Hidden inside Satomi restuarant. Spacious and quick service. Comes with complementary miso soup. All katsus were big, filling, soft inside, and crispy outside. Food: - King Tonkatsu: worth the price - Tonkatsu: 2 pieces with pre-cut slices - Cheese Katsu: no meat, very thick and cheesy read more

Katsu Factory - King Tonkatsu, Tonkatsu - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

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I've seen reviews of this place on tik tok and wanted to try it out for myself. [[ Location ]] Inside Satomi Sushi and they have a large banner on the window to show that they are there. It says "Katsu Factory by Satomi" so I'm not sure if they own it or something but they take up the whole right side of the restaurant. Tons of parking since it's a huge plaza with other goodies like Von's Chickens/Menchies. [[ Service ]] The waiter was very nice and we were the early people there right as it opened. I think since it takes a while to cook, we got our food out around the 15 minute mark. Not overly slow but you'll need to bake in some time for the food to come out if you are in a rush. [[ Food ]] The menu isn't too big which I like but here are some things that yelp confirmed for me that helped make my decision go way smoother. 1.) The Katsu is good but it's on the dry side. They give you a sauce with it but it's like tomato-based and sweet. It's not bad but I ordered a side of Curry for $4.95 and that was something I really enjoyed. I wish they gave that curry sauce instead of that sweet sauce so you don't need to purchase it on the side. 2.) The Cheese Tonkatsu proportions are WAY off. It's like 90% Cheese, 10% Katsu. Luckily Yelp reviewers tipped me off on this and we got the Combination Katsu to try it out which had 2 pieces. If I had a whole order of the Cheese Tonkatsu I think I would have gotten over it very quickly due to the amount of cheese. 3.) They should add more of the dressing for the cabbage salad. They give you a bunch of the cabbage but a very small amount of dressing which was delicious by the way. I didn't ask for more but I think they should of started out with just more dressing since there was barely any. [[ Conclusion ]] Despite the above, the meal was tasty and I'm glad there is a Katsu place around me I can go to if I wanted some. I woudn't say its necessarily cheap but I thought it was fair value for the amount of food. read more

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It's inside Satomi restaurant so don't think Maps took you to the wrong place, you're actually in the right place. The restaurant itself is rather large and we were seated promptly on a week night. The good thing about Katsu Factory being in a Japanese restaurant is you can get fried katsu and sushi together. My husband and I opted for different things - I got an udon and he got the cheese tonkatsu for himself. I will say, it was nicely fried and the cheese pull was impressive. Service was friendly and checked in on us from here to there. The food came out relatively quick, and we had a happy meal. read more

Katsu Factory - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

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We thought we were going to a new restaurant turns out it's Katsu factory by Satomi. We love Satomi and I have been going to the original location even before the current Mowry location opened and before Covid. We've been here a few times since but this is the first time since it has become katsu factory. If you're a rice person this isn't for you. The portion of rice is tiny compared to the meat portion. The sauces also are not your traditional sauces. The plates come with a tiny scoop of potato salad. The tomahawk was a little dry. The cheese tonkatsu was interesting, good cheese pull but we couldn't tell if there was meat in it or not. The king katsu was large but I think the normal katsu at the original satomi is bigger and cheaper. We were let turn by the offerings of katsu factory. If we're craving katsu we'd probably just head back to the original satomi. They were also swamped. We had ordered an udon with extra noodles for the kids... every dish came out and we kept asking, and they kept saying it was coming by the time they finally brought it out after the fifth time asking everyone else is pretty much done with their food also, the side noodles were practically only five dollars cheaper than a whole bowl of udon to begin with. You're better off ordering two bowls of udon so that you can get the meat and fixings. read more

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This is the second time my son and I came to dine at the Katsu Factory. Both times were a very pleasant experience. And their food is consistently delicious. They serve their katsu on a grill to keep its crispiness, we very much appreciate that. We ordered bento boxes and their tonkatsu plate. We can't decide whether we want bento boxes or a katsu plate so we ordered both. It's too good! Our waiter was very nice and attentive. He always stopped by to refill my drink. The restaurant had a large TV and we got to watch FIFA. The restaurant is large, spacious and clean. My son has decided Katsu Factory is his favorite restaurant. read more

