Recently tried their breakfast burrito when they were at Matthews farmers market and was blown away by how good it was! The sauce has the perfect amount of spice that leaves you wanting another bite. read more

Phenomenal food!! I found the food truck at Matthews farmer's market. They suggested the pork sandwich and it was phenomenal! Salty and umami flavors and good bread and sauce! read more

I finally got to check out Katsu Kart! I've been so eager to try this spot out and got the opportunity after attended a super fun cooking class with their very on Chef Perry at Super G Mart in Pineville. The food truck was serving up their food in the parking lot and I had to try! I ordered the hot honey chicken katsu sando and OMG! This sando was legit delicious!!!! From the crisp breadiness on the fried chicken to the the hot honey, to the spicy mayo. It was a flavor explosion like no other and I'm only mad at myself for waiting so long to try. This sando was HUGE TOO!! Like, massive and I can absolutely see why the price is $14 for just the sandwich. It's all you need lol. I was so so happy with this meal and the only reason this wasn't a five star experience is because of the guy taking orders. He was extremely unfriendly. I walked up and said hello, super excited to finally try this food truck and he literally just looked at me and didn't say a word. He didn't even ask if he could take my order. I literally said "ooooookay, may I have the...." And just proceeded to order my food. It was really awkward and off putting. I watched him treat a few customers after me the exact same way. Seemed like he genuinely just didn't want to be at work and was angry or upset about something, and if that's the case he may want to explore a new job. Otherwise, this was a great freakin meal and I would absolutely have it again!! read more

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Tried the Prime Brisket Dip Sando (which was a special) and Cheesy Potato Korokke. The curry sauce with the brisket was delicious. It was so filling. I could only eat half of the sandwich. The Cheesy Potato Korokkes are an order of 2 potato cakes. They were full of garlic but weren't as cheesy as I had seen on their IG page. I also didn't like them with the Katsu sauce. I shared one cake with friends and didn't end up finishing the other. This truck is well worth giving a try and experiencing their take on Japanese sandwiches. Katsu Kart Food truck (Review 731 overall and 76 in 2022) read more

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We finally managed to drive out to Hopfly Brewery, where we found this unique food truck! Well, my husband and I both love Katsu, so we got 3 varieties to share...the OG, Karai and the Kakiage "Sandos"...with an order of Fries. First of all, these sandwiches were huge...and for the amount of food you get, it was priced reasonably. Although I found the Karai a touch TOO spicy, I thought it was pretty good. Really, all the sandos tasted good...but just a bit shy of great. We couldn't really put a finger on it. We might have expected a better batter of Katsu maybe? Also, the milk bread wasn't as thick as expected...rather, they were long and thin! Lastly, and possibly the worst part, was the presentation. I know these are just sandwiches, but they looked rather crude...very slapstick. It wasn't a busy night...so I thought they could have put a little more effort into making these "sandos" a bit more presentable? Surpringly, I was more impressed with their tasty Fries than the sloppy sandwiches. Unfortunately, I've seen some greater, prettier versions of these Katsu sandwiches (nicely cut and neatly stuffed into softer, fluffier milk breads!), so these super-sloppy food truck versions were rather disappointing. Still, am glad to know that Charlotte has a place that serves Katsu sandwiches...so YAY for that. read more

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The chicken katsu sandwiches are very good. The crispiness on the chicken and the soft bread are a winning combination. My only critique is they come with more mayo than I would like. Wish there was a way to ask for less on the online ordering. read more

Katsu Kart - Spicy chicken katsu - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I have been stalking this food truck for 2 months. For some reason I didn't realized it's only 5mins from my job in Southend. And that their permanent location is outside of Hopfly Brewery. Came by to order two Sandos to take home. The OG Sando 4/5: which is a battered chicken patty fried and placed on their milk bread. Paired with cabbage and sauces had up to the long drive home. The fried battered chicken still have that crunch yet not dry at all. The Tonkatsu 4/5: a thick pork chop prepared the same way as the chicken katsu.. Just as good. Nice crunch and held up to the long drive home. I will ask for more cabbage next time.. and maybe more sauce on the side. read more

