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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
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Katsuya was very very good! Not only was the food portions pretty big (plus free unlimited miso soup, and cabbage), but the customer service was amazing! Our waiter brought us a sample of the spicy sauce so we could see the spice level! The chef also went out of their way, with out us asking, and made a mild sauce specifically for my boyfriend who can't handle spice! read more
9 years ago
My favourite katsu spot. Super crispy on the outside and tender in the inside . Love their unlimited rice, miso soup, and cabbage too. read more
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Very good cozy place if you are in the mood for some katsu. This place serves up different variations of Katsu with rice...and a single udon option on the menu. The pork katsu was well balanced and flavored just right, texture was a bit on the dry side though. Each set comes with a small salad and miso soup. The appetizers, which are mostly deep fried options, are also done well. Parking at this particular location is a tight squeeze! read more
I've already been to katsuya a handful of times and every visit it has been on point. the breading, the meat, the sauces, the sides are all excellent. The service is extremely friendly. It's become a monthly ritual when my katsu craving comes around! Personal favourites include the carbonara udon and the katsu with spicy sauce. read more
10 years ago
Small restaurant with three parking spots right in front. But don't worry, there's actually more spots at the back of the building. Crisis adverted, big sigh of relief. There's not a lot of variety to the menu. A few appetizers to choose from and the main is just fried protein with a selection of sauces to pair with. Even though the choices are limited, definitely wouldn't mind eating the same thing every time. It's simple but everything is just done right. Tried the original sauce, terri mayo, curry and carbonara and they were all amazing. Pork stuffed with ooey gooey cheese, big bonus. Miso soup, cabbage coleslaw and rice are unlimited so it says on the menu. Personally never asked for more because the huge piece of fried meat is intimidating enough. Overall, will definitely come back for more. There are actually times now where there's a slight katsuya craving during the week. Might want to bring a jacket, always find the restaurant a little chilly. read more
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9 years ago
This restaurant experience was very good in my opinion. When I came, I got the original Japanese pork tender katsu. It tasted AMAZING. I also appreciate how the restaurant provides customers with unlimited bowls of miso soup, salad and rice. The portions were just right. I left feeling satisfied. Definitely would recommend! read more
9 years ago
Went there again and I had to wait about 10-15 min or something which I didnt mind at all. Surprisingly, once we are seated, their server apologized for the wait and gave us two free pops. Although it wasnt even long wait time it was very thoughtful read more
9 years ago
I was here for dinner with my boyfriend because he's been telling me this place is so good and tasted like the katsu's he had in Japan. I'm not really a big fan of katsu's but this place is surprisingly good. The batter is good! I ordered the original katsu and also asked for refills for the miso soup. Overall, I would highly recommend this place if you like katsu's. The downside is that the parking lot is very small, we had to park on the side streets. read more
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It's amazing Fusion Tonkasu store in Toronto. Before eating main dishes, i ate crab cheese korokke which was full of crab and cheese stuff. It was awsome taste. Very soft inside and very crispy outside. I strongly recommend for apitizer. Then, i ate Carbonara Katsu and Galic spicy katsu with Kirin and Asahi beer. It's great combination both Tonkasu and beer. Specially, my favorite taste was Carbonara Katsu read more
Hmmm this place is kind of average in taste for me. I ordered the original cheese katsu and my bf ordered the garlic Chili sauce katsu without cheese. In terms of the sauce, it was slightly sweet and not much of a kick or depth to it. The katsu was huge which is good but the meat was bland even with sauce. The garlic Chili sauce that I tried from my bf's plate was definitely better, had more of a kick and if you order this , order the sauce on the side unless you like soggy meat. The meal is definitely filling if you come hungry but I don't see the hype about this place. If you are planning to drive here, good luck with that since there are only three small parking spaces. I had to park across the street at the timmies cause their place was full read more
7 years ago
8 years ago
This place is overall great. The staff is friendly and fast. The atmosphere is very nice and calm. Its a small restaurant and it was fairly busy but wasnt too loud or chaotic. Very cool place. I had the karaage appetizer (the thigh) and the curry katsu chicken meal. All the meals come with cabbage and miso. They also offer free refills on the miso and cabbage. I think drinks are included in that but im not too sure. It wasnt too expensive for the amount of food they give, i even brought some to-go. There curry is really good, but the one thing that made me 5 star it other than there amazing katsu, was there delicious miso soup, out of all the places i have been in brampton, it was worth the drive, cause they have the best. Really great restaurant and recommend you try it! Also minimal parking probably 7 or 8 spots as it is a really small place read more
9 years ago
This is a Korean restaurant specializing in katsu. I had katsu original flavor and curry karaage thigh. All orders comes with a miso soup and lemonade water but no tea. The katsu meat is super tender and chewy. And the panko that covers the katsu is amazingly crispy and not oily at all.The original flavor katsu is covered by curry which tastes a bit like the ordinary katsu sauce (a bit sour). I would not recommend the karaage. They uses yellow curry and there is no flavor inside the chicken. read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