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Some really solid katsu! All the katsu here was really crispy & paired perfectly with the salt, tonkatsu sauce, and pickled jalapeños. My favorite was the king katsu and I think it's the best bang for your buck. It was bigger than the size of my hand! definitely shareable in my opinion. It was busy when we came on a Wednesday around 6PN so the wait was quite long to get our food. Otherwise, the workers were friendly and trying their best to be fast. Place itself is spacious and dim. read more

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After seeing some photos of katsu factory, we decided to check it out today and here's some interesting things we found out about Katsu Factory. Katsu factory is actually not a standalone restaurant. It is actually an extended menu from Satomi sushi. Fine by us since we have eaten in Satomi sushi before, I can however see it being quite confusing for the general public. We ordered some of the items from Satomi sushi, but I'll skip those items and stick to just items from Katsu factory. I got: Tomahauk Tonkatsu (5 out of 5) This tonkatsu is definitely "serious". When you see it in person it was so large that it almost look like a tonkatsu steak. Because of its size, you are given a fork and a knife to cut it yourself. I didn't mind it and with the sauce, it was literal tonkatsu heaven. It was boned in on the pork side with a side of cabbage with dressing on top alongside with some corn. You get your bowl of rice and various toppings you can try on your tonkatsu. The portion is generous and I've never had toppings with tonkatsu before and they are surprisingly delicious when dipped in. It's a definite must try if you're a tonkatsu fan for sure! Service (4 out of 5) The restaurant was pretty full. Our waitress was friendly but a little slow since he was only one of two staff serving the entire restaurant. While I am quite understanding of the situation but I still want my water and food though... Would I come back? You know, just for the tonkatsu, of course. This has to be one of the best tonkatsu steak that I've had. With a modern twist, for a hungry guy like me will never go wrong. If you enjoy your pork fried, don't let this one slide! read more

Katsu Factory - Katsu factory menu as of 3/7/26 - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

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Katsu Factory is a part of Satomi Sushi - little confusing since there's no signage from the outside to indicate that. Decent ambiance and service other than how uncomfortably hot it was inside during the heat wave, with barely any air circulating. I was hoping to like the katsu, but I'm sure I'd come back. The sauces were different in a way I don't prefer. Sushi itself from Satomi was decent! PASS: + King katsu ($23.99) only had two redeeming factors: generous portion and good breading. Otherwise, it was quite dry and not tender. I wish they didn't pour sauce on the katsu because it became so soggy. Katsu sauce and cabbage dressing were very offputting to my taste read more

Katsu Factory - King Katsu ($23.99) - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

Service was decent, ambiance and vibes were fine as well. Attentive. My friend and I ordered the cheese tonkatsu, and tomahawk tonkatsu. The cheese was bland/dry/mildly cold, the crispiness was decent. For the tomahawk tonkatsu, my friend and I were a little disappointed as it was kind of soggy, not crispy, and flavoring felt a little off. We didn't finish the meal. The sauces that came with were a little off as well. Additionally, wish they'd also have more variety, for example, chicken katsu! read more

Katsu Factory - Cheese katsu and tomahawk tonkatsu - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

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I say 3.5 to 4 stars. Warning: this place is combined with a sushi restaurant, so may cause confusion finding it. Ambiance: ample seating. Casual dining. Sound carries, so it was pretty loud even with only a few groups in the restaurant. Service: service was quick and friendly. Got complementary water and soup soon after seating and had our order taken right away. Had a few staff members check up on us throughout the meal and didn't have to wait long to ask for our check. Food: - Miso soup: 2/5 I wasn't a fan. The paste wasn't fully dissolved and it tastes very grainy. Maybe because it came out lukewarm? Can't complain too much because it was free. - Tomahawk tonkatsu: 4/5 decent size for the price. Meat was tender and the breading was nice and crispy. However, I did not enjoy the sauce that came with it. It's not your typical katsu sauce. It was very sweet and even adding the jalapenos and wasabi didn't help much. Warning: the tonkatsu comes with pickles. I hate pickles and wasn't aware. Ask for no pickles if you're the same way and don't want the juices getting on your sides. Tip: I didn't find much difference in taste between the tomahawk and king tonkatsu that the bf ordered. For the same price, ordering the king gives you a lot more bang for your buck as it's a lot larger read more

