I go here every time I'm in Toronto. I like the cheesy stuff. Any item that has cheese on their menu, GET IT. It gets pretty busy after 5pm on a weekend. It took us an hour half wait once. But no wait on a weekday 2pm. I THINK what makes this place extra special for me is that I couldn't find a place with similar items and does it well. Can't wait to visit Toronto again and eat at Katsuya again! read more

Katsuya - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Another reliable Katsuya meal in the books! Their katsu is still our preferred version in Scarborough and we'll continue to come back for our katsu cravings. We have tried a lot of their menu and the food here always very consistent. Only thing I wish they would bring back is their miso soup which my daughter used to love. The tempura udon was a little ho hum this time with almost no veg in sight, but it was still pretty good. If you're craving a proper katsu, this place would be a solid option. read more

Katsuya - Katsuya udon, void of any veggies - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Love Katsuya! Have dined at the Scarborough and Toronto locations and consistent every time! Decent sized chicken or pork katsu with a nice light batter that's oh so crispy. The meat is tender and juicy. It's served with a side of finely sliced cabbage that adds a refreshing texture to each bite. The plate also comes with not enough rice (always wish the rice portion was larger as I love to drench my rice in the sauce but find myself rationing my rice when eating here to ensure I'll have enough with every last bite of chicken). You will also get a teaser size of yellow radish that is juicy and perfectly sour. I always ask for some extra radish as it's the perfect palette cleanser between bites of the katsu dressed in the rich carbonara sauce. Can't go wrong with the carbonara sauce (so creamy!). I've also tried the curry katsu, red carbonara. The honey fries and croquettes were also good. Casual setting, never any wait times/ line ups. Friendly service. Mostly stool type so no where to hang your coat. Downside is it's pricey! Each plate is about $20. read more

Absolutely loved the abundance of menu options and choices when it comes to customization. As for the service, it was okay, servers came along every now and then to see if we wanted more water. As for the overall space, and the reason why it's missing a star is because it seemed pretty bland, but it's to be expected given that it's supposed to be a quick in-and-out type meal. read more

Katsuya - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Just checked out this Katsu place in Scarborough. Excellent Katsu. Wide variety of sauces including original, curry, spicy and carbonara. I had the pork loin curry and hubby had pork loin original. Both came with wonderfully crispy pork cutlets, rice, shredded cabbage, pickle and ginger. Also came with a lovely smoky miso soup. It's a casual dining option (I don't think they are licensed), service was fine. The food came quite quickly and was excellent. The sauce was also wonderful It's in a small strip mall on the SE corner of Brimley and Sheppard East. Parking on site. read more

Katsuya - Curry Katsu. (Pork Loin), Miso soup and green tea - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pretty good Japanese-style deep-fried pork cutlet, curry fish, sweet chili pork loin, cheese topokki, you name it. This time we ordered the following: Carbonara Pork Loin Katsu Japanese Pork Loin Katsu Gold & Silver Brick Cheese Katsu Freshly made to order with nice heat. Crunchy and yet not oily at all. To me, hot and not oily is important for a pleasant deep-fried food experience. Pretty happy about this place as it is worth the money. Good service as well. Check in with the Yelp app and get a free pop too. Pay by cash to get a 10% off. Why not? read more

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After finding out that the Markham location had closed down, we found out Scarborough had one too. Since we were down that way, we decided to go this Valentine's night. There was no wait. Some Uber orders on a table in the middle. Quiet crowd. We got our regular orders. Udon, carbonara fish katsu and a curry fish katsu. All were delicious though we thought there was a slight downsizing of portions compared to our experiences in Markham. Still delicious nonetheless. One thing I would possibly suggest is giving a real, stainless steel spoon rather than a wooden disposable. I know, the chopsticks are disposable wooden ones so why care? It just tastes and feels different eating out of a wooden disposable spoon. We will come back when in the area! read more

