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    Katsu Jin

    4.5 (354 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Tenderloin katsu meal
    Melinda Q.

    Good spot for katsu that is located within a strip mall in South Pasadena. I've been twice and have enjoyed the beef patty and the tenderloin katsu set. Their mixed tempura was okay, but the shrimp tasted a little rubbery. I'm glad they don't over-season the proteins because the katsu sauce adds the perfect amount of saltiness to it. There are a few tables within, but I'm sure it fills up quickly during the rush so I tend to aim for weekdays right when they open. I look forward to trying other menu items.

    Ralph S.

    So I've waited for a while to post an update, but after multiple visits I wanted to update my score. The Katsu has been so consistent and delicious which is so hard to find these days. To more visits and of course recommendations.

    Ella F.

    I've been eyeing this place and finally got a chance to try it this summer. The restaurant is small, yet it feels roomy. The servers greeted us and sat us quickly. It's easy to place an order here. Just scan the QR code and order from your phone. You can keep ordering throughout the visit and the platform they use keeps track of what's been ordered. The food is made as you order, so be prepared to wait 20 min. They let you know that from the get-go, so no surprises here. The service is great. The staff are attentive and check in as needed. We ordered the spicy edamame to hold us over til the main dishes arrived. It was delicious, with a mild heat and lots of garlic. We also had the cheese katsu curry and menchi katsu curry. The katsus are worth the 20 min wait. The cheese katsu was oozing with thick melted cheese and gave some very satisfying cheese pulls with every bite. The menchi katsu was a generous size and was perfectly crisp. Both orders were cooked perfectly and not oily. The curry had a steady mild heat and a slightly sweet undertone, but it was missing whatever provides that umami flavor I love in Japanese curry. Maybe it needed some garlic? I'm not sure. I'm still pining for the curry from Curry House in little Tokyo, which was suddenly bought out and shut down a while ago. Nonetheless, we had a pleasant experience at Katsu Jin. I came back for the chicken katsu curry. I got take out. It was piping hot and delicious when I got home 20 min later. Highly recommend this dish! The katsu is perfect. Just a note: the parking lot fills up during peak hours and the spaces are tiny.

    Cheese katsu and mango matcha!
    Helen P.

    This establishment is quite small, but we were able to get seated right away since we arrived right when it opened at 5 PM on a Saturday. By the time we left around 7 PM, there was already a small wait. On the bright side, parking was easy, which is always a plus. The mango matcha was surprisingly good. You could really taste the mango flavor blended with the matcha. I ordered the cheese katsu, and it was definitely very cheesy. The only downside was that there wasn't much meat in the katsu itself. Service was fast and attentive throughout our visit.

    Pork katsu curry $19
    Stephen P.

    This low key strip mall hides Katsu Jin. This place is a gem of beautifully prepared Japanese comfort food. The sando was delicious, the katsu variations were also really good. This is what we came here for. We also ordered the sobu tenzaru which came with tempura. It looked really solid. The menu includes rice bowls and ramen too, but we didn't try it here. Look at the plateware and furniture and you know the whole presentation is really important here. Come try it.

    tenderloin katsu set
    Amanda W.

    Katsu curry is genuinely one of my favorite comfort meals, and my husband and I spent a while searching for the best one - and Katsu Jin is our TOP place. We've been coming here consistently for the last 7 months and I genuinely get a serotonin hit every single time I take my first bite LOL. My husband always goes for the tenderloin katsu curry and I get the tenderloin katsu set with curry on the side, and we have never once been let down. The katsu is perfectly crispy without being too heavy, the curry is rich without being overwhelming, and the portions are solid. The breading is absolute perfection - it never falls off or gets soggy, which is the sign of a truly well done katsu. The service is also wonderful, which makes the whole experience even better, and the price is very reasonable for the quality you're getting. Honestly I almost want to gatekeep this place, but we've already brought so many friends here so it's too late haha. If you're looking for the best katsu curry in the LA area, I cannot recommend Katsu Jin enough!

    Hailey C.

    Soooo yummy. The katsu is breaded so lightly that it feels like it melts in your mouth. A surprising feeling given that it is a fried dish! Even the cheesy pork karsy doesn't feel as heavy as other cheesy fried dishes. The ramen is also not bad especially if you'll be sharing Anyways, highly recommend this place. Service is quick and there's free parking in the lot. Ambiance is fairly casual and it gets crowded during lunch hours!