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Deeeeeelish! I've been wanting to try for awhile. Husband and I were going to a comedy show and weren't in the mood for places in the area so we decided to go to Hopfly for Katsu. So glad we did! We both got the OG and fries. Note - if there's two of you, you don't need two fries. they are so good though - the seasoning is fab. We almost got sandwiches and the loaded fries and I'm glad we didn't because the two sandwiches and one fry were absolutely enough. Was so sad to throw away the extras we couldn't eat. The sandwich is done so well. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and the flavors were great. I love the crunch of cabbage in there. Would absolutely get this again. I almost went to get a honeybear bake shop cookie for dessert before we left but was so full I just couldn't do it. Semi-pricey, but I wasn't at all disappointed with what I got so it was absolutely worth it. read more

Katsu Kart - OG! - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Katsu Kart is such an experience! I was a long time follower on IG before actually visiting their food truck located at Hopfly in Southend. They are known for their Japanese sandos and they don't disappoint. The milk bread could be a little fluffier in my opinion, but the flavors are amazing. My first visit I had the OG, which is fried chicken, shredded cabbage, katsu sauce, and their house mayo. Definitely tasty and a tad messy! Their katsu fries are my favorite item on their menu. The serving is large enough to share. The spicy mayo, crispy onions, and katsu sauce are what truly make the fries. My most recent trip I decided to try their loaded katsu dog, which was huge and a delicious mess. The sauce and the crunch from the onion make for a nice balance of textures. Their customer service is always friendly and welcoming. I'm always looking forward to my next visit! read more

The food is great. The people treat you the way you deserve to be treated. Everyone is equal and no one is made to feel like they're less important. read more

Really good food truck! I had some of the Katsu fries. It came with a lot so I was able to split it with a few people! The chicken was super crunchy and the fries stayed nice and crispy underneath! Really good spicy sauce on top too. read more

Katsu Kart - Katsu fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I first saw this food truck from people posting on Instagram about it. The sandwiches looked great so we tracked them down for dinner last night. We got the OG Katsu and the Karai Katsu. I preferred the OG Katsu since I loved the flavors. The chicken was good on the Karai Katsu, but I was hoping for more flavor in addition to spice. The texture of the chicken was definitely different than anything I've had before. I'm not sure if it's the way they cook it, but the chicken breast on the OG Katsu was definitely more moist than any other chicken sandwich I've had with a chicken breast. I'd definitely be interested in trying the Tonkatsu next time! read more

Katsu Kart - Instagram: @telephonesmoothie - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Katsu Sando, I can't believe that they have Katsu Sando in Charlotte, this is only a food truck. I wish they can open a location, so that I go there without going to a brewery since I don't drink. But the food was excellent. The Katsu Sando tasted so good, it is still crispy after about 20 minutes drive. Both of the rice bowl tasted great. The only thing is that the Katsu Curry bowl doesn't have enough curry, I am used to getting enough curry to have it with every bite of my rice. Wish this place much success and will be back for the sandwiches for sure. read more

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I finally was able to try this place! I found it at the Matthews farmers market. I was surprised to find that they had a few options for breakfast. I opted for a $5 chicken biscuit because I knew I wanted to try the OG. The biscuit was small but great to hold me over. It was coated in a slightly spicy honey. The sandwich was the best part by far. The bread had a great texture and the sauce was killer. I def recommend. For a food truck with quick service, the wait time was only 5 minutes. They weren't super busy- it was only 10am. It was also right beside a coffee truck so I had no problem waiting and getting something warm to drink. I am looking forward to trying some other sandwiches! read more

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Pictured: OG Katsu Sando (9/10) Veggie Katsu (8/10) Katsu Fries(8.5/10) Likes: The OG Sando is so good. The chicken is super crunchy and a great balance with the super soft milk bread! The Katsu fries are a very generous portion and a lot of great flavors coming together. Dislikes: I think a little more cabbage on the fries would've been good and the sauce made some of the fries soggy. Overall Rating: 4.2 read more