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First time trying a katsuya after seeing other locations and seeing good reviews. It's a Japanese katsuya place with interesting fusion-like options. The service was typical of an Asian restaurant, not too much but there when needed! The carbonara katsuya was the most interesting and unique in taste. The chicken karaage was ok, I've had better elsewhere. The ambiance of this particular restaurant was cozy with wooden tables and stools. read more

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Decent, portion size is okay, bit smaller than other places. The carbonara sauce was good, but a bit little. The original sauce was good, would pick that over the carbonara read more

Let's paint the scene, personified. Secret late night rendezvous at Katsuya. I am there for one thing, my guilty pleasure named Takoyaki. Much to my chagrin he was unavailable when I called for him. He ran out, possibly with another? He gets around town. So I called on my trusty Miso, since Miso and I go way back. He's been a reliable second draft pick. They told me he went sour. They mumbled something about having issues with Miso. I know, he's a bit of a salty fellow. Miso ran away and they can't find a trace of him. He's nowhere to be found. I moved on fast and asked about Rice, his full name is White Rice. Rice usually comes through when you call him. Rice came and brought his juicy, thick friend Katsu, a traditional fellow, who offered me some crunch and threw in some veg on the side. Katsu was decent, but his friend Rice foiled the affair. On the outside, Rice looked good, but on the inside, Rice became too soft for the job, he became wet behind the ears, others called him mushy. I didn't want to be sentimental and told him quite frankly, I don't like mushy. I told Rice to leave and get his act together. If you're gonna do the job, do it right. I wasn't gonna let that get to me. In the words of Mary J. Blige, I'm not gonna cry, I'm not gonna cry, I'm not gonna shed no tears. Now that it's off my chest. I wrote a poem about the whole affair and I'm moving on. [ lights a fictitious cigar, dims the lights, ends scene ] read more

Katsuya - Japanese Traditional Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Been going here for years and always forget to write a review, whoops! Price Range: Roughly $18-$25 Items Ordered: -Curry Chicken Katsu -Original Pork Katsu -Honeycomb Pork Katsu Food Quality (Menu/Taste/ Portion Size) - 4.5/5 The menu is an ideal size, has a good amount of options for katsu types but not too much where it's overwhelming. I've always loved the original , it's the perfect blend of flavour and thickness. The crispiness of the pork and chicken is always really good. My friend tried the honeycomb katsu for the first time and enjoyed the unique taste. Though prices have gone up over the years because of covid, I think it's still solid value price wise. I'm always more than full after a meal here! Atmosphere - 4/5 A very nice classic Japanese resto design. Not a huge place so netter in small groups and a good place to catchup with friends. Not overly crowded if you go just after the dinner rush which is what we did. Service - 4/5 Service was pretty solid, always have a good experience. We were the last ones there and they didn't rush us out which was really nice. Would I go here again? You know it! Lash's Recommendation - Original Pork Katsu - Pork Carbonara Katsu (warning: this is super rich and filling, I'd recommend sharing) read more

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Outrageous. It would be ZERO if it were allowed. I ordered a set of Gold & Silver Katsu, and my katsu looked sad and pathetic, like someone stole my cheese. I was unsure at first, so I went and had a look at the reviews on Yelp. No one has had anything like that; those katsu were filled with cheese, nothing hollow inside. BTW, it's not authentic Japanese pork katsu. The Japanese one has a better sauce, more tangy, less barbecue sauce-like. Taste-wise speaking, the sauce has quite a strong flavor, overpowering the cheese in the katsu, especially the 'silver' one (mozzarella). Horrible experience, and I know I'm not alone. read more

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I've had Katsuya many times but this was my first time dining in. There was only one waitress working at the time so it was hard to get their attention when we needed something. Love the katsu from here. I usually get the Katsuya original cheese katsu. The food was great and it also came with miso soup. The prices have gone up quite a bit but that seems like the norm now for most restaurants. read more

Katsuya - Katsuya original - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Katsu is good, service is ok, seems like there don't like when we order Udon without any veg, waitstaff say no, so I end up getting with veg just have to take it out for my kid !! Inside the restaurant, once you finish your meal your jacket or shirt will smell oily ! That was ok as we are in open concept kitchen and lots of frying going on !! Over all love the Spicy carbonara Katsu, a must try !! read more

