We got take out from Saku for our family It's our first time at this location and dine in is not yet available due to Covid Each Katsu set comes with the shredded cabbage salad, pickled vegetables, miso soup, and sauce on the side The portions were small but quite filling. The chicken thigh katsu ($17) was a bit overdone so it wasn't as juicy. I would say that the breading was the best part! When we arrived the pickup table was at the front, the staff helped with our credit card payment and our meals were all ready to go. After the 20 min car ride home, the meal tasted pretty fresh still I can't wait to come back and have a meal in the restaurant or Take out for discount 20% read more

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We came on a weekday dinner around 5pm, and fortunately, they were able to give us a table for 4 adults and 2 kids. We ordered a bunch of dishes. Had to dock a star off as the pork loin katsu was not as tender as in Japan, so my toddler wouldn't eat it. However, he was a fan of the minced meat katsu. They provide free refills on their soups and salad. I love cabbage salad, and they brought a lot of refills out for me. The sesame dressing is on the table, but the yuzu dressing came only with one of our dining companion's dish. Both the sesame dressing and yuzu dressing were light and refreshing. Overall, this was a solid katsu place, and hubby had asked to come back again during our trip in Vancouver. read more

Be prepared to wait for seats & dress warmly as they don't allow waiting indoors. Been here twice and waited on average 30 minutes each time. I recommend ordering the Zenbu katsu for 2 people, especially if it's your first time at Saku (OR if you just have difficulties making decisions when it comes to ordering). You can add another unlimited rice/salad/miso soup set to this order for ~$7. With this set, I got to try almost everything on their menu! My favourite was definitely hands down the rosu - so tender and juicy! I also loved the cheese katsu. TIP: Eat the cheese katsu first while the cheese is still in the melting stage! Everything tasted fresh and crispy. The first time I came here, I got the miso katsu and found that portion to be kinda small. Zenbu katsu is the way to go! Another thing I loved is their hearty and comforting miso soup! Their miso soup is like no other because.. it's indescribable; you've got to taste it yourself! I also loved their salad dressing - this is the magic to their cabbage salad. I found that it really balances out the fried main courses. And what a bonus: miso soup, salad, and rice are all unlimited! Remember to ask the waitress how to use the condiments because you do not want to miss out on lemon salt. read more

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Came here with my mom to try the Katsu here. I have heard lots of good things about Saku when they first opened. The line is always long. I waited till the lines dies down before coming here. This also means their prices has gone up quite a bit as well. $18 for a set meal/combo but on the bright side, it comes with unlimited salad and rice. I ordered the Hire Katsu (Pork) $18 and my mom ordered the Chicken Thigh Katsu $17. The pork freaked me a bit because it was pink inside. There was one last piece that was under cooked with blood oozing out. I skipped that one piece. The rest was just pink. I did tell the server and she said that they cook it at 60 degrees and if they over cook it, it will be overly dry. I was like "ok". Well, I didn't die so I guess its ok. My favorite in the entire meal was really the salad. It was so fresh. I could just eat lot and lots of that salad. The salad goes well with their dressing. The rice was made perfectly too. The Hire Katsu was ok. The batter was crunchy but it relied heavily on the sauce for flavor. It wasn't like wow wow. Well just to try it once. The miso soup was ok. It had a bit more than just miso flavor in it. The portion was ok. For the price it was definitely on the higher end. If I came when they first opened, each combo would have been around $3 cheaper. Darn! They still have a line up outside. So when you show up, put your name on the clipboard and wait to be called. I waited about 30 mins to be seated. Also note that there are no free parking nearby. If you want free parking, you may have to park quite far. I might try the other location but I don't think I will develop a craving for their katsu. read more

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the food was terrific staff were gracious nice clean restaurant Reasonable prices great parking Yes we will visit again read more