Katsu Factory - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

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It is in a strip mall inside another restaurant the address shows a door down but the entrance is Satomi sushi 2. A line to be seated but I noticed a sign in sheet. We had around 6 other parties in front of us with two large parties. We waited about 40 minutes to be seated. When we were seated it took a bit to take our order and then waited about 25 to 30 minutes for our food. It was busy with a few large parties. I had the seafood tonkatsu, it was a couple of shrimp, muscles and a few scallops mixed with vegetables. I did enjoy the crunchiness of my tonkatsu with the dipping sauce. If we are in the area I would get the king katsu. read more

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Got them for a family picnic and it's decent. The crust is crunchy and tasty. Given the premium price, I would expect the pork to be thicker and juicier, theirs is a bit thin, thus tastes a bit dried. The cheese one is interesting. Service is okay. Store is clean. read more

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Satomi has a side business & it did not disappoint! I tried the tonkatsu and tomahawk tonkatsu. The side dishes come with pickles and salad. It was an ok mixture. Texture of katsu. The only flaw is that there was too much sauce on the katsu. They should've put it on the side, but other than that. Worth it. read more

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Portions were good and the katsu was very crispy, but a little dry. i would go again to try the cheese tonkatsu. a little pricey but not outrageous read more

Katsu Factory - tomakawk katsu - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

Katsu Factory is combined with Satomi Sushi, which was confusing at first since there wasn't an obvious sign indicating where Katsu Factory was. The service was good and friendly. I got the King Tonkatsu, which is an extra big size Tonkatsu. It can be shared between two people. The pork cutlet was crispy, juicy, and crunchy. The pork to panko breading ratio was good. The price is worth it for the amount of food you receive. It even comes with complimentary miso soup! read more

Katsu Factory - King Tonkatsu - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

Not sure how tied in this business is with Satomi Sushi, but they execute a small 5 item menu inside the Satomi Sushi 2 restaurant space. You can order from either menu, and even the bill is not separated, it's all on one bill. So it is convenient. But whoever is responsible for this hyper specialized menu is doing a good job. All they do are Katsu meals. A couple of pork versions, a melty cheese katsu, and a pork one with sautéed seafood. Tomahawk Pork Chop ($21/4*) Not really a tomahawk, but it is a decent sized pork loin chop with a small rib bone attached. The loin part is pounded thinner which is common for the katsu method. The exterior is a crisp batter versus dry panko that crumbles and flakes off. It is slightly crisp and tasty. The pork itself isn't seasoned so you have to rely on dipping it into something. I think any cooked meat should be seasoned in some shape or form. But the condiments they do supply are very good. Aside from the impressive piece of protein, there is a tasty cabbage salad that has a sweetish creamy dressing. Definitely has slaw vibes except this isn't mixed in, so the cabbage still has a crisp and rawish texture. There's also a condiment plate with tiny mound of pink salt, another mound of pickled jalapeños and daikon cubes and a generous pool of house made katsu sauce. I tried all of them with bites of the pork and all offered their own unique contributions. The pink salt just added basic seasoning, bloomed the flavors, made the pork taste more like pork. I pinched seasoned with this as it is so fine, that dipping a bite into it often yields too much. I still wished they just seasoned the chop before cooking it. But this does help. The Katsu Sauce is phenomenal, don't think I've ever had anything like it. First off it isn't gloopy thick. This has a thinner consistency but it does lightly cling when dipped. It is lighter in color and to me taste like something fruity like applesauce (but smooth) but infused with Asian flavors, lightly salty and lightly sweet. I like this version over other katsu sauces because this just accented the bites versus covering the flavor. And to dip a piece of crisp pork into this sauce along with a pickled jalapeno was quite the epic bite. So damn good! There's also a side of white rice (duh) which totally rounds out this solid katsu meal. I paired my meal with some sashimi from the Satomi menu and it was a meal that I would repeat again and again. Solid local score. Trust. read more

Katsu Factory - Condiment Plate - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