It's been awhile since I last dined in at Katsuya and my first time at this location. Covid protocols were in place where staff ensure you got your double dose and verifying with a piece of photo ID, temperatures were taken upon arrival and you need to complete a form online confirming you're covid free. Tables were also spaced apart for social distancing purposes. I ordered the carbonara fish katsu and it's exactly how I remember it to be! Fresh crispy katsu with a delicious carbonara sauce with pieces of shrimp in there! The portion was large for me and ended up having to take home half of the meal! If you're looking to dine in as the temperature is dropping now, definitely consider this location. If you plan to dine in, do plan your dinner a little earlier to avoid crowds and the wait for a table. read more

Katsuya - Curry and carbonera katsu. - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I absolutely love Katsuya's pork katsu, and the Scarborough location never disappoints my cravings for it. The portion sizes are huge and great value for the price. The quality is also superb. I remember coming in to pick up takeout during the first lockdown and the entire dining area was just shelves filled with loaves of bread. I realized they purposely baked this bread to turn into fresh breading for their katsu, and I was floored. I also love the creative sauces they pair with their katsus; the honeycomb katsu with 3 different sauces is my current favourite. Service is a bit slow/lacking at this location, probably due to the massive number of takeout/food delivery orders coming in. All in all, this is solid meal option in the heart of Scarborough. read more

Very good very delicious Katsuya. I will admit it's a bit pricier but they make it worth it. Since I don't usually come out to North York, I went all out on mine, getting the red carbonara katsu with cheese (pork loin w/ mozzarella). Total it added up to 24.25 but the mix of cheese and red carbonara together fit really well together and its probably the best katsu I've ever had. Really loved it and could see myself coming back! read more

Katsuya - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Katsuya Ratings: 4.3/5 Food: 4.75/5 - I heard Katsuya has the best katsu in Toronto from many people and locals, and it definitely didn't let me down. I came here for dinner with my boyfriend and some of his friends. The katsu was so crispy, great quality and huge portions, and we thought it was really worth it. Please read the description of the item I got that night. - Katsuya Original [GET]: I was a bit skeptical and worried about ordering the chicken katsu, since pork is usually the go to for katsu and more juicer and fattier, but Katsuya did it. The chicken breast katsu was so moist and tender, juicier than the pork katsu my boyfriend got. The crust was fried perfectly and crunchy. Katsuya's house sauce was interestingly delicious too. It is made with seasonal fruits, vegetables, and organic herbs; it was definitely on a sweeter side than regular curry. The rice was okay, taste a bit hard and wished it was fluffier. We got the udon soup, because they ran out of miso soup due to supply chain shortage. It was flavorful but too savory / salty for me. - Japanese Katsu [GET]: My boyfriend got the traditional Japanese style katsu with pork loin. The pork loin was not as juicy and fatty as we wanted it to be. It tasted pretty lean, maybe it's the cut of the pork, but it was still very delicious and yummy. It comes with Worcestershire sauce mixed with various vegetables and fruits and sesame seeds. I think the sauce was way too sweet for my liking, so I'd say stick to the original katsu dishes or the curry dishes. The side ingredients are fresh and tangy, just like mine. The rice was also similar, nothing special. Ambiance: 4/5 - Indoor seating is available, but they blocked out half the restaurant off, so it's limited. There's an open kitchen where you can see them prep the food. Interior design is simple, bright, and clean. Make sure to come early to avoid a crowd or make a reservation, since this place gets pretty busy. You go up to the cash register to pay at the end of the meal. Price: 4/5 - My chicken katsu was $18.90, and my boyfriend's pork loin katsu was $17.50 before tax. The portion was quite filling. It comes with an udon soup, white rice with 1 free refill, and some fermented veggies. I was quite full afterwards and didn't need to get that rice refills; don't think any of us did actually. Remember to pay in cash, because you get a 10% discount. Service: 4.5/5 - The staff there was so kind, patience, and awesome. We had a party of 6, but she was able to work efficiently and taken good care of us. She was fast at taking our orders and helped me decide whether to get chicken and pork loin, and I am do glad I listened to her advice. The food came out pretty fast, so I am not complaining. Make sure to check-in on Yelp to get a free soda. BLUF: I absolutely loved katsu, and since Hawaii I wasn't able to find a good spot, but Katsuya was definitely helped satisfied my cravings. The staffs there are so nice and welcoming, and the food is wonderful. This is my go-to spot for whenever I am craving for Japanese Katsu, especially the chicken katsu. They know how to cook their chicken here, so I'd say go for the chicken katsu. I want to return to try their other curry dishes. read more

