Definitely the standout meal from my trip to Columbus! We came in for dinner on a Friday night and were able to snag a counter seat in the small, tidy dining area. We ordered a #1 (chicken katsu with rice, sauce, miso soup, and pickles) and a #7 (pork katsu with rice and curry sauce). OH MY, were we delighted! Everything was absolutely scrumptious. Served fresh with a charming presentation. Flavorful, satisfying. We were raving about the meal all night long! Must go. read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - Curry! - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I stumbled across this spot when trying to find a Japanese restaurant in the area. Although the restaurant was small, it gave a cozy vibe that I enjoyed. I took my friend here to try their katsu and I was not disappointed. I decided to get their Ton Katsu Teishoku Set so I could try everything they had. This meal took me back to my trip to Japan. I like how they gave you sesame seeds to grind for your sauce. The pork katsu was crispy and juicy. I also thought the rice was perfectly cooked. When I came here, the server accidentally spilled some of the soup on me and was very apologetic. They offered me complimentary soup to make up for the accdient. Overall, I would definitely come back to try their other items like the curry! read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - Ton Katsu Teishoku Set - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We chose this place because we were in the mood for something that wasn't straight american food since that's the majority of places here in the downtown area in Columbus, and this place absolutely exceeded our expectations! Experience - walking in, this is more of fast casual restaurant where you order at the counter and pick a seat. We ordered the Osaka ton katsu don (chicken) and the ton kotsu teishoku. It took a bit of time to make (we understand now because that day just happened to be understaffed) but it was completely worth it for the amazing taste. Food - For context, we're from new york, and as religious foodies, sowe're used to eating some of the best food in the world. We've had a few ok-ish restaurants here in the downtown area but nothing to write home about so we didn't have much expectations. However, we were pleasantly surprised that this restaurant exceeded even our highest expectations of food and service even by new york standards. The chicken is so crispy on the outside but so juicy on the inside - the PERFECT katsu texture and the sauce is amazing! When we went, it took a bit longer to get our food but they explained that they were understaffed and adjusting for demand. They seem pretty locally run and they were doing the best they can. I really appreciated the warm, personal touch in the end and would definitely say the food is 110% worth the wait. all in all 100/10! Definitely worth going out of our way for. read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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My friend suggested coming down here for lunch. It closed too early to come for dinner. I found parallel parking a block away while my friend found a spot right in front! It's tiny. Only a few options for seating. Most people ordered takeout anyway. I ordered the sauce katsudon with a side of miso soup while my friend tried the Osaka Tonkatsu Don. We both chose chicken. It's 2 pieces on rice and cabbage but our sauces were different. Delicious! There aren't a ton of places in town that serve katsu to my knowledge. It's definitely better that Tensuke Market lol Portion sizes were not bad. It wasn't as heavy as I thought it would be for lunch. Not sure if I'm going to have the chance to come back since it's all the way downtown and serves mostly the workers in the area. It was easy to find parallel parking but it's out of the way for me. Probably one of the best katsu in town! read more

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My friend and I went tonight and I just have to say incredible. Absolutely incredible. We recently went to Japan so we were super excited to try this place and I can confidently say we were not let down. It's a cozy restaurant that offers different forms of katsu (curry, katsudon, sandwich, etc) and onigiri. We both got the katsu curry and a tuna mayo onigiri and we cleaned our plates. The flavor of the curry was perfect and the katsu was cooked to perfect. The tuna mayo onigiri was so refreshing and was made fresh. The owner Coz is so kind and it's his and his family's restaurant. The food they prepared was delicious and really felt like we were back in Japan. We can't wait to go back. Absolutely recommend! read more

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Noticed this driving by, and then saw a few people post about it. When I worked at Honda they would often have a different Japanese dish in the cafeteria each day. I liked the katsu don there, and the Japanese curry, which was kind of like a beef stew with meat and potatoes and carrots, but in a curry sauce. They have curry katsu here, so I got that. They also have many other katsus that looked interesting. Also, they have onigiri, so I got one to take home. I've seen them all around town lately. I think the place that makes those is shutting down soon though, so go get them while you can. They are a nice little snack, meat and rice wrapped completely in seaweed. The katsu was excellent. Tender inside, crispy outside. Just barely soft enough to pull apart with chopsticks. The curry sauce was rich and flavorful, though not spicy at all. Served with perfect rice, and shredded cabbage. The place is tiny. It was packed at 1:30pm on a weekday, and by that I mean there were maybe 15 people there. Probably best to do carry out, although they have tables of assorted sizes. Service was super friendly, and the food came up pretty quickly. Parking is, well, downtown, but I found a spot right in front, again on a weekday though. I will definitely be back. read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

