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    Lucky Pig

    4.6 (428 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    This sauce and two other sauces bines all the food together
    Wil W.

    So shocked to hear this place is closing. We had to drop by one last time and order as much as we could. We tried the yuzu matcha drink, fried pork, omurice, and cheesy pork, and everything was an absolute 5/5. The entire space was spotless, and the customer service was truly over the top. We're really holding out hope for a relocation down the road. Please keep us posted on Instagram! Chef and crew, you will be missed.

    Matcha yuzu ade
    Ariel D.

    Back AGAIN because we're obsessed. MATCHA YUZU ADE: 4/5. A little sweet, but super refreshing. DONKATSU: 5/5. Just look at it. Tender, juicy, deep-fried perfection. CUCUMBER SALAD: 3/5. Acidic, almost too vinegar-forward. There were moments that the sesame oil cut through, which was pleasant.

    Clara C.

    A few days ago, we decided to try a new place. We usually go to a katsu restaurant, but this was our first time visiting this one. It was clean, and the menu had a good variety. The interior was neat and modern, and even the dishes looked nicer. The food we ordered was good and had a clean, well-balanced taste. There were both outdoor and indoor tables. It seemed like there was only one server, so they looked very busy, and I felt a bit bad asking for anything.

    Ton Katsu Meal
    Anna W.

    Everything was pretty average overall. We tried the omurice and the tonkatsu meal. The omurice was okay, but the curry wasn't the typical Japanese style curry I was expecting, instead it had a strong tomato flavor. For the tonkatsu meal, the katsu was soft on the bottom even though we dined in, so it really shouldn't have been soggy. The katsu itself was just alright and not very juicy. The interior is simple, and there's an ordering device at each table so you can place your order yourself, which was convenient. The food came out relatively fast. One downside was that they had the door open, so it didn't feel like there was strong AC inside. Overall, it was just an average experience, and I probably wouldn't come back.

    Sasami Katsu
    Jessica L.

    My favorite katsu spot in SoCal. Not a lot of seating inside. I got the sasami katsu and it was juiciest katsu I ever had. The service was normal. Everything here was delicious.

    Omurice
    Ann L.

    Small family owned katsu restaurant in Whittier. Heard about this place and have been meaning to stop by for 7 months now. Was a bit of a drive but don't regret the trip. Just wish I could have come sooner. Inside, both bar and table seatings are available. Also, option for outdoor dining if desired (believe there were two tables outdoors). You order at the table using an iPad which I felt was more convenient as you can take the time to look through the menu and decide at your pace. Ordered the omurice (my favorite) and we also tried the hire katsu meal. The omurice was fantastic just the way my mom use to make it growing up. Fried rice on the inside (but not too dry) with a generous egg sheet wrapped over it making it into what I would describe as a softball. Growing up, we used to put ketchup on the outside but most of the restaurants that make this dish now often use curry (Japanese way). At Lucky pig, however it was a ketchup flavored sauce which was phenomenal and brought me back to the 90s when I was sitting in my mom's kitchen. It was so good. You have to try this. We also ordered the Katsu meal. Now this Katsu was perfectly breaded with a crispy shell. Inside they use lean pork and cooked to perfection. They also serve it with a green chili on side which was phenomenal. This place a gem and a must try.

    Gabby K.

    Lucky pig is always busy for a reason, it's impeccable eye for small details makes them stand out. I have a constant craving for cabbage salad and when I found out that Lucky Pig not only perfect the cabbage salad but helped elevate each dish, I was in love. I immediately landed on the cheese Katu and omurice. It was to my surprised that when everything came out, your meal was presented in such a way that was pleasing to the eye and flavorful and dare i say just as good as being in Japan? I would def recommend Lucky Pig to all the katsu lovers, the menu is small and perfected and never misses.

    Franze T.

    I'm really sad to find out that one of my favorite restaurants is closing this weekend. I have been here countless of times and they have always delivered from cleanliness, quality of food, and welcoming of the staff. I wish all the staff and owners good luck. I hope someday you open up another restaurant.

    2 hire katsu's in the back and ball katsu in the front
    John T.

    Background On Visit: Recently, I saw ig reel from Yelpla highlight this shop as one of the top places to eat at according to yelp elites. Since I was in the area, I decided to patronize the shop this weekend. Credit Card: They're accepted. Restroom: It's available Location/Parking: Located at the Whittwood Town Center. Shared parking is available in the center. Ambiance/Decor: Neat little shop with with modern furnishings to sit and eat on. They also have couple of tables outside of the shop. Depending on the time you go, please dress accordingly. It can be cold at night. Order Of Operations 1) Get seated 2) Order through the tablet 3) Wait for your food to come and start eating. 4) Last, pay for your meal with a staffer. Service: Overall, service was decent. The staffers were friendly and offered some great insight on the food items that I was curious about. Food Of Choice: Curry Hire Katsu: It came two hire and 1 katsu ball. Thought the dish was good. Please note that the katsu ball is slightly pink inside, but totally safe to eat. It's due to the way it is being cooked using a precise low-temperature, extended-frying method. It is cooked gently to a safe internal temperature around 140 to 150 degrees. The myoglobin is the source of the pink or red color in meat. Mmmmmm... Japanse curry burps! Lucky Pig For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back to try their other items on the menu.

    Cheese Katsu Meal
    Ye J.

    Eating out has gotten so expensive lately, so I've been cutting back. But this place is one of the few that I leave 100% satisfied with every time, especially for the price. Today I had the cheese katsu, and it was absolutely delicious.

    Omurice
    Ashley H.

    Tried this place with my fiancé for date night and it was such a pleasant surprise! Lucky Pig. It's a small but cozy atmosphere. We ordered the tonkatsu set and it was so good. The dish was crispy and light, and the pork was juicy, not dry at all. The egg dipping sauce really elevated it. We also got the omurice, which was flavorful and comforting, and the gravy was delicious. Overall, really good experience. Would definitely recommend, and we would definitely come back.

    Monica U.

    This place is SOOO good. It falls on the top 3 of my fave katsu places ever. I got the Kare Katsu and it was very juicy and full of good flavor. I never really go for pork katsu but I would say this is the best I've had. Perfect portions and they were generous with the salad. My friend ordered the omurice and I would've ordered this if there wasn't katsu on the menu. I am obsessed. Need to get this when I return.

    Yuzu panna cotta
    Kevin C.

    Lucky Pig is a funny name for this place, because it's not so lucky for the pig that the chefs can turn them into something so delicious! Though Korean-owned, this place serves Japanese-style tonkatsu, which really gives us the best of both worlds. Their katsu set meals include a thick slab of breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet served on top of a wire grate (so the bottom doesn't get soggy), along with miso soup, rice, kizami wasabi (the REAL stuff), and a metric ton of shredded cabbage. The "don katsu" is fattier than the "hire katsu," but the hire katsu comes from the tenderloin so it's leaner and meatier. Up to you which you prefer, but I prefer the don katsu. Note that the don katsu is sliced into strips whereas the hire katsu is served as three individual medallions. Both are roughly the same amount of food, with the hire katsu being around $1 more in price. For something extra-luxurious, if available, you can add an onsen tamago (Japanese soft-boiled egg) for a few extra bucks, which can be used as an alternative dipping sauce or, as I like to do it, put it directly on rice and eat it (meat, rice, egg) all together. We've tried the omurice once and have no notes. It's good, but we definitely come here for the tonkatsu these days. Lastly, their yuzu panna cotta is worth getting! We don't always go for dessert, but we do love a cold dessert with bright citrus flavors to finish off such a heavy meal.

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