A new Korean katsu place, straight out of Korea (or so the videos seem to show?) What sets Ouzen apart from some of the other katsu spots around is their technique - the katsu is breaded with homemade breadcrumbs made in house, and have a few different options for crumbs, including their signature Kurogoma Fillet katsu which is breaded with black sesame crumbs. Pork itself is good, the cutlet itself tastes like real pork cutlet and not like a pork cutlet esque paste. Katsu curry was solid, and comes with a good amount of rice and katsu. Cheese katsu is a highlight also, probably the best we have had around here. The cheese is extremely gooey so it can be a handful to eat as the cheese stretches everywhere, but the initial pull? Amazing The main plates come with a cabbage salad with a sauce bottle to pour over, rice, miso soup, a bunch of pickles, a special hot pepper pesto, other sauces to dip, and a Vietnamese chili powder which is extraordinarily spicy. We were warned by the server first. The restaurant is small and was exceptionally busy, at lunchtime on a Saturday multiple groups had to wait for a table. They have a disclaimer out front due to the cooking technique that the service would be slow and it unfortunately is, we had finished our meal before the table next to us got their food, and they came in around when we had ordered. Seems like the kinks are still being worked out but they were also quite busy at the time. Ample parking out front but there is a fairly sizable dip in the road outside the shop. Service is great, and the staff do a good job explaining the menu and walking you through it if it is your first time. Menus and service in both English and Korean. Recommended if you're looking to have some premium katsu! read more

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There was a line when we went and had to wait so it can get pretty busy! Plenty of parking though because it's in a plaza. We had: - kurogoma fillet katsu: aged pork tender breaded by in house black sesame bread crumbs. Comes with 2 fillets, the color is definitely darker bc of the black sesame but you can't taste it at all. Was expecting more out of this bc it sounded so interesting - fillet katsu: aged pork tender breaded by in house butter bread crumbs. Nothing super special but not bad - chicken katsu: fresh chicken tender breaded with in house butter bread crumbs. Was more moist and tender compared to the pork so would get this over the pork options - shrimp katsu: 1 black and 1 white shrimp, this was really good! Just $3.99 per piece - soba noodles: chilled buckwheat noodles with homemade tsuyu sauce. Comes with wasabi, grated radish. The sauce is a bit bland and required a lot of wasabi. For all the katsu, you do get a bowl of white rice, a salad and dressing (the dressing was tangy and delicious) as well as some pickled sides and salt + katsu sauce for dipping. There's a small amount of chongyang pepper pesto is what they call it but it wasn't really a pesto. Sounded better than it tasted, was a bit bitter for me? Glad I tried but it wasn't my favorite katsu place read more

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Got the regular katsu and the one that was coated with black sesame combos. The pork was really tender and crispy! I liked the side salad as well but the dressing was okay. I thought the tonkatsu sauce was not as flavorful as I had hoped but I still liked the salt on the side to give it a little salty boost. The chili flakes were also a good touch for a little heat. Service was quick and friendly ! Overall, I really enjoyed the meal. read more

Katsu By Ouzen - Japanese Curry Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

I don't know who this Ouzen character is or how to say their name... BUT they KNOW how to make KATSU! We arrived a little after 7:00 pm and the place was BUSY! For good reason the food is amazing! Love the simple stylish vibe too. Definitely coming back... and often! read more

Katsu By Ouzen - Kimchi Katsu Nabeyakiudon - Japanese Curry Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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This is yet another Katsu place in Suwanee... The place was minimalist chic...but one with somewhat of a cold ambiance. This seemed to be a Korean-owned or managed place...and as expected, the service was very quick and attentive. I tried their Chicken Katsu platter, with 2 Shrimp Tempura (one with Butter batter, and one with Black Sesame?). Well, here's the deal. While I thought the foods here were high quality, the Katsu wasn't my type...it was the thicker, chunkier version, more focused on the meat. I actually prefer the thinner cuts of meat, with the crispier batter. I think if you love quality katsu, with chunkier meats, you may like this place. Unfortunately, it just wasn't my kind of katsu. read more

Katsu By Ouzen - Shrimp Tempura - Japanese Curry Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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We visited this restaurant during its soft opening, and while the interior decoration felt a bit sparse and unfinished, its early reputation had already generated positive buzz. The katsu was the highlight of the meal, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and well-prepared. It paired nicely with the accompanying side dishes, and we genuinely enjoyed every bite. Service was attentive and courteous, which made a positive impression, especially during an opening phase when operations can often feel disorganized. One small note for improvement is that even during a soft opening, the handwritten memorandums posted at the entrance felt a bit unpolished and could have been avoided or replaced with a more refined sign. read more

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Best katsu in Atlanta so far. Very tender pork and the sauces and seasonings were so good. Lots of variety to choose from and the salad was great too. Good service read more

