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 come here pretty often since we do our weekly shopping at H Mart, and sometimes we just want to…read moregrab a quick bite without going too far. This spot has become one of our favorites! The prices are super reasonable, especially for the portion sizes. The servings are HUGE. I can never finish everything in one sitting, so it basically turns into two meals in one (which I'm not complaining about haha). Their katsu is always perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Service is also pretty fast compared to other restaurants in the area, which I really appreciate when the food court gets busy. As for the ambiance, it's a small counter located inside a busy food court, and there are usually limited of seats available depending on the day. We've never had trouble finding a place to sit though! Definitely a solid go-to spot when you're at H Mart and craving something satisfying and filling!

Katsu Jin has quickly become a new staple for me. Their tonkatsu is incredibly authentic -- I love…read morethe ritual of grinding the sesame seeds for the katsu sauce, it makes the whole experience feel so fresh and intentional. If there's a wait, just check in and they'll give you a buzzer. Sometimes the wait can be quite long so I try to go right when they open for dinner. Definitely eat your meal in the restaurant -- the tonkatsu is best when it's hot, crispy, and straight from the kitchen. Service is always very friendly, and the food is consistently delicious. Their tonkatsu is the star, but the furikake corn ribs are a must‑try too. A reliable, comforting spot that never disappoints!

This establishment is quite small, but we were able to get seated right away since we arrived right…read morewhen it opened at 5 PM on a Saturday. By the time we left around 7 PM, there was already a small wait. On the bright side, parking was easy, which is always a plus. The mango matcha was surprisingly good. You could really taste the mango flavor blended with the matcha. I ordered the cheese katsu, and it was definitely very cheesy. The only downside was that there wasn't much meat in the katsu itself. Service was fast and attentive throughout our visit.

Tokyo Soul specializes in rice dishes and curry. I will say that their extra spicy curry was…read moreexcellent. Yes, spicy but in a good way where the flavor wasn't killed. We ordered a lot of food and I forgot to take a picture of the karaage. The service was excellent and taken care of by two servers. They were so friendly and on top of everything. Ambiance 9/10 Service 10/0 Cleanliness 10/10 Bathrooms N/A Food 10/10 Value 9/10 Will I Return? Yes!

Showed up on a Friday at noon and we were the first two guests seated. Restaurant was clean and…read morewell maintained as well as our waiter being very courteous. We ordered the 5 piece boneless karage to share and both of us got our own order of pork katsu curry. Boneless Chicken Karage: Delicious! Would definitely order this again. Came out hot with a slice of lemon and what I believe was a spicy kewpie mayo mixture dipping sauce. Each piece was essentially a whole thigh, well worth it. Pork Katsu Curry: Also delicious! Came with a side salad and a miso soup which I didn't realize. Curry was my type where it's a bit more on the thicker and richer side. The pork was well fried as it was still juicy inside as well as crispy on the outside. Bit more on the pricier side but would definitely come back.

What a delicious lunch! Friend and I had never been and have been wanting to try this place, so we…read morefinally made it to lunch. The place definitely reminds me of smaller mom and pop shops in the South Bay. We had just had curry, so skipped the lunch special combos and went with the cold noodle and rice, with an extra kaarage. We also opted for the upgrade to so a noodles. Food was delicious; nothing fancy, just good cooking and good ingredients. The chicken was hella crispy and juicy, the noodles just the right texture, and my mini katsudon was so yum. Friend had the mini tempura rice bowl and that was also tasty. Can't wait to go back, and bring some of my own duckies for the restaurant.

My favorite place to get cold noodles! It's definitely a hole in the wall spot! The staff is always…read morefriendly and attentive. Food: honestly everything is really good! They give you a light salad as an appetizer which is really airy and refreshing. The lunch specials are the best for the deals so try to go around that time! For cold noodle options they have ramen, udon, and my personal favorite soba! The portions of the soba are huge and the amount of different kinds of tempura is definitely filling (squid, shrimp, potato, carrot, cilantro). The sauce to dip the cold noodles in are perfectly balanced in flavor and comes with green onions and wasabi as an add on if you want! Atmosphere: cute place with very humble and on brand theme of ducks! They are all over the place even the restroom! Price: price is not bad for the amount of food you get, but would definitely try to go during lunch.

