So recently watched a thing about "sandos" so when I saw this I had to try it. So many things on their menu look amazing so you'll have to make some tough choices. I will say the katsu is super crisp and perfect. Some things were spicy like the sausages so I wouldn't order those in the future (I only go up to medium spice). The yubu are huge and filled to the brim. The rice had a lot of flavor but they can get messy. I had to try the egg sando because that's one of the two that got my attention before. Soft bread and plenty of filling. The strawberry one if even fatter. You do only get the amount of strawberries shown but the entire thing is filled with this thick delicious cream filling. Something I would recommend trying at least once. That was the second thing I saw that people love in sandos. I get it now why these are so popular in Japan. Fresh ingredients and really tasty. read more

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Great price for a sandwich as big as my head! I was actually shocked by how inch food I got with my order. I can't wait to try it again! read more

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Big portions! Katsu nice and crispy. We ordered on the kiosk which was simple and convenient, the front staff greeted us and let us know we can ask her for help if needed. Overall, it was nice and clean, but not sure if there was a high chair but luckily we brought our own everywhere we go! read more

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Came during their grand opening when they were offering 10% off and it was super busy! The staff was doing a great job with how busy they were. I would say that they should offer self service water, it definitely would have helped the servers be less busy just bringing people water. We ran out pretty quickly since the cups were really small but felt bad asking for more due to how busy they were. The inside is nice and they have a machine that allows you to order all the items that aren't part of the poke bar. The restroom was also gender neutral and accessible. The taro milk tea was decent, but I probably wouldn't oder it again with so many good boba places around. The yubu pockets were delicious and I'd definitely love to try more options, really enjoyed the ones we got. I would have also liked some dipping sauce with the waffle fries but the sando was good! The udon was decent as well but the katsu wasn't very crispy anymore once it was inside the soup. Overall, it was great to see a katsu/poke place in this area and I will definitely be back to try more options on their menu! Loved the variety and the freshness of the salad/fish. read more

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Disgusting. For their "garlic butter shrimp" they use poor quality bay shrimps and it doesn't even taste like garlic or butter. It's just has an off taste. I got their fried cauliflower and got grossed out eating it because the cauliflower was so dirty, you can see THROUGH the tempura that they didn't clean the tempura. At LEAST cut off the dirty parts. Foul. Waste of money. read more

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Sadly we found the spot to be more disappointing than we what we originally anticipated. The service workers were nice, but sadly I don't think I'd visit again. My friend got herself the spicy sandwich and it turned out to be a sandwich that tasted like sweet and sour sauce. Two of my friends got the beef katsu within their rice dish expecting like a steak katsu, but they said it tasted like a boiled beef patty that had a fried outside. I got myself the sausage rice cakes and they were slightly crisp on the outside with a lightly poured sweet and sour sauce. I think only one friend out of a group of 9 was truly content with there meal. They got the tteobboki katsu, I think he had the best tasting item out of everyone's orders. With the price point and the quality we got, most of my friends gave the place a solid 2/5 sadly. I gotten myself the black garlic udon with the pork katsu. I thought the pork katsu was good, but it would have been nice if the katsu was put on the side instead of in the ramen since me and my friend both noticed that our katsu sank fast and was soggy as soon as we got it. The soup itself wasn't very flavorful and to add spice it costs an extra 25 cents for little to no spice taste in the broth. Some of the items we wanted were also sold out, to be fair we did get there around 7pm! With the average price point and mid food experience, I give this place a 3/5 so that it still has a fighting chance. It's a new establishment, give it a chance. read more

Katsu Bar - Japanese Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

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Went here very excited to try the food and what I got ended up disappointing me. Dreary cold vibes in the place. Very plain. No personality. Very very long wait for our food. We got the Chicken Katsu plate, Calamari and the Katsudon bowl. Katsu tasted like nothing, totally bland. Rice was ICE cold. The 'Katsu' sauce tastes like straight up Heinz Ketchup. Calamari took 10 minutes to arrive after our main dishes came. Extremely rubbery. The Katsudon bowl was a much smaller portion then what was advertised. We never got our drinks when they said they would be able to get it to us shortly. 3 times. Doubt I'll come back. If I do ill probably give the poke bowl a shot. read more

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Disappointing Portions Didn't even eat yet and already giving one star. For $17 (+$2 tip), the portion is tiny -- barely any chicken. In Vegas, I pay $11.90 for three full thighs. I get Portland prices are higher, but this is a ripoff. Had I known, I'd have cooked at home. Not worth it. read more

