Got the Katsu Curry Udon togo, it was still nice and hot, katsu was crispy, curry and soup on the side were very flavorful. I would say the katsu NEEDS the sauce, but given that I would definitely order again. Although, service was pretty slow (given that they just opened) the food was worth the wait! Can't wait to try their other dishes! read more

Yumee Katsu - Katsu Curry Udon - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

I ate the Spicy Chewy noodle w/ chicken katsu meal, which includes kimchi, radish, soup, and katsu sauce. The katsu was on the dryer side, but it tasted great with the sauce. The soup was amazing, and I would re-order the soup if given the chance. If you love spicy food, give this chewy noodle a chance bc it is definitely on the spicier side. Overall, a great place to dine at! read more

Yumee Katsu - Spicy Chewy noodle with chicken katsu - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

Such a very homely and humble experience. I ordered the curry katsu as a start to get my first impressions of this place. Did not disappoint at all! When they served the curry katsu, they served it in a very homely way with a small wooden tray, two side dishes (kimchi and pickled radish) small bowl of soup, cabbage, and the main dish itself. Every single element of the meal compliments each other very well! It super balanced, the side dishes balanced out the meal to rest the palate to go for more, everything in that meal felt super heart warming. I would 100% go back again when I can and would definitely recommend it to others! read more

Yumee Katsu is a new restaurant that opened up and took the space of where Von's Chicken used to be in this mall. The parking is horrendous on the weekends. If you are lucky to find a spot, you will see the restaurant by Paris Baguette and Venus Cafe. The interior is nicely decorated and modern. The service is friendly and attentive. Donkatsu Spicy Chewy Noodle - first off, the noodles are cold like a salad. Don't get me wrong, it was a flavorful, hint of spiciness, and thick chewy noodles. The katsu was fried to a golden brown. Assorted Katsu - pork katsu, shrimp katsu, and cheese katsu. A good entree if you are undecided on what to get or just want to try a variety of fried choices. Support your local business. read more

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Was pleasantly surprised to find Yumee Katsu as a new addition to the busy Pacific Rim Plaza on Hostetter Road. We stopped by for a late Friday lunch and the restaurant was initially empty but quickly filled up minutes after we were seated. Service was super friendly and informative when explaining the different menu options. Ordering is done on the iPads at each table- we ended up ordering the curry shrimp katsu udon and the regular Yumee pork katsu set. Food arrived piping hot in a few minutes with 2 small sides of kimchi and radish, dipping sauce, and soup. All the food was great- the pork katsu was tender and crispy and came with a good portion size while the curry shrimp katsu udon was also good but much smaller in portion. They exceeded my expectations and I'm excited to go back for more! read more

Yumee Katsu - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

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Nice and Homey upon walking in, The tables have tablets for you to order which I love Getting into the food Assorted Katsu- (4.5/5) Amazing variety from their menu, katsu served in different ways, variety of dipping sauces, good meat quality, and great presentation. Curry Katsu w rice - 3.7/5 Quality ingredients but taste pretty much what you expect out of katsu. Nothing spectacular but done well! Overall, would come back. Nice spot to put on the list if you enjoy katsu read more

Yumee Katsu - Assorted Katsu - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place offers a variety of katsu dishes paired with different items such as curry, noodles, tteokbokki, and soft tofu. Each table has a tablet that you can use to place your order. I noticed a few reviews on here mention that the katsu was on the drier side so I decided to order the donkatsu ramen. It kinda reminds me of army stew but with katsu instead of spam and sausage. I can see how the katsu might be too dry, especially if you don't have something to dip it in like curry or soup. Overall, I enjoyed my dish but I also got tired of it halfway through eating it. The noodles started getting very soft and the katsu was getting soggy. My cousin ordered the rose toppokki katsu. I tried a piece of her tteokbokki and it tasted a bit undercooked. The tteokbokki was harder than it should be. We came right when they opened on a weekday so we were seated right away and our food came out pretty quick as well. I feel like they could've done a better job with checking in on us and refilling our water though because we finished the whole bottle of water on our table but no one ever refilled it. The meal came out to be about $30 per dish which I think is a bit pricy for the quality and amount of food you get. Not sure if I'd come back. read more

