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We have not been at katsuya in a long time as they close a lot of different locations. So it was nice to see that they were still open, and my girlfriend loves their crab cheese ball. We went around lunch 2 o'clock in the afternoon on a weekday and it was pretty empty. Price is definitely went up. It seems to be a combination of three restaurants that serves Korean fried chicken, Korean pizza and the Katsu. There was staff working, but it was a little hard to get their attention, but they did come check on us from time to time. They did play music, but it was not too loud. We were able to speak pretty easily. Most importantly, the food it tasted the same nothing changed. The portion seems to have gone smaller and the amount of sauce you get seems to be quite minimal. The garlic did taste a little burnt rather than toasted so I left like a bitter aftertaste.
This place is on Yonge street near Centrepoint mall. There are a few parking spots. We got lucky and got the last spot. The place is bigger than I thought. Lots of seats, all booths which is nice. Lots of deals also on the walls for frontline staff like police, firefighters (except nurses, they're "not frontline" enough). They have 13% off for cash pay, so tax free. Service is a bit slow here but it's tolerable. The waitresses are really nice. The Katsuya was honestly SO DELICIOUS! The breading is light and the right crisp. The chicken was also tender, not bad at all. They gave us the wrong wings instead of what we ordered which was the bulgogi wings (forgot to take a pic). We ate one of the wings and the server came back to let us know and took it back. They apologized, brought the right wings, took a while so they said immediately that it's on the house. Very kind of them. One of the wings though wasn't cooked to be honestly... maybe they rushed it? We didn't tell them or take it back, we weren't paying for it. I had food poisoning the night of, felt like vomiting. Regardless I would come back here honestly because the katsuya is just so good. Would like to try other ones or maybe a pizza.
Katsuya - Summer Promo Combos Worth Trying When: Weekday lunch at 1:15 PM (July 2025) Who: Two people Promo: Summer event - up to 50% off select combos ($9.85 each!) Valid Mon-Fri, 12-5 PM at North York location only We tried both summer special combos: 1. Regular Combo - Buckwheat cold noodles + 2 shrimp tempura 2. Loin Katsu Combo - Buckwheat cold noodles + loin katsu Noodles: Fresh and springy, served cold (without ice) in a sweet-and-sour broth that was balanced and flavourful -- great for those who prefer to have cold noddles during summer. For me I feel like my body need hot broth more! Shrimp Tempura: Nicely battered and well-made, though served not piping hot. Dipping sauce for shrimp was a standout! Loin Katsu: Thin-cut, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and lean -- great if you prefer a lighter cut, but may not satisfy those who enjoy thick, fatty katsu. Katsu Sauce: Delicious and elevated the fried dish -- definitely a highlight. Atmosphere: Casual, clean, and spacious -- two guests could sit comfortably at a 4-person table. Lighting: Adequate for a weekday lunch, no harsh glare. Odor Note: A slightly unpleasant smell noticed upon entry, possibly from cleaning cloths or table wraps. Pricing: Incredible value during promo -- $9.85 per combo is unbeatable for what you get. Overall Value & Tips Worth it? Yes, during the summer promo window. Tip: Go before 5 PM (Mon-Fri only), and visit the North York location -- other branches may not offer the same deal. Best for: Lunch breaks, casual weekday meetups, who are nearby or if you're craving katsu on a budget. Let me know your favorite combo--or if you prefer your katsu fatty or lean!
I used to go to Katsuya every month, but because they closed in Markham, I haven't been able to go. But when I learned that the north York location had free parking, I went immediately. The restaurant is large and roomy with many available booths. All the tables were kept spotless, and the waiter was always ready to assist. In this Katsuya, it was combined with Pizza Mary, giving plenty of options. But this day I ordered the pork loin Cheese Carbonara Pork Loin Katsu, as well as the Cheese Crab Croquette, which was my non negotiable for myself as it was my favourite. Prior to our meals, we were given the complimentary soup. And it hit the put as always. The cheese crab croquette came out first and they were as good as I remember, maybe even better as they put lots of sauce on the top. When the katsu came out, I was a little surprise to see that it was much smaller I remember, with much less sauce. In terms of the flavour it reminded me of their carbonara udon which I enjoyed. Overall, regardless of the size, it was plenty and satisfying.
