Truthfully, I didn't know what I was in for in visiting Katsuya. Apparently I wasn't alone. Arriving for a work lunch during lunch hours, one thing we did know, as a group of 5, is that we immediately needed to grab a seat while we figured it out. From there, I definitely felt like I was in some sort of clue based, escape room style, "figure-it-out" gameshow. Once settled, my group struggled to find a menu apart from one on the wall above the order kiosk (which was difficult to view from our table). We also had a time deciphering that not one but two restaurants occupied the space, each with their own menu. Woohoo, clue unlocked! Apparently we missed out on complimentary miso, but after ordering, and a short wait, we were rewarded with sandwiches! Although these sandwiches were beautiful and fragrant, the vibe at the table was sheer surprise! These meals are huge, and in addition to your sandwich, they arrive with multiple sides. All things said and done, they offer an impressive meal at a competitive price. Just make sure to read the Yelp reviews first so you're in the know! read more

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Coming here was really simple. There was no line. Food came out fast. They almost gave someone else my food. The server gave me the wrong order initially. I wish both kiosks served both businesses menus. read more

Katsuya - Cheese Katsu - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I tried both their katsu pork sando bento box and katsu pork with rice bento box before. It's similar except the sando one comes with 4 sesame balls that has an orange type of sauce. I don't like that orange sauce or their salad dressing because it's spicy with a kick of wasabi. I usually omit the salad dressing and use the katsu sauce on the salad instead. This place used to be in the International Court. Glad to see them do well and moved to their own space. read more

Katsuya - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

My hubs and I were visiting SF for a long weekend and after visiting the very popular Farmers Market at the Embarcadero on Saturday, we wanted a place away from the crowds to eat lunch and decompress. Katsuya in the Financial District was the perfect place for this. On weekdays, this place is probably packed, but on a Saturday, it was only half full. Music was playing but not too loud. It was cool inside. Ahhh, great place to take a load off. We ordered at the kiosk. There are two--one for Katsuya and one for another restaurant that makes Korean food. We ordered the chicken katsu bento, the karaage chicken, and a side of rice. One of the staff came and cleaned off our table before we sat down. We got some ice water from the free standing dispenser. Our food came pretty quickly. Everything was cooked just right. We especially liked how savory and crunchy the chicken karaage was. The only thing we didn't eat was the shredded cabbage that came with the bento. It looked innocent but it was mixed with a light horseradish dressing and was too spicy for us. I'm taking off one star because the stairs to the bathrooms upstairs were slippery and yet the banister was broken with a sign saying to not touch it. This was kinda challenging to navigate. But other than that, Katsuya was a great place for lunch, the staff were friendly and efficient, and we'd definitely come here again next time we're in the area. read more

Katsuya - We enjoyed the Chicken Karaage, the Chicken Katsu bento, and a side of rice for lunch. - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Conveniently located in FiDi and sharing the space with another eatery, Katsuya is a solid option for lunch or dinner. On my last visit I ordered online for pickup on my way home from my class. I arrived a bit early so it wasn't ready yet, but np - since it was near the end of the day there were plenty of seats inside to wait. There were a few people dining in, but even more coming through for takeout and delivery - staff were bustling about too, which is usually a good sign. Prices seem to have gone up over the years (IIRC they used to be in a different location), but the portions are generous. My husband and I typically share a tonkatsu sando meal and it's still plenty for the both of us. read more

