Food, Service & Ambiance were great. After the Curry House chain closed, I started coming here when I'm in the mood for chicken katsu curry

Yakiniku sampler is an experience that I would do over and over again. Andy went above and beyond in helping us out and teaching us how to eat everything and what paired well with the food. read more

Katsumura has a clean and near authentic Japanese feel to it. The staff were attentive made sure we were taken care of. The katsu I had was tender and juicy on the inside with a nice crispy coating on the outside. Which was even better when dipped in the delicious curry. The mac salad and cabbage slaw were nice side dishes and paired pretty good with the curry katsu. The serving size was definitely more than I expected and was almost too much for me to finish. read more

Katsumura - Chicken Katsu - Japanese Curry Near Me - Artesia, California

The curry katsu was cooked well, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I'd probably pass on the gyu katsu next time since I don't really get the hype. The panko breading isn't as crispy because you have to finish cooking the meat on the hot skillet, but it was still good, just not something I'd order again personally. The service was good, and there's a decent amount of seating inside. I also appreciated that when I packed up my leftovers to go, they gave me a fresh container of katsu sauce. It was a small detail, but a thoughtful touch. read more

Katsumura - curry chicken katsu - Japanese Curry Near Me - Artesia, California

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Katsumura is a fantastic restaurant and hang-out spot. I came here with a large party for a late weekend dinner, where their happy hour runs from 9pm to closing. The server happily and quickly arranged our table. From the happy hour appetizer menu, I had the gyoza and French fries - there were solid and great for sharing. For my main, I had the katsu + udon for around $26 which turned to be great value. The portion was large. The katsu plate came with rice, cabbage, seaweed salad, macaroni salad, and sauce. The udon had a flavorful broth enhanced by what I believe is chrysanthemum greens. Our server was top notch - super attentive, kind, and went above and beyond. The attention to detail is commendable. Overall, I had a great dinning experience. I'd highly recommend others to come try out their delicious food as well. read more

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Delicious! Parking is tough here during dinner but it's well worth it. The food here is very good. We got the yakiniku for two and Katsu with and without curry. They helped cook our food here and the refills of sides are free. We will be back again. Happy Yelping! read more

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We came in excited to try Katsumura and left feeling a little mixed. The katsus were a bit underwhelming overall. We ordered the chicken katsu and pork katsu with curry, and while they were decent, neither felt especially memorable. The curry in particular tasted pretty standard--similar to what you could pick up at the grocery store. We also tried the udon soup. The broth had really nice umami and good flavor, but unfortunately the noodles were overcooked and a little mushy. The highlight for us was definitely the gyukatsu--that dish is what brought this up to 3 stars. The soy dipping sauce paired with the wasabi was heavenly and really elevated the meal. Service was also wonderful. The staff was attentive, friendly, and quick to help with anything we needed, which we really appreciated. read more

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The food was pretty good! Got the soba, chicken katsu, and the cheese katsu. I was expecting the cheese katsu to have some more meat in it, but it was a pretty thin layer, so a bit too cheesy for me, but the food in general was enjoyable. The service was quick and friendly too. There are a lot of tables available and is decorated nicely. It's located in a plaza with a good amount of parking, but it does get busy on weekends. read more

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Let me start by saying the food is consistently good, but the service on the other hand is consistently bad. I've been going to Katsumura since before they had their grand opening. They've definitely gained popularity since opening, which I think is great for the business. The food is what brings people back for sure, as it is consistent and good. The service seems to be a hit or miss... usually miss... On some days they're super quick with service, but more times than not, I find myself waiting with my party for a server to even notice us (whether we're ready to order, have a question, or ready to pay). There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason - sometimes they'll walk right by us without even looking our way. When this happens I've noticed that there are other people in the same situation - so maybe we're just coming on a bad day? I've also had multiple times where my katsu didn't come with rice and/or sauce, which is weird that it happens pretty often. The ambiance is ok. The restaurant feels congested and tight, like the spacing between tables could be better. It also shares a wall with Gerry's Grill, so if they're having karaoke it overpowers the volume in Katsumura so you can't even hear your own thoughts. I want to recommend this place because the food is "pretty good," I just struggle with the service. It shouldn't be so hard to get someone's attention. The service is the main reason I don't come back as often. read more