Katsuya - Japanese Katsu (Pork Loin) - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Went there with friends because of the 50% off promotion It's really great to have this offer! The katsuya is in mega size and it's great to serve with curry read more

Katsuya - Katsuya with curry - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I tried the fish Katsu "original" and enjoyed it. Quite filling. Sauce reminded me of a lighter poutine gravy for some reason. Tasty and rich. Portions were good and I got 30% for paying cash. Service was quick and friendly. Fish was super crispy yet light. I enjoyed the pickled veggies on the side. I could pass on the cabbage salad next time but miso soup hit the spot. The sides can fill you up and all together it's a great deal. Will be back to try the other flavours such as Japanese curry and the spicy red sauce. read more

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I love coming here for their carbonara sauce. The service was quick and I never have to wait to get seated. Miso soup was provided before the meal and it was so flavourful! The carbonara was thick and creamy and breading on the pork was cooked to perfection. The only thing I would say is that I wish there was a little more rice. Other than that, no complaints! read more

Katsuya - Carbonara Pork Loin - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Really nice fried pork all the way through, server are nice. I have been here a couple of times and the place is clean and the there is a 10% off dine in discount which is amazing. read more

Katsuya - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Looking for some Jap/Korean deep fried comfort food? This place has several locations. This was my first time at the Scarborough location. We came here late afternoon around 3pm. The restaurant was not busy and we were the only diners. We were seated right away. The menu is a QR code so make sure you bring your smartphone. I'm sure they do have hard copy menus as well. We ordered the cheese crabmeat croquettes 3 pcs $5.90. These round deep fried balls are amazing. Crispy on the outside and cheesy and crab goodness inside. My wife ordered the Gold and Silver pork katsu entree $20.90. There's a miso soup served prior to the entree arriving The presentation was outstanding. There's a bamboo grinding mortar to crush your sesame seeds and a generous portion of katsu sauce which tastes like Worcester sauce with A1 sauce. There's a cabbage coleslaw along with fresh pickled ginger and daikon and steamed rice. The cheese was meltiing and oozing out of the open faced katsu. Looks so appetizing. She really enjoyed it. My order was the Katsuya Original which is a deep fried pork katsu $18.25 covered in their famous original sauce which consists of 5 seasonal fruits, 10 vegetables and 6 organic herbs. The sauce was covering half of the donkatsu to preserve the crispy batter and texture. The food was worthy of a 5 star review. One critique would be the front area should look more tidy and presentable. We enjoyed our experience here and will come back for more since we are always in the Scarborough area. The portions are huge and we had lots of leftovers for tomorrow. read more

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Unattentive staff took a long time to notice we were waiting to be seated. Workers were usually chitchatting happily with each other in the back corner which added to the bright and cheerful atmosphere of the restaurant. Our table had been sprayed with water but not wiped so I accidentally soaked their menu when I laid it on the table. Overall, food was not really worth it for the price considering about half the plate was inedible (rice was hard as rocks and even people at other tables left them behind). We got the Terri Mayo Katsu which was pretty good minus the rice. We also ordered Takoyaki but they forgot. read more

Food was very yummy. Service was very fast. The warm and cozy space. Meal comes with a free soft drink if you write a review read more