Yumee Katsu - Donkatsu ramen - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm so glad to try this location of Yumee Katsu, I am glad to not have to drive all the way to Dublin! The staff will direct you to a table. You order on a table at the table and they bring it out. There's not too much interaction. The restaurant is cute and clean. It was not overwhelmingly loud when we went, as the Dublin location is sometimes. I wanted to try something different from my usual order of spicy noodle with tonkatsu, so I got the tkeobokki today. The portion was a little smaller than I was expecting, but a ok size for one person. I got the pork katsu and it was great. It was soft and juicy and crispy on the outside. The tkeobokki was chewy and spicy and sweet. I would prefer the tkeobokki to be a little less cooked and there to be more sauce personally, but it was still good. The citrus salad dressing was very good and refreshing. The kimchi was very fermented. The king katsu was soo crispy, and yet still not too dry for how thin it was. We go the sauce on the side and that makes it easier to eat and crispy for longer. It is a completely different mouthfeel to the other katsu. The only negative was that the rice was very mushy. I loved it, and would come back! read more

Yumee Katsu - Katsu tkeobokki plate - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

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Saw they were soft opening in the neighborhood so wanted to given them a try and got some take out. I ordered the Rose Toppokki Katsu. Price is a bit steep, almost $30 after tax and the portion was small... as seen in the picture. Maybe it's because I got to-go and not eating it fresh but the katsu was not crispy and was actually quite tough. For tteokbokki part, it tasted like regular instead of rose. Color also doesn't look the same as their online picture for rose as well so I am unsure if they gave me the wrong order or not but they definitely charged for a rose toppokki. They're still soft opening so maybe still figuring things out but overall not impressed with the taste and price. Cashier was nice though. If I come back, I'll have a sit down meal since to-go didnt seem like the way to go. read more

Yumee Katsu - rose toppokki katsu - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

Waited around 30 mins before getting seated. Quite a lot of people joining the waitlist during the dinner hour rush. We got the assorted katsu(pork, shrimp and cheese) and also the chicken katsu curry. I find the chicken katsu to be the least dry and juicer than most. Cheese katsu has a nice cheese pull. I like how there are the pickled radish and kimchi on the sides, along with salad. Presentation is a plus too. -**: fried shrimp katsu is not crispy. Outer layer is too thin, so texture is almost mushy(?). Also the price for the set is normal, but the add-on side dishes are out of place. Ex: The mini udon is $5.99 and probably the size of a small fist size. It's equivalent of 2 mouthful udons. Don't think I'll get it again. read more

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No wait for a weekday dinner! Service is minimal, after getting seated they bring water, then you order on tablet and wait. I was excited for a katsu place so close to my house but it was kind of just ok. Katsu meat was good and crunchy, but cheese katsu had basically no meat in it, only cheese. Side dishes and soup were sooo little and the salad was the most disappointing of all. Since it's just cabbage you'd expect more but portions are little and doesn't taste fresh. Poorly cut and dirty :( Really wished I liked it more or sides were refillable! read more

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[Food] Takeout - Assorted Katsu ($25.99): Comes with rice, salad w/ dressing, sauce (katsu sauce & tartar), and soup. Also comes with pickled daikon and kimchi! I enjoyed the pork katsu and the shrimp, but I think the cheese one is a bit too heavy for me. You also have to eat the cheese one fast before it gets cold and hardens. - Extra Curry ($5.99): Yum! I'm glad I got extra to dip my katsu in or even with more rice. - Curry Katsu ($23.99): I feel like the takeout portion may be a tad smaller than if you were to dine-in. The tonkatsu is more on the lean side, but the curry has a nice flavor. Also comes with soup, salad, and some picked radish & kimchi. [Service] - Fast, friendly, helpful - Order via kiosk tablet [Ambiance] - Decent amount of seating indoors - Parking can get packed during peak dinner hours as it is in the plaza where 99 Ranch, Gen, Kura, Paris Baguette, Venus Cafe, etc are at. [Overall] - Would come back again to try other dishes! read more

