I usually grab this for takeout--it's got a nice ambiance inside and a cute theme. "An asian take on burgers" adequately describes the appearance and taste! Kudos on creativity and a novel idea. The taste is good--I'd prefer a normal burger on most days, but I appreciate the sauce, sweat, and love that went into these. I'm partial to the ninja burger with pork cutlet and would beware the leaky behemoth that is Godzilla read more

Love katsu burger! One of my favorite places for take out in Seattle because it's just so tasty. So consistent every time too! Service was great and they had everything packed and ready and labeled. We did take out but there's usually plenty of seating inside and it's pretty chill. read more

Katsu Burger - Umami Wagyu and Fries - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Fun take on a fusion burger while still having the hole in the wall burger joint vibe and pricing. I dot the most basic option, the tokyo classic, and really liked it. The patty has been tonkatsu-fied and the end result is somewhere at the midway point between actual tonkatsu and a normal patty. The sauce is good too. But the burgers do get pretty crazy if you want something more fun/ridiculous. read more

Katsu Burger - Tokyo classic - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Reasonable prices and it hit the spot. I got the Katsu Curry burger with pork and while it tasted good (with no strong curry flavor), I'd only rate it 3/5 because the crispy pork was thin and dry. I would recommend getting beef instead. The "cheese" was also a thin sauce instead of real cheese. It still made for a satisfying meal. The interior is dark with punchy graphics, framed Studio Ghibli prints and other touches of Japanese culture. The restaurant was pretty empty on a Saturday and it seems like most people do takeout. You can either order at the kiosk or online (the soonest you get your food from an online order is 10 mins) and the service was friendly. I appreciated how they had plant-based options too: tofu and impossible plant protein! Tl;dr this is a good spot. Get your burgers with beef if you can! read more

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Katsu burger is one of my favorite places. If you're ever wanting an option for a place to eat that isn't just the same old thing, come here! They do burgers but instead of beef patties they put katsu in it! I love the flavoring as they use things such as tonkatsu sauce in the burgers and nori seasoning on the fries (if you want it lol). There's plenty of seating and there's a cool mural inside as well! Although you order primarily through kiosks, the staff are still helpful for questions or water cups or what have you. Highly recommend! read more

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I had heard about Katsu and decided to try it out today! I really liked the fusion ideas for each of their sandwich options with the different flavorings and of course the katsu/fried concept of it! The ambiance was pretty quiet especially on a Saturday night, as most orders were pickup/delivery orders, but I did like the decor and murals. It wins in uniqueness, but in terms of flavor it was okay and nothing to rave about it. I tried the Godzilla Attack burger which I liked for the spicy option. While the katsu part was good and unique in the sandwich, the rest of it felt ok, the beef patty itself was a little on the overcooked side. I also had the curry fries which were good but the curry powder was too overpowering and the shoestring fries were a little less potatoey than I'd like. I like this spot for its uniqueness but in terms of flavors, it was just okay, nothing that had me yearning to come back for more. If I were to come back I'd probably try a chicken option over the beef. read more

I came in for a quick bite on a late weeknight. Parking around the area can be tricky as you'd expect even on non-busy hours in the Capital Hill area.. The shop itself was fairly spacious, giving a sort of divey bar vibe or pub. There were several options available for burgers, but given this was my first time, I tried the regular Tokyo Burger. The katsu patty was pretty crunchy and was rather simple, but I would consider it to be well-made. It went well with the mayo. I also ordered the nori fries on the side. The fries were not too greasy and were a bit crunchy. They were tasty but I felt it could've been a bit saltier. It was nice that they gave you several sauces to try, such as wasabi aioli, which you can also put on your burger for additional flavor. Overall, great place to stop by with friends. read more

Recently came here as our family was putting our name down for another restaurant but found it was too long of a wait. I ordered online but noticed when I came to pick up the prices were significantly higher online - note to anyone, if you are nearby it's best to order at the restaurant. I ordered the tofu burger which came out to be lovely, I enjoyed the honey mustard sauce and the crispy texture! read more

Godzilla burger!!!! Massive, delicious, kaiju sized monstrosity of a burger that is a wonderful fusion of an American classic with Asian flavors. This is the spiciest of the bunch and therefore the only one I ever order. The jalapeño peppers are abundant and delicious, and the fried beef katsu is superior to a regular beef patty. Highly recommend! read more

Came here on a recommendation and it lived up to the hype. It was dead in the middle of the day but I bet it is vibing during mealtime or when the college school-year is in session. The burger is very different (in a good way) from anything I've had. It's quite fun to be able to mix meats on a burger. I'd love to try a bunch of the different fun pre-built burgers at some point. The very generous portion of curry fries are unique and go very well with the Japanese mayo. read more