What a superb restaurant in Downtown Columbus, OH! It opened in March 2025 and was a welcome surprise during a mid-June 2025 visit. I stopped here for an early dinner around 5pm after a pleasant late afternoon visit to the Ohio Statehouse (which is one block north of the restaurant on High Street). Lots of pluses! First, the interior was modern and very cozy. While most orders are for carryout, I decided to stay at one of the modest tables. This place is good for solo diners - but does not provide enough tables for large groups. Second, the Osaka donkatsu dish (only $10.99) was hearty and deeply satisfying (well worth the wait). Third, I would recommend getting a drink (e.g., Sprite or Ocha) to relax and enjoy with your meal. I would guess that most customers arrive here for lunchtime. But their dinner service was excellent. If this location was a bit closer to the Convention Center, I would probably visit more than once. Strongly recommend a visit here if you enjoy Katsu curry! read more

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What a cute little store and so inviting. The owners did a great job at creating a warm and cool environment. There's street and garage parking available around the area. There's a decent amount of seating inside, including big tables and single seats. They're still expanding their menu and items but all what they had was very good. We got the Katsu Curry and Ton Katsu Teishoku. The chicken and pork were cooked well, not dry, and breaded with quality panko. Their miso soup is rich and delicious! I would recommend upgrading to their Ton Jiru soup, it's very good. Everything was decently priced, seasoned well, and felt authentic. I think the pork cutlet has been the best I've had in town! Their sauces were so good and the entire meal was flavorful, made well, and with quality ingredients! We got to speak to the owner for a bit and they're a wife and husband pair. They're both from Japan and many of the ingredients they use are imported from Japan. They take time to prep their meats and make sure that it's as authentic as possible. They talked to us about their experiences and their lives. The owners were so nice and gave us some samples of their soups, which we will be back for them all! I would recommend this place for authentic Japanese, good food, a great vibe, and to support a small business! Great place, we'll be back. read more

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Service: not the friendliest kid at the register, but not rude. Seems like a normal teen that doesn't wanna work, but has too. Ambiance/Atmosphere: inside is really nice and clean. It's small, so seating may be an issue, but it has these little nooks for two that are a great date night seating or for friends. Outside there's a few tables that are kept clean. Food: Katsu curry was good. Sweet Japanese curry with sticky rice, cabbage, and chicken or pork katsu. I chose the chicken Katsu and my only complaint is that one Katsu simple isn't enough. They're stingy with the chicken katsu's, but if you get pork it comes readily with 2 or even 3 in a portion on their menu listing. Tuna Mayo Onigiri was fantastic. Highlight of the meal for me and that's saying a lot as am not a fan of seaweed, but couldn't possible pass on trying a Japanese classic. Not fishy or oily and a great flavor. Not overdone on the mayo and that same great tasting sticky rice. I enjoyed that they were a large Onigiri and weren't stingy with the fillings. I'd highly recommend. Ginger Beef Onigiri was great. Tender beef and a strong ginger taste which I loved. Normally listings with ginger never really have that punch, but this was different. Toy tasted ginger in every bite and yet it still didn't come close to overpowering any other flavors. I'd recommend. Salmon Ongiri was ok. I enjoy salmon, but I'm not crazed by it. This was a heavy fishy salmon flavor and I can see those who love salmon absolutely loving this. It wasn't for me personally, but if you love salmon I'd recommend giving it a shot. read more

Loved this place!! We came on a Saturday afternoon and were able to find paid street parking right in front of the restaurant. The shop is small and the menu is simple, but the food and the overall vibe was so good and authentic! The flavors were great, katsu was cooked perfectly, and definitely felt authentically Japanese. Great casual place for a quick meal! Would definitely come back! read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - TONKATSU TEISHOKU - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This place was amazing! The owner was so kind and explained all of their options and offered samples of all of the sauces. He spoke to us about what made each dish unique. The food was absolutely delicious and authentic. Perfect lunch experience, can't wait to go back. read more

