We've had such a great experience at Golden Wang! The first time we came here, it had recently changed from Mad for Sushi, so my man and I decided to give it a try. The service was amazing. The lady helping us was so sweet, patient, and helpful when it came to finding the perfect dishes for us. We went back again today, and once again had an amazing experience. The food was really good! I especially enjoyed the pasta. I've tried both the rosé and the white sauce, and I definitely prefer the rosé. I usually get it with chicken, and it's delicious. My man loved his food as well. The owner was also extremely kind and let us order a clam chowder to go on the house, which we really appreciated. That kind of customer service definitely makes you want to come back. The only downside I would mention is that it can be a little pricey, but in my opinion, it's well worth it for the food and great customer service. We will definitely be back again! I'm trying the meat spaghetti next time! read more

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This spot opened up in my neighborhood so I decided to come give it a try. Ordered the katsu and fish combo for lunch and the portion is really big! The plate comes with a huge piece of pork katsu, 2 pieces of fried fish fillets, rice, and shredded cabbage. It also comes with a small bowl of cream soup. Taste is pretty good, though I would like it better that the pork is actually thicker. The ratio of batter to meat is a bit high. And I would like the sauce on top to be a bit more tart, to balance out the oiliness. The inside space is also very big but on the day I was there most of the tables were empty. Maybe not enough people know about this place yet? The menu also feels a bit limited for such a big space. read more

Golden Wang Donkatsu - Interior - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dublin, California

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-- Golden Wang Donkatsu served my family a stranger's rejected, hand-touched food. Stay away. I don't post reviews. I've never felt the need to. This place changed that. I noticed Golden Wang Donkatsu about a month ago and wanted to try it immediately. I held back on purpose because it was new, and I wanted to give them a fair chance to sort out their operation and food handling. That was generous of me. It was also a waste of time, because a month clearly wasn't enough for them to learn the most basic rule of running a kitchen. My wife, our children, and I came in last night for a Friday family dinner. Seating was fast and the self-ordering system worked. That's where anything positive ends. The staff looked lost. The waitress seemed overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. A customer near us waited ages for the same dish we ordered, and then a table that walked in after both of us got it first. Chaos, plain and simple. When that other customer's food finally showed up, he'd had enough. He touched the plate, touched the food, and sent it back to the kitchen. Here's what the management didn't count on: the restaurant has an open floor plan, and from our table I had a full, unobstructed view of the kitchen and the window where food goes out. I watched everything. I watched the manager or owner look at that rejected, hand-touched plate and decide it was good enough for my family. Just two minutes later, it was placed in front of us. Let that sink in. Food a stranger had put his hands on and rejected was served to my children. When I sent it back and confronted the manager or owner, he suddenly couldn't understand what I was saying. Convenient. So I told him straight: "Don't play stupid. I was watching you the entire time. You sent that customer's food back out to our table." He couldn't even look me in the eye. And his idea of fixing it? He asked if I wanted it boxed up to go. As if the problem was where I'd be eating the contaminated food, not that it was contaminated. I told him no, I wasn't taking it and I sure wasn't paying for it. I believe in supporting local businesses and the people they employ, so I still left our waitress an 18% tip. She wasn't the one who made that call, and I wasn't going to punish her for her boss's decision. The blame here belongs to management, and management alone. Let me be clear: this was not a mix-up. Nobody grabbed the wrong plate by accident. I watched the person in charge look at a rejected, handled dish and choose to serve it to my family. That's a deliberate decision to cut corners at the expense of customers' health, made by the person who's supposed to set the standard. If that's what the boss does in plain sight, I don't want to imagine what happens behind closed doors. I will never set foot in Golden Wang Donkatsu again. If you care about what goes into your mouth, or your kids' mouths, think long and hard before eating here. Save your money and your stomach. read more

More like a 3.5 because the katsu size is big however really really thin. If you remove the batter layer it is kinda half the thickness twice the size of a regular katsu. The sauce were okay, nothing special. I feel like they don't taste different from what you get from a bottle. I do like the generous portion of the cabbage salad though. For this price I think i prefer the korean/Japanese place in Fallon plaza instead. They took over Mao izakaya which is pretty big. Feels really spacious and clean. But there is a weird lingering smell when I entered which I couldn't really place. Once I sat down I don't smell it any more though. Service was okay. You order your own food on the tablet so honestly they just serve you the food and bring you the bill. Min suggested tipping is 18% none the less. This place makes me wanna go to yumeet soon to even out the experience. read more