Katsu Burger - Tokyo Classic Burger with an extra pork patty and curry fries - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Katsu burger was ahead of its time. I love the fusion of Eastern and Western flavors before all of the food network fusion was showcased on tv. What sets Katsu Burger apart from the competition is the fact that each burger is UNIQUE. It's a very specific flavor profile that adds much dimension and flavor in one bite. It reminds me of a ramen broth that has been boiling for weeks and the pot is never cleaned on purpose to seal in the flavors. I watched a documentary on this. To think about a pork burger that's not bbq with cheddar cheese and sauce with Katsu breading is progressive. You add the curry fries and nori and that's some additional umami. I love that I can't really find a pork burger in Seattle and the tofu burger is not a fake ish concoction. It tastes like tofu and Katsu. I can go on and on about the menu and I've tried everything. Location is always super cosy and I really like the Georgetown joint because it really represents the neighborhood. I love seeing the industrial train tracks and it's off the best and path. I used to go to the Cap Hill location and it definitely felt like the upgraded ambiance. I'm so happy that Katsu Burger has expanded. Service is always great and I am really happy this restaurant exists. Sharing culinary gratitude for staying true to your vision and love for Japanese/American style burgers. read more

I used to go to the Katsu Burger down in Georgetown very often and loved their food a lot, so I was very happy to get the same things when I went to this location. It's Cap Hill, so good luck finding parking anywhere regardless of the time of day, I went here on a Wednesday noon with some friends to an empty restaurant that seems like it could get very noisy; there's a bar (without any seats near it) and tables seating throughout the area. Music is also blasting inside. You can order food using any of two kiosks near the front, so nothing to say about service here. I got the ohayou gozaimasu burger and it's just as big as I remember it. It has a beef katsu patty, bacon, cheddar cheese, Japanese mayo, Tonkatsu sauce and a fried egg inside, and it was delicious! Bun doesn't come apart, and the burger is messy - in a good way. I also had some of my friends' noir fries which also hit the spot despite them being regular fries! These two constants that I always get at any Katsu Burger still remain the same after so long, so I was definitely happy about that. Great place to have a humongous burger and some seaweed-sprinkled fries! read more

Katsu Burger - Ohayou gozaimasu - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I tried this Katsu burger spot during my visit in Seattle, and it was quite a surprised. I did really enjoy the chicken katsu burger I ordered. It was also extremely filling and was a good bite. However, I did think was that it could use a bit more filling. I think more curry sauce in my burger would have been a nice touch. I did also feel that the bread is a bit dry and could use some improvement. Otherwise, I did enjoy my meals. The chicken tasted great and was quite nice. I did think there was quite a bit of lettuce on my burger. Staff was great, took about 10 mins for my burger to come out which was quite fast. The restaurant was empty when we visited but whoever was on aux was doing a good job setting the vibes. There is plenty of seating available. I do want to come back and try some of the other burger items since they look quite interesting. There were also plenty of milkshake available, and I tried a chai milkshake. I have not seen that flavor before and it was great, quite similar to a chai tea latte but in milkshake form. My stomach took a beating eating a full katsu burger with the shake, I could not imagine adding a side of fries to make that a meal. read more

Katsu Burger - Indoor Vibe - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I pre-ordered the tofu burger and curry fries with nori ranch online; the order was ready when I got there! While I appreciate the thick slab of tofu, it wasn't very flavorful. It's called a miso honey burger but neither of those flavors were coming through, it was pretty plain. The tofu was almost too much for the rest of the burger. The bread wasn't the softest. Both the curry fries and nori ranch had good flavor! Fries are on the crispier side rather than soft, fluffy and potatoey. read more

Katsu Burger - Miso Honey Tofu Burger - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Delicious burgers definitely recommend their chicken and impossible burger they are so crisp and savory!!

It's not crowded, 40 minute wait for a burger. Not sure why. When you ask whats up they just point at the stack of receipts.