    Corn Rib
    Nixon V.

    The kind of lunch where you sit down hungry and know pretty quickly you picked the right place. Stopped by Katsu Jin for lunch and it ended up being a really solid katsu fix. We ordered the corn ribs, pork tenderloin katsu, and the cheese katsu with curry. Everything came out fast, and the setup here makes lunch feel pretty easy since you order from your phone at the table. It was simple, quick, and the staff was helpful when needed. Food-wise, this was a tasty meal across the board. The pork tenderloin katsu was the standout for me, crisp on the outside and satisfying without feeling too heavy. The cheese katsu with curry was also very good if you want something a little richer. The curry helped round it out nicely, and it felt like comfort food in the best way. The corn ribs were a fun side to start with and worked well with the rest of the meal. Service was efficient in a way that makes sense for lunch. Ordering by phone kept things moving, and the food came out quickly. Overall, I'd come back when I'm in the mood for katsu and want something dependable and flavorful. Good spot for a casual lunch, especially if you want an easy meal without a long wait.

    Angela N.

    Excellent katsu! I tried the Chicken Katsu Meal. It came with chicken katsu, rice, miso soup, cabbage salad, and pickled side dishes. The chicken was crispy and flavorful. Also, great portion sizes & value. Prepare for a wait if you come on the weekend. This place gets packed. The parking lot is small and shared with other surrounding businesses.

    Narla L.

    Tried this katsu spot for the first time and it definitely left a great impression. We started with the squid legs appetizer and it was super crispy and surprisingly light, not oily at all. For the main, we ordered the katsu cheese meal with a side of curry. The cheese melt was so satisfying. The curry on the side added a nice extra layer of flavor to the whole meal. Overall, the experience was splendid. The service was friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but it's clean, simple, and comfortable. There's also a shared parking lot. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

    Brandon S.

    This is my wife and I's favorite katsu spot in LA. Wait time is pretty long due to the restaurant being small. It is located in a strip mall though, so parking isn't difficult. I always order a pork loin katsu. The meat is thick and nicely breaded. The katsu sauce having grinded sesame seeds goes well with the pork loin umami. The generous addition of shredded lettuce helps break the oiliness from the katsu which there isn't tha much oil to begin with. Overall, this is the best katsu spot in SGV, even better than kaguya. I'm glad I randomly came across this spot as SGV was in dire need of a good katsu restaurant for the longest time.

    Katsu with a side of curry. Authentic.  Whoah. 11.30.25.
    Will S.

    South Pasadena, California. I am a katsu fanatic and dont eat much of it because its not good in LA. And i dont want to drive 30 miles for authentic katsu. Im very happy to have discovered Katsu Jin in my neighborhood. Fast, delish and authentic are the 3 things that come to mind with the food and service here. It's a small place maybe eight tables Service is very brisk and super efficient. I can't seem to get sick of Katsu Jin. It's like having it in Japan. The breading is super light crispy and the meat is very tender. I got the Katsu curry this time and light curry went so well with the Katsu and Japanese rice underneath. No reservations, just show up and fall in line. If they can't seat you at the moment, they give you a buzzer. The menu has a standard curry selection also. They also have a couple of Ramen options. There are no vegan main dishes however except for the salads, that go with katsu. The cheese Katsu is supposedly very popular. I will try that next time. When coming into the restaurant, they don't give you menus so everything is QR code; you can order from there and can also pay from there. Love love katsu jin! End of Yelp.

    Crush your own sesame seeds
    Arielle H.

    We came here on a Sunday afternoon and there were many parking spots available, and the restaurant was not crowded. We were sat quickly and ordered through the online ordering. While waiting, you will crush your own sesame seed for your sauce. We ordered the chicken Katsu, tenderloin Katsu and fried squid. The Katsu was tender, and the fried part was perfect and crunchy. They give a lot of of salad so you will not run out. Our dish came with rice, soup and small sides. The best thing was the fried squid. The squid was chewy and a light leaf fried with the tempura flakes.

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    Does your curry contain nuts in it? Thx

    Does the batter contain eggs?

    Yes, it does.

    Does this place take reservations?

    I don't think so.

    Is the chicken Katsu white meat?

    Our chicken katsu is dark meat.

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