Katsu Bar - Disappointing Portions - Japanese Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

Staff was very welcoming and friendly. We got our food fairly quickly and everything was very tasty. Prices are reasonable considering everywhere else around. I'll definitely be back. read more

Super delicious food, super fast service, and there really respectful and good customer service I'm not from Oregon I'm from Hawaii was looking for a home felt meal definitely delivered read more

The pork Katsu was tender and crispy. The poke bowl was meh, the portion of protein was small compared to the amount of salad you get. The service staff was friendly and helpful. read more

The food and service was great! Excited to come back and try more items on the menu. Wasn't very hungry today just stepped inside to grab a snack but definitely found a good place read more

Katsu Bar - So so good definitely coming back! - Japanese Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

We ordered for takeout. I like having the option nearby if you're going to the store. I went with the katsu sandwich, it wasn't bad but it was a formed, processed patty, not an actual peice of chicken. This has its advantages and it wasn't bad but it wasn't what I was expecting so keep that in mind if you get a sandwich. The mandu was good, so were the waffle fries, and the apple in the coleslaw was a nice touch but the sandwich was a miss for me. read more

Girlfriend's food arrived. I asked what smelled like rotten garbage.. it woke me up from a nap. Not before I took a bite of her food though.. she wanted me to try the pork katsu. Turned out it was chicken.. that just tasted like pork. About an hour later we both are sick. Thankfully our place has two bathrooms. read more

Came here kind of by accident after work, too tired to cook. Place looked cozy so I just walked in. The staff were sweet, nothing fancy but felt welcoming. Food came quick, and honestly that warm dish after a long day just hit right. Not perfect, but I liked the vibe. Would probably come back when I'm lazy again lol. read more

I came here and was expecting a lot and initially I was pleas3: because the girl at the cash register was nice and the place seemed clean. However, that's where nice things I have to say about this place end. I got the mushroom katsu sando, the egg sando, and I asked if they could do the tteokbokki with no meat, prefacing that I'm vegetarian. The girl who took my order assured me that was good and she prepared my order. However, when my mom and I sat down we first ate the sandwhiches which looked good?, but when we ate them they lacked flavor and the bread was SO INCREDIBLY DRY! It crumbled with every bite. The fries tasted like they had been sitting in oil for hours, despite being hot. However, the worst part came when I opened the tteokbokki and saw there was fish cake in it. I brought it to the cash register, and I asked if there was fish cake in it and the girl who took my order said yes. I asked if I could be refunded and then she asked her manager who said no. I was shocked, and I asked to speak with him, and I could see him going back and forget with the cashier until he reluctantly emerged and was EXTREMELY rude. He said they could not do a refund and insisted there was no meat in the product, even when I pointed out there was fish in it. I told him I hadn't eaten it, and he retorted how was he "supposed to take it back, we already made it." After insisting that he refund that item, he finally did and he had the worst attitude about it. The poor quality of food and awful customer service are reasons I won't be returning and I certainly won't recommend this place to others. read more

I was nervous trying this place but so happy I did.. everything was flavorful and the service was fast. I heavily rely on reviews but this time I'm glad I didn't. The shrimp yubu pocket and chicken sando were my favorite, and I got a side of the curry to dip my sandwich in.. so yummy read more

The Chicken Katsu Plate was so BOMB!! The service was exceptional, really friendly staff!! We loved the vibe and the ambience in here!! Definitely a MUST! read more

Food is amazing I went there on lunch break. Food is made fresh and freshly hot. Menu looks good too

Food was tasty, good variety of flavors, service was pretty quick for how busy they are. it is annoying you have to ask for water, which they give on a tiny cup, and then you have to wait for them to be free to ask for more . read more

I was looking forward to trying this place out with my sister, only to be disappointed by the thinness on the breading of the katsu which really seemed more like a fried pork chop. I ordered the tteokbokki, and maybe this was just personal preference but it was far too spicy for me and I felt like I didn't really get my money's worth for the big ratio of sauce to rice cakes (and other add ins). My sister thought the broth was good, but the ramen had been put together sloppily, no bean sprouts, green onions, bamboo shoots, just an egg for add-ins. Not worth the price if you ask me. This is more of a personal preference as someone who's used to diners with servers and it might just be the chain's fault but I would've at least liked metal utensils instead of plastic ones and not to have to bus my own table. Seems pointless to give a big tip when it's so self-serve. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience but definitely not worth the hype. read more