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Needed something easy to eat for the road trip back to the Bay Area, so I thought a Japanese sando would be perfect--especially craving a tamago sando with whole soft-boiled eggs. Located in a bit of a hole-in-the-wall spot in LA Chinatown, and it was surprisingly hard to find due to the lack of signage. I actually walked past it twice and had to ask a street vendor before realizing I was basically right in front of it. Turns out they no longer offer the tamago sando (used to be a breakfast special), so I went with the egg salad sandwich instead and luckily got it on BOGO since they were clearing extra inventory. I also ordered the chicken katsu, which took about 10 minutes to prepare--but it was worth the wait. Super tender and moist, with a great ratio of cabbage, sauce, and bread. It was a bit large, so I had to flatten it slightly to make it easier to bite into. I do wish I had asked for extra katsu sauce on the side since I prefer mine a bit sweeter and more saucy. Not sure why they don't offer online ordering coz the 10-min wait was a bit awkward with no one else in the store and nowhere to sit
Had the chicken katsu sandwich and it was delicious. A bit more cabbage and sauce in the sando would upgrade it to spectacular in my opinion. Service was very efficient tho shading is limited. No chairs available, but they have a counter along the windows you can stand at.
Katsu Sando is legit! The hot items on the menu are freshly made to order. I've had the Original pork and the Honey Walnut Shrimp sandos, the waffle fries and curry sauce. The flavors are excellent and the sandos are nice and thick - the pork and shrimp as well as the honey milk bread. The shop is small and right in the middle of a busy block in Chinatown. You order at the counter. There is no seating but there is counter space by the window if you would like to stand and eat. I ate there the first time and took it to go the second time I went. It held up just fine after 20 minutes. They have a small grab and go shelf with beverages and egg salad sandos. I think sometimes they have fruit sandos as well. It's not the easiest place to get to. I found metered parking about a block away. It's a bit random, but I have found it to be worth the stop when I'm in the downtown area.
Review based on take away: We decided to try out this well-known spot for dinner and ordered the kimchi brown butter chicken sando,Honey walnut shrimp sando, and curry cheese waffle fries. I'll discount the ever so slightly soggy bun because this was our fault for waiting about an hour after taking delivery to enjoy lol. The winner of the bunch was absolutely the kimchi brown butter chicken sando, a close second is the honey walnut shrimp sando. The kimchi and mac and cheese balance perfectly and I appreciate particularly how well the mac and cheese pairs with the chicken!! I thought it was going to be a heavy sando - bunch each bite was actually quite refreshing! The fries were extremely well flavored and dipped in the curry sauce was a flavor explosion! We even tried the curry sauce with the sandos - highly recommend!!
What a (not so hidden gem) that has quickly become one of my regular lunch spots! I've gotten the katsu sando, fruit sando, egg salad sando, and menchi katsu plate thus far and nothing has disappointed. The katsu is thick and juicy, tender yet crispy. A paired with some super super soft bread? That's a combo that will win me over any time. Don't forget to add their sauces! Fruit sando is a MUST if you're missing Japan. Sour strawberries paired with sweet cream, what's not to love? Egg salad sando- this one was delicious but maybe I could skip on it, I wish the egg salad was just a bit creamier. Menchi Katsu plate- portion size was crazy first of all. The burger was nice and crisp on the outside, and tender within. Seems like there is a common theme with their meats here. The service was also amazing and the cashier is super friendly. I wish there was more seating ! But it's a small quaint spot, so I kinda get it. Definitely wouldn't go with a party bigger than 4 people if you all want to sit together.
5/5: food is absolutely FIRE we were just browsing around the neighborhood and see what we can get some good lunch and this place definitely took us by surprise. The katsu was super juicy and crispy; and I got the honey walnut shrimp which was very very juicy and I would say def better than Panda Express one lol Service 5/5: great OMG sauce, wow. They served fairly quick as well. Ambiance 3/5: quick grab and eat, parking might be tough, street parking. I definitely recommend!
Been coming to this restaurant for a few years now and they always make it fresh and are super friendly the whole staff! Don't sleep on the food.!