The portion is huge! The restuarant has a lot of tables but the location parking is quite limited. Based on the two dishes we tried (original katsu and sweet chili katsu), the sweet chili katsu has a good flavour profile with a bit of kick. I do wish they gave more sauce, but they do charge extra if you would like more. The original katsu was alright.
Came for their summer time promo with cold noodles. Nice and refreshing, the katsu is smaller than their regular items paired with rice, but portion was still decent.
Take out the fish katsu and after air frying it, it still tastes good. My best sauce is still red carbonara though
Came here for their 10 year celebration promotion for only limited for a time( check their IG). Admitted my first time here. No lines got there at opening. Staff were friendly. 4 different katsu to try for this promo. Original, Japanese, curry and sweet chili. Came with small bowl of soup and our katsu came quickly. The sesame in a mortar and pestle nice touch but doesn't add much to the food on the original flavor katsu as it gets stuck in the bowl. All katsu came with rice and cabbage and small yellow radish. The katsu was a large portion crispy light the pork was tender could cut with chop sticks ( though I'd prefer an actual knife to cut the bigger pieces). The sauces were nice curry tasted like golden curry cubes, original had a sweeter slight tomato taste to it was very good and the Japanese style all crispy no sauce on top instead had a plum sauce on side. I did find the sauces were good and would prefer it on the side as it would make the katsu soggy. I would recommend and come back to try other items on their menu. Outside there is a small parking area in front of the store fully parked. Large waiting area with some seating. The table closest to front is the windy cold seat as there are no double doors and wind gets pulled in. Booths seat by the window other table and chairs seats. Open kitchen view can see the staff cooking from a far. They also have an "incentive" where if you give 5 star review you can get a free drink this was advertised on the table. This means there could be bias reviews on their Google reviews. Just an FYI.
Friendly service Parking is very limited Ordered the weekday special plus a 10" pizza Weekday special $22.50 for Katsu, udon and Tempura Shrimp and BBQ chicken Korean style pizza Seating is comfortable and restaurant is clean
Decent katsu chain restaurant -- the pork katsu was flaky and crispy, and had good flavor. Definitely not the best but great portions and value. Waitstaff kept on bringing us free appetizers (from cancelled delivery orders?), which was very nice. The kids enjoyed munching on pizza. A casual restaurant experience. Parking is extremely limited, but you can park on the side streets in the residential area.
I originally wanted to come here for my birthday weekend, but unfortunately they do not take reservations on weekends. So I ended up coming here with friends on a Tuesday. The restaurant was pretty empty a 6PM, but the service was quick and efficient. The best thing about the North York location is that you get access to both the Katsuya and Pizza Maru menus in one location. We ordered the following: The Pizza Maru Seafood Bay 16" pizza: This pizza was huge! It had a sweet ranch sauce, cheese. crab meat, shrimp, ham, pineapple, onions, mushroom, bell peppers, corn and sriracha mayo. Overall it was an OK fusion pizza. It was a bit different than what I'm used to since it was sweeter than we thought. 3/5 The Katsuya pork loin Katsu: This is their signature dish, and never a disappointment. The pork was tender and juicy, and was deep fried to absolute perfection! It came with a sesame sauce coleslaw and a side of rice. The Worcestershire sauce was slightly sweet and fruity, which perfectly complements the katsu. All in all, a great experience! 5/5 Highly recommend! The Boneless Chicken Karaage: This was a bit of a disappointment. For the same price as the katsu, it didn't come with any sides and the portion was quite small (1 lb). It was fried in a different batter than the katsu, and was not really crispy. The waiter also forgot to bring the sauce, twice. So we were eating it dry at first. I think that the Karaage is better at other places. I would not order this again. 1/5.