Yumee Katsu - Assorted Katsu ($25.99) & extra curry ($5.99) Takeout - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

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3.5/5 rounded down Chicken Spicy Chewy Noodles - 4/5 The Spicy is probably an overstatement but I also take spice really well so won't dock them for that. This does come out as a cold dish which knocks down 0.5 points. The Chicken Katsu also came out barely room temperature which also sucked for another -0.5. With that said, the noodles themselves were the highlight of the dish, with the chicken bringing it down. And again, will point out that I really do think this would be better off as a "hot" dish. Above, I put "hot" in quotes, because even the curry katsu dishes came out pretty room temperature which is a huge disappointment. When you're paying $21-26 pre-tax/tip per person I'm expecting made to order, not room temperature dishes. Furthermore, if they are coming out room temperature, is there really an point in a waiting time for dishes. I do want to come back to try out their other options such as the ramen and cheese katsu, but overall, this is a weak contender in the curry-space when you look at the pricing, serving size, and quality as a whole. Slightly would also recommend checking in with their hours when they grand open since I came at 2:57 when they were "suppose to be open" but they said they would be taking a lunch that day at 3 pm for an hour, which really sucked as none of their hours were stating that. read more

Yumee Katsu - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

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Ordered the chicken katsu with rose tteobokki and a curry chicken katsu. The portions were huge and we had to take it to go. Will be sharing one order and adding tteobokki next time! read more

There aren't many katsu places here in the bay so I was super excited to try this! We had the rose tteokbokki which had a lot of fish cake and chewy rice cake to share. My sister got the Yumee katsu which was good but we expected more sauce and she said usually they give curry sauce as well. I got the Korean katsu and it came with a sweet tomato sauce which was good. And my dad go the curry katsu. Something I noticed was the meat was a bit dry and they don't give much sauce (Korean sauce, katsu sauce, curry sauce) so towards the end it was super dry. Service was good you just order on a tablet. It's a quick bite vibe. If they gave more sauce and made the katsu crispier or juicier I would come back. read more

Yumee Katsu - Korean katsu, rose tteok - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

Had the Pork Katsu with Rose Topokki, Giant Thin Pork Katsu with Katsu sauce and rice. Added a side of Udon Noodles. The Rose Topokki was really good. The sauce was so smooth, with perfect balance of sweetness and spiciness. Somehow also had some slight nut flavor. The fish cakes were also good that it's not strongly fishy; and there's plenty of it in the dish unlike some other restaurant version where they skimp on it. The rice cakes was soft with just the right amount of chewiness to it. I could eat this by itself without the Katsu. Both styles of pork katsu came out crispy and golden brown, coated with panko crumbs. The Thin one was about half the thickness of the regular Katsu. I tasted the pork better on the regular thickness Katsu compared to the thin but then version is more tender. The side of Udon had a sweet broth. The flavor of the seaweed sheets was also noticeable in the broth. The Giant Thin Katsu came with rice and Katsu sauce. The sauce was one of the better Katsu sauce I've had. It was not too sweet with just the right amount of tanginess. The Worcestershire sauce flavor was not overpowering the other ingredients of the sauce. Both entrees came with small side dishes of kimchee and pickled radish and the same broth used for the Udon. Quite pricey for over $20 per entree. But I would go back for the Topokki. Nice staff and took about 10 min for the food. Dining room had a relaxed ambiance. Ordering is through an iPad on the table. They've only been open for about a month but their food and service were already so on point. read more