Tried the original chicken katsu sando and the chicken itself was massive. It was good, but the red sauce on the side didn't really go with it in my opinion. My coworker let me try a bite of her brown butter kimchi chicken sandwich and honestly... way better than mine. Better flavor and a much more manageable size. I also ordered the curry fries, but what I got was basically waffle fries with a drizzle of mayo. Based on other photos here, I'm pretty sure they forgot to give me the curry on the side. The shop itself is cute and trendy, but there's barely any seating so we took ours to go. It's right in Chinatown, so parking is its usual challenge. The cashier also seemed like he'd rather be anywhere else. When I asked for a recommendation between the original sandwich and the honey walnut shrimp, he told me they were the same except one had shrimp... which, fair, but not exactly helpful. EDIT: my coworker and I both got sick later the night after eating here
Wow, this chicken katsu was the most flavorful, tender, and juicy cutlet. I got the kimchi brown butter chicken and the mac salad with the pickles and chicken was such a delicious combo. And they serve my favorite soda pop, Squirt. We will be back. Also, the owner was so friendly and accommodating. It made it an 11/10 experience.
I ordered the katsu plate with garlic fries. The potato salad and macaroni salad were both delicious, and the fries were amazing. My only small complaint is that I wish the garlic sauce had been spread more evenly throughout the fries instead of mostly on top. Other than that, the service was fast, friendly, and overall a great experience. I'd definitely come back!
Location is a bit hard to find, even with maps it kept sending us someplace else. It's a shop with a few tables and stools to sit at. It's best to grab and go. Portions are pretty large allowing you to save the other half for later. The chicken was perfectly cooked and crunchy. While good, I do wish it had a bit more depth in flavor.
Wow one of the best katsu sandos ever. Stopped by during Bob Baker Day and it was the perfect meal. Small establishment but there is a spot to stand and dine at if you want to eat it fresh. The person working the front was super helpful with the menu and also hooked it up a bit with the curry and fries. Took about 10-12 minutes to prepare three sandwich combos, didn't felt long at all! Sandwich wasn't overly battered and it had the right amount of slaw and sauce. Big fan of the spicy sauce that goes with the sandwich too! Regular curry was okay but the spicy curry had the best spice and seasoning! Also the emo jams playing while eating my sandwich really took me back to middle and high school, I loved it lol. Definitely plan to come back as I want to try the walnut shrimp sando and will be recommending this place to my OC friends. Thanks for the sticker! :D read more
Okay katsu sandwiches that work for a lunchtime fix. Went for a weekday lunch. There is paid lot parking ($5) or metered street parking, which should be easy enough to get during the weekday. Ordered the original chicken sandwich. Was decently sized and well cooked, but lacked a bit of flavor to it. There was a sauce on the side that reminded a little of a hot sauce I've had before (either Cholula or red rooster maybe?). That helped with the flavor. May need to try some of the other types of sandwiches with curry perhaps. Would have been 4 stars but they do not offer tap water or flat water outside of bottled Fiji, which is bit expensive to have with a simple sandwich. So I ate my sandwich without something to wash it down with. Sad times. read more
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Needed something easy to eat for the road trip back to the Bay Area, so I thought a Japanese sando would be perfect--especially craving a tamago sando with whole soft-boiled eggs. Located in a bit of a hole-in-the-wall spot in LA Chinatown, and it was surprisingly hard to find due to the lack of signage. I actually walked past it twice and had to ask a street vendor before realizing I was basically right in front of it. Turns out they no longer offer the tamago sando (used to be a breakfast special), so I went with the egg salad sandwich instead and luckily got it on BOGO since they were clearing extra inventory. I also ordered the chicken katsu, which took about 10 minutes to prepare--but it was worth the wait. Super tender and moist, with a great ratio of cabbage, sauce, and bread. It was a bit large, so I had to flatten it slightly to make it easier to bite into. I do wish I had asked for extra katsu sauce on the side since I prefer mine a bit sweeter and more saucy. Not sure why they don't offer online ordering coz the 10-min wait was a bit awkward with no one else in the store and nowhere to sit read more
Had the chicken katsu sandwich and it was delicious. A bit more cabbage and sauce in the sando would upgrade it to spectacular in my opinion. Service was very efficient tho shading is limited. No chairs available, but they have a counter along the windows you can stand at. read more
6 months ago