Currently the best katsu place in SGV. This place is breaking my bank and causing our weight gain…read morebecause my 6 yo has been asking for it weekly and devours the entire Pork Katsu Curry himself! The curry is mild enough for some kids but there is a kick to it. I can't decide if I like the crab cakes or oysters more but I know it's not filling enough because everyone likes it so kuch they grab my food! Personally I like the pork loin over Millefille but I am a creature of habit.

It's a small hole in the wall Katsu place…read more What I love about it!? So much choices! Besides having the regular pork and chicken, they have seafood as well. I enjoyed their oyster, it was delectable. The place was clean though the table has a bit of unwanted odor . It looks like they just cleaning the table with plain water. They should at least use some sort of special cleaner so it won't be smelly. Service was just ok. I don't find them friendly as they hardly smile and seem to be very serious. They take your order, serve your order and you are on your own. Fast food style!?

If you're craving Japanese curry, this place is an absolute must. Coco Ichiban never disappoints!…read moreThe curry is rich, flavorful, and perfectly comforting every single time. I love how you can customize everything--from spice level to toppings--so every visit feels like your own perfect bowl. The portions are generous, the food comes out hot and fresh, and the service is always quick and friendly. Whether you go classic with katsu curry or try something new, it's consistently delicious. Definitely one of my go-to spots when I want something satisfying and full of flavor

Never a bad meal here! The flavors are amazing. The teriyaki chicken is always packed with flavor…read moreand spices. The curry bun was a pillowy hot bun, it could use more curry, but still good. I even had a to go order and the food was just as good the next day. The spice level of 1 had a good amount of spice to it. Do yourself a favor and get some japanese curry!!

My favorite ramen in Pasadena. The broth is rich and delicious, the pork is perfectly cooked and…read morethe egg is delicious. I also tried their gyozas and they were delicious. Ambience is great, never too packed. Service is quick.

Sato Ramen House is another solid ramen spot in Pasadena, and honestly, I feel lucky to have so…read moremany Japanese food options nearby. We tried the yuzu shio ramen and the karaage chicken curry rice bowl. The yuzu shio ramen was definitely lighter and more citrusy because of the yuzu, which I can appreciate, though it wasn't necessarily my preferred ramen flavor profile. I ordered it with chicken instead of pork, and I really appreciated that the karaage chicken came on the side so it stayed crispy and didn't get soggy in the broth. My partner really enjoyed the karaage chicken curry rice bowl. We also tried the tamagoyaki appetizer for the first time. Interesting flavor profile, but honestly it didn't really pair well with the rest of what we ordered, so we ended up taking most of it home and never really finishing it. Service was attentive and good, and the restaurant had a lively, active atmosphere with a steady crowd inside. Overall, a solid ramen place that's worth trying, especially if you enjoy lighter ramen styles.

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!

This place is a cute cafe…read more Menu has a variety of options which I really like. I picked the combo with cured meat and sausage. And a soup of pork rib in hairy fig. Everything tastes good. It also comes with a turtle herbal jelly. Service is slow though because only one lady was working. And for this portion the price of $25 is more expensive than those in this area.