Came here to have the Mala Promo again Nov 18-21! Delicious Carbonara mala pork katsu! My only complain is the rice is tiny! I ended up getting a refill and having my friends review also! The place wasn't that busy, but they did have lots of takeout of order!
I've been a loyal customer to Katsuya and I love their different variations of Katsu as well as the broad range of flavour profiles alongside the sauces. I went in today to grab a special platter for myself to try and I've got to say that I'm very much impressed. The service is an added bonus as the establishment has friendly and hospitable staff that will accommodate to your allergies and try to make your experience the best way they possibly can. Last but not least, most places have loud background music, but this place gets it right with a soft backdrop without it being too overbearing This set included: Japanese Pork Loin Katsu + Deep Fried Shrimp (x2), and a Small Udon + Side Dish
man do I love me some katsu. katsuya is a Japanese place that is famous for its Japanese cuisine, especially its katsu! we came here on a weekday afternoon and we were quickly seated. since it was my first time here, the server gave recommendations and I chose to get one of their most popular dishes being the pork katsu with spicy sauce and cheese. they gave us some side dishes at the start which was nice! since we checked in on yelp we each got a free pop. the food came quickly and we were told we get one extra bowl of rice and unlimited cabbage. the waiter notified us that there was sauce for the cabbage and it was a sesame sauce. the star of the show is of course the katsu. it is GIANT. I love that it comes with a good amount off sauce and cheese. the whole thing isn't covered so it still had some crunch to it. it was not too spicy and very flavourful I really liked it. my friend got the original and it taste like a Japanese fusion of gravy. we were very full and couldn't finish our second rice so great for big eaters 4/5 my friend got the carbonara and it was sooo good too. the noodles were creamy and had a seafood taste to it. surprisingly it had a hint of spice but still pretty mild. great if you want to try something different and I would get this if I came back ! overall this place is yummy! a little expensive but it does have big portions. make sure to check in to get your free drink read more
9 years ago
Cash or debit only. Can get quite busy so prepare to wait during peak times. Servers are friendly although there's a bit of a language barrier. You get a very big portion of katsu and is worth what you pay! The tenderloin is very tender and the sauce is very good. Most dishes come with a salad and a small portion of rice. Simple menu with good options. There is no vegan option. Can't go wrong here and would highly recommend! read more
9 years ago
Katsuya served the best tonkatsu I've ever had in Toronto. It almost as good as the ones I had in Japan, which is pretty damn high praise. I ordered the pork Carbonara Katsu, which came with a rich creamy white sauce with shrimp, corn and juicy pieces of bacon. The pork tenderloin was fried to perfection that was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The first bite was heaven, no exaggeration. The boyfriend loves garlic, so he had to order the Garlic Chili Katsu. I found the fried garlic chips too overpowering, but he loved it! The portions are gigantic. Each dish comes with rice, salad and endless miso soup. I was only able to finish half of my plate (really enjoyed having leftovers the next day), so I think it's definitely worth the price. Next time, the boyfriend and I are excited to split a tonkatsu, probably one of the cheese ones, and try some of their appetizers. Service was also very friendly and quick. The ambience was lively and fun. Definitely a great place for a date or hanging out with a small group of friends. I highly recommend giving Katsuya a try. You won't be disappointed. read more
10 years ago
Came here for a late Friday dinner with another fellow Yelpie! The food was fantastic! I'm a huge katsu person and had been craving any sort of katsu dish almost every week. Of all the places that I've gone, Katsuya definitely takes the cake. The menu is small which I loved because it made making my choice for dinner a lot easier but each page also had a picture of the dish. You can also choose your choice of protein so if you prefer chicken over pork that's another great option. The curry karage chicken thigh appetizer was very delicious and so is the miso soup (free refills!). For dinner I ordered the Terri Mayo Katsu which was topped with Bonito Flakes. It was really delicious and although I only ate half, it was definitely still delicious the next day. My friend ordered the carbonara katsu which I think was a very unique twist to your typical katsu. This dish was a lot tastier than I had originally expected and would definitely order it for myself the next time I go. If you're craving some katsu, this resto is definitely the place to go. :) read more