WHEN: Tues @1pm Looks like more people do take out since you can order online. It was completely empty when we came so we ate indoors. This place is quite spacious but the tables were beyond sticky to the point where it no amount of disinfectant wipes could fix. So I tore open our bag our orders came in and made a placemat. Here's what was ordered: UMAMI WAGYU - $12.95 This was a seasonal special so I thought I try it. This burger is created with savory wagyu beef, swiss cheese, bacon, caramelized onions and creamy Japanese mayo & Tonkatsu sauce. Crispy shredded cabbage, pickles and tomatoes are also added to enhance the flavor. It was definitely a hefty one, I recommend sharing if you wanna try other things. It's pretty good BANZAI BITES - $5.95 Fun-snack size chicken strips and pork bites (you can have one or the other). Got the Nori Ranch which was a nice creamy and salty dipping sauce. These bites weren't very memorable since they tasted dry. Glad I still gave them a shot! FRIES - $3.75 Got the Miso Honey Mustard sipping sauce which was nice, and the fries are pretty decent for some standard fries. Really nothing much else about it. Overall the food was okay. I think this is the point where too much shades of brown food was ordered and my body needs a green smoothie or something, haha. Still, no regrets! read more

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You must try Katsu Burger. It's a twist on burgers and tonkastu and they made it taste so good. I got the Tokyo classic with chicken as my protein (other options include pork, beef). The chicken was so crispy and the Mayo / tonkatsu sauce was incredible. I enjoyed every bite of it. We had to order through a kiosk. I don't enjoy using these are restaurants. The staff was helpful whenever we had questions though. The katsu burgers were made in a timely manner. I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. I liked the themes and art that was created. It's a nice area to enjoy some good food. There were plenty of seating in the place. read more

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I loved the decor here at Katsu Burger! This is a chill restaurant with really good burgers. The Godzilla Attach ($11.95) was large enough to share. It was perfectly crispy, a little spicy, and all around delicious! I also tried the Wasabi Coleslaw ($3.90) and wasn't a huge fan. The flavor was so mild and the portion was small. I'd recommend getting a different side besides the coleslaw. Overall, Katsu Burger is a good place if you're looking for a modern twist to your traditional burgers. read more

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I stopped by on a recommendation, and it definitely lived up to expectations. It was pretty quiet in the middle of the day, but I imagine the atmosphere is a lot livelier during meal hours or when school is in session. The burger was unlike anything I've had before--in a great way--and I really enjoyed being able to mix different meats in one. I'd like to come back and try more of their creative burger options. The curry fries came in a huge portion, and the flavor paired perfectly with the Japanese mayo. read more

Tried the Tokyo Classic burger for the first time and was impressed by its size-these burgers are HUGE! Easily shareable with a side of fries and drinks. The bar was unfortunately closed, which was part of the reason we initially went, so hopefully that will open up soon. read more

Katsu Burger - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Every time I been here, it has been quite empty and the bar is closed. I like that it is one of the few cheaper eats of caphill ( if you don't get fries and drink). There is a lot of seating and great for large groups. You order at the kiosk ( self service or sometimes there is a cashier) and they bring out your food. I generally get no bun and it comes with a bunch of shredded lettuce on the bottom. The amount of lettuce varies. The fries they use are the skinny shoe string like. Pumpkin spice and the chai shakes were yummy and on par with what I would find at an ice cream store. read more

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I have loved katsu burger in the past and it has been my go to take out spot through the pandemic. I hadn't ordered in a while and ordered again today, and boy am I glad I haven't ordered from here in the last 5 yrs! The quality is worse than your local McDonald's (which I avoid eating at all costs, but would take it over this overpriced imitation). I ordered the karsu curry burger and it came with nothing but an underwhelming katsu patty, American cheese (no subs), and dry bread. It looked exactly like a filet-o-fish and tasted worse than that. For the price you charge, you should be ashamed to sell the quality of food you are peddling. Get it together or close shop. Won't be spending my hard earned money here again. You'd be better off going to your corner McD. Avoid this place at all costs read more

I love this place! The food is incredible. I've tried a few different things but definitely have a favorite I come back to time and again. When they reopened with a kids play area... say no more. Perfect lunch or dinner spot for families (beer for parents and milkshakes for kids)! read more

Great food, but unfortunately absolutely loaded with MSG, which my wife and I are negatively sensitive to as are many people. Worse yet, the staff assured us that there was no MSG in their food! Sad, because the taste of the food was so good as was the environment. So actually food taste = 5, but negative effect of food was high. Hope this gets changed! read more

The Capitol Hill location robbed me for $20. My order was only $23 and they charged me $42. It was a horrible experience and the worst burger I ever ate. I was asking for a refund. I could never get a hold of anybody. Nobody would speak to me because I wasn't there in person and I was extremely sick and recovering from a surgery and it's really rude because if you knew me at all or if you ever looked at my past orders with you. I've never in my life eaten anything like that from you and I never would because I have more flavor than that. That was the worst burger I have ever ever ever ever had you make and I've ordered from you plenty of times on and offline. So what's really going on? I'd like 20, 20 of my dollars refunded from that 42. I don't know who thought they were playing but in whatever language you want me to say it don't do that again. Give me my money and now. Thank you. The only thing I can say is that they were extremely fast and you know why because of food was f***** up one read more