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Came here for the soft opening, and was very surprised at how good it was! The Yumee Katsu is a pork Katsu (and does come with rice ). The batter was very crispy and the meat was tender! Not dry at all. The curry Katsu was the Yumee Katsu with curry, and was also plentiful and well cooked. What stood out to us was that we got a mini udon for our toddler, but it came with spicy sauce. The waitress noticed it was for our baby, and proactively took it back and removed the spice! Such service! I liked the decorations as well with a wooden interior. We both agreed that we would definitely come back again!! read more

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Always excited to try out new restaurants in our neighborhood. We ordered 2 dishes, which was enough to feed 3 people. Shrimp Curry Katsu - was our favorite because the curry sauce was the BOM. There was plenty of rice to soak up the yummy sauce. Assorted Katsu - included 2 cheese katsu, 2 shrimp tempura, and a bunch of chicken katsu over noodles. The cheese katsu was a new thing for me, love the complementary textures. It was a good meal. I would come back again. read more

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So glad to see another Katsu curry spot open up in North side SJ. The food was so perfect for the weather as it was raining and cold. Since it was still their soft opening, there weren't many people in the restaurant. The interior of the restaurant was very aesthetic as it replicates a lot of Japanese designs to go with the food. I like that the waitress also let us choose where to sit. Service was also fast and east as everything you order is through a tablet. I ordered the Shrimp Katsu Curry, Pork Katsu, and Rose Tteboki. All were delicious and you can tell that they made with fresh ingredients! They also had a bunch of banchans on the side that were also really tasty! I will be coming back! read more

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New and hot katsu place in town! This place is YUMEEEE! My friends and I got here around 7:30pm on a Saturday and it was really busy. We had to wait about 30 minutes at most after waitlisting in person. Since the place isn't too big and there are a lot of tables, it's pretty cramped. Also the parking lot in this area sucks too since its in a plaza with popular food/drink options.   They have a lot to choose from on their menu ranging from their different katsus, curry katsus, special menu katsus, and their normal noodle dishes.   I got their katsu curry udon and it was so good! The curry is flavorful but I asked if I could make it spicy and they gave me some sriracha with chili powder. The katsu was fried nicely and was crunchy but of course sitting in the curry made the crunchiness go away. They also give side dishes such as kimchi, pickled radish, soup and a salad which made the entire email even tastier! The only thing I thought could be better was how cooked the udon noodles were. They were too soft for my liking and felt a bit overcooked which is why im giving it stars.   The service is standard for soft opening but I understand that it was super busy. I will definitely be coming back to try their other dishes on their special menu. THey have a rose topokki katsu and that sounds so good! read more

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This parking lot can get crowded and it can be hard to find parking. There's a decent amount of seating inside and you order through the kiosk. This place can get busy as well. The workers are friendly and the service was good. The canned watermelon soda was really sweet and okay. All the food items we ordered was enjoyable and high quality from the rose Tteok-bokki to the assorted katsu itself. The side dishes that came with the meal were good too. The food didn't really take too long to come out either. Definitely would come here again. This might be my favorite katsu spot in the area. read more

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Craving Korean katsu and found this place! Their korean style giant katsu reminds me of the old days when I used to eat them in Korea :) It was a bit pricey in my own opinion but it does hit the spot! Loved spicy chewy noodle too! But donkatsu in donkatsu spicy chewy noodle did not have a katsu sauce at all. you have to order katsu sauce on the side for $2.99 if you want. They said it is because you can eat katsu with the spicy chewy noodle sauce. Service was fast and great! Servers were nice. read more

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This is a review on their doordash order. I was surprised how crispy the katsu arrived even though it was delivered. We ordered the curry katsu and the jjolmyeon donkatsu. Curry katsu (5/5) - Love the type of curry they use. It's a really great pairing sauce with the katsu. Jjolmyeon Donkatsu (5/5) - The jjolmyeon is pretty good. Spicy with a slight vinegary flavor. There's lots of veggies and a really nice chew on the noodles. The katsu sauce is also unique - slightly sweeter / balances than most katsu sauces. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

