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    Katsu By Ouzen

    4.5 (22 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Jocelynn K.

    Food was yummy and the portion size was generous. I liked that they added soups and sides with the katsu, makes it feel like a well rounded meal. The udon was a bit bland but I'm not sure if that's just the style of the region. Servers were nice and the restaurant was clean and well lit. There was a line by 6:30 so try to get there a bit earlier

    Xavier K.

    We visited this restaurant during its soft opening, and while the interior decoration felt a bit sparse and unfinished, its early reputation had already generated positive buzz. The katsu was the highlight of the meal, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and well-prepared. It paired nicely with the accompanying side dishes, and we genuinely enjoyed every bite. Service was attentive and courteous, which made a positive impression, especially during an opening phase when operations can often feel disorganized. One small note for improvement is that even during a soft opening, the handwritten memorandums posted at the entrance felt a bit unpolished and could have been avoided or replaced with a more refined sign.

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    Ashley K.

    Love that more Katsu places are coming to this area and wanted to try the newest addition. We went during the soft opening week around 7pm and waited about 30min before being seated. FOOD: Kurogoma Hire Katsu ($16.99) - The black sesame bread crumbs add a nice touch and the pork is superrrr tender. They give instructions on how to best enjoy the Katsu but I thought it was best paired with the truffle salt. Build your own Mix Katsu (2 shrimp Katsu/Cheese Katsu $16.99) - You can choose between kurogoma or black sesame bread crumbs for the shrimp Katsu. I tried the kurogoma coated shrimp and it was well cooked. Crispy on the outside and the coating wasn't too thick. The cheese Katsu was very generous in cheese and tasty. SERVICE: They were using only half the dining area and a limited menu for soft opening and it was still a bit chaotic. They are definitely understaffed as the 2 male servers were hustling to do everything as quickly as they could. Hopefully they will work out the kinks for the grand opening. OVERALL: I do think the wait was worth it and I will definitely be back when they have the full menu. Highly recommend giving it a try!

    Coty S.

    Unpopular opinion : You can never have too many katsu restaurants to choose from. Why? Because competitive environments create greatness. What makes this place special? 1 Different breading options : This is a gamechanger. They even bake their own bread that is used for make their special bread crumb mixture. 2 Combos - You can order half portions of katsu + soup for a balanced meal. 3 Debasaki Wings - This famous Nagoya specialty is here. 4 This is a Korean version of Japanese katsu. Do not compare to authentic Japanese food, as this is a creative and innovative Korean approach to Japanese food. 5 Housemade cheongyang pepper peato for katsu topping, which is truly unique. 6 Umami rich truffle salt for dipping provided with every katsu order. 7 Yamakurage side dish, special pickled lettuce stem that is a 168 hour fermentation process and pairs deliciously with rice. This is a brand new restaurant and still in soft opening, currently open to the public. Please be patient until their Grand Opening. Currently, waiter service and tipping required. No touch screen kiosk.

    Kathy Y.

    This new Katsu place in Suwanee is really good! I came on a Tuesday for lunch with a friend, and it was bustling with people even during the weekdays. The menu is mostly just katsu with limited other options like noodles and curry. I got the cheese katsu and black sesame katsu mix platter. The cheese katsu was delicious, and the cheese pull was really good. The black sesame katsu was good, but the meat was a little gamey to me. Both cuts were very tender, and I really enjoyed the meal. Service was a little slow, with just two waiters for the restaurant, so it took a while to be able to get the check for my table.

    Vincent V.

    Came by during their soft opening after spotting the new sign while driving last and had to stop in. I ordered the Kurogoma Hire Katsu, and it did not disappoint. The pork was incredibly tender, and the breading had this smooth, nutty flavor from the black sesame that set it apart from any other katsu I've tried and really enjoyed it. Everything on the plate felt balanced with a crispy outside, juicy inside, with light cabbage with their own dressing they bring on the side, rice, and miso soup that rounded it out perfectly. You can tell they care about the details and quality here, even this early on. Excited to come back once they're fully open. Spot is a thumbs up from me!