Katsuya is a great place if you're craving some good Katsu with some unique twists. I went with the classic pork tenderloin Katsu with their original house special sauce. The Katsu was really crispy yet was still really light and wasn't overly oily. While the sauce wasn't bad by any stretch, I wasn't a huge fan of it. It didn't taste like anything, as nothing stood out in terms of a specific flavoring. I haven't tried but perhaps you can ask for their sauce separately if you don't like soggy Katsu. The warm sauce really seems to get all soaked up into that outer layer. The portion size was massive and is quite understandable why they charge what they do here. Too add, I do appreciate that they offer unlimited soup, rice, and cabbage refills with the Katsu meals. They do give you a sizable amount to start off with, so I didn't end up needing to ask for more. But to have that option is a great thing, and that is what they do in Japan. The cabbage was nice and lightly dressed, and there was even some pickles for the extra sweetness if you're craving it. Service was good, the restaurant is nice and clean, and there's even some anime playing on the television! Just a heads up: they do not accept credit card here, so bring your debit and/or cash. read more
Katsuya! I heard many good things about this place and I finally get to try this with my friend on a Friday night! We went at around 7 and the lineup wasn't too bad, we waited for around 10 minutes and got a spot. I like the vibe of this place as it was very hipster-ish and they were playing anime on TV!! We ordered the curry karage chicken thigh, carbonara katsu and Terri Mayo Katsu to share and i was surprised it came with complementary miso soup with free refills!! The curry Karage Chicken Thigh was amazing, the curry flavour was delicious and the chicken was juicy. The carbonara katsu was surprisingly delicious, the additional of a little spice to make it spicy made a huge difference! I did not feel heavy at all eating the katsu with carbonara sauce. The Terri Mayo Katsu was also delicious too, it's katsu topped with their own version of BBQ sauce which gave it a little sweet taste and I really enjoyed it too. Only think i would suggest is if they give a little bit more rice, it would of been perfect as you can scope up all the sauce and eat it with the rice! Love this place a lot and will definitely go back again! read more
5 years ago
5 years ago
I love katsu so I was excited to come to Katsuya to try out. The restaurant has nice looking decor, there are only however 3 parking spots that are a bit tight, if the place is any busier you'll probably have to park on a nearby street. An order of katsu is around $12-15, and they come with a variety of sauces. I had a normal pork katsu with curry and my gf had the pork katsu stuffed with cheese and a fruit based sauce - which is like an okonomiyaki sauce. The pork chops are very crispy and tender, however I found the breading slightly unauthentic, the panko that was used seems a bit thinner and lighter than what I normally have eaten in the past. Curry is just normal, it tastes like a typical Japanese curry that you can buy at a supermarket. The one with cheese appears to be a very thin pork chop wrapped around a huge piece of cheese and then fried. This one felt a bit of an overload, the portion feels like it can be shared with 2 people! While cheese is nice I think it was a bit too much. The sauce was slightly bland, could've been a bit more spiced and flavourful, it would bring out the dish a bit more if the sauce was better. I wouldn't order the one with cheese again. There's also unlimited soup, rice and cabbage, so it can fill you up if you need extras! read more
Very good place for many different types Japanese curry! Not a very large place but turnover is fairly quick. They actually have parking...kind of (3 spots) but when you consider most places at Yonge and Finch have none this is a bonus. The place was very lively and service is very good. The curry fish, pork etc have many different sauces (styles) that you can order. We tried many different ones and frankly they were all good! So close your eyes and pick one-no disappointments. The portions were good as well. Even though the meat was fried there was no hint of oil or the oil aftertaste (cooking with old oil). Your chance to experience authentic Japanese cutlet without going to Japan! read more
