Ordered a black garlic ramen bowl with Katsu. I have tasted ramen all over LA and Japan. This was excellent! The restaurant was very clean and inviting. Sarai was so helpful and friendly. Will definitely return! read more

Katsu Bar in Brea did not disappoint! If you are in a rush I recommend one of their sandos, which is so fun to eat with their crispy interior and their soft bread exterior. Have a little more time and you can enjoy one of their curry plates, noodles, or chef's special! My favorite was the tteokbokki with mushroom katsu! Love the sweet and spicy flavor and the mushroom was so crunchy and fun to eat! The restaurant is clean and the service is friendly and efficient. ‍ Mushroom Tempura Korean Ganjung Rosemary Katsu Sando Katsu Curry Plate ‍ Tteokbokki with Katsu read more

Husband has never had Japanese Curry, so he ordered takeout from this place and picked it up for us. I personally don't care for Japanese Curry, so I ordered something off the wall. We split the Shrimp Sticks appetizer. Next time I want an order to myself! Basically they look like super large mozzarella sticks, but are full of delicious ground shrimp, and served with a garlic aioli on the side. They reminded me of shrimp tempura but 1000x better! He had a chicken katsu sandwich and got curry on the side to dip. Like I said, he loved it. I didn't try his sandwich, but he devoured it. Their waffle fries are some of the best I have ever had, and they were still great after the drive home from Brea, not cold or mushy at all. I had the Black Garlic Ramen with Katsu. Seeing how this isn't an actual ramen restaurant, I wasn't expecting it to be great. And it wasn't, but it was good enough! The portion was large, I didn't finish it. The broth didn't have a very strong flavor (aside from salt), but was very creamy. The noodles were on the mushy side. The egg was perfectly cooked, but it's not marinated, just a plain jammy egg. Katsu was quite tasty, but a horrible protein choice for ramen, the breading quickly got soggy. I'm not against eating here again, especially for more of those shrimp sticks. I won't get ramen again though, that's for sure. read more

was super excited to try this place out bc i love katsu!! i got their weekday deal for $13, i chose their black garlic udon with chicken katsu but i was disappointed! the katsu was super good but the udon didn't taste like much. their rosemary katsu sando on the other hand, was CHEFS KISS!!! the spicy mayo tied it all together and the cole slaw added extra oomph to it. overall a good meal, but pricey for what it is! read more

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Okay, we've tried the Korean Beef Katsu plate and Caprese Chicken Katsu Sando this time and everything tasted good. The ground beef patty is not dry and hard this time around. It's tender and chewable. Will return and try the sandos again. read more

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Best spot in the area for a variety of very solid Korean/Japanese food options. 12 pc Korean fried chicken boneless $12 and is BOMB! Can't wait to try the rest of their menu! Staff is very nice. Lady at the counter walked my to go order to me as I was sitting and waiting! read more

Staff is nice. Not very much seating. Set up more for take out. Chicken katsu plate was really good. Will come back to try the noodles. read more

Yes! This place rocks. The Perfect Bowl is my favorite and will be coming here often. Good food, good vibes, and always a satisfied stomach. I'm a fan! read more

Really enjoyed Katsu Bar. I tried two of the items on their menu their rosemary katsu Sando and Korean chicken bites. The katsu sandwich was solid. The pork cutlet was cooked nicely and had a light and crunchy texture. My only complaint was that I felt the katsu sauce was a touch too sweet for my liking. The star of the show for me was the Korean chicken bites with sweet and spicy sauce. It was a dish that I would definitely order again! I'm excited to try more dishes the next time I go! read more

Katsu Bar - Waffle Fries - Japanese Curry Near Me - Brea, California

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Need to quickly, but want some delicious and quality food. This is a great restaurant to go to. read more

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My group of friends and I are from out of state and we had a great experience here! The staff was super accomodating to our large group of 10! Gave great recommendations and also served us well! Everyone tried different things and we all enjoyed it! It was different from what we have where we are from. I liked how simple the flavors were for the Black Garlic Udon soup. And the Korean gangjung were really tasty and easy to share with our group! A place that you must try! read more

Katsu Bar - Black Garlic Udon with Katsu and Korean Gang Jung (Tender bites) - Japanese Curry Near Me - Brea, California

Finally got an opportunity to try Katsu Bar. The interior is very clean and cutely decorated. The service was great. The girl who helped was friendly and after bringing my order asked if she couls bring me water in addition to my drink. I ordered the Kimchi Mandu Curry plate with the curry on the side. The curry and dumplings are really flavorful. I liked the sides of macaroni salad and lightly dressed Arugula salad. The rice was cooked perfectly as well. There a few other things I want to try, so I will definitely be back. read more

I had the curry katsu plate and fried calamari for takeout dinner, and they both tasted great. The staff member kindly took our order, so I like the good service here. The food also came in biodegradable packaging. The curry had a unique sweet and savory taste that I haven't had before, but I recommend trying it if you like curry like I do. The pork didn't taste chewy. Rather, when soaked with the curry sauce and eaten with rice, the katsu tasted great. The calamari came with a great aioli sauce with just the right amount of crunch. read more

You can tell that the kitchen handles and prepares the food well here. The food looks clean, the veggies in my teriyaki bowl were super fresh, the rice was cooked perfectly, and the grilled chicken was made hot to order. I always appreciate a restaurant with fresh, clean food. read more

Good quality and price for the food. Taste is pretty legit, took a while to get the food I ordered.