This place is pretty good. The flavor is on point so far. The service is actually really good. The servers are attentive. You do order from a screen and it is not much of a wait. They dont serve alcohol from what I can tell but please correct me if I am wrong. The food is amazingly portioned although it is a bit pricy. You do get a filling amount of food. The katsu is crispy, not overly oily, and flavorful. The place is well spaced so you do not feel stuffy or pushed against another table. There is a pretty long wait if you are going to go during prime lunch or dinner time. I barely missed the start of the line so I am unsure how long waits can get. The food came out quick. It was well presented. Overall I am happy with this place. The food and portions are good. It is filling but pricey. The servers are really nice and attentive. read more

Yumee Katsu - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

Soft opening for Yumee Katsu, came for dinner family style to try multiple dishes! The interior design is very aesthetic, you can tell everything is clean and brand new. They offer booth and table seating and ordering is done through a tablet installed into the table. Service was pretty good considering only 1 server working. Onto the food review! (PS loved the kimchi and the pickled radish) Big Katsu 10/10 Spicy Pork Katsu 10/10 Curry Udon Katsu 6.9/10 The big Katsu was enormous!! If you have a big appetite and can eat I would order this 110%. Very filling and a generous amount of portioning. The sauce provided for it was very delicious. This Katsu is flakier and crispier than the other two dishes. The spicy pork Katsu was also very scrumptious! The spicy pork had incredible flavor and if you're looking for the best of both worlds this is it!! I thoroughly enjoyed the flavors and was not expecting the spicy pork to be as good as it was; it lives up to the yummy name. The curry udon Katsu is a dish that fell flat. Did not really enjoy it and the portion sizing was very small compared to the other two dishes, and had barely any udon noodles. Definitely would not recommend it and would not order it again. The flavor was mild as well. Overall the experience was 4/5! Great experience, ambiance was good and 66% of the dishes ordered were magnificent. JD Big Back Tip: Avoid the noodle dishes because they don't give you the extra sides that come with the rice dishes! read more

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I recently tried the Rose Topokki Katsu with pork katsu, the Donkatsu Spicy Chewy Noodles, and a side order of Cheese Katsu. Each entrée came with pickled radish, kimchi, soup, and salad, which made the meal feel complete and well-balanced. The katsu was crispy, juicy, and cooked perfectly. It paired wonderfully with both the creamy rose sauce and the spicy noodle sauce. The spicy chewy noodles had more of a gochujang-based flavor rather than an intense heat, making them flavorful and approachable for those who don't enjoy overly spicy dishes. My personal favorite was the Rose Topokki Katsu. The rose sauce was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, making it the standout dish of the meal. The Cheese Katsu was also a great addition and satisfied any cheese lover's cravings. The only thing I wish they included was a traditional katsu sauce alongside the dishes, as I think it would have complemented the crispy pork cutlet nicely. Our food arrived in about 10-15 minutes, which was impressive considering the quality and presentation. The restaurant itself was cute, clean, and thoughtfully decorated, creating a cozy atmosphere that made the dining experience even more enjoyable. Overall, I would definitely come back again. While it is on the pricier side, the quality of the food, generous portions, and pleasant atmosphere make it worth trying. read more

Yumee Katsu - DonKatsu spicy chewy noodle and Rose Topokki Katsu - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

So happy for another katsu place in South Bay! Our party of three tried the Rosé Tteokbokki katsu, rice curry katsu, and assorted katsu. While the food was good, I think the assorted katsu is the best value for what you're getting: 2 pieces of shrimp, 2 cheese katsu, and rest regular katsu pieces. I'm more appreciative of the wide selection of choices on their menu, from regular Tteokbokki to Rosé Tteokbokki, udon noodles, an entire separate selection for curry options, etc. I think this is a good spot for people who have a variety in tastes and want a lot of different options/preferences to choose from. The staff were also very nice and friendly! We order from the kiosk at the tables. It is located in a plaza so lots of parking spots available. One restroom in the restaurant and is pretty clean. read more