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This place used to be excellent. My last order was underwhelming. Today's was positively bad. I got the wagyu burger which tasted foul. The oil they used for frying was clearly rancid. I tried to salvage some scraps by separating the crust from the actual meat and it turned out that there was almost no actual meat. If you're in the mood for chewy deep-fried breading birthed in recycled, past-expiry-date grease, this is your place. read more

First time trying after getting lots of videos of people recommending it and it was soooo worth it! I got the curry pork katsu sandwich and it was delicious. The inside decorations are fun and the mural was super cool. Ordering was odd, even though no one was in there the person at the front counter told us we had to order at the kiosk. The wait was maybe no longer than 10 minutes when I got my food. My order consisted of the the katsu curry burger which was super delicious and flavorful. If you don't like curry though, i would not recommend as the curry mayo is pretty strong. I also got the Nori fries. those were fine but i wouldn't order them again. The fries themselves weren't that good. However, i also got the croquette's and those were delicious! The croquette with the curry sauce was amazing! Would def come back if i'm in Seattle again read more

Worth the stop! Delight your tastebuds and terrorize your arteries! Katsu Burger's a super unique burger joint worth at least one trip. We live nearby and decided to give it a try one night when we decided we'd rather not cook, and we're glad we did. The place runs a bit pricey (like all Seattle Burger joints besides Dick's) but at least here I felt it was worth the extra charge for a unique burger. Their patties really are katsu-style, I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it's really just like a piece of chicken katsu if you've had it before. Crunchy and savory, fried just right, and the cabbage, pickles, and onions are just the right crispness to complement it. I'd pass on the banzai bites, but the 12 spice fries are pretty good. Average fries, but excellent seasoning. read more

Katsu Burger - Tokyo Classic - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've eaten here a couple times, and while their burgers are huge, the taste is a bit lackluster. The katsu is crispy and the sauce is delicious, but the actual beef could use more flavor. The decor on the walls of Godzilla and such are pretty cool though. read more

Katsu Burger - Samurai Select - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I enjoyed a crispy pork loin Katsu Curry Burger from this place. The panko crusted pork was quite good. It was crispy yet allowed the pork cutlet inside to remain tender and flavorful. The curry sauce that came on the side, which I poured onto the burger, was very tasty and provided a mild spice. The slaw that came on the burger was simple but crisp and the American cheese was good, but they need to have it melt a bit on the cutlet. I was cold to the touch. I liked the toasted bun that came with the burger. It soft yet toasted enough for those crispy edges. It tasted good too and it reminded me of a potato bun. Service was friendly. read more

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Ever since those jerks in the DHS closed the border with Canada, I've been sad. I miss Vancouver, BC and, more specifically, I miss Japadog: a food cart turned restaurant with a Japanese take on the classic American hotdog. It's been almost two years, and I want to go back *just* for a tonkatsu, terimayo or okonomi dog! Ooh-mommy, I miss the umami! So it was with complete surprise and utter joy that I discovered the existence of Katsu burger: the kissing cousin of Japadog, but instead, putting a Japanese spin on our national mascot: the burger. And right here in Seattle? More than one of them, in fact! And no need to show my passport or answer invasive questions from grumpy border patrol officers? Sign. Me. Up! Katsu Burger would end up being the Kewpie-mayo flavored icing on the already awesome cake of a perfect weekend vacay in Seattle. We stopped in on our way outta town, me with every intention of devouring one burger now, and taking another back home to Portland in a cooler, for future consumption. I was surprised that the dining area was closed (at least at this location in Capitol Hill), and that service was limited to take-out only, considering King County has been in Phase-3 for a while, but it didn't matter much, since we were headed home anyway. I ordered the Tokyo Classic, as an introduction to the flavor profile, and stashed away a Godzilla Attack for later, and my wife ordered the Honey Miso Tofu. Each of the three burgers is massive, taller than they are wide, with a thick cut of tonkatsu-breaded beef (or tofu), Japanese mayo, onions and shredded cabbage, and depending on your selection, tonkatsu sauce, spicy mayo, or miso honey mustard. The verdict? Everything I had hoped it would be! The crispy crunch of the breading, lean beef, and the umami taste of tonkatsu sauce and Japanese mayo, transformed this American staple into a culinary kaiju of Godzillan proportions! My only gripe would be that I wished there had been a bit more sauce, as the fried patty is just so crisp and massive that it requires quite a bit of accompaniment to ensure all of the flavors endure throughout the meal. Fortunately, when I took down the Godzilla Attack the next day, I was back home, where I had such sauces readily at hand! Having now been exposed to Japanese iterations of two American classics, it's honestly hard to go back. The nearest Japadog to home is still in BC, but fortunately, Katsu Burger has multiple locations in Seattle, so at least I don't have to hop a plane to Japan, or cross an international border, to experience gastronomical greatness again! And if you've never had the pleasure of having your expectations subverted, and your idea of what a burger *can* be utterly demolished, then prepare to have your taste buds stomped flat like a Tokyo suburb! read more

