The experience was amazing and the food is delicious and tasty. The service was top-tier, on making your experience at KaDon Katsu Bar a never-forgetting time. It is a very quiet & spacious place too. read more

This is a simple, strip-mall type of restaurant, but the food definitely exceeded expectations! It reminds me of when I used to get tonkatsu in train stations in Japan/Tokyo area on business trips, and it's a modest looking restaurant in a casual area, but the quality of the food is really great. The pork in the tonkatsu was cooked perfectly, tender and substantial/thick, great taste, good amount and texture of breading. The dressing on the cabbage was sesame perfect, great rice. The service was attentive and like the restaurant, casual in a comfortable way. They had a little sign for a free soda with a Yelp check-in, which was great for us Yelpers. Japanese food is probably my favorite type of food, and katsu entrees are right up there in my favorite dishes, and to find a reasonably priced, not-too-crowded, excellent food quality restaurant is a real find. I come here 4+ times a year (SoCal), but I really wish this restaurant were local to where I actually live, because I'd come here all the time. Really good, and looking forward to coming back again. read more

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Interior: Clean, on the medium size, not loud Parking: plenty as it shares with other businesses in the area. Food: decent. All of our dishes came with a soup and a cabbage salad. My husband really enjoyed the Menchi-katsu and he said it's the best in the area. The cheese katsu was ok for me, I felt that it was more on a bland side, however I couldn't quite pinpoint what the the lacking flavor is. The presentation itself is more impressive to the eyes than the taste profile, unfortunately. The curry dish we ordered is also just an ordinary dish. The curry sauce itself tasted like any homemade curry roux and it doesn't have any interesting deeper flavor than some of the other establishments. Service: Super nice, prompt. We got seated right away without any wait time and the food came out within 15 minutes. At the time we arrived, there were only 2-3 groups including us so it could be why. I'd love to come back to try their other dishes. read more

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We dropped by for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't too busy. We got seated right away. We ordered a Pork Katsudon and Tonkatsu. Initially my Pork Katsudon was served, it thought i was short some eggs ratio. Afterwards, it was right on, meat to egg ratio and flavor. Cant wait ti go back.. only miss is they charged me a coke even though it was suppose to be free with Yelp review. No biggie i will still go back. read more

This place is pretty good, waitresses were really nice and attentive. Restaurant itself is small. But the food is really good. We got the tonkatsu, tonkatsu curry, and kadon A. Beer goes good with the food. read more

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KaDon is located in a strip mall, so there's plenty of parking available. There was no one eating when we arrived, so we were seated right away. I ordered the katsu yaki udon and was unfortunately underwhelmed. While the katsu was cooked well (not overly dry, and crispy on the outside) the noodles were almost too wet/saucy. The second I realized this, I moved all the katsu off of the top to avoid the breading becoming soggy as well. The flavor of the noodles was ok, but honestly, it didn't really complement the katsu flavor. While I did like the katsu, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again. read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Chicken Katsu Yaki Udon - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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It was our first time trying this place, and since it's a fairly new restaurant, we wanted to give it a shot. The interior is clean, modern, and quiet, which made for a nice dining experience. My wife and I ordered the katsu curry and the chicken cordon bleu. The food was okay. Not bad, but not especially memorable either. It felt like something was missing from the flavor. It was still enjoyable, just not something that stood out. The prices were a little on the high side for what we received. The service was quick, and our server was polite. Overall, it was a decent experience, but I don't think it's a place I'd come back to. read more

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Great crispy katsu. I got the udon chicken katsu. Would recommend to anyone. Service was also great. read more