This place was really good! I thought the prices were also very fair for what you get. Was not expensive and a good deal for the food. I thought the food itself was really tasty, the chicken was tender, and afterwards I felt satisfied. The friends I was with also enjoyed their dishes as well! We also did not have to wait long for the food at all. I don't live in this area, but it if I did or worked around there I feel like it would easily become one of my normal go-to spots to eat! I recommend it if you want a chill place to grab some food, but that's also very tasty and not expensive! read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - inside - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Chicken katsu don is ok. Not too much meat compared to other places. I haven't tried the other food on the menu though read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - Chicken katsudon - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Super friendly service with a regular crowd of locals, and a modern vibe that feels about as close as you'd want to get to Japan without feeling too cliche. Food is solid, the pork soup is actually delicious and worth every penny of the upgrade. The pork katsu is a thinner cut than the current fad of really thick cuts, and was tasty but maybe not a home run for me (gotten too used to thicker cuts?). A bit unsure on rating, but I feel more inclined to round up here. read more

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Came here with friends and so glad we did. I admit this place is small and we were lucky to find a table. However I found it cozy. You have to order up front and once we did we each got a number. I ordered the Heele Kastu Don with chicken instead of pork. I was blown away but how delicious this simply meal was. The chicken was juicy and crunchy and it was a good portion. The service was excellent and they were very kind. I would definitely come back. read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - HEELE KATSU DON with chicken - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Excellent Tonkatsu in town!! Great tiny spot grabbing lunch before the show. Self service and generous portion! read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Already looking forward to the next visit! Food is incredibly fresh, flavorful, light, and delicious. Miso soup is excellent. The finely shredded cabbage is so nice with a delicate sesame dressing. Meat was tender and free of fat, with perfect breading. Large cups of freshly brewed Houjicha tea. The best part is that the owner and chef came out to greet us at the end of the meal, and told us proudly how certain items are prepared. I love a restaurant where the food is made with intention and care. Mochi are soft and filled with red bean paste. The lights at Columbus Commons are up until Feb. 16. Take a winter walk in the park and warm up at Osaka! read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My friends and I tried this place after seeing videos of it on social media and it did not disappoint!!! The place is pretty small, so not ideal for a group larger than 4. I got the Katsudon and my friends got the curry, and everything was crispy and flavorful. Probably my favorite katsu I've had in Columbus. The batter is light and the meat was moist. The person helping us (I think he might be the owner?) was so so sweet and helpful. My friends and I all loved our food and would highly recommend this place to everyone. 10/10. It is street parking, so if you have trouble with that then you can park in the Columbus a commons parking garage and it was a four min walk from there. read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - Katsudon - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Love the fresh and delicious food, the authenticity, and very helpful staff. I usually don't like downtown restaurants because it's hard to park, but this was close to my office so it's just a short walk away. I love the variety I get from Osaka. read more

I did not have high expectations for Asian food in Columbus, but this was SO GOOD. I still love coco more, but it definitely hit the spot. Service was also amazing and everything was made fresh. read more

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I met a friend for lunch, as I had yet to try tonkotsu anything. I'm not a huge fried protein fan as it can be on the dry side, but I saw pictures showing they serve dishes with the curry sauce, so I was game. The space inside is small, some window bar seating and a single wooden picnic table, but there's a few tables outside. Entrees are served with rice and shredded cabbage. I went with the Osaka Ton Katsu Don, which is two pieces of pork tenderloin katsu with their homemade Ton Katsu sauce drizzled over. The fried pork was actually hot out of the fryer and easy to chew. The sauce was interesting, kinda of a mix between soy sauce and maybe a teriyaki sauce? It's was good, and I'm glad it's drizzled over the protein as I can easily see how it could be overwhelming. The dish was solid. Good flavor profile. The rice was good (not mushy). Headed up, there's no tofu or other vegan protein used - you have the choice between chicken and pork tenderloin. Service was fast and friendly. Order at the counter and they give you a buzzer when your order's ready. Parking options are limited to street metered and the parking garages close by. Getting there around noon, there were already several customers waiting for to-go orders, so this newly opened fast-casual is obviously having a solid start. read more

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YES!! THE BEST!! Service was very kind and informative and you could tell they really care about their food and the chef knows his stuff. Probably my favorite Japanese food in Columbus!! Please support them so that I can continue to eat amazing Japanese food in Cbus read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - OROSHI KATSU TEI - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Interesting place. First, good luck finding parking. Secondly, this place is ULTRA SMALL inside there's little to no seating and if there is seating you are smushed next to someone you don't want to be next and or they're all up in your face and what you're eating. The menu is simple with these pounded out cutlets of chicken and pork rolled out in the Asian bread crumbs and flours and paired with rice. Let's have a discussion about rice. This spot gives you HELLA rice as opposed to more proteins. You can add more protein to your dish but it's gonna cost you. For example I ordered the pork curry and it was more curry and rice than anything. The misses ordered some dish in a bowl with rice, eggs, and a chicken cutlet on top. Guess which one of the ingredients of this dish had a SUPER AMOUNT OF? You guessed it...RICE. Three quarters of the bowl was filled with RICE ‍. We were curious about their little seaweed wrap triangle thingys and we got the pork one and guess what dominated the appetizer? BINGO...RICE . I've never been to any Asian restaurant where they give you SOOOOOOO MUCH RICE. Their drink menu is limited with a few Asian sodas, American sodas and that's about it. If you do want a dish with slightly more protein as opposed to rice then choose the one that has the the protein of your choice, a couple of sauces, salad, sesame seeds and of course rice. Long story short the RICE should not DOMINATE the menu when all your advertisements feature the pounded out PROTEINS. If you like MASSIVE CLUMPS OF PLAIN WHITE RICE then this is the place for you and go check them out. read more

