Located inside of H-Mart in their food court section. My order was ready pretty quickly in about 10…read moremin. Chicken Katsu - The portions are HUGE. The chicken, and cabbage were plentiful. Feels like they shredded a whole cabbage onto my plate! Definitely appreciated it with the sauce too. The chicken was so crispy. The sauce it came with was perfectly sweet too. The rice was incredibly soft but I do wish there was just a little bit more of it. This plate also came with a cup of warm miso soup. An incredible amount of delicious food for around 20 bucks. Well worth it. The ordering process was really simple. They'll call your number over the loud speaker so you don't have to be near the restaurant and can wait at your table. Really impressed with the quality and portions sizes. I will definitely be coming back!

I had been wanting to try this spot inside H Mart because it's highly rated on Yelp. The portions…read morelooked generous, and I finally found someone to share the meal with. We ordered the chicken and pork curry katsu combo, which came as a full set with miso soup and rice. It was definitely enough for two people. The katsu was crispy, though I wouldn't say it was the best I've ever had--but it was still very good. I was satisfied with the meal and couldn't even finish it, so I had to take the leftovers home. This is a solid spot in Arcadia if you're craving katsu.

Hidden gem right here. At the time I went there was no one here which is honestly a shock with how…read moregood this is. Despite only having one person working, the food came out pretty quick and it was delicious. Also the fries are a must have, especially with the curry. Overall, really good curry spot so definitely give it a try!!

Champion's Curry does have good curry with nice flavors, but I don't feel like the price is…read morejustified. This Pasadena location is just off of Colorado in a small shop. There's limited seating but I haven't seen it too busy the times I've gone. Each curry dish that contains a protein (or veggie) is about $20, and the ones that don't contain a protein are about $15. They have a limited number of workers but the food doesn't take too long to come out. I do feel like their menu options have dwindled in the past few years, and sometimes they are sold out of/don't have some of their menu options available. The taste of the curry is nice, and has a nice blend of spices. I think their protein options are good as well, and I like their house spice blend. I think the portion size is also fair. I just don't feel like it's worth $20 a dish. If each protein-containing dish were $15, I'd have given this place four stars. There are several parking structures nearby--we always park at the Schoolhouse garage and walk over.

I was too excited for my food so I ended up taking this pic mid-meal. I appreciated that they gave…read moreme my katsu chicken curry with a curry bowl as opposed to the curry being served with the plate with the chicken. I feel like not a lot of places offer that and it was nice to see. We also got the cold soba which was perfect for the weather. Wasabi, onion, the whole soba package. This place was good and charming with the ducky decor. The staff were also super nice. Will def be back!

If you're in a mood for a simple meal delicious meal at a decent price, Ducks is the way to go…read more When I was growing up, I would eat udon or soba noodles as a simple meal. As an adult, I would crave it, but sometimes I just didn't have the energy or the ingredients to make the dish or it would be super expensive to eat this at a Japanese restaurant. I was craving something simple on a random weekday night and I saw Ducks come up. I went over and even though it was past dinner time, it still was pretty busy. I decided on cold soba, udon, karage and pork cutlet. Food came out pretty quickly. My favorite was the cold soba (simple and delicious) and the karage (perfect batter and chicken). The cold udon was ok, but I think it would have been better hot. The pork cutlet was also decent. I'm definitely going to come back here. They have a lunch special that I really want to try and other items that looked tasty. I do want to warn though that I don't think that their AC works well (or maybe it doesn't work?), so it was super hot it there. If you get overly hot, definitely recommend picking up on hot days.

We were in Los Angeles for a college graduation and decided to try Kagura in the area after hearing…read moregreat things about their tonkatsu. It absolutely lived up to the hype. The tonkatsu was some of the best we've ever had--perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Kagura is known for its specialty tonkatsu, and it shows in every bite. The portions were generous and came with all the sides needed for a complete meal. We left completely satisfied and felt the quality was well worth the price. The service was excellent from start to finish--friendly, attentive, and efficient without making us feel rushed. Finding a restaurant that excels in both food and service can be rare, but Kagura delivered on both. If you're a tonkatsu fan, this is a place you shouldn't miss. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Los Angeles!

