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    Katsuya

    4.3 (473 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Happy hour specials

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    Jahleel C.

    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.

    Lion Katsu Combo
    Joyce F.

    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!

    Cheese crab croquette
    Karmela C.

    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.

    Sweet chili katsu (top), original katsu (bottom)
    Wilson C.

    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.

    Vincent W.

    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.

    Regular Fish katsu
    Ihayun.m

    Take out the fish katsu and after air frying it, it still tastes good. My best sauce is still red carbonara though

    Chi. L.

    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.

    Special weekday until 4pm  Katsuyu, Tempura Shrimp, udon
    Pauline W.

    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

    Japanese Pork Loin Katsu
    Gordon C.

    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.

    Katsuya Original Chicken Karaage (Boneless)
    Phoebe C.

    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.

    Mala original katsu
    Maggie Y.

    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!

    Special Set - Katsu Variation Menu
    Keith W.

    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

    Special platter
    Dany M.

    We had the special platter, nice variety of protein & sides. Reminded me of a few meals we had in Japan. Service was OK, thought they could have been more attentive, considering the few people in the venue.

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    love the ambiance At Katsuya with good food and big serving. Will surely comeback! ordered the teri mayo! It was amazing

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    Mala Carbonara katsu was delicious and my server was kind. The portion was good. Thanks for this promotion!!

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    2 years ago

    Quality meat fried in new oil makes for a crispier and healthier experience. I get take out from here often

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    The star of the show is the deep fried meat. Take advantage of the all you can eat cabbage

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    delish food, great service, the atmosphere is sickening! will definitely be coming backk!!

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    Amazing food,especially loved the Japanese chicken and Tokyo fries.They were able to seat us right…read moreaway without reservations,even though they were very busy.

    My friend has been here before and has really liked it. Not too busy so we got seats pretty easily…read more The atmosphere nice and the service is good. We got a bunch of dishes to share and overall liked most things but some things (like the oyster) unfortunately didn't hit as well. Wagyu - thin slices but very tender and very flavorful with the cheese - surprised by how well the flavor combo worked out. Tofu - easily one of my fave agedashi tofu. Huge tofu slices with very chewy outer texture, a bit gelatinous . Really went well with the sauce and toppings Carbonara - nice chewy texture to the udon, not too soft and not too firm. The sauce was nice and creamy. Not as truffley as I thought it would be, wish it was a little more but it was still pretty good Oyster - least favorite of all the dishes we got today. It was a bit sour and the cheese felt like it didn't really help the flavor profile of the oysters. It was super oily from the cheese, felt like it was drowning in cheese/oil flavor Cod - it looks good but something is lacking, maybe in taste? Feel like maybe the marinade did not penetrate enough. The texture is still nice and soft , with a crisp skin . Also was a bit too oily for our liking, compared to other miso cod we have had. It was also a relatively smaller piece of cod. Overall, the appetizers were really good! The oyster and cod were a bit disappointing. Would come back for the carbonara and the other appetizers mentioned though!

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