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Love this place. Food is delicious! Staff is great. You always get greeted when you walk in and acknowledged when you are leaving no matter how bisy they are. The staff is attentive but not overbearing. Just perfect. This will always be my to go place when thinking of Japanese food. read more

I will mention that I am a regular here, but not for no reason. They have the best katsu chicken I've ever tried, tried many places too. They have the batter down for the katsu. Service is always excellent as well and staff does get busy, but they are very friendly. As far as the ambiance in the place it's really relaxed. Gives you an Izakaya type feel. Great happy hour deals, shareable plates of food, the works. I recommend this spot to anyone who wants to try some katsu. Pro tip: katsu chicken with a side of mushroom gravy you wok regret it. read more

Katsumura - Katsu chicken with a side of mushroom gravy. Can't forget the beer on tap and sake. - Japanese Curry Near Me - Artesia, California

Coming here was a spur of the moment decision and totally worth it! I had been wanting to come here for a while with my sister and today was the day Linda! My other sister joined so we were three lovely ladies total. There was no wait, we walked in and we're promptly greeted and asked how big was our party. BAM! Got seated immediately. We sat down like 2 minutes before Happy Hour ended and we were approached by the guy taking the orders, and of course I was all hurried like telling him what we wanted from the HH menu but he was all; "Don't you worry momma, take your time and you'll still get the happy hour special!"(not those exact words, but you get what I'm sayin) And we sure did, we got the gyoza, edamame, and shumai. And one of my sisters ordered a House Draft beer. We were actually ready to put in our whole order so we did. While we waited, we were brought water and paper cups, not the fanciest, but gets the job done. I only took pictures of the food and menus, but the inside gives off this small-katsu-shop-in-Japan feel. Very cool. It definitely does not give off like it's trying too hard; just kinda says "This is me, take me as what I am." And we totally did. The appetizers started arriving shortly after the water and we went to work. Gyoza- perfectly crisp, filled generously and well seasoned meat inside. Came with a soy sauce based sauce and spicy Mayo. We all enjoyed both dipping sauces. Next up: edamame. These were basic. Just steamed and heavily salted. Not with it for me cause it was nothing special. But I did end up seeing. Spicy edamame on the menu after we had already finished our food so that might be worth a try. And before the shumai was able to come to our table, the main course arrived. #1- and my favorite- House Special Gyu Katsu + curry. This is a whole experience, my friend. They bring out the breaded ribeye, raw and sliced. With it, a stone and fire grill. And a split condiments dish with course salt and a soy dipping sauce. You add the sliced meat on the hot grill, let it get a good sear, sprinkle a little of the course salt and a quick dip in the sauce and put the whole piece straight into your mouth hole. Trust. It is ....eye-closing delicious. #2 - Chicken Katsu curry. You get the same sides as the Gyu Katsu, minus the wasabi. There's white rice, seaweed salad, macaroni salad, and shredded cabbage. The chicken it cooked to perfection, tender and moist. The breading well done, staying on the chicken through the dipping and eating process. Along with your decided Katsu meat, if curry chosen, you get a boat of curry. The curry was good, no modification Can be dove really, but in my opinion not necessary. I would drink it if it wasn't seen as obnoxiously disgusting. Anyway, if you're looking to get more custom Japanese curry, try Coco Ichibanya. Look it up. Overall, everything came out at a very timely manner, fresh and delicious. It is also such a fun and engaging food-sperience! read more

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We came here for an early Mother's Day dinner. I am a huge fan of katsu, so I was excited to go. The restaurant is a bit small, but I still enjoyed the ambience. The employees were pretty cool too and gave good recs on what to order. I ordered the Chicken Katsu meal, and my fiancé ordered the Gyu Katsu meal. My meal came with, obviously, chicken katsu, udon noodles with broth, seaweed salad, and white rice. The gyu katsu came out raw, and you cook it on an extremely hot stone, which was really cool. Everything was delicious, and the meats were of premium quality. They do get busy, so make sure you make a reservation before and try to have an earlier dinner because the parking lot gets busy. Loved the food, service, and experience. We will be back! read more