Katsu Sando is legit! The hot items on the menu are freshly made to order. I've had the Original pork and the Honey Walnut Shrimp sandos, the waffle fries and curry sauce. The flavors are excellent and the sandos are nice and thick - the pork and shrimp as well as the honey milk bread. The shop is small and right in the middle of a busy block in Chinatown. You order at the counter. There is no seating but there is counter space by the window if you would like to stand and eat. I ate there the first time and took it to go the second time I went. It held up just fine after 20 minutes. They have a small grab and go shelf with beverages and egg salad sandos. I think sometimes they have fruit sandos as well. It's not the easiest place to get to. I found metered parking about a block away. It's a bit random, but I have found it to be worth the stop when I'm in the downtown area. read more
Review based on take away: We decided to try out this well-known spot for dinner and ordered the kimchi brown butter chicken sando,Honey walnut shrimp sando, and curry cheese waffle fries. I'll discount the ever so slightly soggy bun because this was our fault for waiting about an hour after taking delivery to enjoy lol. The winner of the bunch was absolutely the kimchi brown butter chicken sando, a close second is the honey walnut shrimp sando. The kimchi and mac and cheese balance perfectly and I appreciate particularly how well the mac and cheese pairs with the chicken!! I thought it was going to be a heavy sando - bunch each bite was actually quite refreshing! The fries were extremely well flavored and dipped in the curry sauce was a flavor explosion! We even tried the curry sauce with the sandos - highly recommend!! read more
What a (not so hidden gem) that has quickly become one of my regular lunch spots! I've gotten the katsu sando, fruit sando, egg salad sando, and menchi katsu plate thus far and nothing has disappointed. The katsu is thick and juicy, tender yet crispy. A paired with some super super soft bread? That's a combo that will win me over any time. Don't forget to add their sauces! Fruit sando is a MUST if you're missing Japan. Sour strawberries paired with sweet cream, what's not to love? Egg salad sando- this one was delicious but maybe I could skip on it, I wish the egg salad was just a bit creamier. Menchi Katsu plate- portion size was crazy first of all. The burger was nice and crisp on the outside, and tender within. Seems like there is a common theme with their meats here. The service was also amazing and the cashier is super friendly. I wish there was more seating ! But it's a small quaint spot, so I kinda get it. Definitely wouldn't go with a party bigger than 4 people if you all want to sit together. read more
5/5: food is absolutely FIRE we were just browsing around the neighborhood and see what we can get some good lunch and this place definitely took us by surprise. The katsu was super juicy and crispy; and I got the honey walnut shrimp which was very very juicy and I would say def better than Panda Express one lol Service 5/5: great OMG sauce, wow. They served fairly quick as well. Ambiance 3/5: quick grab and eat, parking might be tough, street parking. I definitely recommend! read more
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Been coming to this restaurant for a few years now and they always make it fresh and are super friendly the whole staff! Don't sleep on the food.! read more
Tried the original chicken katsu sando and the chicken itself was massive. It was good, but the red sauce on the side didn't really go with it in my opinion. My coworker let me try a bite of her brown butter kimchi chicken sandwich and honestly... way better than mine. Better flavor and a much more manageable size. I also ordered the curry fries, but what I got was basically waffle fries with a drizzle of mayo. Based on other photos here, I'm pretty sure they forgot to give me the curry on the side. The shop itself is cute and trendy, but there's barely any seating so we took ours to go. It's right in Chinatown, so parking is its usual challenge. The cashier also seemed like he'd rather be anywhere else. When I asked for a recommendation between the original sandwich and the honey walnut shrimp, he told me they were the same except one had shrimp... which, fair, but not exactly helpful. EDIT: my coworker and I both got sick later the night after eating here read more
5 months ago
Wow, this chicken katsu was the most flavorful, tender, and juicy cutlet. I got the kimchi brown butter chicken and the mac salad with the pickles and chicken was such a delicious combo. And they serve my favorite soda pop, Squirt. We will be back. Also, the owner was so friendly and accommodating. It made it an 11/10 experience. read more
3 months ago
I ordered the katsu plate with garlic fries. The potato salad and macaroni salad were both delicious, and the fries were amazing. My only small complaint is that I wish the garlic sauce had been spread more evenly throughout the fries instead of mostly on top. Other than that, the service was fast, friendly, and overall a great experience. I'd definitely come back! read more
1 month ago
Location is a bit hard to find, even with maps it kept sending us someplace else. It's a shop with a few tables and stools to sit at. It's best to grab and go. Portions are pretty large allowing you to save the other half for later. The chicken was perfectly cooked and crunchy. While good, I do wish it had a bit more depth in flavor. read more
2 months ago
The food is sooo amazing. Fresh and amazing quality +taste. So flavorful in the perfect way. read more
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Deep fried foods aren't my go to but the katsu in this sandwich was terrific. Not oily, moist, crunchy with the perfect accompaniments. Small store built for to-go. read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