Katsuya - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here with my friend after work on Monday. There was only one other table at this time since it was 5:30pm after work. This is a small restaurant where you just order on the self-serve kiosk, sit at a table, and the server would bring the food to you, so you don't really interact with any of the staff. The place seems fairly chill and casual. I would imagine it's much more hectic during the lunch hour. My friend and I were confused at first because the two kiosks had different menus before we realized that Katsuya and Seoul Bunsik share this place. I went with the Chicken Katsu from Katsuya, and my friend went with Seoul Bunsik for the Creamy Carbonara. We sat down at a table, and a server brought us soup. I think it was miso soup, and it was pretty good. Our food came out in 15 minutes. The chicken katsu was crispy and flavorful, not dry. The macaroni salad was savory and saucy. I felt like it was a pretty good portion size for one person, and I left feeling satisfied. The total was $19.89 for my meal, so I would say it's not too pricey given the portion size. Before my katsu plate arrived, I had already finished my soup. I completely forgot to get water to drink while eating the katsu plate, but I didn't feel thirsty, so I think that it's good how the meal itself wasn't dry at all. I think this place is great for a meal if you're catching up with someone after work. I'm not sure what it's like during lunch hour, but dine-in might be busy. read more

Katsuya - chicken katsu - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

A small little restaurant sharing its space with another restaurant, your exposure to the staff will only be when they bring food out and clean up. You'll order and pay at a kiosk in the front, and self-service water and utensils. We ordered a chicken katsu, a pork katsu curry rice, and a chicken karaage. The chicken katsu itself was fine. The sides weren't that great, either. The macaroni salad was a bit too pickle-y, the dressing was a little off to us, and the miso soup was watered down. The pork katsu was fairly crispy, but a little dry. The curry was incredibly watered down. Would not recommend getting this at all, even if you need a curry fix. The chicken karaage was fine. Fairly crispy and juicy, and the accompanying spicy mayo was decent. It did not come with any lemon. read more

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A great option in the fidi area for lunch, come here pretty frequently. Love the lunch plate options they have here. Good portions here and a nice variety of things on the lunch plate. The katsu is crispy and juicy and they offer a variety of soup/sides for the lunch plate. The katsu curry is also super crispy. Got this to go and it had sat for 40 mins before I got to eating it. Even sitting through and have steam build up the texture was still crispy and didn't sog up! Katsu sando is stuffeddd with cheese and meat, def on the heavier side but so tasty. read more

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This was fine is not forgettable. I'm over the non-interaction ordering system that used to be just at busy airports but has crept its way into so many restaurants. It just doesn't land for me, hard to explain. Especially as a group, it's a bit awkward to take turns with it, know what to order, etc. so I just defaulted to trying what the group ordered, a chicken curry katsu. The chicken was the highlight as it was flavorful, but the rest was OK. It was thick and under-flavored.. I found myself shaking some sort of unlabeled spicy powder all over every bite I took to spice it up, literally and figuratively. Probably a good spot if you're on your own and can grab a spot up at Salesforce Park on a nice day. For us, we squeezed into a table and the atmosphere is very much a "to-go" vibe. Wouldn't make it a point to return, but it wasn't bad. read more

Katsuya - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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For dinner tonight, my mom and I placed an order with Katsuya via Doordash. My mother had the Katsu Donburi, while I got the chicken Katsu Sando. Both dishes were savoury and tasty. The katsu sando was particularly noteworthy, in my opinion, because of how thick yet light and fluffy the bread was. I plan to dine in person soon. read more

Katsuya - Chicken Katsu Sando Meal - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow, this was so delicious! Portions are huge. The katsu sando itself is massive, and if you go with a box it comes with all sorts of accompaniments like mac salad, bean balls and cole slaw. The chicken is super thin, crispy and flavorful. If you like katsu chicken then you really cannot go wrong. Grabbing seats, ordering at the kiosk and getting our food was all a pretty quick and seamless process. They have a big lunch crowd but people move in and out fast. This is a nice pick for lunch in the area if you want something fast, quality and filling. read more

