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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
7 years ago
Best curry katsu in the city! Fresh, flavourful, and delicious! The parking is limited here that's the only down fall. Unlimited refills for salad, rice and soup if you order a Tonkatsu lunch/dinner set. The music is great and so is the service! Lunch is about $15/$16 per person depending what you order. Definitely worth it ! read more
10 years ago
I got the double cheese original Japanese katsu. It was $13.75. It comes with the katsu, a cabbage salad, sauce, sesame seeds and rice. You can grind your own sesame seeds to put into the sauce. The katsu was super juicy, tender and had a ton of cheese in it, so this is must get for cheese lovers. The breading on the katsu was nice and light. read more
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Very nice tonkatsu rice. I ordered the classic tonkatsu which is served with rice and miso soup and cabbage salad. The tonkatsu is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The portion is huge and it was very filling. Would come back again to try other things on the menu. Parking is very limited. Cash or debit only. read more
10 years ago
The best katsu place I've ever been to! The breading is so light and the sauces were amazing. The portion is very large for their price. They refill every him if you want besides the meat. I had my miso soup and pickled radish refilled. We had the curry and carbonara katsu, they were both very good. I would definitely come again to try the other sauces. The service was also very good, the staff were so approachable and attentive. read more
9 years ago
This is probably one of the best place for katsu in Toronto. This is already my second visit in the same week! The pork loin is so juicy and tender. The panko is so fluffy, light and crispy. The original sauce balances out the rich flavour of the meat so perfectly. The cabbage salad on the side is so refreshing and fresh that I actually finish all of it. My boyfriend has the carbonara katsu. The sauce is very creamy and rich, but it has a kick to it. Watch out for the unexpected chili flakes! read more
9 years ago
Hhhmmmmm this is just a belly rub altogether. Always hits the spot. The servings are massive and it just always satisfies. read more
9 years ago
I went here back in February on a weekend and the wait in line was short despite it being busy as hell. The waiter kept checking back with people in line. I ordered the Carbonara Chicken Katsu and Crab Meat Croquettes appetizer to share. My boyfriend ordered the Sweet Chili Pork Katsu with cheese. Everything was delicious except the pork would have tasted better without the cheese option. It's loud in the table area but you can hear conversations better if you eat at the counter. The meal was cozy and the service was excellent even sitting at the counter. read more
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Ordered the Katsuya Original, I wasn't a huge fan of the original sauce, it was too sweet. The Japanese original was the best and the curry as well. The portions are huge, I wasn't able to finish and the rice is unlimited! read more
9 years ago
First time to this restaurant. The pork loin Katsu I ordered was made to perfection. It's so crispy and yummy! However, I strongly suggest that they should put the sauce beside the pork instead of covering it. I will try the Japanese sauce next time read more
10 years ago
I ordered the "Carbonara Cheese Katsu". The source is rich and creamy, with lots of little toppings like broccoli, prawns and squid! This is my only choice among the various choices of katsu in the menu! LOVE IT read more
9 years ago
Decent Japanese food, good staff and service, unlimited rice/salad/soup is a plus. However I have to take off a star for lack of parking and another for the high prices. Considering there are several options in the area for Tonkatsu the prices are fairly high. The quality of the meat and sauces are good however but I will not be dining again as there are much cheaper options just a few minutes drive away. read more
9 years ago
Loved this place! After driving by it, at least 100 times since moving to Thornhill, we finally went in! We had the crab and cheese croquettes, chicken karage, my partner had the curry pork loin katsu and I had the spicy white snow chicken katsu...all four dishes, did NOT disappoint! We'll be back!! read more
10 years ago
Really enjoyed the double cheese carbonara katsu and the garlic chili katsu. The portions were great and so was the service. Will definitely be back. Note that it's a small restaurant with only about 10 tables. If you have a medium to large sized party, make sure to call ahead to see if they can accommodate you. Also, the parking is scarce if you come on a weekday for lunch. read more