Golden Wang Donkatsu - Soup and side dish? - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dublin, California

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Not busy at all on a Thursday evening. Order on the tablet on your table. Shared a few dishes, all were large portions. 5/5 Half & half. I preferred the regular katsu sauce but glad I got to try both. The spicy sauce was more like a vietnamese dipping sauce which was still tasty. Katsu was gigantic and had some sides of pasta salad and regular salad. Huge cutlet, perfectly cooked and crispy. 4/5 rose pasta with shrimp. Good, tasty. Wish they used a different pasta shape than spaghetti. Good shrimp to pasta ratio. 3.5/5 cheesy corn. I expected more of a korean style where the cheese is more of a sauce mixed into the corn but this was more corn with cheese on top then baked. The waitress kept asking if we were done and it made me feel rushed even though there was only one other table occupied. Would come back but would just stick to the katsu next time. read more

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Golden Wang Donkatsu occupies a large restaurant space in a Dublin plaza. The menu features Korean-style donkatsu (breaded cutlets), along with a few Asian fusion dishes. The signature Golden Wang Donkatsu was a pounded pork cutlet fried with a panko breading, served with a savory sauce and a spicy sauce on the side. The plate also came with rice, cabbage with a creamy dressing, a creamy pasta/corn salad, and a serving of creamed corn soup. My favorite dish was the Rose Pasta with Donkatsu, a serving of pasta in a decadently creamy, rich tomato cream sauce. The serving of donkatsu was sliced and placed right into the sauce, which paired perfectly with the crispy breading. In addition to the donkatsu, we also tried a few noodle dishes including the Fish Cake Udon, a bowl of udon in dashi topped with several styles of tofu, fish cake, and fish balls; and the Spicy Cold Noodle, made of chewy noodles with lettuce, cabbage, cucumber, carrots, bean sprouts, and hard-boiled egg, all mixed with a spicy chili sauce. Overall, the food here was all delicious, and the no frills service and atmosphere were on point too! read more

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Came here on a Saturday a week after grand opening. It was 1/2 full. The dishes are big. But the pork was quite thin. The ratio of pork and batter is 1:1 which made it hard to taste the pork. Overall, service was good, food was ok. Price was high. If they can offer half portion , that would be better. Not sure if I would be back often due to the price. read more

Golden Wang Donkatsu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dublin, California

Golden Wang Donkatsu just opened in the Mad for Sushi location in Dublin. The concept cuisine is a Korean tonkatsu with western pastas. We ordered the following items: Clam Chowder Bread bowl $13, 4 stars the clam chowder seemed house made with clams and potatoes. Not institutionally made. Shrimp Rose' Pasta 4 stars the sauce was good the four shrimp that came with the pasta was premade and not very fresh. Donkatsu with two sauces 2 stars the donkatsu was large flat and fried dry. Doused in sauces bones with macaroni salad, rice and shredded cabbage. The entrees comes with a dish of assorted vegs. The complimentary corn soup was lukewarm warm at best.. Our server / host / cashier was excellent. The interior decor as well as the ordering kiosk remains unchanged . Plenty of parking. read more

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This restaurant replaced the former Japanese place Mad for Sushi. Located in an ample parking plaza across the way from Paris Baguette. This location still has the same modern Japanese vibe/decor from what I remember. I don't blame them for not changing it because there is nothing wrong with it. It's nice. Ordered: The pork and fish katsu Side of daily soup (corn chowder) Side of steamed rice The pork katsu was extremely thin but crunchy. If you dunk it into the sauce you will not notice how dry it was. The sauce I was not expecting. It tasted a cross between ketchup and BBQ sauce. The fish katsu was nice and crunchy. It was also pretty thin. I expected tartar sauce - that's normal right? The sauce I was served I couldn't get past the fact it tasted like ranch. The ratio of rice to this huge combo plate would be considered irrational to most Asians lol. (See pic). I added an extra side of rice since we were sharing. It came with a shredded cabbage salad and anti-pasta. An extra side of soup was ordered. My friend thought it was okay so I gave them my portion. The meal came with a soup already and I didn't like it. It was presented as corn soup. My opinion shouldn't count too much about this dish because I've only had corn pottage in Japan. Never had corn soup anywhere else. It tasted like canned mushroom soup to me and had that same consistency. I honestly wouldn't come back for the donkatsu or soup but I'm open to giving them a shot on their omurice and cold soba. read more