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Always planned to visit this spot ever since we saw the signage up in the shopping center and we're so glad we finally went! What stood out on the menu was the katsu cordon bleu, which I think of as the "combo pizza" version of the various katsu options you can choose from here. It's not your usual mozzarella stuffed katsu, although I'm sure that's also bomb here, but with cheese, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms tucked into the pork cutlet, I just couldn't resist. The katsu was perfectly deep fried, with a crunch you can definitely hear, along with the warm, oozy cheese center. The goma dressing on the cabbage salad was addictingly delicious. Even the miso soup, call me crazy but it was one of the most flavorful miso soups I've had in a long time. It was SO GOOD. Shout out to our server Steven who was so friendly and great to us. Can't wait to come back and try the other types of katsu and katsu curry dishes! read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Cordon Bleu Katsu set - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Excited to hear that this is a new Katsu restaurant and they have cordon blue! I haven't had that in a minute, so I was very excited. However, I think the flavor is not quite there for cordon bleu but the katsu itself is juicy and nice. There's plenty of parking in the plaza when I came in and there's only two seats filled. I think they're doing 15% off promotion until end of May. Staff is nice and friendly. They fill up my water without me asking. There are quite few available tables and they were distanced properly. I like how the place is very homey. read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Cordon Bleu - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Went on a Friday around 6:30 pm, only two other parties. The dinner crowds don't really come until 7 pm, but I'm glad this place is off to a decent start. The food came out pretty fast. The curry udon was flavorful, couldn't imagine it being messed up. The cheese katsu is really good but I think it's more so a shareable. After two it gets hefty, but it combined well with the curry udon. The katsu was a bit dry, their katsu sauce is heavy and really potent. Portions are good in size, still kept me full without feeling gross. The service was great. The workers made sure to check in and engage with every table. Appreciated that the most! read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Found a new katsu place in the area & I had to try it! There was a large section of katsu sets and sides too (: I ended up ordering the katsu set and my fiancée ordered the katsu combo set with cheese au katsu. We loved both of our meals! The katsu was lightly battered & cooked to perfection. The katsu sets came with miso soup, shredded cabbage salad, rice and pickled daikon. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. There was empty when we arrived so we were seated quickly. Parking is easy too! The restaurant is located in a large parking lot. I'll definitely be coming back again & bringing friends with me! Yay read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Katsu don set - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Tried a few a few katsu places so was excited to see another place open up! The restaurant has a good amount of seating indoors as well as outdoor seating (shared by others in the same plaza). My party got the chicken katsu, fish katsu as well as pork katus curry. The set comes with rice, salad and miso soup. The chicken katsu was made with dark meat, surprising as most katsu places use white meat. The sauce was a barbecue sauce, not your traditional peanut flavored dipping. Good ratio of breading to meat! The fish katsu I wouldn't recommend. It was oily, there was more breading than there was fish and the fish itself was tough. The pork katsu curry was also a good pick, nice flavor of curry that compliments the katsu well. The miso soup it comes with had a food flavor, not too salty! The service was great and quiet ambiance as it's a rather new spot so the flow was not as busy. For the value and the taste, I'd say it's worth the try! read more

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I believe this restaurant replaced Charo Chicken, so I was eager to try out a new katsu restaurant. It's located in a plaza where Starbucks and CVS is, so there's plenty of parking spots. I was seated immediately, even though the restaurant was busy. There's plenty of tables inside. There's also a bathroom. The inside of the restaurant is a bit dark and dim. I decided to opt for the fish fillet katsu, since that's my usual katsu order. It seemed like there was 1 employee mainly working, but she did things in a timely manner. The portions of the food were big!! However, I thought the taste of the fish katsu was a bit too fishy for me. I should have asked what fish they used, since it was a struggle for me to finish. Regards that, everything tasted delicious. Next time, I'll check out the chicken katsu. read more

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The food is great, love the katsu....it is very authentic and crispy. They put the katsu on a metal grill so the bottom doesn't get soggy by the end of the meal. The service is always great too, been here a few times and the food comes out fairly quickly. The place is small, but it's very clean and comfortable. I always try a different type of katsu when I'm here and so far the pork, fish, and menchi are all delicious. read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Menchi Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food is good. The server came and checked in on us and ask what we wanted. The place is nice and well-lit.

Details.. .. Came in around opening on a rainy Thursday for lunch w. the hubs. .. I ordered the pork katsu curry don & hubs ordered the tonkatsu signature set. prOs.. .. Restaurant was clean & inviting. .. Staff were friendly & efficient. .. Menu had options but wasn't overwhelming & focus on a specialty. .. The food itself was delicious & flavorful. .. There was this gentle mallet pounding from the kitchen during most of our dining experience & it was oddly comforting to know the cutlets were being flattened fresh! no cOns.. yay! read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - tonkatsu signature set - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Menu while waiting for our food. Great ambience. For our server - had an outstanding service (shout out Jordan) read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Menu - while waiting for our food. Ambiance is good. Server - Outstanding service. - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great food at a decent price! Everything we ordered at Kadon Katsu Bar was delicious, fresh, and well prepared. The portions were satisfying, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food. Definitely a great spot if you're craving good katsu without spending too much. We really enjoyed our meal and will definitely be coming back! read more