My friend and I enjoyed this katsu spot in the Artesia area! Walking-in, I really liked the Japanese-inspired décor. The theming was on point. My friend and I shared 2 dishes: - Gyu Katsu: This was delicious and among some of the best gyu katsu I've had thus far. This was mainly for the meat which was so juicy and tender. Paired with the wasabi, salt, and dipping sauce, it was very tasty. I do think the breading exterior could be better and crispier though, but it was still good nonetheless. - Sweet Potato Katsu: We ordered this because it was unique. I liked how the creamy sweet potato didn't overpower the katsu. However, I wish there was more cheesiness. I would opt for the cheese katsu next time, but this wasn't a bad try. We ordered the gyu katsu with curry and that was a good choice. While I would've liked a thicker curry, it was still flavorful and it was great dipping the gyu katsu and sweet potato katsu in. Compared to similar spots in LA, the pricing here was such a great value for what we got which came out to be around $25 per person. While the décor was nice, I do think the cleanliness of this spot could be improved. The men's bathroom was pretty dirty and my wooden placemat had potato from a previous party smeared on which wasn't great since I accidentally touched it. Overall, this is a solid spot for katsu which I would recommend to anyone in the area to try. read more

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This place is great. Iv been here a few times and I usually order my go to which is the gyu katsu. That is one of my favorite dishes there. Service: Service is great! The few times iv been there, service was always good and I think the owner or manager is usually there as well. Alta smiling and always greeting everyone. It makes us feel welcome. I have brought my friends here and they would say the service is good and friendly! Food: As I said, the gyu katsu is my favorite there. I love the little grill they provide you to cook your meat. Meat is nice and tender and flavorful. It comes with a side of wasabi, seaweed salad, white rice, macaroni and another type of salad. It also comes with a side of sauce and salt. I love dipping my meet in the salt it comes with! I have tried their miso soup as well and I think it pairs with this meal very well! Ambiance: Very warm, aesthetic feeling. Feels like I am in Japan! Small but cute inside. Overall I give this place 4 stars! I would love a little extra meat on my gyukatsu. I'm usually craving more of it after finishing my meal. read more

Katsumura - Japanese Curry Near Me - Artesia, California

came on a saturday afternoon and it wasn't busy. very spacious and lots of seating. we were seated right away and service was excellent. katsu+udon and the meat were delicious. very flavorful and very crunchy. overall, a great experience and would come back again. read more

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We came in on Sunday lunchtime & we're seated immediately! We ordered the ribeye gyukatsu that you cook yourself on the little grill & the lunch combo chicken katsu. The lunch combo is very much work it! The food is super tasty and we also ordered some curry on the side that is to die for! read more

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My brother had been wanting to come here for the longest time, and since it was his pick, I couldn't go without him. Eventually, our schedules lined up and we finally made it. The place isn't very big, so I highly recommend making a reservation if you plan to visit. It can fill up quickly, and you might not get a table if it's fully booked. I actually meant to make a reservation but forgot, and we decided to walk in. We were almost turned away, but luckily, a party canceled their reservation, and we were able to get seated. Not sure if it was just this day that was super busy, or if it is always busy, but I do recommend a reservation if you can. We ordered a few items: the curry gyu katsu, the Wang donkatsu, two pork curry katsu, a chicken curry katsu, and a spicy beef tripe soup. The katsus were all delicious. They came out super crispy and hot, and they weren't dry at all, just perfectly juicy inside. The gyu katsu is cooked to your liking on a hot stone, so you really can't go wrong with that. It also comes with a few dipping sauces, so you can really customize and change up the flavor to your liking. Personally, the curry that came with the Wang wasn't my favorite. It tasted a little off to me. almost too much like ketchup. But my sibling really enjoyed it, so to each their own. Overall, everything was delicious. The portions were generous for most dishes (the gyu katsu portion was a bit smaller), but definitely worth the price. Parking can also be a bit of a challenge since it's located in a very busy plaza. You may have trouble finding a spot unless you go during off-peak hours. read more