10 years ago
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Finally, somewhere to satisfy my tonkatsu cravings without having to make the trek downtown! The meat is fried to perfection and does not taste greasy at all. Each order comes with a generous portion of your chosen sauce for your gigantic pork or chicken cutlet and to soak up with the all-you-can-eat rice. I didn't taste a huge difference between the pork loin and the pork tenders, which is a $1 upgrade, but I highly recommend ordering the Cheese Katsu if it's your cheat day. I eyed the Double Cheese but wasn't brave enough to try it. Maybe some day... Having tried four of the sauces over several visits, I settled on Sweet Chili as my favourite. Their curry sauce is decent but lacks the deep flavour of Kaiju's curry and I would go to Mr. Tonkatsu if you crave the original Japanese tonkatsu sauce. Remember to ask for the sauce on the side for ease of sharing and to keep the meat nice and crispy. Unfortunately, the Tako Wasabi was way too sweet and contained the kind of low quality seaweed salad usually found at an AYCE sushi restaurant. It was served with nori strips that are too thin to pick up the octopus. Based on some of the other comments about their appetizers, I think it'd be a safe bet to skip the apps here and go straight to the tonkatsu. The staff was attentive, polite, and quick. No complaints about the cleanliness aside from the sticky wooden tabletops, which admittedly is a pet peeve of mine. Like many of the more popular restaurants in the area, this place gets busy at dinner time on weekends. If you want to try your luck in their tiny parking lot, watch out for the big pot hole as you turn in from Yonge St. read more
9 years ago
Teriyaki mayo cheese. My friends ordered garlic chilli, carbonara, spicy chilli - but I liked mine the best . Cozy inside and I'm gonna try the other katsu and crab croquette next time! The other photo attached is crispy chicken with 3 different sauces: Teri yaki, wasabi mayo, sweet chilli. I liked the sweet chilli sauce the best. I hope they put some greens in salad thou. read more
9 years ago
Nice katsu place to try out!!! The Carbonara chicken tasted good! And the service was very good too. Free refill of miso soup, rice and salad!! read more
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Katsura is best Japanese tonkatsu restaurant here. Chefs know how to make crunch tonkatsu. Other restaurants cannot follow the texture of tonkatus. Even, the sauce for tonkatsu is so high quality. The high quality sauce makes me joyful, and it seems that I am in a fine dining restaurant. Do not hesitate to come to Katsura. Just come there then enjoy best Japanese tonkatsu in Toronto. read more
15.50 for spicy garlic katsu. With all you can eat rice and soup and cabbage. The portion is more than enough for one person. I actually ordered one more rice to take home with half my katsu. The only thing I didn't quite like was the seating. I had those wooden high chairs and during winter with all the jackets and mitts it's hard to find a place for it. Although they had hooks it was near the kitchen wall and I didn't feel comfortable hanging my jacket there. But the food was good I felt that it was better mr. Tonkatsu. read more
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Great fried chicken/pork/pork with cheese and cod. Each order comes with miso soup rice and some cabbage with pickled ginger. The price is great for the quality and portions you get. The cabbage is a bit on the plain side but everything else is amazing. Perfectly friend protein portions and good service. I would highly recommend this joint. A must try at least once in your lifetime :) read more
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Pretty good tonkatsu, portions are very big and service was good. Although I found the fried oysters to be really oily. The place is pretty small but I would come back again. read more
9 years ago
Came for an early dinner over the weekend. We ordered two different katsudons and some tempura for two. Our waitress was extremely friendly, and checked up on us frequently. The food came surprisingly fast (around 15 mins), even though the waitress told us it might be a while. The katsudons were rather large, but quite delicious. The miso soup was also refillable, which was a plus. We ended up with some leftovers that we took home for the next day. Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere were great. However, the menu is quite limited, it would be nice if more dish options were added. read more
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