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I ordered the cheese katsu and the tomahawk katsu. The cheese katsu was nice and gooey on the inside and crispy on the outside. The tomahawk katsu, however, was a bit underwhelming. It came out looking impressive and huge at first, but the meat itself was quite thin, which made it feel less substantial than expected. The sauces they served alongside everything were also excellent and added a lot to the flavour. The service was great, staff were friendly, attentive, and made everything feel smooth from start to finish. Overall, I'm glad I tried it. the flavors were good but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

Katsu Factory - Tomahawk katsu...really big piece but very thin - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

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The food was order and brought to the table reasonably quick. The tomahawk tonkatsu wasn't dry and was flavorful, the salad it came with was light and tasteful. I would recommend coming back to try the rest of the menu. read more

Katsu Factory - Fish and Tomahawk Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

We stopped in Fremont on the way to San Jose (from Danville) last night to check Katsu Factory. Katsu Factory is inside Satomi Sushi. All I can say is that after we ate, we were trying to think of when we would come down again! The katsu was fantastic! The Katsu RIBS, yes ribs could be on Food Network! and the desserts were awesome! read more

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Not a Katsu dedicated restaurant, just like any other sushi place that offers katsu. So that took us by surprise. So instead of just katsu, we ordered a variety of items. The king katsu is big visually, but it's thin. The breading and seasoning leaves a lot to be desired. The katsu sauce is different, not to our liking tho. It has been a long while since the last time at Satomi, and I feel the quality has diminished to the point that I threw away the reward card. read more

Katsu Factory - King Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

DELICIOUS !! A straight forward ask of a great meal and friendly staff. I was in the area looking for food options on yelp and I can confirm that this was the right choice! This is just my word, however I encourage you to experience this yourself. The location may seem a bit tricky it is inside Satomi sushi. This makes it a win in my book elevating the options. read more

Katsu Factory - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

My kids love tonkatsu, so we decided to try this place since it just opened. The tomahawk tonkatsu was incredibly tender, and the cheese tonkatsu had a great balance of flavors -- not too heavy, and perfectly matched with the pork cutlet. My kids absolutely loved it, and I can already tell this will become one of our go-to spots. read more

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I came here 2 times in two weeks because I really like the tomahawk katsu. I ordered the same exact one like I ordered last week. Disappointed that today the katsu was not cooked completely and I just realized it after I already ate one slice. They gave me options to get a new one or to refry the one I had. I just wanted to be done with my lunch, so I just asked to refried it. When it came back, my rice was gone, so I just ate it without the rice. I didn't want to ask anymore. Anyway, I am disappointed and I wish the manager or owner at least gave me a discount since at first he asked me if I wanted a new one made or not. Anyway, if you order the katsu, make sure it is cooked completely. read more

Katsu Factory - Tomahawk katsu I ordered before and it was cooked well. - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

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I was really looking forward to the tonkatsu, but... You can see from the pics--there's basically no meat. It's like 95% mozzarella. I was so confused on the first bite--I couldn't taste any pork at all. The sauce was actually really good though. Honestly, it just feels like I'm eating a grilled cheese. If you're into grilled cheese, you'd probably like it... I guess. read more

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Satomi Sushi has been our Favorite. We we're pleasantly surprised to see the "Katsu Factory" prominently displayed on our Friday out-to-dinner date. Our pescaterian friend found a couple of new things to try. We All enjoyed New Katsu. Fresh tasting and hot out of the fryer; crunchy outside tender inside. Delicious We'll definitely be back! read more

Katsu Factory - Katsu shrimp wrapped in pork, lightly dressed cabbage & corn salad, jalapeño salsa & pickled daikon. - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

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Price is reasonable, presentation is good but the katsu was a bit dry and underwhelming. Nothing special in my opinion for a restaurant specializing in Katsu. read more

Stopped in for early dinner, arrived before they opened. It's inside Satomi which is a Japanese restaurant. If you like you can order sushi or bento box. I decided to get tomahawk katsu, chicken kaarage for the kid, and my sister got salmon sashimi and grilled salmon bento. Food came out pretty quick. Chicken kaarage looked every bit as good as it tasted (good as is but I thought better with little lemon juice), good portion size too. Tomahawk katsu was juicy and tender and didn't need any sauce as it was delicious as is. My sister said the grilled salmon was cooked well and excellent, she said sashimi was good but wasn't cut evenly. The tempura kinda lacked though. The staff was very friendly and on top of refilling the water. Overall good food and good portions. read more

