This place never misses and the consistency is what earns another star for me…read more We ordered the same great hits: Corn Rib Appetizer Chicken Katsu Plate Cheese Katsu Plate Side of Curry We usually come for lunch, but we came for dinner. Keep in mind they stop seating 30 minutes before close! I love the service and again, consistency is key! The quality remains the same over time. I also want to point out how toddler friendly they are. They take note if you have a little and bring out a special plateware for them.

Katsu Jin is a chain Japanese noodle and Katsu restaurant. This location is on Fair Oaks Blvd in…read moreSouth Pasadena. We went early right when they opened and ordered the following items: Cold Soba Noodles and tempura 4.5 stars served with a small cup of dipping sauce Spicy edamame 2 stars under cooked under seasoned. Fried squid legs 2 stars soggy and greasy Tonkatsu ramen 4 stars nice broth added corn topping the chashu was good Could have been more temperature hot. The restaurant interior is basic. In a busy strip mall so parking spaces are a premium. Service was ok.

This place has become our family's regular spot for their delish Kazu curries dishes ~ we pretty…read moremuch eat here every time we come to Hmart! Food 5 stars for the dozens of times my family and I had our lunch or dinner here, they never disappoint! I would say all their options are recommended delish! Service 5 stars people here are friendly. Ambiance 5 stars clean and fast, can't complaint! Parking 5 stars there are always plenty of parking spaces

So far not a good experience, The cashier said 15 minutes,…read moreits been half an hour. I ordered togo. I did check with them and asked if my order was ready they said "almost almost" There are even some people who ordered after me got their order too. My first impression for their service isn't good, for now it's 3 stars. I'll try it again in the near future. My food order was good, I'll just blame it on being very hangry.

Ordered this for dinner takeout yesterday, and was blown away by how delicious it was. Pick-up was…read moreeasy (well, once you find parking in Old Town) and the staff is friendly and helpful. Got the Hamburg Steak and Chicken Katsu - both were thoughtfully packed with the curry sauce on the side and utensils (fork, spoon and knife) wrapped in a napkin. Unfortunately, we didn't eat this right away. Instead, we went for a walk at a park and ate the food about an hour later. And it was still so, so, so delicious! If we had eaten it fresh, it would have been spectacularly even better than so, so, so delicious! And I'm also not a Japanese curry person - I don't hate it but I also don't love it either. Yet, Champion's Curry was still able to blow my socks off. Must eat! Must try!

I crave chicken katsu curry here and there. Yesterday, I wanted some. I noticed this place wasn't…read moretoo far away from me. Placed 2 orders. Honestly, I was hoping for more from it. Pretty sad presentation. The curry was way more spicy than expected. It hit the spot tho. The chicken was yummy. It had a bit of a crunch to it. Not too crispy...I liked it. The curry flavor was on point. It was yummy. For the price , they need to put a bit more rice and a bit more chicken. It looked more like a kid size portion.

mySGV food passport has brought me to Ducks Restaurant this past weekend. It's a mom and pop hidden…read moregem for over 30 years located within the small Plaza San Gabriel at the corner of Las Tunas Drive and Muscatel Ave. Very limited plaza parking. Not sure about street parking. There's not a lot of lightning at night except for the business signages that do give off lighting. Upon entry, I was greeted and seated right away. Came here during late lunch so they weren't super busy. Not a big restaurant with a capacity of about 40 people. One all gender restroom available for customer use only. Lunch special menu was available. Other menu had main items, appetizers, and drinks. Prices were fairly reasonable. They are known for their famous pork katsu. I am not a big katsu fan so I didn't get it. Mochi Udon looked interesting so I got it with the Chicken Karaage (free offer from food passport... stamp #10) plus water. While I was waiting for my order, I was fascinated by all the different designed ducks displayed on the window sills and front counter. I am curious about their duck story. Inquirer wants to know. Mochi Udon bowl came out piping hot and steamy. A small plate of cabbage came with it. The bowl's nice presentation made it pleasantly appetizing. Broth was savory and slightly sweet in a good soothing way. Udon noodles tasted homemade... very bouncy and slippery. YUM! Two mochis were soft and chewy. Fish cakes were fresh and delicious. One chicken piece was moist and tender. Wished there was one or two more chicken pieces though... one was just a teaser! Chicken Karaage was the best looking and tasting plate I have ever had. I was impressed with its presentation and the mochi-like batter taste. Chicken was very moist. I enjoyed it very much. SO GOOD! Highly recommend. Thanks Ducks! Staff was friendly and nice. Overall service was good. Kirk was kind to offer his recommendations for my next visit. Thanks Kirk! I had such a delicious lunch dine-in. I came back for dinner take-out. I called in my order. Lady on the phone was nice and cordial. My order was ready upon arrival. Haven't eaten the take-out food yet, but I'm sure it's all good. It's a YES, I'll be back! Dinner Take-Out: Pork Katsu (most popular) Combo Yaki Udon Karaage Chicken Karaage Gyoza

Why Ducks? - A STAPLE in SGV…read more - IMO, sleeper in homemade Japanese food - 30 years as a family business with the owners from Japan - You LOVE ducks, because there's a ton of them inside Would I come back? - 100% delicious comfort Japanese with a bunch of selections to pick from. 4.5/5 Food - Spaghetti = NGL the sauce is legit for such a simple dish - Beef curry = beef is SUPER tender not fatty and paired perfectly with the curry - Karaage and katsu = perfect crunchiness and flavor 5/5 Service and Ambience Attentive and friendly service from all staff members 5/5 Parking Small shopping plaza parking lot

We tried the pork fillet katsu curry and chicken cutlet nanban, and both were yummy! I personally…read morepreferred the chicken cutlet nanban--the combination of the crispy cutlet and tartar sauce was amazing!!! I also loved the sides that came with it, including the salad, miso soup, and pickled vegetables. The pork katsu was tasty as well, although I wish I had chosen a different cut of meat. The curry had a little bit of a kick rather than being on the sweeter side, which I enjoyed. Overall, I'd recommend this spot if you're in the area and craving a solid Japanese-style katsu!