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As our daughter requested, we tried out this restaurant. It wasn't busy when we got here, but got busier after that. The foods were excellent and delicious. Service was perfect and cordial. Foods came out fast and hot. The vibe was good and the restaurant was not big nor small, but would hold enough people. Will try again for the next , as our daughter said beef delicious and chicken was awesome. read more

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Missed Japan and needed more Japanese food so we gave this place a try. We wanted gyukatsu and so we had to get it. It was good but the cut of meat for me was a bit on the thicker end. It was still delicious and paired it with curry and rice and also udon and it was all very good. We also got some highballs and those were also good. Service there was quick and they're so nice and gave recommendations as well! Inside there were also plenty of seating and was chill with some music. read more

Katsumura - Japanese Curry Near Me - Artesia, California

Surprisingly not many people during lunch on a Sunday! After a good workout session, my friend and I had a craving for some katsu. We ordered the Cheese Katsu and the Gyu Katsu Zen. Both entrees come with a bowl of rice and a side of macaroni, shredded cabbage, and seaweed salad. The sides didn't stand out to me, and I could have gone without them. The restaurant was relaxed with some pop music in the background. We were seated right away. The Gyu Katsu Zen was crispy and tender. The Cheese Katsu was both of our favorites. It had a nice cheese pull with each bite. The only reason it's not a 5/5 is because Japan does it better. It was still a very filling meal. read more

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Definitely a Popular place that needs reservations before coming. It located in the city plaza, lots of parking. Traditional Japanese style decorating inside, also neat and clean. The restaurant took katsu seriously, and we tried 3 different katsu, all are good, crunchy outside, juicy and flavorful inside. The highly recommended, must try item is the gyu katsu. The cuisine is just about the food, also about the arts of serving it. Highly recommended to try this restaurant with friend or family, even my boys like it a lot. All the posted food were good. read more

Came here with a friend who made us reservations for 7:30pm on a Tuesday. The place was pretty busy when we got there, but by the end of our meal it cleared out. We ordered Corn Cheese and Tuna Tataki appetizers to start along with 2 Gyu Katsu for our main meal. My friend also ordered a Japanese high ball which looked like lemonade, very cute. The corn cheese was not good, it tasted sour and nothing like the corn cheese I'm used to eating. The tuna tataki was really good, but be careful with the wasabi. I kept forgetting and ended up getting wasabi heat up my nose lol. The gyu katsu was also really good! I wish they had given katsu sauce to dip in though. I also kept forgetting how long I should be leaving it on the stone grill, so I probably ate a few raw pieces...hopefully that's ok. The fire on the stone grill was a bit strong, was worried my wooden chopsticks would catch fire for a minute. My friend said the highball was good. The one thing I couldn't stand from the moment we walked in was the lack of ventilation. The place was so smokey. I hope they fix that or at least leave the door open. Even after washing my hair twice, I still feel like I smell...and I can't imagine inhaling the smoke being good for our health. I do want to come back, but my hesitation is the non-existent ventilation system for a place that is grilling meat. read more

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This place has been on my list for awhile now and finally got to go for a belated birthday dinner. Reservations are highly recommended especially on the weekends. I came on a Friday evening with a group of 5. It's located in the same plaza as BCD Tofu House. Parking can be difficult at times since it's in a plaza with a bunch of other businesses. The restaurant has a clean, minimalistic aesthetic. The interior space can feel a bit cramped with many tables in close proximity and narrow walking paths. The place can get pretty warm so I recommend dressing in layers if you're coming on a cold day. I ordered the gyukatsu with curry on the side. It came with ten slices of breaded ribeye steak, a bowl of white rice, curry sauce, cabbage salad, mac salad, and seaweed salad and some green wasabi sauce (?). A couple slices of beef were a bit chewy and some of the breading did come off. The curry sauce was decent. I've had better cabbage salad, mac salad, and seaweed salad. The mac salad and seaweed salad portions were pretty small and sad looking. Like another review mentioned, it seemed like the sides were purchased from the grocery store and felt like an afterthought to me. A couple of my friends ordered the pork katsu with mushroom gravy sauce and the portions were much bigger. The mushroom gravy sauce was pretty good and a tad on the sweeter side. The small stone grills had flames that were very high. I asked staff if there was a way to minimize it and they offered metal tongs which is better than using wooden chopsticks and risk getting burned. Staff changed our grills about 4-5 times during our dinner which seemed a tad excessive and did not help with the crazy flames. However, service was very friendly and attentive. There's also happy hour on some appetizers and alcoholic drinks from 4-7 and 9:30-close. I think I still prefer Kobe Gyukatsu in Buena Park for my gyukatsu. read more