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What striked me as odd is that Katsu Factory is inside of Satomi Sushi and seems like it's part of this business (but just this location only) Food is good but because you are sitting in Satomi and waiting for food, the experience is weird - I was under the impression that this "restaurant" was a separate identity inside of Satomi but anyways I ordered the tomahawk and my sister ordered the regular katsu Crispy katsu and plenty of sauce to go with it. read more

Great experience!!! I had the tomahawk tonkatsu, crispy and tender at the same time. Service was awesome. Andy the owner checked up on us and gave me one big bottle of Orion beer on the house! Thank you, we will surely be back!!! read more

Katsu Factory - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

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TLDR; Japan-tier tonkatsu alongside dependably good quality sushi We've been craving tonkatsu from our most recent trip to Japan and this hits all the marks!! Juicy, non-greasy pork with cabbage salad and the perfect sauce & seasoning options. It was excellently done pork. We got both the tomahawk and regular tonkatsu. The tomahawk was slightly thinner and had added richness from the bone. The regular tonkatsu was perfectly cooked and felt a little more like "white meat" in flavor. It's inside Satomi Sushi 2, so you can get sushi with your meal too. read more

We love tonkatsu and I happened to find the Katsu Factory on my IG reels. It is located in Satomi Sushi on Mowry Avenue, in Fremont. It is a clean place and easy to find, as it is in a small shopping area. Such a good, local gem because their King Katsu is the best! It is so tasty and talk about a large portion! We also had a few rolls, along with a salmon teriyaki bento box, the first time we went. You also get some miso soup. Then, we went back two days later and tried their Cheese Tonkatsu, which was also flavorful. Not to mention that the cheese pull was impressive. The staff are attentive and the owner, who checked in with us, was very kind. It can be busy during the lunch hour and especially during dinner time, so best to go early and minimize your wait time. read more

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The Katsu Factory is inside of Satomi. It's pretty good. I would order the regular katsu and the cheese katsu. It's big enough to share. read more

Katsu Factory - Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

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We came again! My kids like it soooooo much! The food is still so delicious! I think we will come here often. read more

Katsu Factory - Tomahawk - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

Tomahawk is something everyone should try at least once. Because it's only available here, it's their signature dish. The meat was incredibly tender, and the sauce had such a deep, rich flavor--honestly a perfect I'll definitely be back. read more

Katsu Factory - Japanese Near Me - Fremont, California

Everything was ok but not outstanding. I like very crispy and tender Katsu but theirs was only so so on both counts. Disappointing for a place called, "Katsu Factory". It was combined with a menu offering other Japanese entrees and sushi which was good to have other choices. Nice size restaurant with a variety of seating from sushi bar seating and regular tables. I would give overall 3.5 stars. read more

Amazing katsu. The tomahawk pork itself was delicious. High quality, reminded me of pork when I was a kid. Perfect crispiness. Freshly made. Tasty sauce. Friendly server and chef. read more

The portions were good and i appreciated all the little sides! The food came out relatively quick and it came out nice and hot. Will be back here again! read more

The Katsu came out hot and super crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside, and not greasy at all. The sauce was perfectly balanced--sweet, tangy, and savory--Service was quick, the place felt clean, and the portions were worth it. Highly recommend if you love katsu! read more

Sorry I have to give 3 stars. The pork doesn't really taste like pork and it was tender at all. The sauce was a bit weird not sure what was it in there. It is kind of weird they shared space with satomi sushi . read more

glad I gave katsu factory a try! the katsu was crispy without being oily, nor dry...and the flavor was perfect. we tried the regular katsu and the cheese katsu. we all liked the regular katsu more only because the cheese katsu's meat was on the thinner side. I personally liked both. I would like to return and try the other items on the menu. even my picky teen said she wouldn't mind returning and get the katsu again. presentation of the dishes: nice service: we went on a Friday evening so I understand they were a little bit slow on the service since it was kinda busy. environment: katsu factory is inside of satomi which is great because we could order sushi, bento, etc. if we wanted! read more