The presence of a new and independent restaurant at the Brea Gateway Center, is always a cause for celebration for a local resident like me. My first experience eating at Katsu Bar unfortunately, did not deliver on my expectations. I ordered the Black Garlic Udon with Katsu, and it did not have the "fresh arugula" advertised, and the Katsu itself was on the greasy side. As I'm rooting for this tiny business to succeed, I'm willing to give it another try in a few weeks. Perhaps their kitchen had an "off" day when I came. read more

Katsu Bar - Black Garlic Udon with Katsu missing the arugula - Japanese Curry Near Me - Brea, California

I had a rosemary Katsu sandwich with fried calamari on the side. The sandwich itself was flavorful, and the sauce was the best part. The chicken was really good, and the breading was nice. The calamari was missing the aioli sauce, and when I asked about it the worker had no idea what I was referring to. It is a new menu item so I can see how they would forget it. Overall this place is decent, and if you're looking to try a good katsu sandwich in the area I would try it out. read more

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This year for me has been all about looking for casual but delicious places to dine. If you're looking for some quick Katsu and want something other than the ones you can get at Hawaiian bbq spots, Katsu Bar is a great option in Brea. They offer a variety of "fried" options such as mushroom, chicken, pork, and shrimp. Also they have some Korean snack options such as Dukbokki, mandoo, and yumi pockets. Not to mention they serve Katsu sandos. Overall, our family enjoys coming here because the food and service is consistently good. Just a note: they don't have the traditionally Katsu sauce incase you're not a fan of curry being the main accompaniment. They do offer ketchup, aioli and some others as dipping sauces. read more

kine! this is really good. i was out visiting a client and stopped here after seeing it off of imperial highway. parking was easy and the restaurant was clean and mellow in the late afternoon. I couldn't wait to take a picture and had a few bites first. the small was that good, the curry dip is banging. i went to school on O'ahu and i haven't had katsu this good on the mainland in the last decade. read more

Katsu Bar has some of the best katsu I've had in Brea. The Katsu Curry Plate comes with a mountain of chicken or pork katsu smothered in their flavorful curry sauce. The breading on their Katsu is super crispy and light! And don't sleep on the Yubu Pockets! They're fried tofu pockets with rice and come with your choice of topping. My favorite was the cali roll and spicy tuna They were the perfect snack! Definitely check them out when you're in the area! The restaurant itself is nice and clean. It got super busy when I came in on a Saturday at 1:30pm, but the employees were quick with cleaning the tables once it's open. I appreciate the cashier who answered all our questions too read more

Katsu Bar - Japanese Curry Near Me - Brea, California

I had lunch here the other day. I ordered the katsu with curry udon. It did not disappoint. The little spicy curry had a perfect taste for me. The place is immaculate and service impeccable. Located close to Starbucks and Cava, it's a prime location in Brea. Next time I will try the Tteokbokki with katsu. read more

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We had fish katsu with curry and pork katsu curry udon. They were delicious and we enjoyed them. Their portion was just right.

This place really surprised me in the best way possible. We ordered the chicken bowl $9.99 and Korean chicken wings. That was both enough for 2 people and we even had some leftovers. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. Definitely coming back again :) read more

I really liked the curry and the katsu was really crispy we tried the yubu which I wasn't really too impressed with their version of the garlic butter shrimp might be better if they used larger shrimp read more

I have been going to the katsu bar in Cerritos for a few years and was pleased that one opened up in brea. On my recent visit I had ordered the egg and dill sando with waffle fries and on this visit the sandwich did not taste right. The bread tasted off and the egg was mix was very dry. I had 3 bites and I was very disappointed and normally I would suck it up and keep eating but I was out with my fam and had to go back and complain about it. When I went back to complain I was greeted with a smile and apology and asked if I can make a switch and I wasn't offered the option. Instead they did offer to throw it away for me. But then ordered another sando which was the portabello sando with another round of fries. Both times their waffle fries were perfect. But again something was off about their bread that was not soft and pillowy if you will but did not taste great and the portabello lacked the berry sauce and was dry and not juicy... this time I didn't bother and instead got the portabello at the shack shake and was pleased. I'm not sure if I got a sando on an off night but was bummed that I wasn't offered to have my food exchanged but was even more Disappointed that the sandos were not consistent.. I'll have to try this sport a 3rd try for consistency sake because I love my sandos and this is closer than driving out to Cerritos. 2 stars for at least the waffle fries were delicious and kind lady/cashier who was apologetic. Update: manager reached out and was pleased that they did! I'm Reminded that everyone is running a business here and I'm glad they take pride in what they do lol everyone else to run it and satisfy everyone the best they can. Changing this from 2 to 3 stars. read more