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My husband and I tried this spot specifically to try their gyukatsu. Unfortunately I had higher expectations in the taste so it was just okay for me. The breading on the steak wasn't good. Maybe their pork katsu would've been better. Service was good no complaints. You can get on the guest list ahead so that was nice especially for a weekend. read more

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Katsumura is located in a plaza with lots of boba options around for dessert and ample parking. We got the Pork Katsu and udon combo! It was a really good deal for $26.95. The combo is big enough to share and to have both parties decently full, but would probably need the addition of an appetizer to be fully satisfied. We also got a pitcher of beer so we were pretty full after sharing the meal. The pork katsu was well cooked and the udon was delicious, 7/10. The owner was very attentive and kept coming by our table to asked if we needed anything. read more

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As an avid katsu curry lover, I really enjoyed the gyukatsu here. I ordered the gyukatsu combo with curry and rice. The beef was delicious on the stone plate; it was tender and juicy, and the fried crust added a great texture to complement. I couldn't really care for the curry, it's nothing special and I actually preferred eating the meat by itself because the curry masked its flavor. The rice was ok too. Service was great. The servers were attentive in replacing the fuel whenever the fire went out. I also like the dim but warm colored lighting in there! read more

Katsumura - Gyukatsu - Japanese Curry Near Me - Artesia, California

Super yummy!! I got the gyukatsu and curry combo. The staff were very attentive, always making sure the fire under the grill was on. In hindsight, getting curry might have been overkill for me. I was so so full at the end of the night. The meat was tender and paired well with the curry. Overall very good!! read more

Katsumura - Japanese Curry Near Me - Artesia, California

Solid 3.5 stars. Positives are the breading on the meat is excellent. The curry has good flavor. The gyu (beef) katsu is tasty and not chewy. The negatives are that the udon is watery, the fries are pretty plain, the rice is mushy, and the chicken and shrimp are small or thin. The service was fine. They don't really check in on you but that's not surprising given this is a Korean spot that's a Japanese spot. Speaking of which, the decor looks the way a non-Japanese person thinks a Japanese izakaya would be decorated. All in all, for the price, this place is fine, good even. But unless you're coming for the novelty of cooking the beef katsu, I would go to South Bay for authentic, high quality katsu. read more

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I have this place saved for a while, and I was honestly impressed! I ordered the Gyu Katsu and it was delicious! You cook the meat yourself so you can make it how you like. The salt and sauce were perfect compliments. The Mac salad was just okay but the cabbage and sauce were decent. The main star was the katsu are it was tender. Overall, solid spot! read more

Katsumura - Japanese Curry Near Me - Artesia, California

Katsumura was a delicious and delightful find! Have come to this area a lot for different restaurants, but this was my first time having this one. I had the chicken katsu while my cousin had the gyu katsu combo (which come with rice, cabbage salad, macaroni salad, and udon soup). We also order led fried gyoza and fries which were both very tasty! You really cant go wrong with anything to eat there! The service was friendly! We went on a sunday night. It was packed, but we got seated right as we entered. They are very friendly and attentive! Its a small location. But doesnt feel stuffy at all. I saw parties from about 15 or so people to dinner for 2. All in all, highly reccomend! Note, parking can be difficult and very tight. read more

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Love it here. Stopped in late on a Saturday and we got seated immediately. Everyone was friendly and our order came out quick. Gyukatsu curry did not disappoint. Tempura combo full of goodies like broccoli, mushroom, squash, and onion. read more