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Katsuya has always been the spot in the International Food Court for the longest time, and I wanted to try this location! Geared towards the work lunch crowd, it's fairly fast for getting your order and getting seated (or getting out, if you're doing to-go). There's a set of ordering kiosks and menu right by the entrance. Punch in your order and get seated. Plenty of seats if you're not there during the lunch rush, otherwise it can get packed. Service is fairly non-existent apart from when they bring you your food. For this meal, I went during dinner time (greeted by a mostly empty restaurant and lots of available seats). I got a Chicken Katsu Curry Rice and my friend got a Chicken Katsu Sando. Chicken Katsu Curry Rice is fantastic as always, with crispy hot chicken and a large amount of curry and rice to pair it with. Complimentary miso soup is included. Portions from Katsuya are generous and filling, though flavor/taste isn't as great as other places. Not a spot I would take someone out for dinner, but for dollar for your work lunch, Katsuya is a great spot and hasn't let me down when I'm in Financial District on business. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for the longest time! I remembered they had a location inside the International Food Court, but they opened a location up closer to my work place. My bestie and I wanted to try this place out since we were both craving Katsu, so we decided to come here for lunch. It was only a 5-10 minute walk from Beale Street, which is great! They have two kiosks, but one of them was for another restaurant. There is only one tablet available to order take out or to dine in. My bestie and I already knew what we wanted to eat, which was the following: ITEMS ORDERED: -2 Cheese Katsu Sando Meals $19.95 each -1 order of Cheese Balls $5.95 (comes with 5+ pieces) -1 order of Chicken Kaarage $7.45 -2 Diet Cokes $2.50 each Mind you it's super busy during lunch time, so I would come here right when they open or order ahead of time if you're taking it back to the office! My bestie and I came here around 12:15, but we did not get our food until 12:45ish. They had plenty of tables around, and they do have a small table with water and takeout boxes for you available. REVIEW OF EACH ITEM TRIED: -Cheese Katsu Sando Meal: The Cheese Katsu Sando Meal was delicious! It was SUPER heavy though. This meal came with miso soup, a side salad, sesame balls with a spicy mayo, the cheese katsu itself, and pickled veggies. They do not skimp on the portions at all. I barely touched my plate and got full super fast. I was able to save more than half of everything for dinner later! The Katsu itself was super cheesy and fried perfectly. The Miso soup was a great starter, and the sesame balls with spicy mayo was a combination I never knew could work so well. This bento box was such a great combination of flavors and it was all delicious!! -Cheese balls: These were super good! They were fried balls that had mozzarella inside, that were covered in that spicy mayo like sauce that was SO good. I got full off of these super quickly but definitely super cheesy! -Chicken Kaarage: THESE WERE SO GOOD. The batter itself was light and the flavor of the chicken was juicy, yet SO delicious! Highly recommend getting these for yourself or to share! They were still crispy, even after being in the fridge to cool down and after being microwaved! I'll definitely come back and try other things off their menu! I definitely enjoyed my meal, although it got me super sleepy after. Amazing portions and the flavor of everything was great! read more

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While in town for a work trip, we visited Katsuya for lunch and it was an awesome choice! Upon arrival can get a little chaotic. It's wildly popular (for good reason) but ordering happens at a kiosk - one is for Katsuya and another is for another business in the shared space. Seating is minimal, but we were lucky enough to find a spot for all of us. This is definitely a grab and go or eat quick type of spot but the team here cranks stuff out as quick as they can. I got the Chicken Katsu Curry Bowl and it was so good! The chicken katsu was so crispy and packed so much flavor. Absolutely LOVED the curry too! Flavor was immaculate and the soft veggies were a big highlight for me. Complimentary miso soup for the table was a surprise (not listed on the ordering screen) so I was stoked! Big miso soup girl and Katsuya has a delicious one. Overall this is a great lunch option in downtown SF! read more

Quick service spot where you order on a kiosk, wait for your food to be prepped and then you can either dine in or take out. There are two different kiosks to order from and they are different. One specializes in katsu sandos, rice bowls, and curry rice bowls. The other one specializes in Korean street food. You may be confused if you go into one kiosk or the other and not see the food options you were expecting. If you dine in they do have self serve water in the back, along with togarashi seasoning to add a little spice. We came in on a cold (to me) day and the curry rice bowls really warmed me up. It was so homey and comforting. The togarashi spice is really what bumped it up for me. We came in for lunch, and during the rush the food took a bit longer than we had planned for. There is a mix of online delivery and dine in / takeout. It was pretty packed in there with lots of folks coming in from food delivery. read more