amy and good and not too heavy. The sweet potato pork loin is so good. We tried almost everything on the menu and the only thing I don't like is the chicken thigh karaage. Little meat and mainly batter. And the pork loin is kinda dry... Overall is good. Cabbage and soup is unlimited refill. read more
9 years ago
Probably worth a 4-4.5. At first I thought this place better be good because parking is a pain in the butt with the limited parking on property and there were any street parking around. Finally as able to find a tight squeeze after waiting for someone to leave. At first I thought this was going to be just another Katsu, but I was surprised. Although it was katsu, it was the sauce that was unique on each plate. Ordered the garlic chili katsu and it was surprisely good the fried garlic gave it really nice taste and smell to it. The sauce was well seasoned and the meat was nice and crispy, not like some places where you can taste the old oil. This place is worth checking out again. read more
8 years ago
As I entered the restaurant, there was an unpleasant smell coming. It was my first time at this location and I am not sure if this is temporary or if it is their ventilation system. But the smell was quite distracting as I was waiting for my food. Ambience: The environment is casual and loud. The restaurant isn't very big but there is still a decent amount of seats. Service: The service was great. The servers were very attentive. Food: Katsuya remains one of my top choices for katsu. I ordered the original one with the cheese katsu. The meat was tender and it had a nice crisp. Overall: A good spot for katsu. read more
7 years ago
Another katsu place but I think this one impressed me the most! The katsu itself is huge and juicy, but the sauce choice is very important! They even offer unlimited refills of miso soup, but to be honest, the meal itself is large enough that I'm willing to bet you won't need it. Comfortable seating, but it can get loud inside. Overall I really enjoyed the food and environment and would be happy to come back. Parking is very limited in the lot, so you may have to end up parking in the street and walking a little bit. read more
8 years ago
By far my favourite restaurant that serves Chicken Katsu dishes. Well, I mean it does specialize in it after all. Staff was friendly from the moment we entered throughout the entire meal. The dishes have unlimited refills of bean sprouts, and rice. The chicken itself was super juicy and the amount of chicken included is more than other places that serve the dish. read more
6 years ago
10 years ago
I tried many tonkatsu places in Toronto, this tasted fabulous. We went as a party of 3, and we all would reorder the 3 different dishes we had. Prices are about $20 tips and tax in. Little parking so carpool or transit! The carbonara tonkatsu was amazing and highly recommended. It does have a littls spice to it, so the cream helps to cool your lips down. All the tonkatsu were crispy and tendor. Keep in mind it is refillable soup, salad and rice. Get more rice to soak up all the delicious sauce you ordered with the tonkatsu. Limited seating, mostly high chairs. Not short legs friendly! read more
Love the newly updated menu! If you like unique sauce pairings with your katsu then try this place out! I had the carbonara cheese katsu and I loved the sauce, it was well made and even had bits of broccoli and little shrimps in them. This is better than crazydon that's for sure. Rice and cabbage is still refillable, and you get miso soup in the beginning of your meal. One star off for no AC :(, but luckily the fan was next to me :). read more
9 years ago
Honestly one of the best restaurants in town! This place never lets me down every time I visit, in terms of quality, quantity, and service. It was my friend's birthday this time and they gave us free appetizers and drinks on the house and even played the birthday song for her (probably cause it wasn't too busy?). I could feel that they care so much about the food and service their customers receive. I definitely leave full and happy every visit. 5/5 for food. I love how you have such a wide selection of tonkatsu sauces, toppings, and meat. Even the appetizers and karaage chicken are delicious, worth every penny. They give three sauces for karaage now, and I heard they even make all their sauces, panko (breadcrumbs), pickles freshly in house. Although the rice, salad, and soup portions seem a bit small sometimes, they give free refills! 4.5/5 for service and atmosphere. The servers always check if I need anything in time, and are always so cheerful and caring. Pretty relaxed atmosphere at off-peak hours so it's good for casual dining, and they change up the mood after sunset (with louder music and dimmed lighting) which makes it a good place for light drinking too. Tips: -cash and debit only -more parking at the side and rear of the building read more