Love that more Katsu places are coming to this area and wanted to try the newest addition. We went during the soft opening week around 7pm and waited about 30min before being seated. FOOD: Kurogoma Hire Katsu ($16.99) - The black sesame bread crumbs add a nice touch and the pork is superrrr tender. They give instructions on how to best enjoy the Katsu but I thought it was best paired with the truffle salt. Build your own Mix Katsu (2 shrimp Katsu/Cheese Katsu $16.99) - You can choose between kurogoma or black sesame bread crumbs for the shrimp Katsu. I tried the kurogoma coated shrimp and it was well cooked. Crispy on the outside and the coating wasn't too thick. The cheese Katsu was very generous in cheese and tasty. SERVICE: They were using only half the dining area and a limited menu for soft opening and it was still a bit chaotic. They are definitely understaffed as the 2 male servers were hustling to do everything as quickly as they could. Hopefully they will work out the kinks for the grand opening. OVERALL: I do think the wait was worth it and I will definitely be back when they have the full menu. Highly recommend giving it a try! read more

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Unpopular opinion : You can never have too many katsu restaurants to choose from. Why? Because competitive environments create greatness. What makes this place special? 1 Different breading options : This is a gamechanger. They even bake their own bread that is used for make their special bread crumb mixture. 2 Combos - You can order half portions of katsu + soup for a balanced meal. 3 Debasaki Wings - This famous Nagoya specialty is here. 4 This is a Korean version of Japanese katsu. Do not compare to authentic Japanese food, as this is a creative and innovative Korean approach to Japanese food. 5 Housemade cheongyang pepper peato for katsu topping, which is truly unique. 6 Umami rich truffle salt for dipping provided with every katsu order. 7 Yamakurage side dish, special pickled lettuce stem that is a 168 hour fermentation process and pairs deliciously with rice. This is a brand new restaurant and still in soft opening, currently open to the public. Please be patient until their Grand Opening. Currently, waiter service and tipping required. No touch screen kiosk. read more

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Food was yummy and the portion size was generous. I liked that they added soups and sides with the katsu, makes it feel like a well rounded meal. The udon was a bit bland but I'm not sure if that's just the style of the region. Servers were nice and the restaurant was clean and well lit. There was a line by 6:30 so try to get there a bit earlier read more

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There have been a lot of new katsu places in the area that were mediocre despite all the raving reviews, so I had my suspicions about this place too. But nope, this place holds up to all the great reviews I heard and saw. We ordered the beef udon and their mixed katsu option with pork tender and cheese. Everything was delicious! Perfectly cooked and flavored. I am normally not a cheese katsu person, but it was good! Not too much cheese that overpowers the whole taste. Udon was great too and was the perfect combination with the katsu. Portions seemed smaller, more like what you'd get in Korea, which was perfect for me but others could need more food. Service was a bit lacking. There was only one male server even on a busy weekend lunch. A lady came out to help, but you still had to wait a while to get their attention. They had other workers there, but most seemed to have been in the kitchen setting up the trays. Hopefully they'll be able to improve that because otherwise I'd definitely visit again! read more

Katsu By Ouzen - Mixed katsu with pork tender and cheese - Japanese Curry Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

Came by during their soft opening after spotting the new sign while driving last and had to stop in. I ordered the Kurogoma Hire Katsu, and it did not disappoint. The pork was incredibly tender, and the breading had this smooth, nutty flavor from the black sesame that set it apart from any other katsu I've tried and really enjoyed it. Everything on the plate felt balanced with a crispy outside, juicy inside, with light cabbage with their own dressing they bring on the side, rice, and miso soup that rounded it out perfectly. You can tell they care about the details and quality here, even this early on. Excited to come back once they're fully open. Spot is a thumbs up from me! read more

Katsu By Ouzen - Japanese Curry Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

This new Katsu place in Suwanee is really good! I came on a Tuesday for lunch with a friend, and it was bustling with people even during the weekdays. The menu is mostly just katsu with limited other options like noodles and curry. I got the cheese katsu and black sesame katsu mix platter. The cheese katsu was delicious, and the cheese pull was really good. The black sesame katsu was good, but the meat was a little gamey to me. Both cuts were very tender, and I really enjoyed the meal. Service was a little slow, with just two waiters for the restaurant, so it took a while to be able to get the check for my table. read more

Katsu By Ouzen - Japanese Curry Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

I love tonkatsu, but this place is on another level! The pork is incredibly tender and juicy on the inside, perfectly crispy on the outside Highly recommend to anyone who loves great food! Especially tonkatsu lovers This spot is a must-try! read more

This restaurant was recommended to me and I'm very happy that I went and tried it. The menu is full of excellent options and I've returned twice now. The food is absolutely delicious, incredibly fresh. Service is top notch. Great atmosphere to come alone or with a group. read more