    Chicken Karage

    Service was great! An A+! The servers were attentive, knowledgeable and professional. The Don Katsu itself was an A. A nice crisp on the outside, but juicy and meaty on the inside. The only thing that didn't make it an A+ was the fact that it felt a little small for what I paid for. The sauce, however, was only a B- . It tasted store bought, and it most likley was. In my opinion, any Katsu is as good as the sauce you dip it in. The sauce felt like they kinda dialed it in. I also got the Chicken Karage. This was good. B+/A-. It was well battered, and the chicken itself was nicely seasoned and juicy. It wasn't as crispy as I like it, but that could be a preference thing. It did have some crisp, but not as much as I preferred. I'll give the Ambiance a solid B. It was warm and welcoming, and didn't feel pretentious. I did feel a little rushed at the end. It felt they wanted me to eat as fast as I could and get out of there so I could open up the table for someone else. (Which is the point of making money for the establishment, so I get it, but it would have been nice if I could have enjoyed the meal without feeling like I was taking up space) To be fair, I went during their soft opening, so maybe they changed a few things since then. All in all, I would call this a pleasant experience, and would recommend going to Katsu Bu Ouzen at least once.

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    Lawrence L.

    We ordered three different katsu. Kurogama, Fillet, and Cheese. My fav were the cheese and fillet but all were good. The cheese was ooey gooey and the breadings were all very crisp and nice to the touch. Nice miso soup and small rice scoop w each order along with a pickle and daikon side. The salt was a nice add on. I didnt know it was truffle until reading on Yelp. Felt like the can drinks were highway-robbery at $3.50 a can but ‍‍

    Edie K.

    Came during their soft opening, Service was great and helpful, and it wasn't hard to hear your party while sitting together. 10/10 would come again. Everything was crispy and all the sauces served a purpose.

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    Jen L.

    Went during their soft opening. Katsu flavor and texture were excellent. Loved the plating with pickles and their house dressing for the cabbage salad. We enjoyed the Chicken Karaage as much if not a little more than the Katsu.

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    The staff was friendly and quick, and the place had a nice, clean vibe. Definitely recommend checking this spot out!

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    Kyuramen - Suwanee - Tokyo Tonkotsu Shouyu Ramen 1. White garlic, no bamboo shoots, egg on the side

    Kyuramen - Suwanee

    4.1(322 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    The Ramen is definitely well deserved of all the praises. 9 on the Ramen scale in terms of…read morefreshness, tastiness and bouncy noodleness. GARLIC BROTH RAMEN - delish. Noodles were excellent. BAO - melty pork belly delish. TEMPURA SHRIMP - nice and crispy and yet light. TAKOYAKI - very good and so filling. GREEN TEA PUDDING w/ Red Bean Topping - very very good. Perfect dessert to end meal. LYCHEE BOBA - absolutely excellent, wanted to order another. Everything was just delish. Hit all the right notes. Unbelievable fast food service. Good. Very cool interior with their hexagonal design booths and wood interior. Cute accents of Japanese culture with their wishing tree and swing and huge bell. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place for the Ramen, food drinks. DEFINITELY will be back. Might just be our Ramen place when we get the craving.

    FOOD: Ordered the deep fried gyoza dumplings, popcorn chicken, chicken ramen, and strawberry…read morelemonade. In general the food was not very flavorful. The popcorn chicken was especially bland, even with the dipping sauce it tasted like nothing. Ramen also very mediocre and bland. The dumplings were good but still lacked flavor. The strawberry lemonade was probably the best thing I had, very fresh and not too sweet. SERVICE: Friendly, quick, & attentive. ATMOSPHERE: Clean and relaxed, not too crowded. Very cute restaurant, the honeycomb booths are super cute ! HIGHLIGHT: The strawberry Lemonade. OVERALL: Probably wouldn't return as I know of much better ramen restaurants, but it's worth trying at least once I suppose.

