when you experienced that yummy cozy rosemary smell. You think I am crazy now but go try it, you will feel the same way too. read more

Katsu Bar - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

I was excited to try the strawberry sando but it did not look like the pictures. It looked like it'd been out the whole day even though it was only 1pm, it wasn't made fresh. I really wanted to like it. read more

Katsu Bar - Strawberry Sando - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California

I've ordered here multiple times and I will continue to order. Everything is fresh to order and I love their waffle fries, their chicken bites and of course the rosemary sandwich. So filling and delicious. Love their sauces and I couldn't recommend this Katsu place more to family and friends. Highly recommend! read more

See all

Food was too oily. Pork and beef katsu are filled with oil. Couldn't even finish the whole thing. Worst eating experience.

3.5 Stars. For any sandwich or sando you order, you can choose between pork and chicken katsu. I ordered the Rosemary chicken katsu sando. The sando includes berry katsu sauce, yuzu cabbage, and mustard aoili on Japanese milk bread. The flavoring was pretty good. The chicken katsu was only slightly crispy on the outside, and probably could have been crispier, while also moist and juicy on the inside. The Japanese milk bread was soft but sturdy enough to hold the sandwich together without falling apart. Lastly, the overall combination of flavors was good, and definitely better than what I expected from what's basically a fast food joint. All in all, Katsu Bar is a pretty cool addition to the local food scene. read more

Katsu Bar - Rosemary chicken katsu sando - Burgers Near Me - Cerritos, California