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    Ginkgo Katsu

    4.5 (513 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Fish katsu
    Emily L.

    o4.11.2o26 We came across this plaza with bunch of yummy food around and we decided to visit Ginkgo. Business was very slow and nobody was sitting in when we arrived. At first, my husband said maybe it's not that good. I didn't check Yelp, but Google had good review (bc I was using the map). However, we decided to take a chance because I picked the place. Later, we did see some people picking up their orders. We were glad we did because the pork with cheese katsu was so good! You know it's good quality cheese when it can be stretched as long as your arm. We also got the fish katsu, but it wasn't what I had expected. It was kind of fishy which it's understandable, bc it is a fish. But it was also very thin. I expected to be thicker and super crispy and juicy. The Thai tea was decent. I would return for the pork with cheese katsu!

    Random piece of metal in salad.
    Claire T.

    I was a die hard fan of this place, really enjoyed their katsu plates but recently the flavor or quality has changed? I didn't let that stop me though, I would still go at least once a month. But with my most recent visit, I spotted something shiny in my salad as I was finishing it and it was a sizable piece of metal. :( The customer service is and was always good here, great portion sizes too! I think the piece of metal just threw me off. It's really unfortunate, I really liked this place.

    Chicken katsu
    Ivan Lawrence A.

    Food I was in the area because of work and was looking around for places to eat for lunch and stumbled by this unassuming Katsu place for lunch so I decided to stop by. I ordered the chicken katsu and it came with a salad as well. The Katsu itself is actually pretty good. It was breaded just right to give that signature crunch of japanese Katsu with the the right thickness of the meat. It slightly leaned on the dry side but not too much that it ruined the experience and I still really enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back next time I'm in the area. The salad itself was pretty good and standard. Service/Ambiance On a weekday lunch, it wasn't too packed and was able to eat my order in the restaurant. The restaurant itself is pretty small, but really nice and clean. The service was relatively quick and the staff are pretty nice. Overall, would definitely recommend and would come back if given the chance

    Pickled radish (left) and dressing for salad
    Eliza O.

    Really good katsu! The regular pork is my go-to, but I also recommend the fish. Depending on your appetite, the amount can be enough for two to share. But if not, it's a good meal. The drinks that I've tried are good, too. The udon has good broth, but it's just udon with a few pieces of fishcake - a little underwhelming for me, so I'll stick to the katsu. It's on the pricier side, but the quality is good. There's some seating, but not for large groups. A lot of people seem to get it to-go, which we've done, too. When we want katsu, this is our place. :)

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    Ian A.

    I ordered the Pork Katsu Bento Box ($18.99). I like its katsu, California rolls, and takoyaki. I dislike its rubbery egg & gloopy, mushy rice. This business is affordable, but it's also dirty like an unmaintained McDonalds. (Important Note: This business uses a sign that says "Give a good review and get a free brewed tea." Be wary of their high reviews. I will attach a photo of their gimmick.) I arrived at Ginkgo Katsu (Diamond Bar) on Saturday (around 11:09AM). The location felt sticky! My shoes kept squeaking as the floor gripped onto me. Customers are expected to order on the self-service kiosk. The screen was smudgy with oily fingerprints despite just opening. Ginkgo Katsu (Diamond Bar) is connected to a large, busy parking lot. Parking was annoying but simple. Surprisingly, there's EV Charging spots for vehicles. Ginkgo Katsu (Diamond Bar) has friendly, welcoming Staff. Staff does not interact much with customers, but Staff is always working behind the kitchen. The food took 11 minutes and 29 seconds to complete. Good pace! I ordered the Pork Katsu Bento Box ($18.99). It's affordable and big. I really enjoyed its takoyaki. The octopus tasted clean, and its fried batter tasted fluffy and fresh. I also enjoyed the California rolls. Its avocado tasted fresh, and its filling was prepared thoughtfully. The Pork Katsu also had a delicious breading. I adored its flakiness and thin crunch. The pork is thick, but it's also a little spongey & dry. Fortunately, dipping the Pork Katsu into the sauce saves the flavor. Unfortunately, the steamed rice was disgusting. I had to spit it out into a napkin. The rice tasted like wet clay. It's extremely gloopy and mushy. The accompanying egg was also tofu-like. It tasted like a tasteless, microwaved gelatin egg. Concerning ambiance, Ginkgo Katsu (Diamond Bar) felt dirty. The tables all had old crumbs and flakes inside the crevices. Tiny bits of trash were unswept under the tables. The location had ventilation, but the air felt dusty. The place felt old and unmaintained. However, I did enjoy the upbeat Korean music. I also liked how the tables were somewhat wiped despite its stickiness. Unfortunately, Ginkgo Katsu (Diamond Bar) only offers hand sanitizer for hands because there's no available restroom. Overall, Ginkgo Katsu (Diamond Bar) is a decent, budget spot. The food is affordable and big, but it's hit-or-miss. If curious, go with very low expectations. 3.4 out of 5

    Pork Katsu Bento
    Andy T.