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    Tenya Japanese Eatery

    4.6(168 reviews)
    22.5 mi
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    Tenya Japanese Eatery is one of those hidden gems you'd easily miss if you weren't looking for it…read more Located on N. Decatur Rd. at a very busy intersection, it sits tucked into a tiny shopping center, blink and you will drive right past it. Parking is limited, and you can immediately tell the small lot fills up fast, especially during peak hours. I stumbled upon Tenya while in town on a Tuesday, scrolling Yelp in search of a solid lunch spot, and I'm glad I did. This is a family-owned Japanese eatery that specializes in comfort food, and according to their website, everything is made from scratch, which absolutely shows in the quality. I placed my order online and picked it up with ease. I ordered the Shrimp Saku Saku appetizer along with a fresh garden Tenya salad. The shrimp were excellent, perfectly crispy with a flavorful panko coating that didn't feel heavy or greasy. The salad was impressively fresh and came with their house-made ginger dressing, which paired beautifully with the crisp greens and added just the right balance of sweetness and tang. Inside, the restaurant is quaint and cozy, with a decent amount of seating for its size. The customer service was warm and welcoming; the lady at the counter greeted me kindly and had my order ready shortly after I arrived, making the pickup process smooth and pleasant. A nice bonus is the selection of packaged Japanese snacks and drinks available at the counter, always a fun touch and something you don't see everywhere. Next time, I plan to dine in and explore more of the menu, along with sampling some of those snacks and drinks. Tenya is a great example of simple, thoughtfully prepared food done right. I'll definitely be back.

    First time here, came in to get a "snack" that wouldn't break the bank. The cashier was super sweet…read more& helpful. I ordered the chicken sandwich & the fries. They make everything fresh, took about 15 minutes to get my order. The Sando was sooo good! Chicken was freshly fried, the cucumbers gave it a nice crunch and the sauce was good. The fries didn't have enough of the seaweed, IMO, just tasted like regular fries. I didn't care for the sauce that the fries came with...it was like a sweet soy sauce, just didn't hit. Overall, the sandwich was great, and a nice size. I will be back to try more of their menu items.

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    4.1(734 reviews)
    26.4 miWestside / Home Park
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    I see yelp treats wagaya grocery the same as the restaurant but there's a separate listing for it…read moreon Google but the grocery is in the back of the restaurant and you get to it by taking the stairs to the left of the front door down to the basement They have some items I missed from Japan that I don't recall seeing in teso like the pudding with the flap in the bottom to make it pop out Their prices are higher than stores in Duluth but could be due to area as much as anything else It's a small shop but they have a good selection! They do have a credit card minimum and they don't take cash so you'll have to get more a little after dinner dessert here But they have shiso leaves, sashimi, ice cream, snacks and toys It's a good variety for the size and a nice stop before or after dinner at one of the restaurants above! The parking is minimal and in the back for wagaya. We are at chirori so parked in their spare lot before making a brief stop here

    Good food and kind service. The setup inside has a traditional casual feel to it. This was my first…read moretime trying tofu, been looking forward to it for a while. Prices here are pretty reasonable, so I'd recommend trying the place at least once! I really enjoyed the "kiss of Juju" roll here; the strawberries really added something to the flavor profile and made it really refreshing. We had crispy rice, agedashi tofu, pork gyoza, fried oysters, and the yellow jacket and kiss of juju roll, and it was all good. We finished off with the green tea ice cream at the end.

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    Raku Tonkatsu Ramen

    Raku Tonkatsu Ramen

    3.5(383 reviews)
    7.1 mi
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    how absolutely wonderful this little place was!! i came across this restaurant just searching for…read moreokonomiyaki in the area and i adored the anime themes of it so my friend and i decided to try it out. it was thankfully and conveniently located in the same parking area as the super h-mart so we were also able to get some groceries nearby before stopping by to eat a late lunch. i loved the anime decor and our waitress was super sweet. ordering off the little tablets was very reminiscent of when i visited japan, a very nice detail. the tablet was super easy to order on and had photos of each dish, which i definitely appreciated. my friend ordered the gyoza and okonomiyaki, he said both were very good. i myself got the miso tsukemen and just wow, i loved those thick chewy noodles and that warm savory broth. the chashu bun was also pretty good but the next time i visit, i likely won't order again. i will most definitely return to try the soba! ありがとうございます!

    A ramen shop drawing inspiration from many popular anime, the walls are decorated with your…read morefavorite protagonists. The owner was a sweet ajuma, very attentive and even hooked us up with chicken karaage on the house. I ordered the Naruto ramen and it brought back nostalgia of watching the show and seeing Naruto at the ramen shop. Also ordered some takoyaki which was hot and juicy!

