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    Katsuya

    4.8 (53 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Brick Cheese Katsu (gold and silver)
    Idan R.

    Run, don't walk to Katsuya. They serve almost exclusively kastudon. But, they have perfected the art of the modest chicken/pork cutlet. Now, this location is not as good as the downtown location next to Toronto Metropolitan University. But still, it's most delicious. Here are some of the dishes we ordered: Honeycomb Katsu - Humble katsudon criss-crossed with Korean sweet & sour sauce, mustard, and mayonnaise. As tasty as it is visually pleasing! Brick Cheese Katsu (gold & silver) - Katsu pork rolled over Mozzarella/Cheddar cheese. Meaty and cheesy and delicious and striking looking. Chicken Karaage - Humble fried chicken. Some of the best fried chicken in the city. Rivals any Korean fried chicken. I do have a couple of complaints. First, the (complimentary) appetizer seafood broth was not good, with unpleasant scent (I hate to be blunt... but I'd compare it to the scent of wet dog... lol) . They definitely have to replace it with a simple miso soup. Second, the place could be cleaned a little better. The upkeep was not great. But other than those two complaints, this place is a gem, and you need to check it out.

    Miso soup
    Matt K.

    We stumbled upon a different Katsuya during our trip in Toronto and decided our last meal before leaving had to be Katsuya again (this time in York). Once again we loved the food and would totally visit again. This Katsuya is also across the road from Yorkdale Mall which is a huge boujee shopping mall If you're ever in Toronto, go to a Katsuya.

    Classic Japanese katsu
    Cin C.

    I've been to several of the other Katsuya locations in town and I would say that this one is comparable in quality and service. Located in a slightly run down plaza off the highway entrance, the outside is not as nice as other locations but the inside is comfortingly familiar. A plus is that they have parking, albeit small and can be quickly filled with cars. I had the classic katsu that is served simply with rice, cabbage, katsu sauce and some sesame to grind up yourself. The katsu itself is thick enough to provide a good bite, but thin enough that the crunchy batter brings another dimension of texture. Glad to see that the Katsuya franchise is consistent across locations!

    Carbonara Udon
    Shanen G.

    Katsuya is one of my favourite places to grab some delicious pork katsu!! They have so many variations of katsu which makes it so hard to choose. What I ordered: 1) Carbonara Udon: this dish was so creamy and rich. It includes their special carbonara sauce, shrimp and bacon. Topped with tempura and shredded purple cabbage. They also have the katsu version of this if you want to give it a try! 2) Pork Katsu Original: my personal favourite out of all the katsu's they have! The sauce they use is super yummy, flavourful and creamy. The pork itself was so tender and crispy. 3) Cheese Crabmeat Croquette: my fav appetizer to order here. It is packed with crabmeat, mashed potato and cheese that is dipped tartar sauce!! Get it you wont regret it :) PROMOTIONS: 10% off dine in & take out - CASH ONLY

    Japanese pork loin katsu
    Michelle D.

    Dropped by around lunch time and it was great to see Katsuya's consistency in maintaining COVID precautions (screening, contact tracing, social distancing, sanitizer at each table). We were told to pick any seat we wanted and sat down. I ordered the Japanese pork loin katsu which has Worcestershire sauce mixed with various vegetables and fruits. I wanted to change things up because I usually get the terri mayo katsu at Katsuya and since having it at Mr. Tonkatsu, I wanted to taste the OG! However, I wasn't the biggest fan of this specific set. The sauce was good but not amazing. The overall dish wasn't as hot as I would have liked it to be so I relied on the hot miso soup to help. I feel this is because the air conditioner in the store was pretty strong so it cooled the food down faster and that's okay. The katsu itself was crispy and pretty good. The sides were great as usual and I love the unlimited refills, especially for the miso soup which is super flavourful. If I return, I will definitely try another katsu set. Service was straightforward. We also saw a team member slapping the dough for the bread they use to make panko breadcrumbs! I didn't even know they made panko especially not in house. Bonus!

    Garlic chilli fish katsu
    Shaan A.

    Katsuya was awesome! It's a cozy spot near Yorkdale. I've been EE tried before because I always assumed katsu was only pork based, but they have an amazing HADDOCK fish katsu!!! Oh man was it amazing. The batter was fresh and tasty, the fish was cooked perfectly and the garlic on top was nice and crispy. It's served with rice and some veggies. Service was also speedy and friendly! I will definitely be back to have this amazing fish again!

    Pork loin katsu
    Natalie C.

    Came here for their grand opening take-out special. It was 50% off for any pork loin set except for carbonara and red carbonara sauce. We ordered the garlic chili and japanese curry pork loin katsu set. Their service was polite and fast. We only waited for approximately 15 mins to get our food. Even with the 50% off, they certainly did not skimp out on any components. There were about 8 pieces of pork loin and it wasn't soggy despite eating it 2 hours later. The breading was thin and the pork loin wasn't dry. The garlic chilli sauce had a nice spicy kick to it and was tangy. They included deep fried garlic slices. The Japanese curry was very typical, but I do like the shreds of onions in it. I am a person who doesn't eat too much rice, so the portion (~1 cup of cooked rice) was perfect for me. However for people who like their carbs, they might find the rice portion to be a bit small. I really appreciate that they kept the sauces and all components of the set separate to prevent the katsu from being soggy. They even punch a small hole in the lid so condensation does not build up.