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Came across Yumee Katsu as I was shopping in the plaza. The recent open not too long ago and have good menu selection for Katsu and tteokbokki I enjoyed the chewy noodles that came with the tteokbokki. The tteokbokki also had the perfect amount of spice for me as someone who can't handle spicy food. At the end of the meal we were greater by the owner who was supper sweet and asked how we enjoyed the meal read more

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Been a little while since I've eaten in this plaza. I remember the countless times I came here to get Korean fried chicken, but alas.. a new katsu place has appeared! Was in the mood for some katsu and heard a few things about Yumee and their other locations. Came in and was greeted and was just told to sit anywhere. Each table has its own tablet that you can use to order from. The staff here were really friendly and gave us a physical menu as well just to be able to browse it all at a glance compared to navigating the tablet. My lady and I ordered the Topokki (tteokbokki) Katsu and the Cheese Katsu. The tteokbokki was nice, sweet, and spicy with it on the milder side for me. Just enough of a kick to be enjoyable but mouth burning at all. The soup is the same broth/dashi that you would get with udon, which they also serve. The salad is shredded cabbage with a light and bright dressing that's refreshing and can be a nice palette cleanser along with the pickled daikon radish. Overall, a nice and wonderful meal. read more

Yumee Katsu - Topokki Katsu - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

Yumee is yummy! Got the chicken katsu plate. Probably the best katsu I have had in california. Curry was tasty, had a distinct flavor and subtle sweetness. Not overwhelmingly curry. You can tell it is made in house. I mean look at the photo, it just looks beautiful. I'm gonna be craving this now! read more

Yumee Katsu - Chicken katsu - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was okay but kinda pricy. Chewy noodle has a good textured and is actually pretty spicy. Katsu was just mediocre, thinner than what I would like it to be. Soup is on the saltier side. They seem to be a little understaffed. It was 20min into eating when I realized that they didn't even gave us water. Space was also a little tight. Not sure whether I will revisit. read more

Yumee Katsu - Curry Katsu - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place is opening up really fast! They have multiple soft opening locations all over the bay . I discovered them a few weeks ago in Castro Valley. Service is great and friendly. Portions are the same here as Castro Valley but the price point is not right. I believe it's toooo high and will not survive in the long run. It's like 25-30% higher than Castro Valley. $25 for a plate of curry katsu and $20 for katsu. Parking was easy to find. Restaurant was small. And czy just like the other one. read more