Came here on a Friday for a fast and easy lunch in Chinatown. It's a small, casual, quick service spot that serves mainly katsu sandwiches and sides. There isn't anywhere to sit, but they do have a countertop along the inside of the front window where you can eat standing up if you decide to dine in. I ordered the curry cheese fries because they reminded me of chili cheese fries. The hot, crispy waffles fries were drizzled with kewpie mayo and sprinkled with seaweed. The curry came served in a cup on the side, so I tried some of the fries without it first. They're so good on their own! Then I had a few fries dipped into the curry, also great. And then I ended up going for the chili cheese fries experience and just dumped the rest of the curry onto all my remaining fries. It was delicious! And so filling. I didn't order a sandwich because I knew eating both would probably be too much for me. My friends had ordered both the pork katsu and chicken katsu sandwiches, and they said they really liked them. I'll definitely try a sandwich next time I visit. read more
5 months ago
I'm so happy I stumbled onto this place. I decided to go to Chinatown one afternoon, looking fresh Chinese pasties but to my disappointment, there were no bakeries selling fresh pastries in the afternoon. So I continued walking and came across Katsu Sando, which didn't have a big grand store front, and easy to miss, but I'm glad I saw it. We got the pork katsu sandwich and to our surprise, it was fresh, hot (actually steamy) and crispy. The crunchy veggies, like slaw, that were inside went well with it. It also had a nice tangy vinegar sauce that wasn't too overpowering. We also got the fries with curry sauce and cheese. It was probably an overkill since the sandwich was so filling, but it looked interesting. It did not disappoint, but it put me over the top, food coma style. Service was friendly. The sandwich took about 10 min to make, which was fine, considering how fresh it tasted. You want something fresh out of the stove! I also got the canned orange juice with pulp. It reminded me of my childhood. read more
The meat in these sandwiches are HUGE like Popeyes chicken sand which typa thick I've definitely had better bread at other rando places, feels like your typical white sandwich bread instead of milk bread or brioche but it's definitely a deal breaker. The winner for me is how incredibly CRUNCHY and CRISPY the katsu is. All the sandwhiches are made fresh so it definitely takes 10+ minutes per order! read more
3 years ago
Such cute packaging! I ordered DoorDash and it was still warm. I can only imagine how great this must taste fresh. I got the honey walnut sando and they gave a decent amount of thick shrimp cooked well and the crispies were yummy. The bread is fluffy and this was just mmm-mmm unique! I got the tuna ongiri and that was yummy too! The seaweed was still crispy bc of how it was wrapped. The dessert was okay - strawberries and cream with white bread. $31 for everything delivered. I would order again. read more
Ordered takeout for lunch. These sandwiches are pretty big and surprisingly filling. I tried both the chicken and pork and definitely prefer the chicken. The pork was thick, kind of bland and a little tough to eat. The chicken was much more flavorful and juicy. Overall, highly recommend! read more
This Katsu sando place was so so good! I had one of the best katsu sandos I've ever had here. Starting with the milk bread, it was good quality and was pan fried with butter which made it super yummy. The chicken cutlet was nice and crispy with juicy chicken. I also like how the meat was not too thick or thin. I also liked the layer of sweet marmalade which wasn't too overpowering. The cabbage was also nice, crisp and not an overwhelming amount of it. The fries were also nice and crispy. The curry sauce and potato salad were just okay. It was also so cheap, the katsu sandwich was only $12.95. I would definitely come back to try the other menu items. While they don't have seating at this restaurant, this is great place to pickup food for a picnic. The service here was also pretty good. read more
2 years ago
Love at first bite! Had the cutlet with curry and it was currific! The portion size was huge and the curry flavor was so savory and deep...its so deep, it'll put you to sleep! Loved the breaded texture and the juicyness of the cutlet. It is a heavy meal but if you come with equipped with sweatpants and a sofa, you'll be juuuuust fine. Loved the huge portions and the food coma leading to an amazing nite of sleep I was able to achieve later that evening. Hope to be back to try the other items on the menu like the katsu sandwiches since they also look incredibly phenomenal in the pictures. read more
1 year ago