Katsuya - Hire Katsu Curry Rice - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I stopped into Katsuya on a Thursday with a group of five. This restaurant is on the smaller size, but has a good amount of tables for dine in. There are two digital kiosks up front- one for Katsuya, and one for Korean street food. Each kiosk is only for the one business, so if there's a line for one you'll have to wait. It would be great if you could order from either kiosk, as it can get busy during lunch time. Our group ordered a variety of katsu sandwiches and curry as well as some bottled waters. There is a water station on the far end of the restaurant, but when it's crowded it's hard to see it available. The staff behind the scenes was working hard, there were many to-go orders being picked up and the team came out with orders for the tables quickly. We were happily surprised that our meals came with miso soup as a little starter. The meals here were very generously portioned and the Katsu sandwiches were large, well cooked, and flavorful. The sides were also delicious, with a small slaw/salad, macaroni salad, and sesame balls. I ended up having at least half left over that made for another great meal. I'd definitely stop in again. read more

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So, it wasn't one of my favorite meals in SF, but they did have some positive things worth mentioning... :: Portions are large :: Food comes out fast. They seem to do a lot of delivery and takeout. :: Complimentary miso soup to start off your meal is a nice touch. If you're GF or trying to eat on the lighter side, there really isn't much on the menu you can enjoy. Everything is either battered, deep fried, or has bread (or breading). I wasn't too hungry, so I got the chicken katsu sando (sando only vs a meal), and I removed the bread and could still only eat half. read more

Katsuya - Chicken Katsu sando - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Me griping about robots again: order at the unmanned, giant tablet at the front door. Eventually, somebody will bring out your food. I had the chicken curry katsu. The chicken was fried to perfection, and the breading has a slight corn flake cereal flavor that I really enjoyed. The curry added some good flavor underneath, but I could've gone for something a little bit spicier. Rice was nice and sticky, the potatoes in the curry (I think they were potatoes) were yummy. I imagine this is a good spot for a quick take-out during your lunch break or on the way home from work. Seating is limited inside and I wouldn't call the atmosphere romantic at all. But, this is a central location in San Fran's corporate world, and this bowl tasted great for a windy, overcast day. If I came back I would try something different! read more

Katsuya - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tonkatsu - the pork was tender and the panko was light and crispy but very dry. It relied heavily on the sauce. The salad had a nice wasabi dressing and the Mac salad didn't feel too heavy. read more

Katsuya - Tonkatsu - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Self service lunch place Clean Decent food Self services Quick lunch order Ordered a few and satisfied read more

Katsuya - Can order Korean and Japanese foods in one location Decent food - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Bad = The rice was one mush. The curry was too little, the miso soup had no tofu. The chicken katsu was too thin and too overcooked. Bathroom is upstairs and stairs are single filed, so bad when busy or you are wide. Okay = the service was quick for only two people, seating was decent. Good = pork loon was thick and decently cooked. The korea side tastes better but so little amount. Not coming back. read more

I ordered their Chicken Katsu Sando Meal and Cheese Ball. The bento box itself looks appealing, with sections for pickles, salads, sesame balls, and mac and cheese. The chicken katsu itself tasted alright, but its flavor was a bit plain. The mac and cheese was interesting since it had a wasabi taste that was a surprise. read more

Katsuya - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fantastic quick, Japanese food. Love the freshness of the fish and chicken to mix with the noddles. I thought the service was pretty good. Would check it out again. Pretty nice inside as well. Nothing overwhelming. There are other Japan restaurants in the city. But if you are in the area, a definite tasty treat read more

Was feeling some katsu while in town. We called the place to make a phone order so we can just pick it up, phone kept ringing. We walked there and it was open. No one there but they took our order. Food was good, the place seems somewhat authentic looking. Could be better with better customer service. read more

