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    Yumee Katsu

    4.4 (101 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Comfort Food
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Rose Toppoki & Cutlet (20.99)
    Victor G.

    Yemee Katsu opened recently where Ramen 101 was. Infrastructure & seating similar. Wall decor minimalist. Food pics only. Y.K. Is a franchise from South Korea where there 400+ locations under Kumee Katsu. Was greeted courteously, seated upon entry. Given a plastic menu. Could have also ordered on kiosk or a tablet. Placed order with associate. Food came in 8ish minutes. Soft vocals in background. Flatscreen in front shows menu and some food related videos. Plenty of parking somewhere on lot. Offerings (South Korea): special menu, cutlets, cutlets & udon, drinks, sides, noodles. Bites: Rose Tobokki Cutlet (combo 20.99) -came with tasty cabbage slaw with light dressing, onion & radish kimchi & a cup of sweet tasty soup. -cutlet was palm sized. Cut into many narrow strips. Crunchy outer texture, inner meat lightly moist, slightly dry. Got boring 1/2 way thru. Got tonkatsu sauce later which had Worchesterine sauce in it. -Tobokki (rice cakes) looked like short tootsie rolls, tasted really fresh. There's an oval version called nian go that Chinese use for cooking and new years celebrations. *Rose sauce had a nice kick which a got used to . 4.5 stars worthy! Many check ins. Quality: fresh ingredients. Made to order. Quantity: reasonable. Pricing cheaper than other Katsu eateries. **not a katsu fan. Liked the Rose Tobokki...

    Sheryl P.

    My kids wanted to katsu and they wanted to come back to Yumee Katsu. It's my 1st time but I guess they been here a few times. Lol. I ordered their curry cutlet and I really love it. The meat is tender and the curry sauce is delicious I love that it came with salad. My daughter ordered the cheese cutlet and the king cutlet that she shared with her Dad. Extra rice please. It was plenty for 2 people. Delicious My son ordered rose topokki cutlet. He like it..he said it was not too spicy. I really like this place. The food came pretty quickly once you ordered it from their iPad. I really like this place, I'm glad we found this place. I like that it's close enough to kids school.

    Sarah T.

    Update : we love this restaurant! It's a reliable fast and yummy option We always get the chicken cutlet. It's awesome. It is moist, not greasy, and the portion is perfect. It comes with a light cabbage salad which I eat a little of with each bite of chicken. The cool of the cabbage and the crunch matches the chicken perfectly Japanese curry must me really good for me to like it. This is!! It's just your basic traditional Japanese curry Service is good. Stuff comes pretty fast and at the same time now that they have practiced Order in the small screen at the table Parking is easy in the large lot It's close ( walkable) to cv BART

    Jenny T.

    One bite into the pork katsu was all I needed to become a fan-girl! Its crispy exterior and juicy interior was perfectly cooked. Dip it into the curry gravy and it'll set you into a dream state. Hmm!!! I walked in and ordered to-go through the kiosk. The lady brought my order out and I was on my merry way. One of my favorite things to eat is curry udon. Could use a little heat but otherwise very flavorful. Notes: lots of parking. Friendly. Seats available for dine in.

    David K.

    Yumee Katsu has expanded into another strip mall location, this time in Castro Valley. This casual restaurant specializes in katsus (breaded cutlets) served alongside Korean-style noodle dishes. The Shrimp Curry Udon came with three breaded shrimps on top of udon in a thick curry sauce, served with shredded cabbage salad, pickled onions, pickled daikon, and miso soup. The Jjolmyon were cold, chewy noodles in a spicy sauce, topped with shredded green/red cabbage, seaweed, carrots, scallions, zucchini, and a hard-boiled egg. Mixed together, this made for a cool, refreshing noodle dish. On the side, we got a Cheese Katsu, made of ooey, gooey cheese wrapped in a slice of pork, all in a crispy breading. My favorite entree (though not by far) was the Rose Toppoki Cutlet, made of chewy cylindrical rice cakes and slices of fish cake in a creamy, sweet, spicy, savory tteokbokki sauce, all topped with a pork cutlet. The best part of this dish was the creamy, flavorful sauce, which went nicely not just with the rice cakes, but with the perfectly crusted pork katsu too! Overall, the food here was delicious and on point. The tablet ordering and the service were quick and no frills, and everything came at a good value too!

    Chicken curry fire
    Jodi H.

    Vibes were a little off. The seating is hella tight, like too tight for comfort. Especially if you come with a family or group of 3+ Came by for dinner with some girlfriends and we all arrived at different times. There was a huge party that was trickling in that seemed to also be a reserved table. You order via tablet so food order is first come first serve. It's not great for a reservation type situation, but also for the other tables if you happen to be dining in at the same time as a larger group. It's chaotic and the restaurant is so small that you're just watching the noise unfold. I got the chicken curry and my friends got the cheese cutlet as well as the assorted cutlet. My chicken curry was probably the best. They truly do panko fry the cutlets to the perfect crunch vs tender ratio. The cheese cutlet was a little too rich, so you might want to order the assorted combo so at least you have variety. I enjoyed my chicken curry, it was very filling and I demolished the whole plate. Service is kind, and they're doing their best. I think management has some work to do. The tablets are bolted down so it's awkward for all members to get a chance to look at the menu without neck pain and reaching over other diners. There are other katsu spots in the Bay, and unfortunately Yumee was not it for me.