Hey Beautiful People! So you know how chicken katsu tends to be chewy or dry? Well, not here! Their chicken katsu is tender, juicy, and a generous size. I know, I know, you can't just go to a restaurant for one menu item, especially with friends, so here goes... Top 3 Things to Enjoy at Kadon: 3.) Refillable Salad! -1 free refill per person -Fresh, thinly sliced iceberg lettuce with sesame dressing -So good! 2.) Kadon B (Special Katsu Combo Set) -Full size serving of tender panko breaded chicken -2 pieces of the cheese au katsu--OMG!!! -Salad, rice, mac salad & katsu sauce -Tender, juicy...yum, yum, yum!!! And the #1 thing you should absolutely enjoy at Kadon is... -Cheddar Cheese Katsu w/ cheese sauce on the side + a bowl of curry ($3 extra -- worth it!) -Pour the bowl of curry over the katsu -Pour the cheese sauce over the katsu -Get ready for the most delicious cheesey curry tonkatsu you've ever had in your entire life! Please note that everything is made to order, so it might take a while for them to catch your chicken, pluck the feathers, chop and debone it, remove the skin to batter/season it, and then fry it fresh You're welcome! read more

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I stopped by here to get some takeout, a pork curry katsu don for my son and the shrimp katsu for me. It was completely delicious. I loved the salad with sesame dressing. Can't wait to try some of the other dishes. read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Shrimp katsu - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

new place AND 15% off until 5/31!! my katsu had the perfect amount of crisp to it. it wasn't overdone with a crazy layer of batter. the flavor itself was good, no complaints. the appearance wasn't great but it's okay haha. BIGGGG fan of their house sauce! also got the edamame but wish it had a bit more salt waiter was kind and checked in on us as well read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - cordon bleu katsu - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came here on a Thursday night around 8:00 PM. The restaurant was small and clean with a brightly lit interior. There was pop/club music playing, which didn't really fit the cozy vibe of the restaurant. We were instantly greeted and seated by a young waiter named Steven. Steven recommended the classic TonKatsu as a "safe" item and the Cordon Bleu Katsu as something unique to the restaurant. My friend and I ordered the Cordon Bleu Katsu and the Chicken Katsu Yaki Udon. Steven was so kind as to ask us many questions about dietary and preparation preferences before coming out with the food. Comfortable vibes, attentive service, and good food. My only wishes were that the katsu was crisipier, and that there were more items on the menu (e.g., tempura, shrimp, oysters, etc. and dessert)! read more

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They have seating for about 20 people at a time. Feels more intimate because there is a good amount of space between each table. Not super high end dining but had a very cozy yet upscale feel based on the interior design. Staff are prompt, very attentive if you need anything, and checked in to see how everything was without being pushy. Gave some great recommendations for what to try next time (one of the staff favorites is the cordon bleu - definitely will try). I had a small of the Asahi, a karage set (very juicy and tender), and then do the Kadon A combo (pork katsu filet with two pieces of the cheese katsu, rice, miso soup, and a cabbage salad). For all of the main food being fried, it is not oily whatsoever. The katsu is very flaky and crisp and the mozzarella cheese is perfectly melted to hold its shape but close to a fondue texture. All of that for about $35 sounds like a great deal to me . If you skip the beer and appetizer then you could go here for lunch or early dinner and come out for less than $20-$25 depending on what you order + tip. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Karage appetizer - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Kadon has been open for 2 months and it definitely deserves more attention. They're going to have their grand opening soon within this month, be sure to check it out for some promotions. We came on a Saturday late lunch and there wasn't a wait. Everything looks so good on their menu and they recently added chicken karrage as an appetizer. I haven't seen that many spots do shrimp and fish katsu, so that's nice to have more options. The katsu was very crispy, light, and tender. We enjoyed our meal and were stuffed by the end of it. There's indoor seating and the restaurant is very clean. We'll be back to try their Cordan Bleu Katsu! ig: @cravingswithcat read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Menu 4/4/26 (ig: @cravingswithcat) - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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My husband happened to find this spot on Yelp and we stopped by for dinner during their soft opening. It wasn't busy as we came pretty close to closing, but the restaurant is not very big. I wasn't really hungry so we shared the katsu curry udon. Every component was cooked perfectly - the katsu was crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside, udon was nice and bouncy, and the curry gravy was delicious. The portions are a good size as well. Our server was super friendly and helpful - he even chatted with us about the spot next door! Highly recommend KaDon and looking forward to coming back here again to try more dishes! read more

Literally such a perfect experience!! The portion was perfect for sharing with two people. Service was so professional and attentive, the katsu and udon were cooked to perfection and they had condiments to adjust the flavor to fit different tastes. The space was so clean, fresh and music was great and at a pleasant volume. Recommending this restaurant to everyone! read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My friends and I got here around 6, and it wasn't too busy. By the time we were done, the restaurant was pretty packed. We got takoyaki, curry katsu, and two combo plates. Everything was good; nothing was outstanding. Though, two things to note - 1. Their plates had wasabi instead of pickled ginger and 2. They didn't have the red ground chili flakes (Togarashi). Perhaps it's bc they're newer? It seemed odd. Big kudos is the actual filtered water they have versus tap. I thought that was pretty cool. The service was nice and friendly. Food came out in a reasonable time. The restaurant was clean, no frills. read more