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Katsu Kart's Instagram game is strong, and after seeing pictures of their beautiful sandwiches, I had to try them out for myself. As of recently, they've been consistently parked at HopFly Brewing and you can usually find their schedule on their Instagram. Their food truck is unmistakable - bright blue and Mario Kart themed! They have several different katsus with different proteins: chicken, pork, beef, and veggies. I opted for the Karai Katsu, which is chicken breast with cabbage, mala spice, and spicy mayo. They're not kidding with the mala spice here! If you're a fan of the numbing peppercorn spice that you get in Szechuan food, this is the sandwich for you. The heat level was perfect for me, but the numbing was honestly a bit too much (but I'm not a fan of the numbing in the first place). After you get past the spice, the chicken was super juicy, tender, and breaded beautifully. I loved the soft and fluffy milk bread, and the cabbage slaw added a great crunchy texture to the overall sandwich. I also got to try the Katsu Fries, which were topped with Togarashi (Japanese chili flakes) and salt. Honestly the fries didn't make much of an impact - they just tasted like normal fries. I couldn't really taste the Togarashi on them and wished they had more flavor (maybe like Furikake fries!) With prices around $10-$13 ($15 for the beef katsu), prices are average for a satisfying meal. Next time I'm definitely going to try the OG Katsu, and maybe with some sriracha or spicy mayo on the side to still give it that kick of heat, but without the numbness. read more

Katsu Kart - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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WARNING: Katsu Kart does not take your order in-person. Instead, you must order via your phone. Then, when you go to checkout, they automatically add a 20% tip. You have to manually change it. I think the fact that they do this is pretty shady and unreasonable. In fact, I imagine a good number of people are probably tricked into tipping. AND it's shocking that they expect a 20% tip when no one is taking your order or serving you. All orders are to-go because Katsu Kart is a food truck. Perhaps I'm overreacting? I don't know. These sandwiches aren't cheap either. The OG is $13 and the Tonkatsu is $14. So, how are the sandwiches? They're a solid 4 stars. The bread was really soft and milky. The seasoned cabbage was quite tasty. And the chicken katsu was moist. The pork katsu, however, was on the more dry side. Will I be back? I'm not quite sure. They do have a really cute truck though! read more

I wanted to love this place because we frequent the brewery they're located at every soccer game. I've had the potato cakes in the past & they were fine. We tried the OG Katsu sandwich & potato salad this time. It was SO BAD. While the chicken was crispy, there was zero salt on the chicken. Extremely bland. The Katsu sauce soaked into the bread & didn't offer much flavor either. The potato salad was disgusting if I'm being honest. It tasted like & had the consistency of straight plain mayo. I spit it out and trashed it immediately. I hope they will make adjustments because we often need dinner before games. read more

Katsu Kart - Zero salt on the OG chicken cutlet - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I wanted to love this place. The instagram posts lured me in. Ordering online with no interaction at the window was kinda nice honestly. The food though, not worth it. Two sandwiches, an order of fries, and tip was $43 dollars. The chicken tasted like home made shake and bake, With a sad small chicken breast. Absolutely zero flavor. The breading reminded me of shake and bake, lacking seating I would expect. The chicken bacon ranch was similar with one sad piece of bacon for $16. Fries were bland and barely had any seasoning, lacking crispness. The "milk bread" tasted like toasted wonder bread with the cole slaw packs you get at the grocery store. If I end up at hop fly again, I'll likely skip ordering here again. read more

Katsu Kart - The OG. - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Taste was good, but not anything special, just tasted like fried meat. Good portions, but very messy and it took us 20 minutes to get our food even though there weren't many people in line or being serviced. read more

Katsu Kart - Pork Tonkatsu - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Amazing chik sandy guys! Spicy AF!!! But wow did that taste good with some Mexican coke. Omfg my mouth is still burning. That flavor tho. Mouth still on fire... read more

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Ordered the OG and the karai. Also got the Katsu fries and snacked on the potato salad. The karai is pretty spicy. Would love to try their tonkotsu next time. read more

You can find this fantastic food truck parked to the side of HopFly Brewing and every bit worth the trip. Having lived in Japan I can happily say they make some spot on delicious Japanese street food. 100% recommend. read more

We used Katsu Kart catering for our daughters birthday at Hopfly. Our guests are still talking about the food, it was so good! Highly recommend if you're looking for something just a bit different but still please the whole crowd, great for my vegetarian friends too!! read more

The best food!! Had it at Hopfly and it was amazing. If you like Asian-fusion, you'll love this. Tried the filet mignon sandwich and it was better than any overpriced steak I've paid for in charlotte. read more

Walked 2 miles looking for the place and it's not even where it says! I was looking forward to trying the place but never found it