My boyfriend came across Kagura in Monterey Park and wanted to check it out to try their curry…read morekatsu specialty. They are located in a small plaza off Atlantic with their own parking lot in front of the restaurant. The restaurant is small, about 10 tables of 2-4, so there may be a wait during peak meal hours. We wrote our name on their waitlist, but we were seated soon after. The seats aren't too comfortable since space is tight. Their menu had a lot of customizations with katsu and curry. There were many protein choices. My boyfriend ordered their Menchi Katsu Curry ($20.25) and I ordered the Pork Loin Katsu Curry ($21.45).Both were marked as items Chef Recommends. While we were waiting for our food to come out, I noticed their chopsticks lists their other locations and most seem to be in areas with high Japanese footprint: Torrance, El Segundo, Gardena, Costa Mesa, and Los Angeles. The food was ready within a reasonable amount of time. In previous photos I saw and appreciated the grill they put the katsu on to maintain crispiness on the bottom, but they are no longer using that. The meal also came with a side salad, miso soup, and a few small sides. This is pretty typical of similar businesses. The dressing on this side salad was really bad though. As much as I wanted to eat the vegetables to be healthy, I didn't like it at all. Not taking points away cause it's an included item, but just including my observation. The rice was okay... a bit dry for my liking. The katsu itself was really crispy and crunchy for both of us. I can see how its' their specialty. For my porkloin I liked one side of it more than the other. The curry was okay, but I don't find it cravable... not like the curries that are so good I'll take it home to eat with more white rice. I barely dipped my katsu into the curry. If my boyfriend wants to come back, I might just order the katsu without the curry. A nice addition for this area, but I'm spoiled with having tried better curry katsu spots so I'm a little picky.

I had probably the best restaurant experience I've ever had this past Monday evening at Tokyo Soul,…read moreand it wasn't just cuz of the delicious fare, but also because of [& overwhelmingly so] the abundant hospitality that was shown to me and my friend. (: How it started: I showed up a couple min prior to their 5:30pm opening time and got welcomed in. Before I even sat down, a stranger at the corner table asked if I liked beer, to which I said yes, so he recommended the Suntory premium malt draft beer. I decided to go ahead & order it and liked it quite a bit & let the table of friends know. Before I knew it, I'd be introduced to Stan, one of the sunniest people you'll ever meet. He & his friends pretty much make the big decisions for the mall and are somewhat more involved w/ a handful of places like Tokyo Soul. It was such a privilege to be on the receiving end of their warmth, generosity, and openness. My friend & I ended up getting to try some of the items they're planning to introduce the following week (which I won't post pics of, just to keep it a surprise :P) as we continued getting to learn s'more about our new friends, interspersed by the continuation of my & my friend's own convos. We felt lucky that we got to be served by Edward too (a mentee of Stan's), who usually doesn't work that shift, but his friendliness was definitely one of the first things I noted as I got seated. The hospitality that night outshined the food only because it was like nothing I've experienced in LA. However, the food can hold its own, and though my conversations w/ my friend + Stan & co. meant I was eating my pork katsu curry rice way past its prime state, the dish was still so flavorful that it was a delight to eat even cold. What a Monday night to remember. Thank you Stan & co. for taking care of us so well!

I always pass by the spot but with a toddler, the hours of operation never really worked for us…read morewhere I can sit down to eat a meal inside or it's closed when we are here in the mall. Only option was finally to get takeout today. A little pricey for what it is. Not much rice or curry. Didn't really fill me up after paying almost $50 for sharing beef curry rice medium spice and hayashi rice. It came with miso soup on the side and bc of the cyclospora outbreak, they weren't serving salad so refunded me $4. The beef in the curry rice was too beefy and chewy. The medium spice didn't really have a kick to it. The meat in the hayashi rice tastes like hot pot meats and the flavoring in that didn't have enough OOOMPHH if you know what I mean. Since it's located in the mall, there's plenty of parking available. This restaurant is on the 2nd floor right next to Nordstrom.