9 years ago
It was my first time to visit although I live around here. Overall score is 4.5 out of 5 because of few tables. But the tasty of food was very good. We got extra service, Korokke which was compensated for long waiting. Each of us ordered different sauces. The nost enjoyest was sweet chili one. This taste was similar like Korean Yangnyuom chicken (seasoned chicken). Very casual place and comfy. They have only free 3 spots of parking lot. It would park better at Wedgewood Plaza if you could. Cash and debit only. Very busy restaurant and no reservation is available between Friday and Sunday. read more
10 years ago
Came here for dinner on a Friday night and saw an empty parking lot. Don't let that fool you, half of the place was filled up when we walked in. I was drawn to this place by the high reviews on yelp. Out of all the tonkatsu places I've tried in toronto, this exceeded my expectations. Pricier than others, but they have a wide variety in sauces and meats. Most sauces are on the sweeter side. Curry Cheese Katsu: I'm not a fan of sweet sauces on a savoury plate, so the waitress recommended me the curry sauce, instead of the original sauce (it has hints of sweet flavours). The cheese was embedded between the layers of the batter and the meat. The best part of this dish was how light and flaky the batter was - appreciate them pouring the sauce on half of the Katsu only, which they do at most tonkatsu places. Snow sweet chilli prok tenderlion: Obviously a sweeter sauce (by it's name) and more tender than the pork loin. Staff: Super friendly! All smiles :) Price: $$, $15 avg per tonkatsu, Cash and Debit only Environment: Clean, small tables, may not fit large group of parties all in one table Going back to try the carbonara next time! read more
9 years ago
Had an amazing experience at katsuya. The food was very good and service was awesome! The server was great! Each of us asked for miso soup 2 times and she served us with a great attitude. I ordered original katsu (fish) and green tea and the photo shows how much I enjoyed the whole dish. The combination of the Pickel radish, cabbage, rice and katsuya goes great together and the crumbs were so fresh and light too. Although katsuya is deep fried food but theirs feels as light as sushi to me :-) read more
Came here when it was still Tonkatsu. Overall, the food quality is consistent, still delicious. Worth coming to try if you're a big fan of deep fried pork/chicken cutlet. Food: Lots of choice and customization options for the entree. I had the double cheese pork cutlet. It came with miso soup and salad. Both good additions to the meal. I was brave to try the double cheese option. Although good and moist, it was very heavy and filling. Great portion size. Next time, I will stick with just the mozzarella cheese filled one. Service: Service was good and attentive. They made a mistake on one of the items and gave us free pop to go with our meal even though we said it was okay. read more
I've been so excited to try Katsuya after hearing all the hype and seeing all the pictures - happy to say that I was not disappointed! Although the location isn't the best - small and limited parking, it is better than the downtown location where hunting for parking is a sport.. there are actually a few reserved parking spots just for this Katsuya location (I managed to get one!!) and there's plenty of parking in the neighbourhood right beside the plaza if these spots are taken (for free too!). I was surprised that Katsuya wasn't as busy as most of the reviews mentioned, I was seated instantly when I got there around 8:30 PM on a Friday night. That's better for me though! The decor is similar to most Japanese restaurants with their wooden chairs and tables. The atmosphere is a bit quieter, even though they still yell hello and bye! I ordered the Curry Pork Loin Katsu and my friend got the White Snow Spicy Pork Loin Katsu. We also ordered the Cheese crabmeat croquette as an appetizer. The croquette was really good (and huge!) - it