Katsu Bar - Egg dill sando with waffle fries. - Japanese Curry Near Me - Brea, California

I came here for lunch and tried their daily special. I got the Curry Udon with chicken katsu. The katsu was lightly battered and very crispy and moist. Will definitely be coming back to try more items read more

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Disappointing. Don't get the rice cakes and sausage appetizer, it was inedible and drenched in a tart, overly sweet version of teriyaki sauce with barely like 5 pieces of sausage which for 10 dollars is outrageous. It was only 3pm and they ran out of their strawberry sandos. We got the katsu plate and the katsu itself was great, crunchy, and flavorful, but everything else on the dish was questionable. The macaroni salad was genuinely the worst I've ever had in any establishment. Very sorry to say we won't be coming back. read more

Katsu bar has a wide variety of quick bites with a modern touch to it. Some variations of classics that are quite interesting and delicious. The location is also well kept. Very clean and service is very fast and polite. My rule of thumb for any restaurant I visit is to check out the cleanliness of their bathroom and this location has a bathroom is so clean you could literally sit down on the floor and eat although I wouldn't personally recommend doing that lol. Overall the food was good and comes out fast. Will visit again read more

We tried this place today and I have to say they have the perfect crunch to their Katsu. We also tried the breaded mushroom Katsu, it was delicious. The food is reasonably priced and my hard to please mother loved it. The workers there were super friendly with great customer service. read more

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I have only gotten takeout here so not sure what the ambiance is like if eating there. Food is always ready on time. The katsu curry plate is so comforting and portions are pretty big. Their breading is WAY different than the usual panko breading. It's so light but still crispy. And I love the packaging of the katsu plate. Their inaris are HUGE - my fave is the spicy tuna and bulgogi. Their chicken sandwiches are also pretty tasty and comes with waffle fries. All in all, great place for a bite and is always in the rotation. read more

I've been wanting to try this for quite a while and man did it not disappoint. The mixture of sweet and savory with the milk bun and a Katsu filet is absolutely delicious. My wife got the truffle ramen which was a comfort delight on such a cold night. We also tried some of their Yubu pockets and gang jung bites which were a little extra we didn't need but was still awesome to have as sides. The inside was pretty lonely but filled up quickly after a while and there's plenty of tables and chairs to sit down and enjoy the food. The cashier was also really nice and attentive. Highly recommend. read more

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The menu was unique and delicious. I'd love to try other dishes next time! Also staffs were very friendly!! read more

Friendly service. Prices are reasonable. Specials during weekdays. Chicken curry katsu very good. Soda options not good.

I've got to give this place its props. Their katsu chicken is amazing. I've been getting the Perfect Bowl chicken katsu and this is now my go to dish here. The crisp on the food, the honey sauce, everything...it's a perfect medley. I'm a fan and will continue to support this place. read more

The food was delicious . Food was fresh and tasty. I placed a pick up order and service was timely and efficient. Food ordered: mushroom tempura, fish katsu with tteokbokki, and the curry katsu plate. Everything was a hit. We will be back soon! read more

Service was good. Food wasn't. I got the katsu sandwich and the meat wasn't fresh. It tasted more like those chicken patties with meat glue that you could get from the frozen section at a grocery store. Definitely not worth $14 for a meal that uses cheap chunks of chicken. read more

Katsu Bar - The chicken tastes like a big chicken nugget - Japanese Curry Near Me - Brea, California

I've com here multiple times and tried different things which have all been a hit! I've tried the katsu Sandwich, the katsu sando, sausage and rice cake, and both curry and black garlic udons. Everything is made fresh and hot and delicious. I also love that they have daily specials because it's a great way to try new items. This place hasn't disappointed so far! read more

Katsu Bar - Black Garlic Udon with Katsu and Sausage Rice Cake - Japanese Curry Near Me - Brea, California

Egg salad sandwich was so yum. Perfectly boiled eggs with a just right texture blended with creamy mayo seasoned with a hint of dill and mustard on fluffy achewy bread. read more

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All of the food items we ordered were flavorful-black garlic ramen with chicken katsu, curry udon with chicken katsu, chicken katsu plates and fried tempura mushrooms. I heard great things about this place and now know that it's worth going back to. Service was fast and friendly cashier/server. Place is clean and modern with good music playing. Glad this business is in Brea. read more

I have never met such great customer service. The staff at Katsu bar are so kind and very helpful. The food is also amazing - you can tell they make everything fresh. Everything was cooked perfectly. Overall it is a very welcoming emvironment! read more