Food are tasty good, especially the popcorn ramen…read more Service is also good and very polite. Space kinda of tiny but good for family up to 6 High chair available Rear parking available

Visited: May 2026. Thursday ~1pm. I was really craving soup…read moreon this cold, windy day. Setting: Small Authentic Japanese restaurant located on Main St. Wait Time: I was seated immediately as a party of 1. I think I ordered and got my first dish served all within 10 minutes of sitting down. Food/Drink: I made it a "ramen set" so I could add on fried calamari. SO much food at a very reasonable price. - Spicy Miso Ramen (~$16): I chose popcorn chicken for my protein and asked for medium spice (3 options). The broth was rich and had a nice kick without being painful. The thin noodles were plentiful and cooked just right. - Popcorn Chicken (protein choice from ramen): MASSIVE pile of lightly battered juicy and thick chicken pieces. - Fried Calamari (+$3.50): These were cooked to perfection. The batter was light and crispy and the calamari had texture but was still easy to chew. Service: Great. The waitress was kind, food came out quick, and she even packaged up my leftover popcorn chicken! 3% charge for cards which was fine. Parking: There's a parking lot behind the restaurant, but it's kind of small. There's plenty of free street parking, structures, and some open air lots around. I parked on 5th St. Next Time: I'll switch it up and try their Unadon or any of the udon bowls next time.

Came here twice and both times were very positive. Every ingredient is very fresh, and the flavors…read moreare neither under nor overwhelming. The stand out for me is the poke ramen. This was one of the most unique things I've tried at a Japanese restaurant. For $17, the portions are super generous - lots of fresh salmon and tuna, and not overfilled with lettuce fillers. I normally won't eat kale, but I'll eat this! The kale noodles were very similar to soba noodles, and the kale bits were crispy almost like nori. I enjoyed the sauce they used - a little sweet and nutty. I'd repurchase this without a doubt! I got the salmon lotus roll on my first visit because I love lotus chips, and so this one really intrigued me. The salmon on top was delicious and very tender. It might be one of the best salmon rolls I've had. The unagi in the don was also very tender that there was no need to chew. I haven't had much unagi in the past, but this is one of the better ones I've had. I've mainly had firmer ones, but I liked that this was very soft. Lastly, I tried the black tonkatsu ramen, and what I loved the most about this was generous amounts of the crunchy thin mushroom. This is one of my favorite ingredients in ramen other than the chashu and noodles. The broth isn't very thick or rich, and I think the amount of garlic in it was just right to be enjoyable. The noodles were cooked perfectly al dente. Overall, I've found this place to be a very enjoyable experience, and I'm excited to try more of their menu!

Delicious food and large portions. The space was bigger and nicer than I was imagining from the…read moreoutside. Tonkotsu Black ramen had a nice combo of flavors and ingredients (the crunchy kale and onion was a great addition). The Green Bean Tempura dish was good, larger than expected, and came with kabocha chips. The only aspect that wasn't great was the service was pretty inattentive, even though they weren't that busy. We had water glasses that remained empty and I had to ask for various things.

Cute little cafe with strong AC, delicious drinks, and a variety of Cantonese/Japanese dishes…read more Prices are reasonable and food is delicious! Ordered the Japanese Curry omelette rice and the Chinese Cured Meat Pot Rice! Both were delicious!

Was in the area and looking for some local comfort food. We stumbled upon Y.our Cafe. They have…read morestreet parking or there is a lot in the back of the restaurant. You can enter from either the front or back door. When we arrived for dinner on a Saturday evening, it was pretty empty, but by the time we left, it was packed! We ordered the Clay Pot Steamed Rice Combo that comes with any clay pot rice, any clay pot soup, and a drink (herbal jelly or iced lemon tea). We got the Cantonese Cured Meat with Steamed Rice Clay Pot and the Coconut Soup with Silke Chicken. The Cured Meat was tasty, and I like that you get some gai lan with it. The soup wasn't really my taste, but it did taste warm and nourishing. I got the Daily Combo Special which comes with an Omelet Curry Rice, Tonkatsu or Chicken Katsu and an iced lemon tea or soda. It also comes with a side salad. The katsu itself was decent, but the omelet egg is not seasoned at all. It really needs to curry sauce to go with it. Overall, not bad. Probably closer to 3.5 stars?