was so crispy on the outside and the inside just melts in your mouth. This is definitely the perfect start to your katsu meal. The only thing I feel that would improve the croquette is to add less cheese/filling or more crabmeat - I barely tasted the crab at all so to me, it kinda defeats the purpose of it. Then the star of the night came... my curry katsu! First off, the portion is no joke.. it is GINORMOUS. I was hungry af when I got there and I still had to take at least 4 big pieces home - same with my friend. The katsu - similarly to the croquette - was so crispy on the outside and super tender on the inside (I really love foods like these). The curry sauce was really rich in flavour and went well with the katsu. My friend found his white snow katsu a bit too spicy - it was fine to me when I tried it... so I guess if you have really low tolerance for spice this will be too spicy for you! I also found the white snow sauce to be too sweet for me... plus all the cheese made it even sweeter. I prefer something more salty for my katsu but again it is personal preference. A huge plus is that miso soup and rice are refillable with your meal too. You'll need it for sure with the huge portion LMAO Service was also great! We didn't have to wait too long to have our order taken nor did we wait long for our food to come out either. The servers were really attentive and checked up on you every so often to make sure everything was okay. Given the price point, I'm surprised Katsuya doesn't accept credit cards. Only debit or cash.. which is why I had to take away one star :( I hate when restaurants restrict their payment options. I'll still come back for the Katsu and croquette though, and I'll definitely recommend this restaurant based on the quality of food and service. Impressed!! read more
I'm not a tonkatsu connoisseur by any means but I know good food when I taste it and Katsuya is doing great things with their tonkatsu. I was skeptical about a Tonkatsu place receiving 4.5 stars on Yelp but after eating here, I can see what the fuss is about. I went with the server's recommendation to try the Original Japanese pork tender Katsu since it was my first time eating there. My meal came with sauce on the side, sesame seeds with a pestle to grind the seeds, steamed rice, cabbage salad/slaw with a light dressing, as well as miso soup. Hubby ordered the spicy garlic pork katsu with cheese. The sauce on his meal had a real kick and lots of ooey gooey cheese. My brother in law got the Katsuya original with a delicious non-spicy sauce. It too was really good (I would get this next time). As if the meal wasn't of decent value already, they give you refills on soup and salad. But the real star of the meal truly is the katsu. The perfectly battered, non-greasy, light and crispy pieces of meat were really delicious! I would definitely come back here to eat. Katsuya is located in the same plaza as Mr Meat, and parking is limited. One should consider parking on a nearby side street if the lot is full. Cash or debit only. read more
10 years ago
I really enjoyed my overall experience at Katsuya, from being seated to leaving the restaurant. I tend to refrain from ordering any type of katsu when dining at Japanese/Korean restaurants but I was intrigued by this shop that focuses on katsu. They offer a variety of different sauces and katsu types (e.g. chicken, pork loin, fish). I ordered the pork loin katsu with special house sauce, made from 5 fruits, 10 veggies and 6 herbs. The sauce carried a strong tomato and carrot taste, leaning towards a sweeter flavor. I thought it paired well with my katsu and rice. Katsu was great! Evenly coated with a thin layer of hot-out-of-the-fryer bread crumbs. I also tried the spicy garlic pork tender katsu. Spicy isn't for me but I LOVED the fried garlic slices. The difference between the pork loin and tender wasn't too noticeable- the loin texture was slightly rougher than the tender. Aside from the food, interior was cozy. Rustic with modern touches such as pipe coat hooks and unified wooden pieces. Service was brilliant. Both servers frequently checked in on us and one was observant enough to offer my friend a salad refill. Only downsides are very limited parking and slightly overpriced menu. But I'll be back to try their creative menu! read more
8 years ago
10 years ago
Just had the carbonara cheese katsu. And the shredded cabbage works very well with it. Very appetizing. It also goes well with cold beer and the miso soup. It was a good meal. Would come back again! read more