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Went in at opening hours and grabbed a to-go order to sit in the pretty alley of Chophouse Row. There was something really beautiful about that experience, we conversed with the owner of a wine shop, pet some passing dogs, watched the bustle of people. And the food along with it was wonderful. I had ordered the Samurai Select, while my friend got the Godzilla Attack. I love the Katsu patty concept; it holds a satisfying crunch and a good thickness of meat inside. The burgers themselves were a good, hefty size with nice sauces and ingredients. For me, I probably wouldn't order the Samurai Select because the wasabi taste overpowered everything in the burger, but by all means, if you are wasabi fan, this was built for you. The Godzilla Attack was super tasty and I had ordered it the second time I went. The fries were great! Both curry and nori flavors were yummy choices, and the fries were a perfect level of crisp. I also tried their 12 spice fries, which were equally good. Also, the food just looks really good. We were asked in the alley where I we got our food. The people asking were going to eat somewhere else but saw our meals and switched decisions. If that doesn't tell you how good the food looked, then I don't know what will. read more

Katsu Burger - Godzilla Attack and curry Fries - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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chicken banzai bites. crispy juicy perfection. my go-to order! spicy mayo and nori ranch pair really well with these. read more

Katsu Burger - Banzai Bites - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The atmosphere inside katsu burger has a very chill vibe to it with its artsy walls and lantern lighting. I tried the Ninja deluxe burger with pork and the burger portion itself is very generous and huge! The katsu itself was cooked to perfection with it being crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The nori fries were okay, but it didn't blow me away. read more

Katsu Burger - Ninja Deluxe with nori fries - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pleasantly surprised. Sandwiches are fabulous and shakes are to die for. Pass on the fries. Quick service, lots of seating area and easy to order. Staff was friendly. read more

Katsu Burger - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Delicious Katsu burger and they are huge! This place has different variety of burgers to choose from and can be modified to your liking. I ordered the pork Katsu burger and the beef and pork. Fries here were a must and had a range of seasoning to pick from -- i decided on the 5 spice and it was very interesting! I would recommend eating the Katsu while it's fresh off the grill so you can get the crunch of the Katsu. My pork burger did get a little soggy toward the end but that was due to the sauce that was in it. I do wish the beef Katsu had a little more flavor to it. I couldn't tell the difference between the beef and pork lol Service here was good. There are limited parking here so be prepared to walk a litttle if you are not able to find one right in the front. read more

The breading on the chicken doesn't make up for poor quality chicken. Charge us more if you need to but don't compromise the taste and quality. Service was NA as it was to go & the fries were great. If you get the sandwich don't get the seaweeed on it, it's way too dominant of a taste that makes everything else seem unnecessary read more

Katsu Burger - Fries & sandwich - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

For the longest time, this place was takeout only which is not optimal because having katsu sit in the bag wrapped for an extended period of time would greatly diminish the quality. They finally have dine-in now, just by sheer luck as I walk by to order, thinking I would have to bring the food all the way to Cal Anderson Park to eat as worst case. I got the Katsu Curry burger which has a piece of pork katsu. After waiting for so long, and taking a bite immediately, I was not as impressed as I had hoped. However, the menu and the different burger varieties are quite creative! It is just the burger, while giving quite a crunch and offering fresh ingredients, was a bit too salty. But overall, the portions for even one burger are very large that you can comfortably share a burger with someone else. read more

Katsu Burger - Katsu curry - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Katsu Burger in Seattle offers a burger experience that's simply unique. The fusion of Japanese flavors with traditional American burgers is something to behold. The katsu-style patty, with its crispy exterior and tender meat inside, was a delightful surprise. It added an exciting twist to the classic burger. The eclectic menu and friendly service make Katsu Burger a standout spot for those seeking a burger adventure in Seattle. Everything I have tried I am simply impressed, you can't go wrong! read more