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Meat seems fresher than Yumme Katsu. Pork Katsu and Fish Katsu are not marinated. If you like marinated and slightly tasteful inside, this Katsu here is not for you. Service was good. Prices range from $20 to $28 each dish. Plates are huge though. The cream sauce Katsu was good: would prefer more spaghetti than sauce. Way too much sauce. The fish katsu was really good. Ambiance is nice, similar to the previous two stores which were here: Mo and Mad for Sushi. Would come again. read more

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I took my parents here and got the spicy golden wang. It's essentially the original katsu but with a sweeter, spicy sauce. The sauce to me personally, was not spicy and was on the sweeter side. The katsu was humongous! I'm one to usually finish all my food but honestly, I had enough to for a full meal. It came with a cabbage salad on the side, soup, and a side of rice. The sauce reminded me of a Thai chili sauce but less thick, and more red. There are several different options. The menu is super simple and has limited items but it definitely does the items super well. Katsu was crispy, and tender at the same time. Overall, solid spot. read more

Golden Wang Donkatsu - Spicy Wang Donkatsu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dublin, California

This place was really bad.. the omurice wasn't even omurice, the egg was completely cooked through, the omurice tasted like sour ketchup over rice.. not authentic at all. I don't understand why wouldn't you put in the effort to learn to make the dish.. The cream pasta dish tasted like pasta roni. For a 30$ dish I expect a lot more food. The donkatsu was flavorless and dry. I will never be coming back here. read more

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I was surprised to find out that Mad for Sushi closed but happy to see that we had a new restaurant to try. The shining star was the donkatsu. It was fried very well and had a beautiful crisp. The rose pasta was good. The cold noodles were good. I loved the presentation. The broth needed a bit more flavor bit overall. Side dishes were all pickled. Food was good and service was okay. The only reason i am knocking it down a star is because of price. The rose pasta was $28 and judging by the taste and presentation $28 seemed a bit high. read more

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Unfortunately, this was a disappointing experience. We had been here for over an hour, and the service was extremely slow. My mom ordered clam chowder as an appetizer, but it took an hour to arrive. We had to ask about it three separate times and were repeatedly told that they were very busy. What made it worse was that the rest of us received our meals before her appetizer even arrived. When the clam chowder finally came, there were no clams in it--just potatoes and croutons. The serving dish was also surprisingly shallow, which made the portion look fuller than it actually was. For a dish that took an hour to arrive, this was especially disappointing. I had also ordered food to go, and interestingly, that order came out before any of our dine-in meals. We were also asked to switch seats because the restaurant was expecting a large party. I noticed their large-party policy on the digital menu, which states that parties of six or more are subject to a mandatory 20% service charge to cover large-party service costs, with additional gratuity optional. Given that policy, I can understand why they wanted to accommodate the incoming group, but asking existing customers to move while we were already waiting for our food wasn't ideal. On the positive side, the restaurant itself has a nice ambiance. It's very clean, and the Asian-style lanterns add an interesting decorative touch to the space. Unfortunately, the slow service, missing clams, small portion, and overall handling of our meal overshadowed the positives. Overall, a disappointing experience, and not one we're likely to repeat. read more

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place is quite ok and lots of parking spaces. service is just ok while foods: * olive oil & baguette: nice presentation for the sauce. the baguette is ok and put the sauce on top of it and yum... * cotn cheese: will say just ok, a bit too creamy for me. i prefer just corn and put mozzarella cheese on top and burn the cheese... * cream pasta with donkatsu and rosé pasta with donkatsu: noodles are cooked perfectly, al dente. sauces are great. donkatsu should be ok but i think should slice the chicken a bit thicker. when eating thin slice, feels just eat the batter instead of meat... * fish cake udon: recommended if you are udon lover and want to eat japanese noodle soup... if you are looking for katsu well mixed with pasta, then this place is recommended. overall, four stars... read more