So pleased with my visit :) $17 katsu curry but a big portion for me. Ate half for lunch and will eat the rest tomorrow. The chicken katsu curry cane with miso soup and red ginger which is a must. also a little tamago square I think. The kid soup could've been hotter but the curry was nice and toasty. Good curry to rice ratio. The curry was my ideal texture. not too thick but not too runny. The curry had carrots and potatoes also. The chicken was very moist and tender and the katsu breading was nice and crispy and not too oily. The restaurant had lots of seating. You order like u would at a japanese katsu place. Order at a kiosk at the front then they bring out the food. I'd like to try the ebi katsu sandwich sometime read more

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Now if you need a strong cheese pull game, Katsuya has you covered! This spot is most ideal for folks who either want to take their food to-go or want to sit down and eat for about 10-15 minutes then leave so the table opens up for someone else. You order your food from a dedicated ipad towards the front of shop and then you simply wait. There is no table service and the only human interaction you have is when your number is called out. No crazy decor, no shenanigans, just a solid work spot. I had a cheese katsuya sandwich and I felt like there was a never ending amount of cheese lol. You can order sandwiches by themselves or grab a box and it has a set choice of sides. There isn't really any modifications allowed so keep that in mind! read more

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A solid lunch spot in the city. Katsuya is located right in fidi so parking isn't the easiest but if you're already working in the city, it's worth a walk! The shop is small with some seating inside. You'll order at a kiosk and they have some chairs to sit while you wait if you're taking it to-go. Food came out pretty quickly, we probably only had to wait 10 minutes for two meals. I went with the chicken katsu sando meal. That's truly a full meal and if you're not too hungry, it can definitely get two people satisfied. It comes with a pretty sizeable sandwich along with a handful of sides, all in an impressive to-go box (the design/packaging lover in me loved that). Everything tasted pretty good too, even when I ate it about an hour later. Not a bad choice if you're looking for a quick lunch in the city! read more

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I took a bunch of my colleagues here for lunch last week and we all had a wonderful meal. I myself ordered the chicken katsyu sandwich, which was absolutely remarkable. The crunch, the flavor, the portion, the aroma.. everything about it was perfect. I actually took half of it back to the office and placed it in the fridge to enjoy after work. I broke my own heart when I realized I went home without it. It still hurts to think about. read more

Great spot!! Nicki chews from instagram sent me here This was really good: Cheese Katsu Sando read more

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I usually grab lunch at Katsuya when I'm heading into the city for work around midday. Since it's located in the Financial District, it definitely feels geared toward business folks--the atmosphere and menu suit the fast pace of office workers. The portions are decent and filling, but honestly, the taste isn't anything special. It's okay, but not memorable. The price is on the higher side--a bowl of curry rice runs close to $25, which is quite expensive for lunch. I guess if you're not working nearby or a business person, most regular customers probably wouldn't go out of their way to eat here. After all, you can probably find more flavorful or more authentic meals elsewhere for the same price. I mostly come because it's close to my office, so it's convenient. Although the taste is average, the food is consistent and served quickly, making it a decent choice when you want a quick, filling meal without going far. Overall, Katsuya feels more like a convenient spot to solve your lunch hunger rather than a place you'd crave for its deliciousness. read more

Katsuya - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I rarely go to the FIDI, but once in a while, I will be here to run an errand. Months ago, I asked one of the service providers where he eats and he told me about Katsuya. Katsuya is located downstairs in the International Food Court. This place used to be packed with FIDI office workers getting lunch, now it's not that busy, but slowly coming back?A lot of the original restaurants left during the pandemic, so many changes and updates which is good because this place looks cleaner and brighter every time I visit. Food at Katsuya is yummy and packaged well. You can get a pretty good lunch bento or Sando under $20. This is unfortunately the norm now. You can still find some $15 or under deals in SF but not that many. Located in the basement of the International Food Court, on Bush St. and Kearny St.. Also, an additional entrance on Kearny St. read more