Saku - Whoaaaaa dude that you this is not me - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Saku was one of my family's favorite spots that we ate at while in Vancouver. On a Saturday afternoon, the wait was almost an hour for four but at least the food made it worth it. I ordered the Cheese Katsu ($18CAD) while everyone else had the Curry Rosu Katsu ($17.50CAD), Chicken Katsu Thigh ($17.50CAD), and Seafood Katsu ($18.50CAD). As a lover of cheese, I was very excited about the cheese katsu, but also found it rather overwhelming. I was glad I shared with my family because I would not have enjoyed eating only cheese katsu. Of all the dishes, my favorite was the classic chicken katsu. The meat was tender and breading was crisp. I'd highly recommend adding curry to any katsu you choose since it comes on the side and super tasty with the meat and rice. The best part of this place has to be the fact that the rice, salad, and miso soup have unlimited refills, so you'll definitely leave satisfied from your meal. Overall, great tonkatsu spot with unlimited sides. The space is minimalistic and clean that feels very modern. Yummy spots even though it's a very busy place. read more

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We tried the Rosa Curry ($22.50) and the Vegetable Curry($19). Both dishes served on rice and included soup, shredded cabbage and Japanese pickles. Generous servings. Pork loin is thicker and has a bit more fat than the pork fillet. Soup is a small serving but nice and savory. The shredded cabbage has a special sesame miso dressing that you pour on yourself. The vegetable curry dish had 2 large pieces of tofu and 4 pieces of seasonal vegetables. All were breaded with panko and deep fried. Service is prompt and friendly. The servers came to top up our water and green tea. It's a busy spot and was still full past the lunch rush Nice clean setup and simple decor in the restaurant. read more

Saku - Rosu Katsu. $22.50. Deep fried breaded pork loin with their signature curry sauce over rice. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I didn't get the chance to try Saku when it opened downtown but finally got to try it at the West Broadway location. I was not disappointed. We went on a Monday for a late lunch around 1:30 pm and just waited 2 minutes for them to clear a table. I like how spacious and clean it is inside. The aesthetic is very nice; next time I would not mind sitting in their round booths. The bathrooms are also very clean and have some thoughtful touches. Everything feels high quality as well. Since they are known for their pork katsu, we got a cheese katsu (pork loin sliced thin and wrapped around cheese) and pork hire curry (pork filet, since we were already getting a pork loin) to share. I loved the cheese katsu. You get 3 pieces cut in half, plus unlimited rice, tonjiru (pork miso soup), and cabbage. I think if I were to eat the entire portion, it would be too heavy because of the cheese. It is better to share this. But I really loved the cheesiness wrapped with thinly sliced pork. The hire pork curry comes with 2 pieces cut in 4 each, with rice and curry on the side, along with the tonjiru and cabbage. The curry was typical Japanese curry, I felt like there could have been more (but maybe it's because we shared). The katsus on both dishes were fried perfectly well, super crispy with a good layer of panko, but did not feel oily or heavy. I love how the sides are unlimited. The tonjiru is a pork miso soup, and the carrots, onions, and pork they use really add heartiness to the soup. The cabbage is refreshing and tasty, and I cannot get enough of their sesame dressing. To top off the salad, I like to grind extra sesame, which is usually meant for the tonkotsu sauce. The rice is just the average white rice. When they bring the katsu to you, they explain how you can eat it. Basically, there is a little plate that has some lemon salt that you can dip your katsu in. You can also dip the katsu in the tonkotsu sauce, after grinding some sesame on it. There is also a bit of strong mustard, which my boyfriend liked the most. I only just realized this, but the lunch menu seems to be $2-3 cheaper than the dinner menu, although the options are identical. For lunch, the cheese katsu was $15 and hire pork curry $16. Judging from other photos on Yelp, I think the portions are the same, so perhaps it is a better deal to go at lunch. And I find the prices quite reasonable for lunch as well. Service is very good, but can be slow at times as it is very busy. Everyone always has a smile on their face and is super courteous. Waitresses proactively fill your water glass and refill your cabbage salad. One even refilled our sesame dressing bottle, because clearly we were draining it too quickly! Free parking is difficult to find in the area. I'll definitely be back for lunch to try some of their other katsus and get the cheese katsu again. Yum! read more