Originally Mr. Tonkatsu, I'm not sure why the name changes to Katsuya, but the food is just as good! Changes to the menu include DOUBLE cheese katsu! DOUBLE! I love cheese so this dish has me going back again and again. The pork is always perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy/tender on the inside. You still get unlimited cabbage and with the rice, you get pretty full. The chicken thigh karage is also a must-order! I actually prefer this to any other fried chicken. Overall, service has always been great but remember to bring cash/debit because they don't accept credit cards! read more
2 years ago
10 years ago
I loved it! They give free refills of miso soup, rice and cabbage. I was really hungry so I got a second helping, but couldn't finish all the sides. Sigh. Haha, I don't like wasting things. I ordered the double cheese donkatsu with the original sauce. The donkatsu was crispy and flakey and oh so good. I forgot to order the sauce on the side. After a while, it became soggy. I would recommend if you come to order the sauce on the side. I got the double cheese katsu and it was delicious. I really enjoyed the middle the best because that was where the cheese was mostly centred. Service was great. The waitress came to check up on us once or twice. All food was prompt. It cost about $17 in total, but was well worth it. I would come again if I was in the area. read more
9 years ago
Huge sized katsu portions! That was my first impression after ordering the Katsuya Original Pork Tenderloin. But I think it was just due to the large plates used. As for the taste, it was soft, crispy on the outside while tender on the inside. Plus the light sweetness of plum-like sauce somewhat complimented the deep fried katsu. Also tried the Carbonara fish katsu, and I found the sauce to be quite creamy and tasty while the fish was alright. However, I wasn't impressed with the miso soup or the coleslaw/salad as they were both quite bland. Service was friendly but the server accidentally gave me the wrong order. Good thing she informed me before I dug in. At least they apologized and gave us tea on the house. Overall, I'd rate this place 3.5/5. Katsuya offers a variety of sauces and flavors for its katsu. It's a decent place to fill your deep fried cravings in a casual setting. Personally, I felt that their food tasted average. On a positive note, they do play nice Korean R&B and pop. read more
7 years ago
The server first off are super welcoming and nice, along with the delicious Katsu dishes. I find that even on my third time after a while I was late and kept my friend waiting in the restaurant for 20min and once I arrive the server gave each of us a can of pop on the house, which was so nice of him when he didn't need to but I guess he felt bad for my friend read more
8 years ago
I had been reading about this place for months and the food was definitely beyond expectations. We ordered several versions of the Katsu dish specialty - I chose the traditional tender pork which was spectacular. Others ordered pork loin curry and chicken sweet chili - both were excellent. The sauces are well made and the meat is perfectly cooked. Seeing others around us I only wish I would have added cheese to my order. Portions are huge - go hungry or share. You want need appetizers if you are planning to tackle a Katsu set on your own. Service was good but not great, and the place is seriously busy - we went on a Monday at 2 pm and it was full. I can only imagine what the wit might be at peak times. We will definitely be back! read more
10 years ago
This place used to be called Mr. Tonkatsu. Though the menu looks nicer it's prices seem to have gone up. The only reason I am giving this place three stars is the price to satisfaction ratio. The piece seemed small and the only way you would feel satisfied is if you eat the whole mound of rice (which isn't a good idea if you want to avoid getting diabetes). Parking spaces there are very limited and the AC was out so it felt a bit warm. Another thing though I am not penalizing them for it is I felt like I was invisible to the waitress staff. To the point that my friend had to let them know to take my order. I just found it funny and decided to laugh it off. The taste is good. The flavour of the meat shows through. The toasted sesame with tonkotsu sauce mixed with worsteshire sauce makes a good mix. Even their salad was great. However for $14 for the amount even given the area. I found it too expensive. And the portion was small for dinner. Crazy don is larger if you want better value. read more
5 years ago
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