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The perfect place if you have limited time and have to make an 8pm curtain call for a movie you paid $40 bucks for at the Metreon. The ordering processes was simple and the food came out relatively fast. The food was a Japanese version of a Chipotle or McDonals. If you're looking for high level of Japanese food this isn't it. If you're looking for a quick in and out, perfect! BB read more

Really enjoyed this quick meal. We ordered on a kiosk and the food came out really quickly. The bento set is a great deal and we were full splitting the sandwich between two people. It had a great mix of items-- salad, macaroni salad, red bean sesame balls, sandwich and miso soup. I will definitely come again. read more

Katsuya - Chicken Katsu - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

got it delivered (tonkotsu sando) and...no notes. perfectly executed sandwich and priced accordingly! will be back to try the ebikatsu sando and donburi now that I've tried their classic :) read more

I had to go underground for this cheesy sando from Katsuya which is located inside the International Food Court located in San Francisco at FiDi. This is one of the most cheesiest Japanese sando I ever had. Opening the box the sando contained a breaded crispy pork cutlet with melted mozzarella . The sando in the box looked similar to a crispy chicken sandwich. The bread of the sando was so soft and it absorbed all the different flavorful sauces on the savory crispy cutlet including the melted cheesy mozzarella that stretched for miles. The box also contained a good tasty mac salad and a few saucy covered sesame balls. I would say this is in my top 3 list of Japanese sandos in San Francisco. Katsuya has cutlet style sando that's Japanese It contains lots of flavor and extra cheese read more

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The food was very yummy! The Gydon was very juicy and had lots of great toppings. The Chicken Katsu sandwich was super satisfying. The restaurant shares a space with a Korean restaurant. You can order from both the Korean and Japanese menu. You order on an iPad and then a server will bring out your food. We came on a Saturday at noon and there weren't very many people there. Highly recommend trying it ! read more

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I enjoyed both items on separate occasions, but the ebi (shrimp) sando was my favorite. It is a bit pricey and heavy for lunch so not an everyday lunch spot but a nice option every once in a while. read more

Katsuya - Ebi Katsu Sando - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Tried chicken katsu - good curry and rice. I liked it pretty much. I was really impressed with the quantity. Pretty generous in my opinion. The place offers 2 menu - one Japanese and another one chinese. It is a mix of self service kinda place - you take your own water, order through a kiosk machine etc. so can't really comment on the service. read more

Katsuya - Chicken Katsu - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Unassuming and hidden Japanese spot slinging some solid Katsu and Katsu Sandos. My friend and I decided to pop by here for dinner after catching a movie in Japantown. The restaurant itself is hidden within an International food court - you take some stairs down into a quaint but relatively spacious dining hall. Orders are done via a tablet. For our meal I got a cheese Katsu Sando with a side of curry and my friend got the cheese Katsu plate with a side of takoyaki. Food took about 10-15 minutes to be prepared and came out very fresh. The Highlight was definitely the sando (combined with they curry too). It's cheesy, savory and quite delicious. All the accoutrements that came with it were also really. I can't stress enough that you HAVE to get the curry with it. Without the curry i found the katsu to be good, but the curry is what brought it from good to great. Would definitely stop by here again if I find myself in this part of downtown. 4/5 read more

Katsuya - Takoyaki - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Located in the international food quart. There was an option to order just the sandwich which works out for me because I do not care for the side imitation crab (or was it macaroni) salad in the bento version. I like that they fry their meat per order, so it's fresh. The sandwich came with katsu sauce on the sides and stuffed with shredded raw cabbage, dusted with aonori. They also ladled a small portion of miso soup which was a nice pairing. Service was pretty quick because I got in before the lunch rush. Ambiance is a food court. Overall, it's not bad. Chicken Katsu sandwich alone is $10.50 (pre tax) and was pretty filling for me. read more

Katsuya - Chicken katsu sandwich - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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