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If you like Japanese food or teishoku, then Saku is definitely a must try! The katsus served here are delicious, filling (huge portions) and high quality. The unlimited side dishes are also a huge plus, making the meal worth every penny. The restaurant has a minimalistic and clean vibe, which seems to be the trend nowadays (very IG-worthy lol). Saku specializes in teishoku (Japanese set meal) which features rice, soup, raw shredded cabbage, and Japanese-style pickles along with the chosen main. The rice, soup, and cabbage can be refilled indefinitely (woo! bonus points). The menu offers a selection of different katsus including pork, chicken, cheese, vegetable, seafood, as well as curry (~$14-16.5). There are also add-ons like tofu and ebi ranging from ~$3.5-7. We ordered the Rosu Katsu and Cheese Katsu. The cheese katsu is one of their most popular dishes, as I've seen it all over on Instagram and it was recommended by our server. The difference between the Rosu and Hire katsu is that the Rosu katsu uses a richer cut of pork that comes with a strip of fat, while the Hire katsu is made with a lean pork tenderloin (higher quality/ more expensive). In other words, Rosu is the juicier, tastier, and fattier sister of Hire. The Rosu Katsu was delicious. I mean, just look at the pictures - need I say more?? The panko (bread crumb coating) was crunchy and crisp. The pork was also warm, juicy, and tender. A scoop of fluffy rice and bite of the katsu was the perfect combo. The sides also paired very nicely. The pickled vegetables acted as a nice palate cleanser and the miso soup was also warm and hearty. The cheese katsu also exceeded my expecations. The mozerella cheese was warm, soft, and goeey. A bite of the crunchy coated pork loin stuffed with melted mozerella cheese can literally send you to cloud nine . I would recommend splitting the cheese katsu with someone if possible. There was alot of cheese in the katsu - by my 3rd piece, it was starting to get a bit too cheesy (but thats just me!). The restaurant has a nice atmosphere to catch up with a friend or eat with family. The service was also very good. Our server checked on us a few times asking if we would like any refills. The only negative thing I have to say is the food took quite some time to come out. We ordered immediately upon sitting down, as we already looked at the menu while waiting for our table. We had to wait around 15 minutes for our food. read more

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Delicious food and the servers were nice! The curry has a good flavor and the size was good. Recommend going here if you are looking a good Japanese curry place. read more

I was excited to know there is a dedicated tonkatsu restaurant in Vancouver. While I am not a huge fan of tonkatsu (as in I will eat it everyday or very often) for Japanese food, I do enjoy it once in a while if it is done nicely. As this is still fairly new, the line for a table is pretty long. Be prepared to wait for at least 30 minutes, even on weeknights. I had the rosu katsu as it was supposed to be juicier and more flavorful. The hire was the pork fillet which was a better cut of lean meat. Unfortunately the rosu I had was quite tough and took a bit of teeth power to bite through it. I did not find it that juicy or flavorful. I also had the cheese katsu as an add-on since the croquette was sold out by then (8+ pm). I much preferred the cheese katsu. The meat was more tender and the cheese was stringy. Yums. I like the refillable rice and cabbage. The soup was a surprise. It was not miso. Instead it was a very tasty meat broth with lots of carrots and onions and some thinly sliced pork. The condiments were spot-on. It would definitely be even better if they provide the bowl and stick (like a mortar and pestle) to grind the sesame seeds ourselves instead of using the grinder in the container. The aroma and flavor would be more pronounced when sprinkled over the sauce and cabbage. This was quite common in some restaurants in Asia. This will be my go to place every time the craving for a good tonkatsu hits. read more

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I had the chicken breast katsu curry and it was amazing. The miso, cabbage and pickles that came with the dish were also fantastic. The service was great and the space was impeccably clean. read more