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HUGEEE portion size with a very generous heaping of sauce (i got it on the side). we came in a bit before they closed for lunch and ordered through a tablet at the table. they have a lot of options including pastas and other noodle dishes. the food came out pretty quickly and was served with a plate of a few side dishes and corn soup. the golden wang donkatsu ($21.99) katsu itself was very crispy had a good thickness. the fish katsu ($23.99) seemed to have a thicker crust that would flake off when you cut into the fish. both were cooked perfectly tho, the fish flaked apart nicely. the inside of the restaurant is spacious with lots of seating. it still has the japanese vibe from when it used to be mad for sushi. i was actually surprised i didn't hear anything about the store changing until i passed by and saw the sign! overall the food was yummy and i will definitely be back to try out more from their menu! read more

Golden Wang Donkatsu - corn soup and sides - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dublin, California

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Avoid this place- the service is terrible and the food is bad. I suspect the boss lady? And one of the Asian server is racist. The "boss lady " greet and chat with every table it eh restaurant and skipped our table. The cream pasta with donkatsu their signature and is really dried and small (27.99) it taste like supermarket katsu overnight. It is a huge disappointment. The shrimp gambas is alright. (23.99). The offer a free corn soup that taste like instant soup. Towards when we asked for the check, the young Asian lady server were looking at us awkwardly. When she bring back my card she stare at us as well. Make us feel uncomfortable for the whole dining experience. They didn't even thanked us at all. While the boss lady open the door and thanked other guest! Overall I won't be back and is a terrible experience read more

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The quality of this food was awful. I had the katsu with cream sauce pasta and it tasted like pastaroni. Pastaroni for $27!!!?!? Also the portion size was sad. There was so much left over sauce and hardly any pasta. The Omurice tasted nothing like how it should. It tasted like tomatoes or ketchup or something. Way too sour! Also the egg wasn't cooked well at all. read more

I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately we left underwhelmed. First the pros-The ambience is nice and service was fast and friendly. You order on the tablet which is easy. Food came out pretty quickly. Our meals came with corn chowder which was tasty, and a few pickled vegetables. My son ordered the Golden Wang Donkatsu and I ordered the half spicy one. The meat portion was huge and came with 1 small scoop of rice and some shredded cabbage. Cons- we knew right away we should've ordered the sauce on the side. Our katsus were drenched in the sauce. If the sauce was actually good it would've been fine but the original sauce was too tangy and tasted like ketchup and bbq sauce. It would have been decent with regular tonkatsu sauce or even curry since the katsu was tender and crispy (except for the sauced areas, which was almost all of it.) The spicy sauce tasted like a Chinese chili sauce and it was actually tastier but there was just too much of it. I actually don't mind that they don't have a huge menu, but their signature sauce is not good. Maybe if they offer curry sauce or make the original sauce taste better we'll consider going back. read more

Golden Wang Donkatsu - Half original half spicy donkatsu. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dublin, California

I blamed (1) I was too excited with sky high expectations (2) ordered Spaghetti and cheese corn at Korean restaurant The white soup that come with each katsu plate tasted like a NAKED clam chowders. Haven't seen in my life or any Kdramas The rap music did bother me WINNER is the feature Fish , pork and shrimp katsu are delicious and I will come back for them. Spacious and lot of seatings. Service was excellent and fast even during busy lunch time Overall, not sure. read more

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We visited for lunch with the kids today and absolutely loved it! The Wang Donkatsu was thick, crispy, and generously portioned, but what really stood out was the delicious sauce. The cream soup that came with it was also so good, even the kids, who had never tried it before, loved it! The service was fast and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. We couldn't try the pasta or cold noodle this time, but we'll definitely be back soon to try them. Can't wait! read more

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Solid Korean donkatsu! The Wang ("king" in Korean) katsu was huge! The cabbage salad was also huge! The rose pasta was delicious. I liked the cream soup that was served before the main course. Definitely will come again. read more