My friend and I almost missed the location while walking down the street since the restaurant blends in with the other businesses nearby. On to the food: I had the Yabai Loco Moco (I know, not a sandwich or even katsu), which came with rice, the option of 4 sausages or 1 "Australian wagyu" patty (this wasn't written on the menu but appeared on the register), a sunny side egg, demi-glace, kimchi, and mac salad. As a whole, the flavors of everything were great and worked together! The patty and runny egg yolk paired nicely with the demi-glace, the kimchi provided a nice bit of tartness to cut through the richness of the proteins, and the mac salad had a nice creaminess (albeit runny) that had that classic Hawaiian mac salad taste. Cost was $15.95. Service: The person working at the register was nice and knowledgeable of the contents of the food (though I had to tell them how to pronounce the "ebi" in ebi fry). Ambiance: It's a small shop with some lively music. There are 3 tables with 2 stools each (seating is very limited) by the windows, but when my friend and I were there on a Saturday afternoon we were basically the only ones there (people were coming to pick up their orders and leaving). When entering, there is a refrigerated section on the right with grab-and-go Japanese convenient store-esque items: onigiri, egg sandos, various drinks, and other items to grab and go. Overall thoughts/experience: I will admit that when I picked up the food, I was a little disappointed at the amount of food I was getting. As the cashier was explaining what was in the Yabai Loco Moco, I thought of other Hawaiian restaurants I've been to and the amount they usually serve--the kimchi is understandably small in portion (around a tablespoon), but the mac salad was essentially also a tablespoon in amount. If you're a big eater, you definitely need to supplement with other items. If you're a small eater, I think this is a good amount. On a side note, I was surprised that they did not provide water. My friend needed water, but when he asked the cashier for water, he was told he'd need to purchase bottled water from the grab-and-go fridge. Not neccesarily a deal breaker for me, but definitely an anomaly to be mindful of since 99% of restaurants I've been to provide water. read more
I can't give any remarks about the ambiance or service because this is actually a straight food review based on having this delivered! Even with quite a long wait of ~45 minutes from order placement to delivery, the food was still warm and seemed "fresh"! I enjoyed the mushroom katsu sando, and that whole portobello mushroom is so meaty and all of the other ingredients make for a filling meal-sized sandwich- the frisee, yuzu-kosho slaw, katsu sauce, and the star of the show: the honey milk bread *insert drool emoji* Their original housemade sauce was super addictive and I spread it on my sandwich and fries, too! It's spicy and deliciously subtly sweet, that has to be the gochujang, mayo, and citrus they use. Everything complemented with some green tea to drink and some the addictive wagyu curry cheese fries. The kewpie mayo and aonori are aces and make the seasoned fries a delectable treat on their own. read more
This location is very small with only a standing area to eat at. We came here on Easter and they were open. We ordered quickly with the cashier. As we were waiting we asked if we could have stickers and she gladly gave us some ! We took the food to go and I had the Menchi katsu Sando. The patty was so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The sauce kept it moist and perfectly balanced. I also tried the curry dip !! And it's a great way to mix up the flavor !! I ate the entire sandwich and was completely stuffed afterwards. I would recommend this place !! read more
1 year ago
This place lives up to the hype!! Each sando is so good so I would try them all (even the vegetarian ones!) Located in a shop in chinatown, it's easy to get to, especially with public transit. The wait for the food isn't too long (~15-20 mins) and the staff were awesome while guiding us through the menu even though other people were waiting to order. When we went, there wasn't a queue so not sure how busy Katsu Sando can get... I do notice that they have delivery/takeout orders all the time read more
3 years ago
Ordered the crispy chicken sando - delicious!! There isn't any combos so everything is a la cart. The sauces are the best additions to the sandwiches. I didn't see any dine in tables and chairs. I would highly recommend this spot for lunch. Locations I in the heart of Chinatown- street parking is all that was available. A little hard to locate because the tree covers up the front of the buisness. I have only ordered ahead for pickup, also they don't accept cash. read more
I've been wanting to try this place for a while. I had the chicken katsu sando. It was a bit thin, but fit the sandwich. I enjoyed the sauce and the veggies in the sandwich. There is indoor standing dining for about six people. Other than that it is mostly take out. read more
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736 N Broadway
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Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Is there any seating or take away only?
There is a stand-up counter facing out the large windows for great people-watching on Broadway!! So not technically “seating”, you CAN indeed eat your meal at the restaurant.
Is the chicken Katsu sandwich made with chicken breast or chicken thigh?
Our chicken sandos are lovingly made with chicken breasts!
Is there seating inside?
Sadly, no (I'm pretty sure it has to do with Covid regulations).
When did they open at this location? Are they very busy too?
they arent super busy. they open last month
Where is the pop-up located now (December 2019)?
Nowhere. They're about to open a brick and mortar place in Chinatown soon :)
Do they only open in Smorgasburg now or do they still have their pop up in Kura?
I want to know if they are available too it's my birthday today, I am in LA and want to try this!!
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