Have you ever had what feels like the longest week ever, and then you realize it's only Tuesday?…read moreThat happened to me today. Also today I realized how proud I am of my 18 year old daughter who is becoming a remarkable woman right in front of me. I needed comfort... but I also needed to celebrate my girl. Needless to say, the kid & I wound up at King of Ramen. We started off with the crispy pumpkin, which is a glorious mix of textures: delicate and crunchy and smooth all at the same time. It's sweet and savory. The contrast in texture and flavor started to cheer me up as soon as I took a bite. I could feel myself relaxing and I gave myself the space to enjoy a conversation with the kid as we shared our appetizer. I've had food from here enough to know that the ramen portions are humongous, though, so I restrained myself from completely wolfing the pumpkin down. We both ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen with extra egg (there are so many optional add-on's if you want.) the broth is soooo comforting I felt like my mom was giving me a hug. The meat is so tender and flavorful. The ramen perfectly slurpable and the exact perfect level of chewy to take me to a whole new level of happiness. I usually order the King (or Spicy King) Ramen, which is also delicious, but a little more complex. Today I wanted - and got - a solidly delicious, umami-filled bowl of exactly what I needed. There aren't many seats (and there is plenty of parking!) but even when there are other patrons it never gets loud. The folks who work here are so generous - not only with their portions, but also their time. I knew that they closed at 8pm and asked our server to let us know when it's time for us to leave. She didn't, and they stayed open until 8:30 for just us. You might not have a kid, you might not be burned-out from work on a Tuesday, but if you want to smile with every bite, I really hope you stop by this joint. Pasadena has so many wonderful restaurants, and this if one of them. It's not fancy. It's not expensive. It's perfect if you want to feel better leaving than you did when you walked in. At least that's my experience.

When I pick up my wife from I told my wife let's have ramen then she say where,I told her in…read morePasadena the shopping center where the Smokehouse Social BBC and Lupitas and Plate 38. I told here the ramen restaurant called King of Ramen I told her they good reviews including Yelp. We found parking in the shopping despite it get busy on a Friday night and a full moon that bring anyone for nice bowl of hot delicious ramen to keep nice warm. We step in the restaurant,we're greet by the owner/hostess of the restaurant she was very nice and told us we can sit anywhere in the restaurant. Then she can to table where we at hand us the appetizers and the ramen menu and we thank her. We looking at menu and what ramen dish rhay we prefer the best from the menu. The both of us decided to order the Tonkotsu with rich and creamy pork bone broth that cook for hours to bring the flavor of broth instantly. We also a order a side of sweet potato tempura it's our first time trying sweet potato tempura. The restaurant have a unique touch of interior look that bring a piece of a ramen house in Japan. She brought us the Tonkotsu Ramen it looks so good I took a sip of the pork broth it was very impressive flavor light and clean taste of the pork bone flavor. The meat was very tender and full of flavor and cook for hours and the meat fall apart. The ramen noodle were cook perfect and adding the pork bone broth make this Tonkotsu dish earthy and full of flavor. The soft boiled egg and ginger add more flavor in the broth and bring the ramen noodles and pork in one unique dish. The sweet potato tempura were very crispy and light and nice sweet taste of rhe sweet potato. We enjoy the Tonkotsu Ramen and the sweet potato tempura at King Ramen also thank the chef and his staff for the Tonkotsu Ramen and also thank to the owner/hostess for the piece of a pastry.

Saw this restaurant on Yelp and booked a reservation for Mother's Day brunch. Since it was on a…read moreSunday, parking was free. I was very surprised the whole place looked very fancy, yet the prices were very, very reasonable. Our server, Giovanni, went above and beyond. Top-notch service overall. We were very happy with our experience and would highly recommend this place!

This is a place we visit often because the food is always great, and once again, everything we…read moreordered tasted delicious. Unfortunately, the service during this visit was disappointing. Our server didn't seem to take our order accurately. The side dish we ordered at the beginning never came out. We had to ask three times before we finally received butter. We also requested ranch instead of blue cheese dressing due to a dietary preference, but it still came out as blue cheese, so we had to ask again. After our meal, we ordered a pizza to go for my husband, but it was brought out as dine-in instead, and we had to correct it again. I understand that mistakes can happen, but if it's hard to remember everything, it would really help to write things down. The food is consistently good, so I hope the service can improve to match.