Katsu By Ouzen - Katsu curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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Fantastic Katsu place. The breading is very crispy. Seasoned very well. I would say it is the best katsu place in Atlanta. Price is fair too. The udon is also very tasty. It doesn't look like there is much to the soup, but it's packed with flavor. Light and not heavy. For the soba, it is good but not excellent. I am waiting for the katsu soba combo platter. Service is great. Nice simple atmosphere. Excited to have this katsu place to enjoy! read more

Came during their soft opening, Service was great and helpful, and it wasn't hard to hear your party while sitting together. 10/10 would come again. Everything was crispy and all the sauces served a purpose. read more

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Service was great! An A+! The servers were attentive, knowledgeable and professional. The Don Katsu itself was an A. A nice crisp on the outside, but juicy and meaty on the inside. The only thing that didn't make it an A+ was the fact that it felt a little small for what I paid for. The sauce, however, was only a B- . It tasted store bought, and it most likley was. In my opinion, any Katsu is as good as the sauce you dip it in. The sauce felt like they kinda dialed it in. I also got the Chicken Karage. This was good. B+/A-. It was well battered, and the chicken itself was nicely seasoned and juicy. It wasn't as crispy as I like it, but that could be a preference thing. It did have some crisp, but not as much as I preferred. I'll give the Ambiance a solid B. It was warm and welcoming, and didn't feel pretentious. I did feel a little rushed at the end. It felt they wanted me to eat as fast as I could and get out of there so I could open up the table for someone else. (Which is the point of making money for the establishment, so I get it, but it would have been nice if I could have enjoyed the meal without feeling like I was taking up space) To be fair, I went during their soft opening, so maybe they changed a few things since then. All in all, I would call this a pleasant experience, and would recommend going to Katsu Bu Ouzen at least once. read more

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Went during their soft opening. Katsu flavor and texture were excellent. Loved the plating with pickles and their house dressing for the cabbage salad. We enjoyed the Chicken Karaage as much if not a little more than the Katsu. read more

Katsu By Ouzen - Top: Kurogoma hire katsu Right: chicken karaage Bottom: Hire katsu - Japanese Curry Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

I was greeted quickly and the server was helpful when I explained that it was my first time there. The food arrived quickly and was hot and delicious. Wow! I am planning to go back as my special birthday treat to myself. read more

We ordered three different katsu. Kurogama, Fillet, and Cheese. My fav were the cheese and fillet but all were good. The cheese was ooey gooey and the breadings were all very crisp and nice to the touch. Nice miso soup and small rice scoop w each order along with a pickle and daikon side. The salt was a nice add on. I didnt know it was truffle until reading on Yelp. Felt like the can drinks were highway-robbery at $3.50 a can but ‍‍ read more

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The food was overcooked as soon as it came out and it took a long while. The quantity of the food was also super small compared to the price range. And after we ordered, the food took a long time coming out and there were also food residue on the plates and lipstick stains on the water cups. read more

Amazing service! Super speedy only waited about 9- 12 minutes for my order and it came out piping hot I got the kurogoma black sesame katsu and it hands down is the best katsu ive had! Super tender pork katsu with and amazing range of flavors. The sweet katsu dipping sauce in combination with the fermented chili pesto sealed the deal for my rating. read more

The staff was friendly and quick, and the place had a nice, clean vibe. Definitely recommend checking this spot out!

The food was amazing, the presentation and explanation of the food was so useful and the service was beyond words! Plus the ambiance was modern, quiet and aesthetically appealing!! read more

Katsu was very tender, if I had no teeth, I could still eat this katsu. Services was very welcoming and attentive. Atmosphere was very clean and classy. Cheongyang sauce was very good, you will like it if you like a bit of a kick. Definitely would come back again. read more

Katsu By Ouzen - Kurogoma katsu - Japanese Curry Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

We decided to try this place out and it did not disappoint. We came at 1:20 pm Sunday and there was only a short wait. We took in the soft jazz music. bright, open restaurant full of large booths as we waited. After being seated, our server came by to explain the menu and then take our order. We decided on chicken karaage, as well as the kurogoma fillet katsu. The karaage came out fairly quickly, and I was surprised at the portion! The chicken was tender with a light crispy coating. It was served with an onion relish and shredded cabbage. Afterwards came our meals and it did not disappoint. The kurogoma fillet katsu was lightly crusted with their homemade breadcrumbs with black sesame seeds. It was beyond tender and that made the crispy outside even better. It was served with truffle salt, katsu sauce that could be doctored up with chili pepper powder, miso soup, rice and shredded cabbage salad. The pepper condiments and picked vegetables gave a nice Korean flair to the katsu. The homemade dressing was fresh and tasty. The food was great and if they can stay consistent, they definitely have a winner on their hands. I was expecting some hiccups in service, after reading reviews, but did not encounter any issues. Service was attentive, except for our empty water pitcher. We will definitely return soon...it was that good! read more