Katsuya has some of the kindest and most wonderful staff you will ever meet. they provided our…read moreKatsu free of charge (following a small food incident which occurred years ago) and this was such a kind gesture which was truly not at all needed. ambiance in the restaurant was really good, I love the large windows looking out onto Richmond Street and the decor was nice inside. I love their honey fries! they're so crispy and slightly sweet and come with the perfect dipping sauce. I think it's a unique dish which is definitely worth trying out! We got carbonara and curry sauces to go with our Katsu. The curry sauce has a really robust flavour profile and is full of all these incredible warm spices, I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend getting this sauce. The carbonara sauce was nice as well and really creamy, I just wish it was a TAD bit spicier. I'm not sure how but Katsuya always has the flakiest crispiest Katsu and it is so appreciated. Portion sizes are very generous so you can easily split with friends, or indulge yourself depending on hunger levels. Overall a really positive experience, I look forward to coming back many more times!

One thing I didn't realize before coming here was that Katsuya sells Japanese FUSION tonkatsu. I…read moreassumed it was a just a Japanese Tonkatsu place until we ate here and saw the sign on the outside. My expectations may have been thrown off a little since I didn't realize what Katsuya trying to do. That said, the food was good, but nothing I'd shout on top of the hills for. The food was still decent, so had to still give it four stars. As much as I am not a fan of fusion restaurants, my favorite was the carbonara katsu. It was like dipping your katsu into an Italian seafood alfredo sauce, with a decent amount of seafood and bacon in it. The pair of this fusion was delightful and I enjoyed eating this one the most. The katsu itself had a nice light, crispy, airy batter, and the pork (you can choose your type of meat) was tender. It was light, yet deep fried, so super oily and felt like a heavy meal. My second favorite was the curry katsu. A good curry sauce with your katsu, typical to what I've gotten at other Japanese restaurants, and exactly what I would expect. It had a slight spice to it. The original katsu I wasn't too much of a fan of. The sauce was a little too buttery for me. Buttery and sweet. I'd come back for the carbonara katsu again for a dip into this italian/japanese fusion.

The food is really good. Although the katsu chicken roll was too saucy and sweet. The vegetable…read moreudon were really good and the salmon sashimi salad is really good in flavour. The owner is really nice. The food was fast.

We attended again - just wasn't as good sadly disappointed. We again had the gyoza - they were…read moregood. Sushi didn't taste good, 2/3 of us that ate it after had stomach aches. We tried the beef udon -- standard. I wasn't wowed on my recent visit. Last visit in Aug 2021 the food was amazing.

It's a beautiful place. The lady who took my order was very helpful…read more I had the spicy salmon and spicy tuna rolls. Given their menu I feel I need to expand my palate and try some new authentic dishes! Will need to go back.

I ordered the yam and California roll, as well as their tossed salad with ginger dressing at this…read moreJapanese restaurant. It was all really good, and service was efficient and prompt. We even got a little amuse-bouche to start. I can see why it's so popular; it's been around since 1987, so you know they are doing something right!

I don't often leave reviews, but this place was fantastic. What an amazing addition to the London…read morefood scene! I had the curry pork katsu. Beautifully tender with a great crispy exterior. In the picture I took, the excellent, homemade-tasting, oniony curry sauce is off to the side so you can add it to the katsu (and rice) just before you dig in. This means your cutlet stays crispy the whole time. Wonderful presentation in a lovely to-go bento box. Meal included a cup of miso soup as well. The other picture was my partner's pick. Unagi poke bowl with added salmon (for an extra $4). Great portions and really well flavoured. She commented especially favourably on the tempura crispy bits throughout the bowl, which provided great texture. Go here. Order. You won't be sorry. They have a nice 20% discount for first-timers on the website. Also a nice 15% discount for pick-up.

May 2020: I'm really happy we ordered delivery from London Katsu Express. The katsu was very…read moreauthentic and tasty, such good breading and sauces. This is truly on another level than any other Japanese restaurant in town. Delivery was really fast! We ordered from the app and got free delivery and 15% off from ordering $35+. Really great packaging, the katsu, rice, macaroni salad and daikon were in a bento-like container. The chili garlic chicken katsu was my favorite! Also got takoyaki, chicken karage, and pork teriyaki katsu and we enjoyed it all. Highly highly recommend!

Really cozy small easy-to-miss Ramen spot in Downtown London. Friendly staff welcomed us . The…read moreservice was extremely quick: once we ordered, it was but a couple of minutes before our bowls arrived. The Tonkotsu Miso ramen was deliciously rich, creamy. The chashu was excellent and pretty thick. The Karashi ramen was decent. The noodles were tender and all the toppings were great. Personally, I found that the spice overwhelmed the other flavours of the broth. That's coming from a guy who loves his spice, and whose favourite ramen dishes are beyond spicy. 100% recommend to anyone looking for authentic Japanese cuisine in Downtown London. I will surely come back soon for that Tonkotsu Miso

Located in downtown London, Ontario we drove by this place and then almost walked by it. Sign is…read morenot apparent and can be easily missed. We came for a late lunch and the place was empty. With the exception of some wall art the interior is unremarkable. Washrooms are downstairs. Menu has good selection of ramen and donburi's. Separate menu for snacks. Ramen options are sectioned into The Basics, Hakata Ramen and Signature Spicy Ramen. Food was okay. Potions are generous and broth was decent but not amazing. The miso ramen was unusually red.

KatsuMe is a gem hidden in plain sight. Ran by what seemed like a lovely couple, the restaurant is…read morethe perfect place to have a bite with a date / friends. I was initially hesitant about the prices, but the portions were much bigger than expected and well worth it. Everything was delicious and the woman serving us was a cutie. The Katsu was especially worth it as it was gigantic and came with complementary rice and miso. My beautiful girlfriend and I will definitely go back!

Best katsu place in London from what I can tell. I loved the bulgogi as well, and the atmosphere in…read morethe restaurant is fantastic. Service was quick and polite. Definitely would recommend

Beautiful environment, full of details and a honest peace of japanese cultural in London. The…read moreservice was not only very professional but also warming...nice people, with smile and gentle. The food was great as well...misou soup and the party tray was very well served, fresh, really good flavors. Recommend the place

Had a great dine-in experience here. Service was swift and attentive. We were curious about the…read moretorched sushi, which isn't always available in London, and really enjoyed it. We got a few other rolls as well as salmon sashimi (cheaper than some other places I'd looked at beforehand). They were all very tasty. Every dish had a different and pretty presentation; the sashimi had gold flakes on it! We also got to sample some dessert, a mango cake. We have definitely found our new sushi place. Notes on the venue: lots of parking; basement bathrooms (so stairs are involved); not a fancy spot but still a pleasant atmosphere.

Overpriced poor service. Waitress would not even show us a menu. We walked out. We will never be…read moreback.

The sashimi was so fresh and the meat was so tender and flavourful! Amazing service would come againread more

I don't know if it was a one off or if the quality has gone downhill, but I did a large order…read morerecently and there was so little fish in the rolls we had a hard time figuring out which roll was which. The dumplings looked fried, but were definitely not crispy. The tempura in the dynamite roll was also soft/chewy. Very disappointed in this long time cheap sushi staple in downtown London.

I order from here a lot but they gave me the wrong items tonight and it was fairly expensive :( not…read moreimpressed