Saku - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Welcome to their 2nd location in Vancouver! I was super excited to find out about this 2nd location since its way more convenient for me to get to. This place is very good if you like katsu (Japanese breaded deep fried cutlets). They have a limited menu since they focus on what they are good at. Pork cutlet is their specialty. I got the one with curry, the Hire Curry ($18.50+tax). The pork fillet was alright; pretty thick pieces so the deep frying process did not dry it out too much. It wasn't oily/greasy. The curry added flavor and moisture to the pork cutlet that was otherwise a bit underseasoned for my taste. All dishes come with unlimited miso soup, cabbage, and rice. There are various sauces on the table for you to season your shredded cabbage with since it comes undressed. I actually really like their sesame dressing on the cabbage, it complemented the deep fried main and took the meal to the next level. Pretty spacious interior. Nice staff. Highchairs available. Plenty of street parking nearby (and grocery parkade parking if you plan to buy groceries after). Avoid line ups by going during off peak hours like weekday at 1:30pm like we did; or else prepare to wait. read more

Saku - Hire Curry (Pork Fillet) - $18.50 - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Every time I come to Saku I have an amazing meal!! The menu is small, which is great because they can focus and specialize on making the items they have really really good! I'd recommend trying their pork katsu dishes whether its the rosu or hire both are really good and are quite different than other pork katsu dishes you'll find in Vancouver. The salad dressing they use on their shredded cabbage is phenomenal! Its easily one of my favourite salad dressings I've had at any restaurant and you can get free refills :) The portions are generous and i'm always full once I leave. read more

Saku - chicken katsu curry - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great scallops and prawns in Katsu style. Waited for a while --remember to enter and add yourself to the waitlist. I was eating for myself only, felt included and welcome very helpful and pleasant staff, extra rice, salad and Miso soup if you need extra read more

Ruined me for katsu...run don't walk! You'll thank me later. Meat was cooked perfectly and apparently they offer a tomahawk steak katsu at times read more

All you can eat rice and tonjiru (miso soup with pork) comes with any katsu set. The Zenbukatsu set is probably the best option if you have someone with share it with since you get to try all types of katsu and the portions are perfect for two. You'll just have to pay an extra 8 dollars + tax for the extra rice and soup set. They don't take reservations but you should go on yelp to join the waitlist so that you can shorten the waiting time :) read more

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Food was good, a nice spot for lunch. Had the rosu curry, I enjoyed it. The Katsu was cooked well, wasn't greasy. Soup was nice, curry could have been more flavourful. Service was fine, waitress was kind. Ambiance was pretty chill, a bit of a wait but not too long. Would come back for lunch to try the cheese katsu. read more

Saku - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Excellent great food yummy and service. Will recommend to friends in USA. Yummy yummy !!! read more

Saku - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Always a busy wait outside - PROTIP: sign up on the waitlist via yelp before you head to the restaurant. They don't take reservations, but they do have a virtual waitlist system. SAKU is a japanese restaurant that specializes in pork cutlet katsu's and have an expanded offering for seafood / chicken katsu. *MUST TRY* - Cheese Katsu (5/5) - $19 Taste: I don't even like pork cutlets because I often find them quite dry, but this dish just HITS THE SPOT. First of all, the pork is really juicy and not dry at all. Secondly, serving the katsu with melted stringy cheese elevates the texture of the juicy, crispy pork katsu to a whole nother level. The cheese is not too cheesy and just melts right in your mouth. This dish is also served with limitless miso soup & salad and I can confirm that the salad dressing is AMAZING with a hint of sweetness. Portion Size: Big portion for one [Value for Money] I don't come here often because of the long wait times, but when I do it's never a regret!!! Would recommend to try, it's worth it. read more

Saku - Cheese Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Amazing service and food, with a clean environment! The staff is super friendly and the amount of food is worth the price~~ 10/10 would go again! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Vancouver - the food, service, and ambiance are consistently excellent!

I enjoyed a great lunch here on a busy Sunday afternoon. I tried the pork and chicken katsu. The chicken katsu portion looked slightly bigger than that of the pork, and was a little tastier in my humble opinion. I loved the presentation and variety in the meal, like the miso soup and cabbage salad. This place also offers unlimited cabbage salad and rice - definitely a plus. At around $21-24 per plate, it was a great meal, with fast, efficient, and overall awesome service. I would recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for a filling, delicious, meal! read more