Here's a polished version that keeps your casual, authentic tone while improving the flow: Saw this spot on Instagram and decided to give it a try after the gym. I ordered the udon katsu, and it was delicious--very flavorful and satisfying. I'm usually not a big udon person, but this dish definitely changed my mind. I really enjoyed it! I also tried the cheese katsu with chicken, and it was just as delicious. The food was high quality, and I didn't feel overly heavy or sluggish afterward, which was a nice bonus. The customer service was excellent as well. Our server was friendly, welcoming, and offered great recommendations. The restaurant was clean and had a relaxed, chill atmosphere. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend checking this place out if you're craving katsu! read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Service was great, food was alright, not great not bad. It satisfies your katsu craving but it left me wanting more. I definitely had better katsu and feel like i would prefer going to kagura down the street for the same standard but better tasting pork katsus. They did have interesting katsu flavor like the cordan bleu which lets them stand out a little bit. Not a place i would return to, but not bad to try. read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came here with my family and I ordered takoyaki and tonkatsu. The takoyaki was decent, nothing special. TonKatsu was a little on the dry side wish it were a little juicier. Portions were solid and everything came out fairly quick. They were missing shichimi togarashi which would have helped with the dish. read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - TonKatsu - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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must try new katsu place! i have nothing bad to say about this place and i will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. the cheesy katsu was so tasty plus a staisfying cheese pull lmao & the chicken was perfect not rubbery and nice & crispy! the katsu donburi was very flavorful as well. located in a p chill area w plenty of parking and tucked in the corner of the shopping center, but def should not be overlooked! read more

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Came back, a little quieter than last time, but had to try the cordon bleu because host said it was amazing. It did not disappoint. Was a gooey, tasty yet not too heavy dish. Staff was again friendly, and recommended the curry. Guess I have to make another trip when stomach has more room. read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Shrimp Katsu. - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Service was very fast and polite, food was AMAZING! The KADON D - menchi katsu, cordon bleu & cheese katsu were so flavorful and juicy. Loved it! Will definitely be frequenting. If you are nearby in OC give it a try!! read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - KADON D - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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New Katsu spot in Costa Mesa, I got to swim over and check them out today. Large parking lot with plenty of spots. Cool lil spot tucked in the corner. I was able to sit immediately although they were close to full. Great to see lots of others out adventuring in the rain too. Excellent service and my table was checked on frequently. I went with the curry with pork katsu. Good portions and very tasty curry for sure. Id like to see them add an option to add more curry spice to the curry but it was pretty close to how I prefer it. (spicy wise). Props on best music played of the local curry spots, they had the jams going and that was great to hear. In my strong and many times worthless opinion good music and ambiance makes food taste better. Ill be back for sure, great to see you in CM!! Two things I would love to see for the menu: Curry spice level option and regular black tea for the iced tea option. You still get a 5 star either way. read more

Came here a couple of days ago with my buddy for a quick dinner. I ordered the chicken Katsu curry, which was pretty decent. I've had better, but it felt like the curry was locking something, but it was still good my buddy ordered the Menchie Katsu, which he said was pretty good. I've had it before and I know it's really good. Also, in order of potstickers which I don't care for them deep fried, they should be steamed in a couple of cold beverages. Otherwise everything was spot on Service is good. We were the first ones there at 5 o'clock and it seemed like all they got was DoorDash orders. read more

Best katsu place in Orange county! Always super kind and delicious !!!!! If you love katsu, you should come here!

We came when it wasn't crowded so we got seated right away. I don't eat pork at restaurants as often but I was on a special diet so I could only eat certain food. Came across this restaurant as I searched for pork, and not regret going here. We got the combo, I got pork and cheese while my fiancé got fried shrimps. He loved his dish and so did I. The crunchy coat of the batter and how soft and juicy of the meat blended together very well. They also came with rice, miso soup and salad, I really like the dressing. The katsu sauce added a kick to it. Will definitely come back read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Combo with cheese katsu - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Amazing food, made to order! Everything on the plate was fresh, shredded cabbage, soup and rice so delicious! Thank you ! read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Staff was soooo kind & quick! It was very quiet in there but the food was good :) simple, but tasty! Big portions with lots of sides! Our waitress was super sweet too! read more

KaDon Katsu Bar - Tonkatsu, Chicken Katsu, Cordon bleu Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California