    Seating with plexiglass barriers
    Michelle L.

    There are quite a few Katsuya restaurants in and around Toronto. I have been to a couple of the them and this one is my favourite! It's a small shop in a strip mall. There is limited parking outside and I believe you can't park on the street since it's busy outside. We got super lucky that we were able to find a spot right outside the restaurant. The inside is pretty cozy. The area where they make their bread (which becomes the breadcrumbs for the katsu) makes up what I would describe as their bar area on the side of the restaurant. You can watch the employees making it which is pretty cool. You also get to see all the perfect bread buns in the making! When the machine is going, it is kind of loud but just adds to the atmosphere of the restaurant. There are bathrooms here but they are down a set of stairs that are pretty narrow. If you have mobility issues this could be an issue. All of the staff here are really welcoming. They have a bulletin board at the front of the restaurant that has the pictures and names of all the staff. We were told we could sit anywhere in the restaurant. When we dined in they did have dividers between all the booths which was great. The menu pretty much has every combination of katsu meat (or vegetarian alternative) in sauce of choice (their OG sauce, Japanese sauce, a white sauce, etc), and with or without toppings. I highly suggest anything with cheese! Maybe not the first thing that you think of for a katsu but it's so good. The portion sizes here are ginormous. Bring your appetite. Most of the meals come with a normal sized rice bowl helping of white rice, a cabbage slaw, and a garnish of ginger and pickled radish. I was having lunch with one other person with a reasonable appetite and we had enough leftover for another portion of lunch. Make sure you're hungry when you arrive!

    Original Japanese katsu
    Colin M.

    Surprisingly tasty chicken katsu ... 1st time and will come again. Love the environment too ... nice music

    Curry Katsu Traditional Japanese style curry made with braised onion and chicken broth.  Pork Loin Katsu - $19.50
    Jenna D.

    Delicious food and friendly service. It's a large chain restaurant but good quality. They bake fresh bread every day for their panko. Unfortunately they got my order wrong. I ordered pork and was charged for chicken.

    Pork Loin with cheese. Side dishes: rice, cabbage, miso soup and and pickled vegetables
    Deborah M.

    Did you know Katsuya had croquettes? I didnt know until I ordered from them recently. They recently had a BOGO on Uber Eats where you get 2 Chicken Katsu for $17.50. To add to my meal, I spotted their Cheese Crabmeat Croquette on the menu and I was SOLD! ---- The Breakdown: 9/10 Cheese Crabmeat Croquette (3 pieces)| $5.25+ - Crunchy on the outside and once you bite into it, you hit all sorts of flavours - mozarella, crabmeat, potatoes and onions mixed with some honey - So satisfying to eat with all the flavours bursting in your mouth Follow @debeats_ for more yummy foods Toronto/North York!

    Jennifer H.

    My go to spot for katsu in Toronto! I get their Original Cheese, Pork Katsu. The original Katsuya sauce is to die for and I always end up getting extra sauce. The croquettes were exquisite, with the honey butter fries too!

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    Always good never disappoints! Red carbonara very good, always get it. Always delicious

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    Great service and great food if you're craving Katsu. I would recommend to anyone in North York.

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    Nice location within Yorkdale. Food looks great!! Ordered garlic spicy pork loin and the sweet potato

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    Food was amazing and the service was great. Definitely recommend this place! Plenty of seating as well.

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    Good sized portions, (i eat a lot) also got a free pork loin! Fast service! And our server was very attentive

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    Super yum, I loved the sweet chili chicken katsu I'd totally recommend! It's a very nice spot and…read morethey give you a little miso soup too!

    Visiting Toronto and found Katsuya on yelp. The restaurant had great reviews. We walked to the…read morerestaurant for lunch and was promptly seated when we arrived. The menu is set up to where you pick the entree and then what type of protein you want out of pork loin, chicken, fish, cheese, and sweet potato cheese. I settled on the sweet chili katsu. A piece of chicken arrived on a plate accompanied with rice and shredded cabbage. The chicken was breaded in a light panko like crumb and was half covered in the sweet chili sauce. I ate a couple of pieces and the crisp texture and flavor was wonderful. I had a bite of rice and when I got to the cabbage to my dismay I found a long piece of hair in it. I immediately lost my appetite and all I could think about was how great the two bites of chicken was. I gave up the plate and showed the staff what I found. They offered another plate a couple of times and after I declined a refund was issued. Katsuya. sucks for serving me one of the best pieces of breaded chicken in my life with hair in the food. I'm struggling to hold back the tears now as I write. I did get to try the parmesan fries which were ok. I also tasted the udon which is not one of their stronger dishes. This probably would have been five stars had it not been for the hair. I know this happens on the rare occasion but probably shouldn't if hair nets are worn. If you do try out this place, expect great katsuya.

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