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    Shoya Izakaya

    Shoya Izakaya

    3.8(1.2k reviews)
    16.2 mi
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    yummy! recently visited because i was nearby at the karaoke bar upstairs. i had been craving some…read moreauthentic japanese food and grateful i stumbled upon this area and this restaurant. so many options. i ordered the takoyaki and it had this delightful sauce. i also ordered the eel over rice. pretty good but not the best i ever had. takoyaki was definitely my favorite. i took my food to go or else i would've tried a curry or miso soup. everything looked really good and the employees were kind and helpful. i'll definitely come back and try more on the menu.

    Shoya Izakaya is a fantastic find in the bustling H-Mart center. If you love that authentic…read moreJapanese pub vibe, this place delivers. The decor and atmosphere really make you feel like you've been transported to a lively izakaya in Japan--it's the perfect spot for sharing a wide variety of small plates. The Tapas & Kitchen: * Ankimo (Monkfish Liver): This was a standout. It was prepared perfectly--rich, velvety, and a great start to the meal. * Grilled Highlights: The kitchen really excels with the grill. The chicken skin is crispy and decadent, and the chicken liver is another major hit--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. * Seafood Favorites: My wife absolutely loved the steamed clams, and the grilled oysters were a hit as well. The octopus salad was also very fresh and well-balanced. The Sushi Bar: * Fish Selection: The quality and variety here are impressive. We ordered a mix of rolls and nigiri, including scallop, sweet shrimp, and tuna maki. * Quality: Every piece of fish was notably fresh. The only minor critique was the sushi rice--it was a bit dry for my personal taste, but the quality of the seafood more than made up for it. * Snail (Tsubugai): It's great to see more unique options like snail on the menu; it's a nice touch for those who appreciate traditional Japanese variety. The Experience: The menu is huge and well-rounded, offering something for everyone. Despite being our first time, the service was efficient and the pricing felt very fair for the quality and portion sizes provided.

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    Yebisuya - Soba noodles (summer only)

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    3.4(268 reviews)
    16.2 mi
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    There was a time I hated this place. Idk if they changed ownership but it's gotten a lot better (I…read morewas dragged back to try their katsudon, only one I've seen OTP). It's still like eating in a walk-in freezer, and their water still tastes like pipe interior, but the food and service has been so much better. The rice is toothsome for what I'm used to, but I've been told the katsudon (so good) is the most authentic to what my friend used to get at a Japanese university. Their tonkotsu ramen broth is pretty great too! I always have a hard time choosing but wish I'd try more from the menu. I appreciate the house-made pickles (though a bit too sweet for me to eat the whole plate). It's been nice and speedy to pay and leave which makes a big change from what I had experienced in the past.

    Eaten here twice in the last month, and I feel my lunch experience is better than my dinner…read moreexperience, mostly because the server at lunch was a bit more attentive and a wee bit nicer than the one at dinner. I haven't ordered the ramen for myself, but I've tried the ones my party ordered, and I feel the ramen here is okay. The broth simply isn't as good as Okiboru and other places I've been to. I do feel the katsu and chicken katsu don are a little bit better than others in the area, as the portion size of the protein seems a little more. Had the karaage and gyoza as appetizers. Pan fried gyoza is better than the deep fried. 3.5 stars

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    Yumee Katsu

    Yumee Katsu

    4.2(55 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Not your traditional Japanese katsu. The menu definitely is Korean influenced katsu. Big space and…read morelots of seating. Good service. We came in late on a weekend night (perhaps arrived around 9PM) and the place was mostly empty. Food came out fast. Our family really liking the taste and the variety.

    I've been to Yumee Katsu a handful of times now, and it's become a solid go-to when I'm craving…read moresomething crispy and comforting. Yumee Katsu is a modern-style katsu spot, and overall, the food is tasty even though I've definitely enjoyed some dishes more than others. My go-to order is the Assorted Katsu meal, and it's a winner for variety, flavor, and portion size. You get a couple of pieces of shrimp tempura, fish katsu, and pork & cheese katsu, plus the option to add a small side of udon or soba noodles. The fish katsu is light and flavorful, and the pork with cheese is a full-on cheese pull party. I also really enjoy their salad dressing and the dipping sauces that come with the donkatsu and fish katsu- they add a lot to the meal. The ambiance has a nice, modern vibe, and the service has always been friendly and welcoming. A small but thoughtful touch: they offer Asian candies for guests, which is a fun little refresher after your meal. Overall, Yumee Katsu is a great spot in Suwanee if you're in the mood for well-executed katsu in a cool, comfortable setting. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't already.

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