Golden Wang Donkatsu - Wang pork cutlet - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dublin, California

Love the ambience , food is delicious and service is amazing very friendly . Will come back to try other stuff in the menu . Everything looks so delicious . read more

Golden Wang Donkatsu - Cold buckwheat noodle super refreshing and delicious great for summer time . - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dublin, California

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My husband and I had lunch here at Golden Wang Donkatsu, which used to be Mad for Sushi. The food was delicious, especially the fish katsu, and I personally loved the sauces. They weren't too sweet, and the slight tanginess added a nice balance to the fried katsu. I heard that everything is made in-house from scratch, which makes the experience even better. The prices were also very reasonable for the generous portions you get. And, of course, the customer service was on point. We really enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back! read more

Golden Wang Donkatsu - Wang Donkatsu, Wang Donkatsu & Fish Katsu, Spicy cold noodle (jjolmyeon) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dublin, California

I've lived in Dublin for about 4 years now and this building has changed restaurant names and concepts at least 3x already from what I can remember. Did take out here 2x already and both times were good. My daughter is really picky and she prefers the chicken katsu at the Japanese restaurant at stoneridge all these years. This is her new fav to get chicken katsu. Had the spicy pork katsu, clam chowder also. So far all is good. Will dine in one day to try the omirice. Looks like something that should be eaten on the spot. read more

The service was amazing. The food was beautifully plated and delicious. I had the omurice and pork cutlet. My only complaint was with their digital menu. The name of the item I ordered was the shrimp fried rice but the description was the pork cutlet. I just read the description when I ordered it. When the staff brought out the fried rice, I brought up the issue and they corrected it immediately. The ambiance is wonderful. I like that I can see into their kitchen and watch them cook. I will come back again. Next time I will be bringing friends so we can order a large variety of food and share everything. read more

Golden Wang Donkatsu - Omurice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dublin, California

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As a katsu fanatic seeing a new katsu place nearby I had to come. I guess it was grand opening week, I came around lunch on a friday. Service is pretty fast, I think it was the new owner or day manager that had a quick chat with me after I got seated. I ordered and was served relatively fast considering it was just me and another group inside at the time. They give you sides of pickled veggies which is very nice mix with the meal and a thick corn soup. The katsu I have to say was amazingly good. Crust was light and crispy not overly thick or over-fried it was golden brown. Both didn't seem greasy at all like usual fried foods. The fish was nice and flakey and the pork impressed me. Not sure if it was just my piece or in general but for pork that had no fat chunks as part of the whole katsu it was very tender and juicy; ate about half of it plain no sauce. Some places destroy their katsu with being overly cooked and dry. They do give a large portion of sauce if you ask for it on the side which is nice because sometimes I'm saddened by other places that give you tiny bit of sauce not even enough to coat the katsu. I can drench my entire katsu here without running out. The only downside for me was probably the pork katsu sauce. Might just be me but I would've preferred the usual katsu sauce blends out there instead of the ketchup like base sauce they serve here. Interior, I mean what can I say. Large windows for sunlight exposure. The interior's about the same as the previous place this used to be. As long as I'm comfortable eating here with enough light that doesn't blind me it's a go in my book. Will return to try some of the sides. read more

Golden Wang Donkatsu - Pork and fish katsu with sauce on side - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dublin, California

Portion side good for the price. I got the fish. It was crunchy and flaky. By flaky - the batter flaked easily as did the fish itself (aka overcooked and dry for some folks, even on my thickest piece). It was a beautiful golden color though. Not really a place for service as once they seat you, ordering is done by iPads on the table. read more

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The food was way too oily and just didn't taste good. The jjolmyeon was honestly the worst I've ever had. The pork cutlet was greasy, and the sauce wasn't good either. Definitely would not recommend this place. read more

My new favorite restaurant in town! From the moment you walk in, you immediately feel welcomed. The customer service is amazing, and the food... WOW! The portions are huge, and everything I've tried on the menu so far has been absolutely delicious and has not disappointed. The donkatsu is one of my favorites. It has the perfect crispy coating while still being so juicy and tender inside. You can tell they really care about the quality of their food and making sure their customers have a great experience. I'm already looking forward to trying more of the menu. Definitely a must try! read more