Saku (Broadway) 11/7/2019 I love Katsu pork restaurants; Saboten is very good (even the mall food court version at Aberdeen), and of course the one at Sky Tree Mall in Tokyo is generally the same, but using the restaurant formula of refillable cabbage salad & rice. Tonkichi in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong was quite good (grinding your own sesame using a pestle and mortar was oddly entertaining).The Michelin nominated Marugu in Chiyoga still has the best Japanese breaded pork cutlet we've ever tried, but *this* place was as good as we could have hoped for in almost every category. I ordered the Hire Curry (Breaded pork fillet with their signature curry), the Mrs ordered the Hire Katsu, we added 2 Ebi & 1 order of 2 croquettes... we would have been completely full without ordering any of the sides, but I'm still glad we did. Wife's pork cutlets were perfectly cooked, crispy & delicious. The salad was also fresh; the sesame dressing (which appears to be the same one used by Saboten in Japan) is so good we both refilled the salad a few times. 4.75 stars. The miso soup, which is a throwaway everywhere else, is actually treated with reverence... best miso soup I've had anywhere: it actually has substance, not just tofu. The ebi deep fried prawns we ordered were huge, and also perfectly executed. There are so substantial that 2 of them would have worked as the entree. $3.50 a piece, other places would charge $7-$8 each for something of this calibre. 5 stars. The potato croquettes are also the best we've ever had... beautiful crunch on the outside, smooth buttery inside. 4.75-5 stars. The only blemish on an otherwise near perfect meal was the end pieces of my katsu breaded pork cutlet were a hair overcooked; that may simply be due to my pieces resting on a bed of hot rice, whereas the Mrs' rice was served in a separate bowl. Overall 4.75 stars, 9.5/10. My favourite overall Katsu curry place in the world; but for whatever reason pork in Asia is just more succulent. For years, Saboten has served my favourite Japanese *curry*... and the curry here tastes very similar. And they give a generous amount. They accept cc. Recommended: Ebi prawn, Croquette, Hire Katsu, Hire curry (but ask for rice served separately). Avoid: Nothing read more

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We walked by this place the day before we ate there and were intrigued so we went to try it the next day. The restaurant is nice inside, very clean and bright. We got seated right away. We shared our meal and got the sampler plate and everything was AMAZING! Our favorite of course was the cheese katsu. Everything was so fresh and the breading was crispy and delicious! read more

Saku - Sampler with all types of Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I love kaki fry (oyster fry) so i was so excited to order for kaki fry here! The waitlist system is quite good. I add myself to yelp waitlist, wait for text message and go back when it's all ready. i like this kind of waitlist system. As for kaki fry... erm it was ok. First of all 23cad is quite a steep price. It may be because of pandemic+inflation+location but still...my eyes popped! For that price i get...4 small kaki fry, 1 tonjiru (pork stew soup with miso ) , cabbage salad and some condiment. The kaki fry itself tasted ok. Just 2/4 of the kaki fry was slightly overcooked (the oyster part was a bit tough) so i wasn't happy about that. The nice perks is you get unlimited refill for tonjiru and cabbage salad. Tonjiru tasted pretty good at least. read more

