We love Katsubō, one of our go to lunch spots! The ramen and noodles are amazing, great appetizers too. The place has a cool ambiance and nice staff - 10/10! read more

Excellent addition to the Park Circle area with good service and great food! The restaurant is on the smaller, intimate side so definitely make a reservation. They had some specials as well, so plan on taking that into consideration. The menu does have a nice variety and options for pork and chicken. They also have fun cocktails and a good beer/wine menu. We ordered the ribs (special) curry pork katsu, gyoza, and Tokyo Shoyu. Family style sharing is encouraged and the food came out when it was ready. Everything was super flavorful and good portion sizes. The cocktails we ordered were pretty good, but didn't blow us away like the food did. The food is very reasonably priced as well and the service was quick. Great spot to try in PC! read more

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I was excited to try Katsubō after hearing good things, and while there were definitely some highlights, my overall experience landed somewhere in the middle. First, the atmosphere is really cool. The anime-inspired décor, Japanese lanterns, neon signs, and quirky artwork give the restaurant a fun, laid-back vibe. Waited a little bit though for service but on a Saturday could have been attributed to weekend tourism. We started with the gyoza, which was probably my favorite part of the meal. They were nicely seared with a crispy bottom and paired well with the dipping sauce.The entrées were good but didn't quite wow me. The loaded waffle fries were unique and delicious, and the spice was a bit much for me but hubby and daughter loved it. The burger and chicken sandwich were just okay considering the hype. Overall, it's a solid place with a great vibe, and I'd come back to try the ramen next time. read more

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My family and I came here last night for dinner and had an okay experience. We had reservations and were immediately sat when we arrived, but there is no parking at the restaurant. We found parking on the side of the road across the street at the park. We had a very strange experience with our waitress, she would come to the table and not say anything. She didn't introduce herself either. Favorites: spicy cucumbers + spicy bao + Tokyo Shoyu (really liked the flavor of the broth) Wouldn't order again: okinomiyaki + spicy tantanmen Vibe was very cool in this place, but probably won't be back. read more

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I've been to Katsubo several times. With the latest menu switch, I do believe they have found the sweet spot. The ramen is fantastic, they have some awesome rice dishes and appetizers. I really enjoy the gyoza and tuna tartare. If you're looking for a drink, I recommend the Japanese Slipper or trying the sake flight. Service is great as well. Food comes out quickly and the staff is friendly. If you're in Park Circle, this is an easy stop in, but definitely worth driving to as well. read more

Katsubō - Tuna Tartare - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

New restaurant for me. I love spices. And the food has ALL the SPICE. New experiment trying BAO BUNS. Got 3 of them 2 chicken and ones with kimchi and a fried chicken tender in it. The star I took away was for bringing me a pork BAO bun when I specifically said I don't eat pork. They got it together and even served an extra ice cream sandwich even though it wasn't all that good to me. Somebody else might like it. Too sweet for me. But it was free. read more

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Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Parking along road or across, as very little parking onsite. Coming from Hawaii the broth was up to par. Good food, and pricing. Great waitress ensured we had water and got us our food quickly. read more

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A great place to have ramen. I had the Chicken Tokyo Shoyu and it was tasty. I've had the Spicy Miso before and it's equally delicious. Their Classic Bao, Edemame, and Pickled Cucumbers make great appetizers. Wash it all down eith some Saki or one of their specialty drinks and you are good to go! The service is great and they can handle large parties. Be sure to check them out! read more

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I go here at least once a week because it is just that good. The food is amazing and the vibe is perfect. I've never had a bad experience, it's a great place to go alone or with friends. read more

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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. read more

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The servers were very polite and the Ramen I had was actually really good. My only complaint was at the music is kind of loud and was a little overwhelming while trying to have conversation in the restaurant. Will be coming for the food again. read more

Katsubō - Spicy Tantanmen and Gyoza - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

Ramen is a must! Pack with so much flavors! Whatever you decide to get, ask for the togarashi. It will bring the broth to the next level . Savory, salty, and spicy. Heck yeah! The gyoza was a letdown. I didn't like the seasoning in the fillings and the dipping sauce. And that made me sad. I'm going go back to try other ramen. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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!! read more

Katsubō - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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. read more

Katsubō - Curry Bowl - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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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. read more

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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! read more

Katsubō - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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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. read more

Katsubō - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

Katsubō - Spicy Tantamen - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

Delicious fried chicken. They have a variety and rubs and sauces, all pretty spicy. Service is always good. Ramen is solid too. Get the picked daikon. Goes great with the spicy chicken. read more

This was my first visit and I was throughly impressed. The ramen was fresh and tasty. The service was amazing and very good. It's a family, date, or group setting. It's small but quaint and intimate. Parking is scarce because of the location, so I advise look at the peak hours. I give it a 1000 (lol). read more

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Very flavorful! I loved the food. I had the Tokyo Shoyu ramen!!! Our server was very nice and explained all the sake choices, but we declined as we were there for lunch. I had a kirin lager and a wonderful margarita made with ooolong tea!!! It's such a cute restaurant and has outdoor seating! Overall, loved it and will definitely make this place one of my park circle favorites!!!! read more

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Great addition to park circle. Bit pricey but good happy hour deals (4-6pm I believe?). Good ramen, awesome vibe, and crunchy chicken wings. I loved the honey powder topping that used to be available for the wings. It was like powdered donut chicken but they have sadly eliminated it. Maybe I was the only one that enjoyed it. No hot tea which is a bit weird and only one hot sake option. Otherwise, well stocked bar. read more

Katsubō - Spicy tamtam ramen - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

Wonderful evening Pre MJ the musical. Happy Hour Ramon for the win. Our bartender was lovely and so was the fried pork curry dish. Plenty of pork with great texture. The curry was delicious. What a cool spot. Already looking forward to our second visit. read more

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I've never had ramen at a restaurant before so I had no expectations, but absolutely loved it! The ramen was so flavorful and filling and customizable. I got the spicy red miso ramen and am already looking forward to having it again. My husband and I each had 2 cocktails and they were all great - they went so well with the ramen. Our service was very attentive and helpful. It's a small restaurant but definitly gives a cozy vibe. Plus they have a cute logo! read more

Katsubō - Spicy red miso ramen with chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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The food here was flavorful and hearty. I was impressed by the variety and quality of the vegetarian options. The interior was cute and the service was as-expected. Overall, no complaints at all here. If I lived in the area, I would definitely be back for the veggie ramen. read more

Katsubō - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

Slurp up! There's a new ramen and katsu spot in town. Welcomed by the cutest welcome mat that is so fitting for the space. There was no way and quickly sat down in an intimate seating. I ordered the chicken tenders with gochujang sweet and spicy flavor, togarashi waffle fries with okonomiyaki style, and the pan fried pork gyoza dumplings. The flavor was devine! The gyoza was my favorite followed by the waffle fries. Service was excellent! The server offered utensils in case I wasn't comfortable using chopsticks. They provided explanations for the new words or foods I was stumped on. A special touch was they provide hand cleansing wipes since the chicken can get a little messy. I'm excited to come back and try more things! read more

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Fun new ramen spot in park circle! I'm so so glad Charleston is getting more diverse food options. Ramen is one of my favorites so I was really excited to try this place. The inside is a little dark, but in a good way. There's booths, tables and a bar (which I love). There's lots of Japanese inspired decor with fun anime prints on the wall. We ordered the tantanmen spicy ramen with chicken and 8 piece pork gyoza. The ramen was pretty good, but the sesame broth brought it down a bit for me. I like spicy and the sesame just hit me with too much sweetness for a broth that's supposed to be spicy. But the noodles were good and the portion was nice. They charge extra for a soft boiled egg which I find odd since it's so common in most ramens. The pork gyoza was very good. They had a crispy outside shell, tasty filling and a thick, rich dipping sauce. It was plenty of food to share between my husband and I. The bartender was awesome. He took great care of us and continuously checked in on us. The draft beer was nice and cold and very reasonably priced! We will definitely come back for happy hour to try more of their dishes. The wings kept coming out and they looked amazing! Will absolutely try next time!! read more

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Stopped in for a quick weekday lunch and tried the ramen- service at the bar was attentive and friendly. We had several questions about spice levels and toppings/garnishes and got helpful direction. The food came out fast and hot - as expected from the menu. The vegetarian broth was flavorful and rich which was great. The space is pretty much the same as JackRabbit left it - less decor and a tv playing anime which was a bit weird but I guess on-brand. Bathroom floors were sticky. read more

Katsubō - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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Katsubo Chicken & Ramen in Park Circle has a unique and flavorful menu. I ordered the spicy chicken Hokkaido miso ramen which is a miso based bone broth served with kikurage, corn, scallions, narutomaki and mayu oil. It's quite spicy and helped drain my sinuses. I also love that bone broth is great for gut health. The ramen was flavorfully fierce, thanks to some unexpected pairings that totally redefined what ramen can be! My boyfriend enjoyed his honey garlic jumbo tenders which he said reminded him of a light lemon grass sauce. I tried some of his fries and ranch dipping sauce which both had a kick to them. Our waitress was sweet, helpful and I ended up ordering what she recommended. A cute unassuming place with ample parking. They also accept Blackbird for the win! read more

Katsubō - Spicy Hokkaido Miso with chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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Katsubō absolutely blew us away. From the moment we walked in, the experience was perfect, but the real star was the food (and Damian- shoutout to an amazing server!). We ordered two bowls of the Tokyo Shoyu ramen with chicken chashu, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it was the most incredible thing we've ever eaten. The soy sauce-seasoned broth was deeply flavorful without being heavy, the chicken was tender and perfectly cooked, and every single topping worked together beautifully, menma, spinach, nori, scallions, and narutomaki all added their own little moment. It was balanced, comforting, and somehow still exciting with every bite. You know a place is special when you're already planning your next visit before you're done eating... that was us. Huge thanks to Damien for making the experience even better. Katsubō is officially a must-visit, and we'll be back again and again. read more

Katsubō - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

I have been waiting to try this place since they moved in after Jackrabbit Filly. The ramen was especially excellent and I was able to walk in on a weekday night. The ambiance was fun and creative and quiet. Our server was very attentive and happy to answer our questions. They have a great drink menu as well. I will be returning to this place soon! read more

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

Came here for dinner bc i was craving japanese and saw that they also have korean fried chicken. We had a reservation for 7:15 for the patio and were sat quick. The hostess wasn't rude but definitely wasn't very nice or welcoming. The inside was loud but very cool to look at. Sitting outside was nice but had many flies around. Our waitress got us our drink and our order but was very absent throughout our time there, she also wasn't very nice either. The food came out fairly quickly! We got 12 wings, half og and half sweet and spicy gochujang. Very good flavor but the texture of the batter wasn't very good. We also got one of the miso ramens and the spicy ramen. Though the noodles themselves were very good i found the broth to be very heavy and too salty. The tantan something spicy broth just wasn't good at all to me but others could like it. Wanted to like this place a lot but it just wasn't an overall great experience . read more

Katsubō - Chicken Shop Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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Food was amazing .. nice spot to dine and dash ... service amazing and ambiance very welcoming ..