They have a pretty limited menu, but everything was so good! It was like comfort food. The onigiri was also delicious. read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Got the chicken katsu tei and man was it good!!! Very juicy and the batter was very light. Good miso soup as well. This place is SMALL, with one 4 person table, one bar with 5 seats, and two 2 person nooks and some seating outside. I would not recommend for a big group to plan to sit together and dine in, but if I worked downtown I would be getting food to go from here all the time! It's also very close to the Columbus Commons, so once the weather warms up it'll be the perfect spot to grab some katsu to go. They also have an onigiri+miso soup combo special that is very well priced and a diverse onigiri menu. Overall very excited about this new offering downtown, and I can't wait to return! read more

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i was worried about the portion size being too small, but it was very well packed. The curry is slightly sweet but not too much, and goes really well with the crunchy fried katsu. the staff was kind enough to let me dine in even though it was past closing time, so i look forward to visiting again! read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - KATSU CURRY - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The food was incredible! And the staff is very polite and kind! A really great vibe! Highly recommended! read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - TONKATSU TEISHOKU - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great tonkatsu! One of the best we've had outside of Japan. Pork and chicken both great -- pork had lots of flavor. Staff was incredibly kind and helpful. read more

About the only place to get East Asian style tonkatsu in Columbus. The only other place I can think of is Tensuke Ramen, as a side. Food is great, but I can't help but feel that I'm only saying that because my options are so limited. Compared to other places in different (read: larger, ones with more prominent EAsian community) cities, this place is unfortunately small beans. read more

Limited choice menu, and they had run out of onigiri for the day, but the food we had was excellent. I felt instantly transported back to the bustling lunch spots found on my last trip to Tokyo in '23! Freshly prepared and excellent tasy meals is what you will find here. Friendly staff did a great job during a clearly very busy service less than an hour before closing time. I will be back 100% read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - Sorry-I ate half before I remembered a picture! Katsu Don - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

BEST tonkatsu in Columbus!! It compares to what you would find in larger cities and the owner is the nicest person ever. The menu is small, but everything tastes amazing. Ambiance is 10/10, food 10/10, and service 100000/10. read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Straight Japanese FIRE! Everything was great. I'm going back when ever I'm in Columbus. Wish we had one in Cleveland.

Extremely delicious tonkatsu! My only complaint is that the restaurant is too small. I hope they can upgrade to a bigger location, because their food is amazing! read more

The Katsu Don was simply AMAZING! The Cashier was so polite, and atmosphere was so calm and the music made me do a dance while eating. But I would definitely go back 10/10 read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - Katsu Don - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is a great, tiny place. It's the owner and his wife making amazing Japanese food. They can get super busy, so pack your patience or order ahead, the food is worth it! The katsu are great, but the ginger beef rice balls are one of the best things I have ever eaten. read more

The food is great! Very small dining area. Picking up to go is an option they have.

Got the miso katsu don for carry out today. Food was delicious and the portion was generous. Chatted with the owner while I waited for my food, and he offered me some snacks from Japan. Delightful experience. read more

Wow hands down the BEST katsu in town. My husband and I have tried many katsu dishes from various restaurants all around Cbus and this place is truly the best. The katsu is perfectly crispy and juicy, and everything, including the sesame seed salad dressing, the katsu sauce and the curry is absolutely delicious!!! The owner is very sweet and attentive as well. We're so excited such an authentic katsu place opened up near us! Definitely going back!! read more

Osaka Ton Katsu - KATSU CURRY - Japanese Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Came here on a whim for lunch on 10/23: service was quick, ambiance was pleasant, and the chicken curry was the best I've had in Columbus. Will definitely be back! 美味しかったです read more

Great service. Family owned and operated. Delicious food. The owner always makes time to interact with guests when the lunch rush dies down.