We came here for family dinner just an hour before the closing of the store. It was so busy, we…read morewere lucky to get one of empty tables right away. The resultant had nice wooden minimalistic interior. The menu had lots of appetizers, curry, udon and katsu options. We started with the takoyaki, fried squid leg and fried oysters. First two were really good, but oyster one was mushy and soft inside, not what I was expecting. For entree we had the chicken katsu set with extra curry and sauce on the side. The curry, rice, chicken, miso soup and all side ingredients were tasty. Especially the curry, we loved it. The service was good and friendly. Before they closed the kitchen, they went around and asked each table if the guests wanted anything to order. As the closing time approached, they still didn't rush anyone. Our dishes also came out in short intervals, all within 10 minutes. Overall an excellent place to enjoy super delicious Japanese curry and rice.

Tokyo Soul (Arcadia, CA)…read more SOOO UNDERRATED!!! I've passed by this spot so many times, but I've never stopped to try it out. So glad I did!! Both dishes were served with miso soup, salad, and pickles! You can also choose your spice level (mild, medium, spicy, extra-spicy). FEATURED Pork Katsu Curry Rice ($24) Chicken Curry Rice ($18)

I was walking by with my friend on our way to get haidilao when we saw curry. Immediately looked at…read morethe menu. I ended up being sold when I saw the mentai pasta. It was delicious. The noodles were perfectly al dente the sauce was perfectly salted and it was just joy in every bite. The restaurant is located outside in the promenade in front of Nordstrom. There's a large mural on one wall that I thought was really cool and the overall inside decor just gave a pleasant vibe. The service here was also great, every one was nice and attentive.

The sever is so nice and helpful and the food was very good and the ice cream is so cold and yummyread more

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

Formerly Modan, Kontesu is probably one of the most ethically priced restaurants in the SGV. At a…read moretime when all restaurants seem to use inflation as justification for their inflated prices w out the quality to match, Kontesu proves that good food doesn't have to come with an outrageous bill. From their sub $20 generously portion unagi plate to their $9 appetizer, all with freshness and quality that rival the high end Japanese restaurants in the area, This place is a shining example that even in affluent neighborhood like South Pas, restaurant can still serve quality food at honest, reasonable prices. Honorable mention is their perfectly cooked soy marinated egg.. which most ramen shops charge $2.50-$3 per..Here it's $1.25! Part of me is worried Kontentsu might realize they're still stuck in affordable pre-covid pricing... Here's hoping they' don't!!

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!

Whenever I am craving for comfort food, this is the place that I instantly think of…read more My to-go order is the clay pot steamed rice combo. The combo consists of rice, clay pot soup, and either herbal jelly (dessert) or iced lemon tea. My favorite is the Cantonese cured meat. For soup I usually get the gingseng soup with silkie chicken which is packed with flavor and nutrients. I have tried both the herbal jelly and iced lemon tea, however my favorite would be tea. At first I thought the herbal jelly was drink, but I was surprised when it arrived as a turtle shaped jelly. Parking: there is a huge lot behind the restaurant. Service: quick and efficient

No more soufflé pancakes!…read more Portions were smaller than expected. Tasted good, but nothing impressive. Drinks were good, service was okay and polite.

Fun Fact: A while ago, I saw a video that consisted of an interview asking Dodgers baseball players…read morewhat their favorite restaurant in LA is and Alex Vesia said Sato Ramen House in Pasadena, CA! When he said that, I realized it's right in the area so ofc I had to go try and everything was so delish It was the perfect lunch after some shopping around Old Town Pas! The Order: 1. Japanese Fried Chicken 2. Curry Croquette with Rice 3. Deluxe Mazesoba 4. Tonkatsu Ramen

Excellent ramen house with a solid menu. They offer appetizers, rice bowls, ramen, and mazesoba. My…read morehusband and I each got a bowl of ramen and shared an appetizer. The portion sizes were more than enough. Snowy Karaage Fried Chicken: Deep-fried, crispy marinated boneless chicken served with a lemon wedge and mayonnaise. The exterior was perfectly crispy, while the interior was deliciously juicy. Each piece was packed with flavor. Yuzu Shio Ramen: Slow-cooked chicken based broth, seasoned with yuzu, which gives the bowl a fragrant citrusy kick. The broth tasted clean, savory, and delicate. This is perfect if you want something refreshing rather than rich. Tonkatsu Ramen: 10 hour slow-cooked pork bone broth that tastes rich, creamy, and comforting. The broth was packed with umami flavor. This is perfect if you are looking to eat something hearty and filling without excess sodium.