Saku - Kaki fry set (23 cad) - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Having dined at Saku for the first time, I finally understand why there were such long lines before. Whether you're indulging in the succulent tonkatsu or munching on the sesame dressing laced slaw, Saku's set meals will leave you smacking your lips throughout. My sister and I ordered the Hire Katsu ($19) and the Rosu Katsu ($18) to share. This is quite the dynamic duo to order if you want a balance between a leaner pork fillet and a fattier pork loin. Regardless, both were skillfully fried with a crispy, light batter. The thickness and cut of each tonkatsu was also impeccable: you could truly enjoy the juiciness and flavour of the pork, without it being diminished by excessive fat or an overly crunchy exterior. Between the two, I preferred the Rosu Katsu (juicier and more tender), but my sister preferred the Hire Katsu (less meat to fat separation), so who's to say which is better? In any case, there is a number of ways for you to enjoy the tonkatsu. You can dip it in the sweet tonkatsu sauce, add a dash of lemon-zest salt or Japanese mustard, or - and my personal favourite - slather it with the sesame dressing. Between bites of rice and pork, you'll want to eat some of the slaw to cleanse your palate or wash it all down with the tonjiru. The tonjiru is essentially your elevated miso soup with Japanese pork and vegetables; it will keep you nice and toasty as you enjoy your meal. And did I mention that there are UNLIMITED REFILLS for the rice, slaw, AND tonjiru?! You will most definitely want to refill at least the slaw and tonjiru. Judging from how I used up the entire sesame dressing bottle, you may need a refill of this too. It is tangy, creamy, and unbelievably addicting. Honestly, there is no unnecessary component in either of these two set meals: everything serves its purpose for you to have an unreal dining experience. It even warranted a little happy dance after my first bite because it was delicious and reminiscent of a tonkatsu I had in Japan. To put our experience over the top, the service and ambiance at Saku were also fantastic. The servers were so attentive and friendly - from bringing us baskets to put our jackets into, to introducing each component in our set meals, to checking in to see if we wanted another refill. Additionally, there were safety precautions taken in the form of hand sanitizers, plexi glass guards (between tables and at the bar area), spaced apart tables, and a stricter mask policy (i.e. take your mask off only if you are eating or drinking). All in all, I was a happy diner and one that will be returning fairly soon. Thank you, Saku, for an unforgettable meal! read more

Saku - Rosu Katsu ($18) - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I love having all the parts of the meal contained in their wooden tray. The katsu curry is absolutely delicious and I could eat it once a day if I could. Awesome service; the staff were really kind and attentive. There's unlimited miso soup, salad, and rice, so don't use up all of the curry sauce in a hurry if you know you can eat lol. Super clean establishment and overall a place you definitely have to visit. read more

Saku - Pumpkins croquettes - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We finally had the chance to try this talked about tonkatsu restaurant on Broadway and Cambie. We were there around 530pm on a Saturday to hopefully avoid the lineup. There were about 5 groups ahead of us but we still had to wait about 30 minutes (there is only room for around 25 inside). My wife had the cheese tonkatsu and I opted to go for the "platter" or zenbu which is a bit of everything. There were three kinds of meat as well as ebi, cheese and vegetables. And as other reviewers have noted, unlimited miso, rice and cabbage are offered. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. read more

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Okay, I know everyone talks about the unlimited rice and cabbage and soup, but I was wholly unprepared for how many helpings of cabbage I would ask our server for, over and over. It's the combination of the thinly shredded cabbage and insanely addicting sesame dressing that kept me shoveling salad into my mouth the whole meal. Now that we've established that, I do want to say that the rest of the meal was excellent as well. The new Broadway location is sleek with a pleasantly light color tone in decor. I got there 10 minutes before they opened for dinner, and there was already a line, so be prepared to wait! I highly recommend swapping out the standard soup for the hot udon. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the broth was incredibly clean and simple. The pork itself was juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside. Service was polite and attentive, even through the peak of dinner rush. I can't wait to go back and eat some more of that sesame cabbage salad! read more

Saku - Rosu katsu set with udon side instead of the soup! - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Lineup on a Thursday night at 6:30 was 1 hour long. This does not affect this review. It was fully expected and I was in good company. I tried their rosu tonkatsu which was the fattier cut of pork compared to the hire. Even with the fattier cut, I found the pork borderline dry. The hotate add on was fantastic. I'm sure other reviewers have mentioned the refillable cabbage salad, miso and rice. The miso and cabbage were excellent. The rice was a bit wetter than I like but possibly intentional because tonkatsu is so dry. Tonkatsu sauce was too tangy for me. Service was to Japanese standards. Perhaps I had too high expectations going in but I'm not in a hurry to go back. read more

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This place is very, very good! I enjoyed my lunch with my boyfriend on a nice Sunday, where the Pride Parade took place! The wait can be long and ours was much longer because we did not want to share the table and we wanted a table inside. They had 3 patio tables but with the crowd and the smoke around, it was nicer to stay indoors. I ordered rosu katsu with extra Udon soup. My boyfriend ordered rosu katsu with extra hire. He loved his meal so much that he asked to come back for another time during the meal! It is a plus to have complimentary refill of shredded cabbage, rice, and miso soup. I did not have to ask for any refill except the katsu sauce. However, the other tables next to me got multiple times of refill on cabbage and rice. I could tell that they enjoyed their meals very much as well. I was not into cheese so I did not order cheese katsu but other groups ordered cheese katsu and I could see how satisfied they were. The peach soda was decent but the watermelon soda tasted like artificial watermelon which I do not recommend. I highly recommend this place. Please be ready to wait! read more

