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    4.5 (2 reviews)
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    Katsu Jin

    Katsu Jin

    4.5
    (350 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Hands down my favorite chicken katsu!! tender/juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside paired…read morewith their rice is chef's kiss. It was my first time there and the menu is straightforward a, you order through the QR code link. It's not a huge place so come early because tables fill up quick! There's a small lot to park in which is nice! I think about their chicken katsu all the time, definitely work a try!

    I've been eyeing this place and finally got a chance to try it this summer. The restaurant is…read moresmall, yet it feels roomy. The servers greeted us and sat us quickly. It's easy to place an order here. Just scan the QR code and order from your phone. You can keep ordering throughout the visit and the platform they use keeps track of what's been ordered. The food is made as you order, so be prepared to wait 20 min. They let you know that from the get-go, so no surprises here. The service is great. The staff are attentive and check in as needed. We ordered the spicy edamame to hold us over til the main dishes arrived. It was delicious, with a mild heat and lots of garlic. We also had the cheese katsu curry and menchi katsu curry. The katsus are worth the 20 min wait. The cheese katsu was oozing with thick melted cheese and gave some very satisfying cheese pulls with every bite. The menchi katsu was a generous size and was perfectly crisp. Both orders were cooked perfectly and not oily. The curry had a steady mild heat and a slightly sweet undertone, but it was missing whatever provides that umami flavor I love in Japanese curry. Maybe it needed some garlic? I'm not sure. I'm still pining for the curry from Curry House in little Tokyo, which was suddenly bought out and shut down a while ago. Nonetheless, we had a pleasant experience at Katsu Jin. I came back for the chicken katsu curry. I got take out. It was piping hot and delicious when I got home 20 min later. Highly recommend this dish! The katsu is perfect. Just a note: the parking lot fills up during peak hours and the spaces are tiny.

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    Tokyo Soul

    Tokyo Soul

    4.2
    (78 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    I finally got the chance to come and eat at this place while it was open. I had never been able to…read moretry it before because I could never remember its hours, and every time I came by, it was unfortunately closed. But once I finally made it in, it was definitely worth the wait! The service and food were beyond what I expected. Everything was so delicious that I couldn't stop myself from finishing every bite. I ordered the Hamburger Hayashi Rice, and the meat was incredibly moist and flavorful. But the real star of my palate was the Katsu Pork Curry! This dish was SO delicious. The pork was soft, juicy, and packed with flavor in every bite. I highly recommend giving this dish a try. Overall, I'll definitely be coming back. Great food, great service, and absolutely worth the visit!

    We were specifically wanting katsu curry at the mall, so it was the right joint to hit up! We never…read moretried this place before, but it used to be where Monkey bar was at (iykyk). Located at the promenade and can be easy to miss since they don't have a huge sign or anything. Right across from Wing Hop Fung. We were seated immediately since it wasn't too busy. We got two katsu curries and 1 hamburg curry. The hamburg curry does take a little longer to prepare. Trying out the katsu curry, it was pretty salty overall. Mild spicy, but not spicy at all. The katsu is also pretty tough to eat at certain parts (usually the edge), and doesn't slice that cleanly when cutting it into smaller pieces. The miso soup was also a bit salty, but the salad was pretty nice and refreshing! We also got to try a bit of the hamburg curry and that one actually tasted better than the classic katsu curry... disappointing that even the signature misses the mark. Overall, it just tastes like how it's advertised, "Tokyo-style inspired". Employees were nice and attentive for checking in on us!

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    Kosuke

    Kosuke

    4.1
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    3.5 mi
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    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.

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    Kontentsu - South Pasadena

    Kontentsu - South Pasadena

    4.2
    (923 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    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!

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    Y.our Cafe

    Y.our Cafe

    4.4
    (151 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Free parking
    Casual dining

    Restaurant is small but clean. Family owned. Service is great. Food is delicious!…read more We ordered 2 special steamed rice combo and a dessert. * Cantonese stewed beef brisket with daikon along with hairy fig soup with pork ribs * Cantonese cured meat steamed rice along with coconut chicken soup * Souffle pancakes with sea salt cheese foam Definitely recommend to try this place

    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?

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    Sato Ramen House

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    4.5
    (499 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Large group friendly
    Vegetarian friendly

    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.

    Everything was so good!!! Great summer deals too!…read more Abura-age Shoyu Ramen ($9.99) Delicious vegetarian ramen! The broth was so flavorful and not too salty, not oily. The egg was also prepared perfectly with a nice jammy yolk. Veggie Croquette Curry ($9.99) The croquette was nice and crispy on the exterior and interior was soft and warm. The curry was well-seasoned, so tasty and homey. Spicy Chilled Tofu ($1.99) This wasn't too spicy surprisingly. Most of the spicy sauce is at the bottom and it didn't really absorb into the tofu that much, if you want more of the spiciness, scoop more of the sauce to eat with the tofu. Spicy Agedashi Tofu ($6.99) 4 pieces This is my favorite tofu dish! Love this one more than the chilled tofu. The crispy tofu was perfection, so flavorful, and it wasn't too spicy at all. Service was great and fast. Love the interior. Beautiful murals on the wall and traditional Japanese lights. I would come back!

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