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Final Thoughts: 3.20/5.0 This was a katsu place that my friend and I wanted to try a few weeks ago, but they were closed for a break during the single hour that we showed up. It was interesting because they didn't list those hours anywhere and we only found out when we actually arrived at the restaurant. We were able to try it today and confirmed the hours before we went. Overall, the experience and food only warranted about a 3 star. Just aight. Nothing too special unfortunately. Food: Chicken Katsu Curry: 3.0/5 Overall, their food is alright. It's not extraordinary and it doesn't wow me at all. In comparison to Curry Hyuga, the food was mediocre. The initial presentation looks nice, but that was mostly it. Aesthetics are up to par. This comes with the main entrée (rice, chopped katsu piece, and curry). For their sides that they present on the tray, this comes with kimchi, pickled radish, dash stock, and cabbage. Starting with the pros, the flavor of the curry and katsu are good together. The curry is well seasoned and very umami. Again, it's not amazing amazing. Their seasonings are simple. The katsu is just warm, but does have a crunch. I feel like the food is just all sitting inside of a warmer because none of the food came out super piping hot. This is something I expected because they did take a little longer to bring out the food. Of note, they do garnish the curry with panko bread crumbs and it's visually appealing. If left there, the bread crumb does lost it's texture and it's not the best mouthfeel at all. Not a significant note, but it was just something I observed. Chicken Spicy Chewy Noodle: 3.0/5 This was my friend's dish and I was able to try the noodles for review purposes. That was likely the only thing different between our two food choices today. The chicken katsu for this dish appeared to be the same as my dish. Again, the chicken does have some crunch on the exterior outer layer. Flavor is alright. For the noodles, they were cold. That was quite interesting and reminded me of naengmyeon, which is a Korean cold noodle. I like the texture of the noodles. It was super chewy and bouncy. Almost like a thin version of sweet potato noodles. The flavor is kind of tomato-y. Not my preference for a flavor, but I digress. Menu: Of note, the menu does not have any descriptions or anything. This would actually be helpful for them to add onto their menus because I want to know what some of their items include and it's difficult to judge that solely based on a picture. Hours: The first time we went there, they told us that they were closed for one hour for a break. This was between 4:00pm and 5:00pm. So interesting because their Yelp page online didn't reflect that. It was fine the second time that we went, but it was just a little inconvenient the first time since it derailed our initial plans. May recommend calling before just to make sure. --------- Quality: Just aight Their foods were not piping hot and just came out warm at best. It gives me the impression that a lot of the foods are premade versus being made to order. The food did take some time to come out, so I expected all of the foods to be piping hot upon delivery. Somewhat disappointing that this was not the case here. Price: $$$ These prices are expensive for what you actually get. Perhaps you can justify it with all of the extra sides that you get along with your main entrée, but at the same time, for the quality of the item, I really dont think that it's worth this much. The prices will range from $20 to $25. If they took these prices down by $3 to $5, it would be a lot more reasonable for me. Either that or increasing the portion size. Katsu piece is decently sized if you compare it to the plate, but the plate is smaller than that of other restaurants. Service: Very Limited You order on the tablet at the table. There's really no interactions here beside them delivering the food and check. Otherwise, we order on the tablet after we get seated. Once the items are placed, we just wait to get the food. We can also call them for the check using the tablet, so really, there are no significant interactions to note. Ambiance: Smol This place seems quite small. The interior has some natural light that comes in, but overall, the interior is also quite dark. There seems to be optimal amounts of seating around here. They have larger and smaller tables inside. I'm not sure how crowded this place gets, but it didn't seem super crowded when we went during the dinner rush hours. Location/Parking: Optimal Space for the Plaza This place is located in the plaza where Gen, Heytea, and 99 Ranch. With the grocery store, the parking lot is quite large. I usually don't have concerns with finding parking here. Sometimes the walk will be a little farther depending on where you park. On the crowded days, it might be a little harder and you might run into questionable drivers, but overall, not bad of a location. read more

Yumee Katsu - Chicken Spicy Chewy Noodle - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

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Visited for the first time and it was pretty good! I wouldn't say itms anywhere closer to Jungdon in quality, but due to closeness and the price point I'll take it. The portions are quite large too! Good experience. Self order at kiosk and oay up front, minimal service. read more

Yumee Katsu - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

I recently saw that there was a new Katsu spot that opened up in the Pacific Rim Plaza. I called the restaurant around 11:15am to place a to-go order but was informed that they had an online POS. You have to specifically google Yumee Katsu Hostetter to get to the right one, otherwise your initial hit will be the Dublin location. The receipt said my order would be ready in 10 minutes after confirmation, which was perfect as it would take me that time to get to the restaurant. When I got to Yumee Katsu I found that they technically did not confirm my order. I had to wait another 10 minutes, but I let that slide. One of the supervisors was very apologetic, and I totally get that it's part of growing pains in starting a new business with new employees and systems. I got a chicken curry rice plate and side of cheese katsu to share with my husband. Everything was so neatly packaged, and I particularly felt that the packaging for the chicken curry was brilliant. It came in a bucket with 2 layers separating the chicken from the rice and sauce. The meal also came with a side of miso, cabbage salad, and banchan. I admittedly have had better panko fry on a chicken katsu (perhaps the condensation didn't help with the crispness of the texture), but I thought that everything tasted fine. I would order this again and at the restaurant for optimal freshness. read more

I was really craving katsu curry one day and saw that this new place had opened, so I decided to give it a try. When I arrived during lunch, there were already quite a few people dining in. The service was friendly, and the ambiance felt like your typical casual Asian eatery. I ordered the katsu curry. The food itself wasn't bad, but for the price point, I honestly expected a bit more. The portion sizes were surprisingly small as there was a thin layer of rice and even less curry (I really wish there was a lot more curry). By the last few bites, things got pretty dry because there simply wasn't enough curry left. The side dishes were nice, and the standout for me was definitely the soup, which had a really rich umami flavor. Overall, the taste was decent, but the portion sizes were not worth for what you pay. read more

Stopped by for lunch one day because I've seen so much on tiktok, but was extremely caught off guard by the prices. Service was friendly and the menu was big. The interior was nice but a little tight between tables, I got the rose katsu and it was $25!!! For $25, I was expecting large portions, similar to the one in H Mart, which costs about the same. When it came out, it was presented nicely (I was too hungry to take pictures lol). But the portions were so small for the price!!! It came with the soup on the side, which was flavorful, but it tasted like a soup I had at Costco. The meat was tough and I got pork. The Katsu sauce was okat. The rose sauce was also okay, not as flavorful as others I've had. I just would not come back for that insane price. With taxes and tip, my total came out around $30. read more

I came by on a weeknight a couple of weeks ago when the weather was a bit cold and I was on my way home from work with nothing to eat. I saw that they had just been open for soft opening for about 2 days when I came. It was empty at the time (makes sense, it was 5:30pm on a random night), and I didn't get greeted right away because the staff were busy chatting in a corner. No big deal to me as I was able to just pick a table to sit at and place my order on the tablet without needing the interaction (perfect for my introverted self). They wrre quick with the order and it came with a pretty hefty amount of food. I had enough for a second meal. However, the tonkatsu itself was a bit dry for my liking. I thought the shrimp tempura was nicely fried though. Not my favorite spot for tonkatsu, but I'd stop by if I'm lazy to drive further. read more

Was looking for a place to eat dinner with a friend and didn't know there was this new katsu place that appeared on yelp and did not have to drive all the way to Santa Clara for some katsu. I haven't had katsu in a long time as well. If I remember correctly it took over a Korean fried chicken spot, but anyways. Staff are friendly and great. Ordering is through tablets which is great which I totally prefer rather than calling a person for orders. I ordered the assorted katsu, it was good, I also ordered the ramen, totally forgot to take a picture that was good, as well but kinda spicy for me. Overall great food and experience, would definitely go again. read more

Yumee Katsu - Assorted Katsu - Korean Near Me - San Jose, California

TLDR: Crispy Crunchy Katsu It's still under Soft Opening... a REAL Soft Opening, well at the time of this writing, not like those other restaurants that have "Just Opened" for about 5 years. The place is a very small place... Truth to tell, a bit too small for this type of restaurant. All the tables are very closely spaced so they could fit more people in there, but it was tough to have private conversations... I really like that every table has its own ordering pad. No QR codes on fiddly phones that have to zoom to see all the pictures! I got the Chicken Katsu Curry... my usual at Katsu places. The curry isn't the BEST, but it's good. I think I still think Hyuga is the best in the south bay. One thing I like more than Hyuga is the katsu though... so crisp and crunchy! You can tell a good katsu has been cooked well, when the skin can easily be taken off from the meat, like in this case. It sounds weird, since the katsu is primarily the reason to come to this place, but you know... health reasons. My wife thought her pork katsu was a bit dry. I thought it tasted fine... and with the Katsu sauce, a normal person wouldn't even know it's dry! She's special... she doesn't like sauce... Anyway, I appreciate the fact that the regular katsu comes on this small elevated grill-like stand, so the bottom stays crispy as well! I wonder why my curry didn't have that though... Anyway, I ran into my cousin as well, and they also liked this place, which should be a HUGE endorsement, since they are SUPER picky. I think I would have given this place 5 stars, but I take into account my wife's opinion. After all, she's half of me! Will DEFINITELY come back. read more