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The pork loin is super thinly in Cheese Katsu...they wrote on the menu it with thinly pork loin. I can only taste the cheese, I was halfway through the meal when I felt it begins to cloy. Will try other items next time. read more

Saku - Cheese katsu - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I went on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and there was no wait. I ordered the Katsu Nabe Hire with Udon. The presentation was beautiful and the broth and udon were tasty. However, I would personally get the chicken katsu next time and without the broth so that I can enjoy the crispiness. Altogether, my dish was CA $31 which seemed a little pricey for a casual dining experience. I liked it though, and would come back! read more

Saku - Katsu nabe hire - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

With restaurants reopening, I had to come to Saku to satisfy my cravings for cutlets! I've visited the downtown location but I hadn't yet visited the Broadway location. I was super surprised by how aesthetic and much larger the Broadway location is. We ordered the Zenbu Katsu set for two people. It's now my new favourite choice for two people because it comes with a bit of everything! There is a smaller one of each - Rosu, Hire, Ebi (shrimp), Vegetable, Scallop, and Cheese Katsu. The set was $32 and you can add $8 to make it a 2 people set with another bowl of rice, salad, and miso. Overall, I highly recommend the Zenbu Katsu set if you want to try a little of everything with another friend. Side note: they are offering 15% off at the moment for take out and delivery orders during lunch on Monday to Friday's. read more

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Very overpriced and small portions. Curry was bland too. Probably not going to go back. read more

Saku - $9 for this? - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Deep fried pork, chicken, seafood or vegetables with cheese or curry, etc. are served at this one of the best Katsu Japanese restaurants in town. In phase 2 of COVID-19 reopening, this place is equipped for dine-in with social distancing protocol -- spaced out seating and plexiglass dividers between tables. The servers were extremely courteous and helpful. - Ebi Hotate Curry (Deep fried breaded jumbo size prawns and scallops with signature curry) - The Zenbu Katsu (An assortment of pork, chicken, prawn, scallop, cheese, and vegetables for Katsu lovers) The pork, chicken, prawn and scallop were tender. The breaded layer was crunchy but not hard. They were lightly seasoned without overpowering the natural flavour of the food. Each set comes with miso soup, cabbage salad and rice -- they are refillable! Miso soup had this light aroma and was not the ordinary flavour. The cabbage salad was finely shredded and fresh. The house made dressing just made it even more appetizing. The curry was super mild that was child friendly. When I was there, I saw people come and go to pick up their takeout orders. It's worth checking out their website for Take out and Delivery menu. read more

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Been craving for these Japanese Katsu Sets! Unlimited salad and miso soup refills too! We were so happy to see that Sauk is open for dine-in, we got 4 of their different katsu to try! Our top favorite was the curry chicken thigh katsu~ it was even juicer than rosu pork meat and pairs perfectly with their rich curry sauce~ their black miso katsu was alright, couldn't really taste the miso so I recommend asking for extra sauce on the side. Miso Katsu + Croquette $19 (+$6.5) Cheese Katsu + Cheese Menchi $19 (+$5) Chicken Katsu Curry $18 Rosu Katsu Curry $18 read more

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Well you know saku is the best katsu in town. Always trully exceptional and always want to go back for unlimited rice, cabbage and miso soup. Lovely service and now can queue with yelp which is even better. Always wanna go back and can try everything they have on the menu. Recommended! Cheers! read more

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Too long waiting time.. it said an estimated 1-hour wait, and we ended up waiting for around 2 hours.. we waited outside in the cold for the table.. it would be great if they let their customers stay inside. There are spare seats but not be flexible in letting people seat... read more

Saku - Too long waiting time... There are spare seats, but not be flexible in letting other customers take the seat.. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia