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    Katsubō

    4.4 (56 reviews)
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    Pork bao
    Elisa W.

    Kid friendly! Food was fresh and tasty. Lots of umami flavor. My toddler was happy eating the ramen noodles and chicken chopped up and the gyoza. The curry had a nice classic curry flavor and the pork was cooked very well - nice and tender. The miso broth was delicious. I took one star off for cleanliness. I wish the floors and booth were just a tad cleaner. Overall, would recommend and go back for a second time.

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    Ashleigh R.

    Stopped by after work and noticed it was pretty empty for a Thursday night. Nevertheless, the service was great and I was tended to immediately. I opted for the spicy tantanmen with chicken. To be completely honest, it was just okay. It wasn't spicy at all, it lacked seasoning, and the noodles were on the thicker side. It had potential for sure, but unfortunately, this wasn't my favorite.

    Curry Bowl
    Philip Y.

    Found this place while I was looking for a quick dinner before leaving airport and driving up to Aiken. The cucumber was so flavorful especially with the chili crunch. Love it! The Curry Plate has two huge pork loin breaded with panko powder. It was over-fried and turn slightly brown (instead of golden). The combination of shredded cabbage, carrots, potatoes and curry created a great dish. I would have given it a 5-star if the pork was not over-cooked. Definitely coming back for more if I am in town again.

    Ramen
    Scotty C.

    I've dined in and picked up takeout at Katsubo and have to say I'm obsessed with their crispy fried chicken. That comes as no surprise since Katsubo has roots going back to the folks that owned Kinfolk in Johns Island (which I miss dearly). So far I've only had the soy garlic flavor which is excellent, but I would like to try the others. I just heard they're doing $1 wings on Wednesdays now so that would be the perfect time to try them all. When dining in, we also shared an order of okonomiyaki and a ramen as well. The okonomiyaki was different compared to others I've had in the past, but tasty in its own right. I would like it a little crispier on the grill I think. The ramen broth had deep flavor and the noodles had a nice bouncy texture. Don't forget to check out the cocktails too... the Katsubō Fashioned was my favorite.

    Lisa M.

    Perfect place to visit on a rainy evening. What could be better than a huge (HUGE) bowl of Ramen?! Service was great, immediately seated and greeted. Waiter was helpful in the questions we had. Settled on the potsticker style appetizer (amazing) and we each ordered different types of ramen. Arrived quickly. Missing a star bc I ordered additional mushrooms and an egg to be added to my ramen and neither were, sadly. Will be back again. Please note the venue is small and cozy!!

    Shoyu short rib ramen
    Jay B.

    Run, don't walk, to Katsubō! This is thus far the best ramen spot I have tried in Charleston no lie. The shoyu short rib ramen was soooo good I'm drooling now just thinking and typing about it. They also serve chicken and their soy garlic wings are bussin! Double fried and very crispy. If you're familiar with Bonchon their wings are very similar and just as good! They have a lot on their menu and I cannot wait to go back to try more. Only downside is the parking which can feel like the Hunger Games with searching and fighting for a spot to park at.

    Emma D.

    Katsubo is a gem in Park Circle. I ordered the Tantanmen Pork Ramen - the broth was rich, creamy, and perfectly spicy, layered with chili heat that didn't overpower but lingered just right. The pork was tender with crispy edges and the noodles had a perfect bite. The vibe inside is cool, clean, with fun Japanese pop culture touches that make it feel vibrant but not overdone. The service is quick and friendly with the whole menu being affordable. Definitely need to come back to try their fried chicken!

    SPICY TANTANMEN
    Telisha T.

    I've been here so many times I might as well just move in. This is one of my favorite places to get Ramen and it's where my kids request to go every single time. It's such a nice casual baby spot in the Ramen is delicious every single time I love that they have rotating specials so I get to try something new every now and then but I have to admit I always go for the spicy pork. It's my favorite.

    Sarah B.

    We had a great lunch here during the slow time between Christmas and New Years. The weather was lovely and there were people seated both outside and inside. We chose inside. I loved the charred edamame. I would get that again. The chicken tenders are outstanding and my 4 yo grand daughter was very happy. We all also loved the Ramen. While we were waiting to be served, I was able to go on a little walk outside with my grand daughter.

    Yuzo Shio
    Justin J.

    Usually when I pay this much for ramen I'm annoyed because the ramen itself is OK but not so great to justify this kind of price. The ramen here was really good. I had the Yuzu Shio and everything had a nice fresh taste and the noodles were springy not mushy. The pork gyoza and pickled daikon starters were outstanding. The kids had chicken tenders and fries and the Haikkaido Miso and liked them. They also had ice cream sandwiches which were MASSIVE and they loved but it was just too much for them. My server Eris was friendly and quick. Good place all around! Only knock on it is the somewhat limited menu. J.Ja

    Okonomiyaki
    Ron P.

    Informative and attentive service. The "snacks" were all fantastic. We tried the charred edamame, gyoza, okonomiaki, and chicken sando with waffle fries. The okonomiaki had an actual pancake base which was different, but still really good. We were a little disappointed in the broth flavoring on the shoyu short rib ramen, but the ingredients were tasty. Look forward to going for happy hour

    Spicy Tantamen
    Autumn C.

    I gave Katsubo another try. I have to say the Katsu Sando really impressed me! But I am a sucker for anything with Milk bread! I love the visual ambience and concept inside, but the execution is a tiny bit off. Maybe it was the music? It's still a really cool spot. The ramen was better than I expected (I am a ramen snob) and I LOVED how many options for ramen there actually were. All in all I will be returning for the katsu sando. Next time with pork! Also their Brussels sprouts are absolutely the best Brussels I've had in Charleston or maybe ever anywhere. Flavor bombs. So soft but still crunchy edges. I don't know how they do it! I'd return for the Brussels alone they are a must order!

    Miso ramen
    Lindsey B.

    Cute little spot close to Park Circle. They have a great happy hour menu from 4-6p. You can grab a table or sit at the bar. Lara is a great bartender and very friendly. The ramen is pretty chewy with more noodles than broth and no spicy options except the miso. I got the spicy miso and would NOT call it spicy. When I asked for chili oil to give it a little kick, I was given sesame oil and chili powder. None of the ramen comes with a soft boiled egg in it but you can add it for additional $. I got the pot stickers which were good but the sauce was too sweet. There is no parking lot so you must find street parking or down the road. Make sure not to park in the lot Nextdoor as it's for the barber. There is a covered patio out front but I wouldn't bring a large party here as it's pretty cozy inside.

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    So underrated, love their curry katsudon and fried chicken. Great for takeout or dine in

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    Delish ramen. Great service. Had it to go and still great when I got home. Watch your spice tolerance. Highly recommend

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    The food here was simply extraordinary. The ramen soup exceeded every expectation -- and that's…read moresaying something, because the last time I had anything even remotely close was in Japan itself, where we spent an entire month traveling the country and immersed ourselves completely in Japanese food and culinary culture. The broth was impossibly milky and deeply flavorful -- the kind that stops you mid-bite. The ambiance and service were a complete and welcome surprise. We were visiting Charleston from St. Pete, and having traveled to many countries around the world, I rarely feel compelled to write reviews. But this place moved me. They could easily hold their own as a full-service, five-star ramen restaurant on every level -- price, value, quantity, and the overall experience. The whole nine yards. Highly recommend.

    I'm not aware of Charleston as having any really high-end ramen, but this strip mall spot in…read moresuburban Mount Pleasant seemed to fit the bill. The do ordering at kiosks. Strangely, mine was brought to me packaged for takeout; I don't know why their in-house ordering would default to that but maybe I hit a wrong button? Maybe some room for process improvement there, but they didn't give me any trouble about transitioning to a dine-in bowl. Their vegetable ramen is promised with a citrus note and there were discernible little bits of yuzu in it. The tofu it comes with is marinated in something sweeter, which wasn't my favorite flavor combination but is typical to the cuisine. I found the flavor improved with tableside spices; they have both a black pepper mix and a house chili powder. The portion size was not huge, and even adding extra inari on the side just satisfied my cravings, and this was after I'd had breakfast. There were some Japanese-speaking people dining there who seemed to be slurping approvingly. I could imagine having had a better experience, but the quality of broth and noodles was worth coming for me.

