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    4.2 (742 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Shumai with freezer burn
    Huan N.

    This is my wife and my go to spot for katsu. Normally I would give it a 5 star for just the pork katsu and the gyukatsu, however the meal last night left a few things to be desired. Order my usual gyukatsu and wife ordered the wang donkatsu to try for the first time, along with the shumai and gyoza as appetizers. The shumai was mushy and appeared store bought frozen (evidence of freezer burn in photo). Didn't expect low quality food from one of the better katsu joints! The rice last night was also very wet and clumpy. This was not the case for our previous visits, so I won't hold it against them too much. Wife enjoyed her wang donkatsu, but recommends asking for the sauce on the side so that it stays extra cripsy through the meal. My gyukatsu was enjoyable as always. Service has alway and continues to be fast and friendly. The main dishes are still good and we will continue to come here until the time we find a better katsu spot. Avoid the shumai, they were well below the quality of the other items.

    Lindsay G.

    This is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants! It may seem a bit pricey at first, but once you see the portion sizes and experience the quality of the food, the price feels fair. My go to order is the katsu, with or without the curry, both are delicious. The meal is served as breaded, sliced beef cutlets, and you're given a small tabletop grill to finish cooking the meat to your preferred doneness. It's easy to use, even for someone like me who can't cook! The meal also comes with a platter of sides, including seaweed, cabbage, macaroni salad, and wasabi. My partner and his dad have also ordered the Beef of Two, which was perfect for sharing and another great option. The restaurant is small but very efficient, and they do a great job of getting guests seated and served quickly. It's definitely a spot worth trying at least once if you're looking for high quality Japanese food dining experience. Lastly, I forgot to mention how great the customer service is which is importantly to the experience. The male in one our pictures remembered our group after only 1x visit which shows how attentive they are.

    Wang Donkatsu
    Ryan S.

    Good place to have katsu! The restaurant was quite busy but the staff worked fast and we were seated quickly. We tried the wang donkatsu and I ordered it with curry. The normal dish comes with katsu sauce poured on, but I asked them to not pour it on because I wanted the curry instead. The katsu was flavorful and crunchy and overall really good. This is a nice option for katsu in this area!

    Katsu +Udon Combo
    Lilian W.

    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.

    curry chicken katsu
    Anna W.

    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.

    Ari R.

    Went for the first time, very good! Was just looking for a snack and ended up with a whole meal. For their Gyu combo with curry rice. Outside wasn't crispy though like I would have expected. Good quality meat. Pretty tasty. Then the shumai which I didn't love, I thought it would be me to at least shrimp but it was like a fishy fish cake. Would go back!

    Lunch special
    Janine B.

    Came for the lunch special and ordered the chicken katsu and the curry which was extra. The chicken was soo crispy and stayed moist. The portions were good that my boyfriend got to enjoy my leftovers and now he wants to try this spot.

    Chicken Katsu + Curry Combo
    Sarah M.

    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.

    Cheers! 1 of 4 bottles between 6 of us
    Ruby S.

    Reservations made for my birthday. 9 enjoyed dinner & drinks. Staff were helpful & attentive. Small space but enough room on the table. Great food. Good price. Parking can be tough. Will definitely go back!

    Soba
    Tristen S.

    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.

    Chicken Katsu
    Levis K.

    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.

    Katsu chicken with a side of mushroom gravy. Can't forget the beer on tap and sake.
    Nicolas F.

    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.

    Connie Y.

    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!

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