    It was on a rainy day where I was a bit lazy to cook, so I stopped by Ginkgo Katsu! This was located in a busy plaza with other restaurants. For ordering, they have a kiosk inside. However, it wasn't busy when I went (probably due to the rain), so there was a staff that took my order at the counter. American Express is accepted as a payment option. It wasn't long for the order to be ready and it was neatly organized. My order was the pork katsu bento. The bento was well balanced with a variety of items such as katsu, egg, cabbage salad, pickled veggies, seaweed salad, California roll, takoyaki. The cabbage sauce was put in a sauce container. This bento had a generous portion of items, especially with the katsu and cabbage salad. This was something you could share between two people. With the variety of items, I never felt particularly tired of any flavors! I didn't eat the bento right away, but the Katsu remained crispy. In comparison, the egg did get a bit soggy, so highly encourage folks to eat that when it's as fresh as possible. I had some serious Japan withdrawal, but this bento helped me reminisce a bit! Couldn't recommend this place more.

    Pork katsu bento set
    Sean Z.

    Tucked in the corner of a korean supermarket plaza off 60 freeway. This small cozy restaurant offers online and in-store order. The in-store kiosk touch screen point of sales is similar to many boba tea shops. It's very simple to navigate and use. Within seconds, I ordered my meal. The interior is simple with a few tables. There wasnt any outdoor seating. The background music is light with low-medium volume. The food was freshly prepared. The bento box was slightly more expensive than other places but totally worth it. It comes with takoyaki, small side dishes, katsu, rice, and salad. It was pretty delicious. I just had to say that the rice was almost too soggy. The portion was very satisfying, kept me full for hours. Their tea was freshly made, didnt taste like straight out of tea bag. However, I didnt get to see how it was made. Overall, it was enjoyable. Definitely will visit again. 4.6 out of 5.

    Fish Katsu Bento
    Mickey L.

    The prices have steadily increased over the years. However it is still one of the best classic Katsu places. They are also the only place that has a Bento with so much variety for the cost. Unfortunately it is not the great value that it was in the past. Still this is a best in class restaurant within the area and can't be missed.

    Watkins L.

    Happy to visit this place again! Just started work around here so I can stop by more. Wanted to try the Kimchi Fried Rice and the Shrimp Tempura Roll this time. Love how you can order yourself and how you get your food quickly. The Bento box is so great, as I love variety and it has all of that. The kimchi rice is HUGE, and so is the crunch roll! Can't wait to stop by again soon! Until next time !

    new combo item
    Katie L.

    Stopped by to order takeout for my dad The staff were sweet, enthusiastic, and helpful! They took my order immediately and even delivered it to my table They have a new combo where if you buy a katsu plate or box, you receive a complimentary tea The presentation was beautiful! Even the takeout container the katsu plate came in was aesthetic! I didn't get to try it as I bought it for my dad, but the katsu looked so perfectly crispy! The portions are generous too, as there's plenty of cutlet pieces, rice, and salad :)

    Pork Katsu Pork with Cheese Katsu Bento Box
    John R.

    Went to Ginkgo Katsu and got the cheese pork katsu -- honestly pretty solid. Crispy, cheesy, good portion, no complaints on the food. Only thing that threw me off was the service. I was planning to dine in so I added a tip, but when my food was ready they handed it to me in a to-go plastic bag. Kinda confusing lol. I also asked for water and they just pointed to where it was instead of helping. Just made me feel like... what was the tip for? Still giving 4 stars though because the food was good. Not trying to knock a business over service like that, but hopefully they tighten that up a bit. I'd come back and give it another try for sure.

    Helen H.

    I came here on a week night and it was pretty empty. I ordered the pork katsu with rice and it was good. The portion seems large, but the katsu are kind of thin. The restaurant is clean and the staff was nice and helpful. It's located in a big plaza, so parking was easy. I would go back to try other things on the menu.

    almost paper thin and cost around $20
    Jesse W.

    Used to love this place, but not anymore. The fish katsu was already $18, and now it's almost $20 for one PAPER-THIN piece of fish (check out the photo if you don't believe me). It used to come with two big, thick pieces that were actually filling. Now it's DRY, BLAND, and I'm still hungry after finishing it. When I called, they claimed they only give two pieces if the fish piece is small -- not true based on my past orders. This is straight-up price gouging. Charging more while cutting portions and quality is a rip-off. Won't be ordering again.

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