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This is a new place in Dublin, CA. We ordered the Pork/Fish Katsu and the Cheesy Meat Spaghetti Katsu: the portion is huge, the pork is tender and the fish is fresh. The sauce is also good, not too sweet. Cheesy Meat Spaghetti: the sauce is a bit on the sweeter side, but overall it is good. We also received a corn soup and small banchan as part of the meal, which also good read more

Golden Wang Donkatsu - Cheesy Meat Spaghetti - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dublin, California

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Definitely the best katsu around. I'd give this place a 4.5 but lowering a star simply because I believe they need 1 more server. Only 2 people employed on Sunday and it felt like they were overworked . read more

I walked in and ordered takeout of their Golden Katsu today, giving them a try today since it's their first day. My first impression was the surprisingly huge box. It almost felt like a full size keyboard box. Opening it felt like unwrapping a present in Christmas due to how refined the box looked. Inside I found a large piece of Katsu with white rice, clam chowder and the sauce. The Katsu, soup, and sauce radiates heat when I opened the box, which I liked. The skin of the Katsu itself was very crispy, and the sauce does add flavor to the katsu itself. I was able to cut through the Katsu with ease as well, proving it's tenderness, unlike some other restaurant that would have very tough meat. The clamp chowder was creamy and thick, almost like a sauce on it's own. In addition, the meal does come with a small tray of veggies and sauce. This store is the sister location to the one in Santa Clara and therefore has a similar menu. From the outside it does felt the glass is tinted so it's difficult to see inside. Inside of the restaurant it has a Japanese style interior with a darker ambiance. I was immediately greeted from the side and after I ordered, there was a waiting area to the left of the entrance. The wait for the order was about 15 minutes. This location is located across the street from Ranch 99, Fitness 19, Daiso, and is in the same Plaza as Paris Baguette and Cathay Bank. Finally, and I wish I can deduct only half a star instead of a full star for, is the price. It is priced a little above average but I think that's the norms for eating outside now. I did saw there were other menu items like Pasta and Katsu with sauce that I may try another time. read more

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The taste of nostalgia! The ketchup mayo dressing, corn soup, and the spicy Pikachu esque spicy tonkatsu sauce... highly recommended if you grew up eating it in Seoul read more

The donkatsu tastes great and comes in a good portion. It's served with cabbage salad, pasta, and a scoop of rice. However, the tomato pasta portion is quite small for $19, and there was barely any meat in it. That's why I took off one star. read more

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The food and customer service are excellent. I highly recommend the clam chowder. You wouldn't necessarily think this is the place for it, but it is outstanding. Not gloopy with potatoes, but full of clams, freshly shucked, and the flavor was outstanding. The katsu is delicious as well. Fantastic find. read more

Came here for lunch and it was delicious!!! The server was very kind and friendly. She came by to check on us multiple times and asked if we needed more sauce... more side dishes ... which we didn't but super sweet that she did this. We ordered the rose spaghetti with shrimp and golden wang tonkatsu. It came with rice , shredded cabbage salad and cold pasta. We ate everything and it tasted so fresh and so good!!! We will definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

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Fish katsu was delicious. Very crispy and flaky. Wish it also came with a side of pasta. Service was quick. And decor was perfect.

Second visit in a week, and it definitely did not disappoint! This time we ordered the rose tonkatsu chicken pasta, and it was just as delicious as everything we had on our first visit. We also had a chance to try the clam chowder, which was absolutely delicious. Rich, creamy, and full of flavor. When you find a place this good, you have to come back! Already looking forward to our next visit. read more

Super yummy new katsu place! The katsu with cream pasta was so so yummy and pairs so well together. The flavor and seasoning is amazing, and the crispiness and crunch makes the whole dish so satisfying to eat. The fish katsu & donkatsu is perfect, the fish is so flaky and soft! The portions are humongous, I couldn't even finish half! Super friendly service and we had our food served very quickly. Highly recommend this spot, I prefer it over any of the other katsu spots in this area! read more

Golden Wang Donkatsu - Fish Katsu & Donkatsu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dublin, California

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