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    How have I not eaten at JF before?! I feel like I have been missing out. I visited on a Saturday…read morefor lunch and sat at the bar. The whole place feels quaint and local, yet refined and classy. First off I love that it's a full service bar and eating at the bar is no problem. Second I absolutely love they sell pitchers of beer. Not many taps, but still pitchers. And it's mostly local beer. I was with my husband and we wanted to try several things and took recs from the bartender who was awesome. We ordered the pork dumplings, the scallion pancake and the spicy sichuan hot karaage rice bowl. And we made it a combo with miso soup and an egg roll for $4. The pork dumplings were SO good. I could eat a meal of those alone. They were dense and flavorful and the dipping sauce was slightly spicy. The scallion pancake was a surprise delight. It was crispy and not too greasy again with a delicious dipping sauce. The miso soup...chefs kiss. It looked like ordinary miso soup but there was something extra that we really loved!! And the egg roll was big and juicy and fried and wonderful. It's a veggie egg roll but don't let that fool you. So much flavor and again the sweet chili dipping sauce left us drooling. Most of those sauces are too sweet but this was the perfect blend and the perfect spice level. The rice bowl was full of flavor!! The spice on this is quite a lot so make sure you can handle heat if you order the "hot" version. But again lots of flavor not just hot. Thank god we didn't order anymore food because this was plenty for the two of us to leave full and honestly we could've had leftovers. We will 1000% be visiting again and fully understand the hype around this phenomenal restaurant!!

    Not bad. I like places like this with lowkey casual vibes and a unique menu built for sharing…read more My husband and I sat at the bar for dinner. We ordered the following: pierogi, fried rice and Sichuan hot karaage (fried chicken). Being a Polish girl, I can confirm these are not authentic pierogi and they tasted more like a dumpling/ravioli to me, however they were still delicious and I would order them again! The chicken was fried nicely and had a good level of spice, which I appreciated. The rice was pretty good for the most part but also tasted like something was missing. I would definitely come back here again to try other things off the menu :)

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    4.6
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    1.7 mi
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    Absolutely love love love this restaurant. Great food, great atmosphere, fun location…read more Parking can get tough during busy times but that's pretty typical for any great place. We have gone during their Paella Sunday & Oyster Roast events and spent beautiful late afternoons outside with friends. They offer a great variety of wine to pair with the food. We got to experience a few different wine tastings. These might have moved offside with their second location but were fun and educational. Thursday Burrito special is a great way to explore their different offering. And almost always there is enough for.the next day.

    We've been looking forward to checking this place out for a while. It was very laid-back, eccentric…read moreand they were doing early 2000s bingo night which was a lot of fun. We made a reservation, but ordered at the counter. We ordered a handful of dishes to share. The girl was very helpful and giving us a separate gluten-free menu that allowed us to order for my husband. This place is a Latin/Asian infusion so we were very excited to see how the flavors played out since it is two of our favorite types of food. The best thing I had was the special, stir fried udon noodles with the steak. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the chili spice on it was amazing and it wasn't overly sauced. The steak that accompanied it was also delicious. The tomato cucumber salad was fresh, but could've used a little more salt in my opinion. The bao bun and tacos were also nice and great portions. I would say for me I didn't love the pad Thai in comparison to the many that I've had before, because it was a bit different in flavor profiles than what I'm used to. I wanted a little bit more of the fish sauce and tamarin flavor. You have to get their milkshakes, I'm sure all of them are great. But the one we have was absolutely decadent and delicious! We had more than enough food, and ended up taking a lot of it home. They were multiple people helping us, and they were all very nice and friendly. I'm coming back for the udon noodle dish!

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