    Lana V.

    Food was great. The spicy katsu with rice cake was spicier than I expected in a good way. My husband got the curry katsu and he liked it. Service was nice and friendly. Place is clean. My neighbor is Korean and I asked her opinion about this place and she said overall it's good but is a bit overpriced. I agreed.

    Eugene L.

    I had Yumee on my Book Mark list!!!! Today I went to try them out!!! I parked right out Front and Rolled in. I was Greeted and Seated right away. My Server was Friendly and Efficient!! She showed me how to Navigate the Computer Terminal at the table to Order my Food!! My Server was very Attentive! I ordered the Curry Katsu and a Coke Classic to Dine in !!! My Drinks were brought to me immediately and they were Ice Cold. My Food arrived 15 minutes later!!! The Katsu portion was a little smaller than I thought it would be. The Katsu and Curry Sauce was Delicious!!! My Server brought me extra Rice and Curry Sauce!!? Service is excellent here !!!! Dining room is Clean and Well lit!!! I paid by Credit card and rolled out!!! This Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hands Strong!!! Number 34. Of the Top 50 most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!!

    pork loin cutlet on the bottom and pork loin cutlet udon on the top.
    Cynthia W.

    This is a fairly new restaurant. We came here after walking around the cherry festival on Saturday. We arrived around 2:30pm and still lots of people! I thought it was weird that some tables had a ipad connected to it to order, but half did not. So we waited for the server to come. We got the pork loin cutlet udon and the regular pork loin cutlet. We both enjoyed our meals overall. But the only thing is we both thought the pork was a bit dry inside. Wish it was more moist. The outside was very crispy/crunchy so that was great. Sauce was great and I like hot they gave us salad, soup, and some radish. Good for the price now a days. It was a smaller restaurant, so it got full qucikly.

    Wing L.

    We came as a group of 7 and got seated almost immediately as a group had just left. The restaurant is small so larger groups may not do well here. Order on the table on the table, the staff does come around and see if you have any questions We ordered 6 dishes and did family style. Well got the pork and chicken cutlet and the large katsu. The pork and chicken cutlets we got had a nice crispy breading but it was definitely overcooked. It was rather dry and definitely relied on the sauces of the dish to help with the texture. The shrimp tempura was good but the curry wasn't anything special. The large cutlet was the best but it is very thin. Overall I wouldn't go out of my way to come back but if another friend suggested coming here I wouldn't be opposed.

    Regular "Yumee Katsu"
    Jeff C.

    We had been wanting to eat here for some time but didn't get a chance to since our kiddo has peanut allergies and they use peanut products in one of their sauces. Finally we got a chance on a Monday night so we made it happen! It's a casual spot in the Lucky's marketplace. It was pretty busy inside and you order from a tablet at your table, which I am not a huge fan of (I'd rather have personalized service). I got the regular "Yumee Katsu" and my wife got the curry katsu. Both dishes came with a couple of Korean sides (ban chan), soup, cabbage salad, and a small bowl of rice. The katsu was good- not overcooked and not too oily. The curry was good, your typical Japanese style curry. I would have liked more rice. Overall solid, though I'd prefer Demiya for katsu curry.

    Katie M.

    Yumee Katsu is a solid spot when you are craving katsu. Overall, the food is good, flavorful, and satisfying, with a menu that offers a nice variety of katsu and curry dishes. My main critique is that the breading was a bit too thick while the meat itself was too thin for the king cutlet. I prefer their regular katsu where the meat is thicker. The cheese katsu was definitely the standout. The crispy exterior paired with the gooey stretchy cheese made for a delicious bite. The curry was also well done - rich, flavorful, and comforting without being overly heavy. However, their portion felt slightly small for the price. While there areas that could be improved, the food is undeniably tasty and well-seasoned. Worth checking out if you are in the area.

    Shrimp Curry
    Alyssa D.

    The place is clean, but it seemed like they were understaffed because we had to wait for a while before someone turned around to get their attention to be seated. There were tablets on every table and that's how you order. The fried items were good, but the curry was just okay. Overall, neither food nor service left a strong impression but also nothing was bad.

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    The kalbi patty in the kalbi burger tasted like traditional kalbi but in burger patty form. The…read moreproduce was fresh and cheese was nicely melted and not overpowering. Although the burger didn't need any condiments, I do wish the patty had a bit of a stronger kalbi flavor. I'd get it again but would probably try other things on the menu before revisiting this. It's not a huge burger but it was satisfying. Place your order to the right then make your way past the meat towards the beverages and other refrigerated goodies and wait for your order number to be called. There's a seated section for those that purchased alcoholic beverages and

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