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[Review was based on experience weeks ago] Came here just past lunch time and there was no one in the store but me and I also ended up being the only customer the entire time I was there. I ordered the sweet chili katsu and it was so delicious, I love the idea of unlimited cabbage and miso soup. I obviously left the restaurant very full and content. While I was eating, the employees also went to eat at a table across the room and it was nice to watch. I would definitely come back if I am in the mood for some yummy katsu! read more

Katsuya - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Extremely disappointed. My friend had a stomachache after having the uncooked silver katsu. The pork had a weird strong odor, and the color of the juices that come out of it was pink as shown in the photo. It is unacceptable that the restaurant served raw pork and I demand a compensation from the restaurant. :(( read more

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I love Katsuya! One of my absolute favourite places to eat from. The food is so good and always fresh. The staff is so nice and always willing to answer any questions you may have. I would highly suggest getting the crab croquettes and honey fries, both delicious. My favourite katsu is the red carbonara, perfect every time. If you check in on Yelp you get a free can beverage! read more

Katsuya - Pork loin katsu... not in the picture is the red carbonara sauce or the croquettes - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great Katsu spot located in Scarborough close to Markham. It was our first time trying katsu and we didn't know what to expect, buttt we really loved it. Portion was huge and brought home alot we couldn't finish. Small restaurant but great food and service! read more

Katsuya - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Yes! We love katsu and Katsuya serves it with a variety of signature sauces. Everything on their menu looks great. Plenty of seating is available and its very clean inside. Employees are kind and helpful. Placed our order for take out, it was ready within 30 mins. Tried their Cheese Crabmeat Croquettes, Katsuya Original (Pork Tender), and Carbonara Katsu (Chicken). Each katsu order came with rice, cabbage (w/ dressing), and miso soup. Katsuya's house sauce is made with over 5 seasonal fruits, 10 vegetables, and 6 organic herbs. Yum! Their breadcrumbs are also fresh and baked daily. They did a lovely job packing our to go order. Everything was neatly wrapped. The sauces were all placed on the side. The flavors and consistency are on point. The Cheese Crabmeat Croquettes were filled with cheesy crab goodness, a must try. The katsu had a crisp coating and was tender within. The sauces take the dish to another level. Both the house sauce and carbonara were mouth watering good. Their rice was of good quality, the cabbage was fresh and crisp, and the miso soup was incredibly comforting on a cold day. Free soda with a Yelp check-in. Thank you Katsuya! read more

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Great restaurant would highly recommend visiting quality service, fresh food and attentive waitresses. Convenient location in GTA. If you like all you can eat barbeque this is a great spot. They also offer all you can eat sushi in addition to the barbecue. read more

Katsuya - Japanese barbeque all you can eat was a great choice. - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It was quite the busy restaurant on a Tuesday evening. Customers kept streaming in and out. I ordered the White Snow Chili Katsu and boy was the portion large! If you've got a small appetite I'd suggest sharing with someone else and ordering a snack on the side. The katsu was super crispy when it came out but if you took a lil longer to eat it the bottom got soggy. I liked that they did not skimp on the cheese. It was very cheesy. If you're a fan of the miso soup and cabbage there's unlimited refills. An odd note about the service: the server would bring a dish over, ask who it was for and if the customer was sitting on the other side they would hand it to the closest person to them to pass to the correct customer. read more

Katsuya - Udon - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Very filling portions and free unlimited refills on miso soup + 1 refill on rice (dine in). My favourite is sweet chilli cheese katsu, which is tangy with a little kick and an amazing cheese pull. They typically have a 10% cash discount if you're dining in. If taking out, you can call ahead to order - the food hold up wel because they put the sauce separately. Service is great overall, but sometimes it's hard to get ahold of someone when they're super busy. read more