I really enjoy eating at Katsuya. I've been here twice and was impressed by both experiences. My most recent visit, I ordered the Japanese Original Katsu (no sauce) in tenderloin. The pork was very tender with a nice and crisp panko crust. The meat was a decent portion and the cabbage, rice and miso soup was bottomless. The miso soup was not bad, nothing too special. The cabbage is a nice touch. It had some sesame dressing and goes great with the katsu. My only complaint is if the cabbage could be room temperature instead of being cold, it would be a 4.5 meal. My companion had the Tenderloin Katsu with curry sauce. The sauce is sweet and mildly spicy. The crispness of the pork was not soggy from the sauce when they served it. As the only place I'm aware of that exclusively serve Japanese katsu (deep fried food, especially pork chop), their quality is very good. They offer a variety of sauces from curry, teriyaki to cream based. They also have meat options outside of pork. This is definitely a must try in Toronto. For those from Asia familiar with pork katsu establishment, the meat isn't the same melt in your mouth quality here, but Katsuya is by far the closest you can get. They also do not take credit, so make sure you have enough cash or debit. read more
9 years ago
Great Japanese fusion. Beat the dinner rush. Wait time was 5-7 minutes. Was served right away. Great food and beer selection. Servings are a good enough portion. Great for groups, and couples. read more
When I came here for the first time, we ordered their curry pork tenderloin katsu dinner set and the original pork katsu dinner set. Unlike the typical katsu dipping sauce that usually comes with katsu, Katsuya makes their own specialized 'Original' sauce which was a unique twist. The katsu is crispy and light, and both the original sauce and curry flavours were not too heavy. Both dinner sets came with cabbage salad, miso soup and rice (all refillable! like Mr. Tonkatsu) The only thing that we didnt like was that the sauce was already poured over the katsu in the Original set so the last few pieces were a little soggy by the time we got to them. If you've ever been to Mr. Tonkatsu, youll know they serve the sauce on the side and the katsu is placed on a strainer rack so that the katsu is not directly on the plate in order to remain its crispy texture when you bite into it. Other than that, the flavours and quality of the food and the service is very good, the best kind of comfort food for any day of the week! read more
8 years ago
I absolutely love this place as well as my family. We are Japanese and we always have family get togethers here. Having Japanese waiters/cooks really makes all the difference and the esthetic is hip and full of energy. I wish it was a larger space but the food is always amazing, fresh and fast, so overall, no complaints. 100% recommend!! read more
Katsuya definitely lived up to its hype! This place is located in the North York koreatown, and there are a few parking spots in front of the restaurant. The place is quite small, but there are a few long tables for bigger groups. I got the carbonara cheese katsu and it was SOOO good! The portions here are huge and I could only finish half. The cheese katsu is a pork katsu stuffed with Parmesan cheese and it's as delicious as it sounds! The katsu itself is perfectly crispy, and the cheese is melted when you pull the katsu apart! The sauce had a little bit of spice, but it was not overwhelming. It was very creamy and flavourful! Each plate comes with bottomless rice and cabbage salad. I definitely recommend the carbonara and I can't wait to try their other sauces! read more
9 years ago
10 years ago
Chicken carbonera katsu was soft and juicy. Sauce was very creamy and more than expected. Would come back here for another round of katsu. read more
Tried the double cheese terri mayo katsu and it was great. What impressed me the most was the cheesiness and the huge portions The top of the pork was decorated with bonito flakes, and drizzed with terriyaki sauce + mayo. The cheese was sandwiched within the pork. The experience of cutting and eating each piece of the katsu was like eating a slice of cheesy pizza where when you lift up each slice the cheese on the sides are so stringy and connected that you dont know how much higher you have to lift the slices before the cheese on the sides break off. The katsu in general was light but crispy on the outside, yet it was not oily at all which was great. Parking is limited with 4 spots in front of the restaurant, and they do not accept reservations for Fridays and Saturdays. But all in all the food was great and would come back read more
10 years ago
We ordered a chicken and a pork tender katsu. Both were delicious!! I loved how tender and juicy the meat was and how light and crisp the breading was. The sauces (sweet chili and original) were yummy, but make sure you ask for them on the side if you don't want soggy breading. Most importantly, I liked how there wasn't strong onion flavours in their sauces or salad dressing. The portion sizes were huge and definitely was filling!! Overall, I enjoyed the interior and the food. read more
9 years ago
Been driving past this place so many times and always wanted to give it a try. Finally decided to stop by on this holiday Monday with my lady! What a gem! This place is great! Clean, friendly, speedy service with fantastic food. The deep fried goodness is light and non greasy. Portions are large and all in all fantastic flavour. Will definitely be back! read more
9 years ago
Great food and generous katsu portion. It is on the pricier side though, my meal came up to a little over $20 after tax and tips for just ordering curry chicken katsu. Overall would recommend for the variety of katsu choice, quality, and service. read more
10 years ago
Coming for Mr. Tonkatsu only to realize they have changed to Katsuya. The place looks and feel the same but they have improved the selection of the menu by a lot. The taste of the food is still very good. The katsu batter is one of the best in town very fluffy and crispy. Tried their fish katsu and it is fabulous. Only thing slightly disappointed is the thickness of their pork katsu has been reduced and I miss the thick and juicy cutlet. Hope they can see this (a lot of people have been feeling the same it seems) and bring back the original cutlet serving! read more
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