Katsumura - Japanese Curry Near Me - Artesia, California

I came stoned, prepared, & hungry. Katsumura straight-up delivered. I got the Gyoza appetizer & then for my entree I ordered the Pork Katsu & Udon. Fuuuucking straight fire!! I also ordered two drinks that knocked me on my fu*king ass. The 1st one was stiff as fu*k!! I also appreciate modifying my reservation for 1 person and also hooking up the 2 different katsu gravies. Bomb!! All in all a straight 10 outta 10. I will definitely be coming back!! read more

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Delicious food, friendly staff and great service. Highly recommend this restaurant. The udon broth is tasty and the noodles have excellent texture. We ordered the chicken and the shrimp katsu and both were tender and moist. Definitely worth your time to try. read more

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My family and I came to celebrate my mom's birthday and the restaurant was so accommodating. We have a young daughter and it felt less stressful. The service was pretty solid. I'd recommend making a reservation in advance for a larger party. The food is pretty good for the area and there are large quantities. I'd probably rate the food a 4-4.5 (we live in Torrance so we have so katsu competition here). The service and attention to our party bumped up the rating for us. We didn't order too much from it but the happy hour seemed like a pretty good deal. Everyone was happily full by the end! read more

First time dining here was definitely unforgettable because it was last Christmas ('25), after a long walk on Balboa Island. They were one of the few places that opened doors and I came with my hungry GenZs (daughter and her friend) Menu and food is great. We came back soon after. They have TAKOYAKI We enjoy the food, the set up, ambience and the service. I'm sorry if you didn't get a pleasant experience, but for me I definitely have this place as one of my go to list. read more

First time trying this Katsu resto. From the Yelp photos and reviews, the curry katsu and cheese katsu dishes seem popular. The hubs ordered chicken katsu and I opted for the pork cheese katsu with a side of curry. Our entrees came with rice, thinly shredded cabbage salad, seaweed salad, and macaroni salad. The chix katsu was solid - juicy with a light and crispy panko coating. My pork cheese katsu looked great, however when biting into it, the "pork" was very tough and it was difficult to bite through. Looking closely the "pork" was literally thin slices of ham. Not ham steaks but thin luncheon/deli meat. The cheese katsus I've had before are actually port cutlets pounded thinner and surrounding the mozzarella cheese stuffed inside. This was a big miss. If we ever return, I would def just get the chicken katsu instead. Curry sauce was okay, not great. Normally Japanese curry has more depth and flavor. This one was very mild. Tasted like a korean curry powder packet. Don't think I would get this again either. Overall, it was an ok meal experience. read more

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Went here for lunch with my 2 friends. We got their lunch bento special, which was roughly $15! It came with cabbage, rice, 2pc gyoza, 2pc takoyaki, seaweed, mac salad, and a katsu. Very worth it! The gyoza was very yummy and crispy. Everything was decently good. I wish the food came out a bit hotter tho. The workers were very sweet checking in on us and refilling our waters. The space seems small but there is a lot of seating and it's not too busy on a Saturday afternoon! I'd come again with friends if I was in the area and wanted well priced Japanese food. read more

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Made reservations through yelp for a Friday 8pm. Luckily I did, place was packed when we arrived. I got the pork katsu with curry and my friend got the chicken katsu, we got gyoza for appetizers. Both the pork and chicken katsu were absolutely delicious It was juicy and perfect fried golden brown and crispy and goes so well with the katsu sauce. Definitely coming back, and yes I might of found my favorite katsu spot in Socal. read more

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Updating to mention this establishment is pretty sleazy. I was reviewing the math on our receipt from our recent trip and I noticed: + they added gratuity automatically and didn't mention it to us + they prompted ANOTHER tip page + the suggested tip was based on the inflated price, not the subtotal I just realized I gave them the fattest tip ever. That's super uncool when it isn't very transparent. Like, sure, I could have read the recipe better, but this is still super uncool. Usually there's a disclaimer that there's an auto gratuity or something, which I couldn't find any. And then the second page for the extra tip!!! I feel bamboozled. read more

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