Katsuya - Sweet chilli cheese katsu to go - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

nice staff and good Definitely a different style of Japanese cuisine where pretty much everything is breaded and deep fried. We just had it a second time and so far, the dishes that we have tried include: Takoyaki, Chicken Karaage (Wings, Thighs), Chicken Katsu (Garlic Spicy) and Pork Loin Katsu (Curry, Sweet Chili). Overall, we enjoyed the food more this time. It was good but, it's all deep fried after all so, I wouldn't say that it's particularly delicious. The first time, we found that the Garlic Spicy Katsu was very overwhelming with chewy and bitter chopped garlic. I would say it again: Give it a try if you fancy something different! read more

Happy to have Katsuya opened nearby where I work. I came with my co workers, who first knew about this restaurant. It was quite empty when we arrived. Most of the seats were wooden stools, so probably not as family friendly for those who have younger kids. Coats could be hung up at the coat rack near the front door. The purses could be placed under the seats. There were only around 5-6 tables with seats that had back support. I ordered the Original Pork Tender Katsu, it was definitely made nicely, very different from that katsu that i have had in all the other restaurants. The sauce was great, i loved it. The portion size was huge, and you could request for rice refill once! Soup was bottomless too. I wasn't a fan of the pickled sides. The price was a little pricey, but it was worth it. I will come back to try the different items on the menu. read more

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Service at this location was a little below average; however, I think that's probably because they are short on wait staff due to COVID and I could tell that they were very busy with takeout orders. Service aside, the food was AMAZING. The portions are huge and very worth it for the price. There is currently 10% off for dine-in and 20% off for takeout--both cash only. The chicken and pork loin katsu were both extremely juicy. It was not dry at all and was very delicious even without the sauce . The breading was not too thick, which was great because sometimes katsu can have too much breading and makes the whole meal "heavy." I definitely recommend trying to their appetizers! The fries and takoyaki were fresh and a great addition to the meal. The plaza is not busy and there's plenty of free parking. Great location if you're looking to avoid how busy it is at their other locations. read more

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I had high hopes with this restaurant considering the award it received and the relatively high prices. Unfortunately that is not the case. There are restaurants such as Kome Shokudo that priced MUCH lower and taste better. Service isn't great either with the two attendants seems to be busy chatting amongst themselves. Can't recommend it. At all. read more

Katsuya - Curry Pork Loin - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I started with the (5) Cheese Crabmeat Croquette. It was just okay. I only tasted a bit of cheese. I could barely taste any crabmeat, but mostly potatoes. It had a crispy outside, but it tasted mostly like filler. The main event - katsu. I had the Red Carbonara Katsu, which had a good kick to it. The menu showed 5 spices to it, but I'd consider it 3 spices. There's also free cabbage and miso soup refills. However, other locations I've been to would leave out the salad/cabbage dressing. The rice has one refill, but it was a small portion. This location didn't seem as good as the other locations I've been to. It is a bit smaller and can be easily missed in a busy, restaurant-oriented Brimley/Sheppard location. There is a 5% cash discount, but the machines weren't working that day. They do have a friendly greeting when you arrive and leave. read more

Katsuya - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My Japanese food favourite food is now in Scarborough. This new restaurant takes into fusion food territory. We ordered fries with honey butter powder, chicken Katsu original and Teri mayu katsu. Everything was delicious. Service was fast and good. Check-in to yelp and you will get a free drink. Show it to any of the staff member. 5% discount if you pay cash They don't accept American Express credit card. read more

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Came here for lunch on a weekend and knowing the have a couple of locations scattered in the GTA, this was my first time trying any of them. Was expecting it to be fantastic after several recommendations from friends of mine. Ordered the Pork Tender Katsu and it comes with the usual miso soup on the side. The pork was pretty tasty overall and there was enough sauce for all the pieces. It was a bit more crispy than most places I've gotten katsu from. But other than that it seemed standard in terms of quality. The portion is quite large but it didn't seem as satisfying as it was the same taste and it left me feeling like I ate too much. Nothing stands out from the dish with is why it's just A-OK. Also, prices are a tad high for katsu but that's sort of expected from a place with such a long-standing reputation and brand. Not bad, but imo there's better options for the price you're paying. read more

Katsuya - Pork tender katsu - 14.95 - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario