I ordered the Special Combination Box, and it was amazing! The grilled mackerel was perfectly cooked and very savory, and the sashimi was super fresh. The set comes with rice and delicious tonjiru (pork miso soup). Great variety, excellent service, and very filling. Highly recommend! read more

Kimukatsu is hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had. We ordered the original pork katsu and the garlic katsu. The meat was impossibly tender, and because of the multi-layered technique, every single bite was incredibly juicy with a light, shatteringly crisp outer crust. It completely redefines what tonkatsu should be. read more

We went13:00 pm on Sunday lunch. Server took our order and gave us glass of water and bottle of water. We have been waiting 40 min...... Uh .. The food could not serve .. One of Server asked us .. What did you order ? We forgot your order ... OMG !!! OMG !! We ordered again and I was little upset .. I request On the house something for us ..to server who accepted it . But never ever apologized about mistakes ... Well .. We have been waiting 30 min additional.. Finally Food came .. They gave me Free On the house steam egg custard.. It was to hard eggs and No Dashi .. Maybe Chef got mistake a recipe.. No taste .. and Hard .. ( Steam egg custard must Soft !!!!! ) 1: Service 1 of 5 stars Many server , casher and kitchen chef working at Kimukatsu but No one good servers .. Except Kitchen Chef who is Japanese guy ..He came to our table and apologized to us . He is very nice guy . 2: food : 2 of 5 stars signature tonkatsu is Very dry and not crispy . I went to Kimukatsu in Tokyo, Japan. Taste is totally different!! I was very disappointed. We ordered Cheese To Katsu but The cheese did not melting .... So sad!!!! The cheese tonkatsu must melting !!!!!!!!!! The portion is very small and little tonkatsu sauce .. So sad! Rice is OK. Cabbage is Ok . Pork miso soup is very good !!!! this is better than their Tonkatsu !!!! Also They gave us Free ice cream !! It was too much vanilla ice cream with syrup and Powder .. 2: atmosphere 5 of 5 Clean , Bright light , Maybe .. I will not come back again to Kimukatsu .. Because South Bay Area are many choice Tonkatsu restaurant ! To go & Dine in !! read more

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I stopped by Kimukatsu inside Torrance Central Mall after noticing the realistic food displays outside the restaurant. Everything looked delicious so I decided to place a to-go order for the Chicken Katsu. The food itself was excellent. The chicken was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and the overall quality exceeded my expectations. If I were rating the food alone, it would easily deserve 5 stars. Unfortunately, the overall experience was affected by the service. My to-go order took over 30 minutes and I wasn't given an estimated wait time when I placed the order. If the kitchen is running behind, simply informing customers of the expected wait would make a big difference. While waiting, I noticed the dining room seemed understaffed. Despite the restaurant being quite busy, there appeared to be only two front-of-house staff members. Service understandably fell behind and several customers had to walk their checks to the counter just to pay. The staff were constantly moving and looked overwhelmed, to the point where it felt difficult to even ask a simple question. It's disappointing because the food is genuinely outstanding. The biggest issue isn't the quality of the meal--it's that the current service system doesn't seem equipped to handle the volume of customers. With better staffing and clearer communication about wait times, I believe the overall dining experience could match the excellent food. I'd definitely come back for the katsu, but I hope management improves the operational side of the restaurant. read more

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On our way to San Diego, we stopped by Tokyo Central (since there is non near me in SFV), to pick up some teas that they carry here and snacks...and we wanted lunch too, and WHOA!! There's a restaurant connected to Tokyo Central!! What a perfect start of our vacation!! It was so pretty inside and we were seated quickly (we beat lunch crowd). Service was nice and I loved the selection of the lunch items they offered. I ordered their Special Combination Box...I love how they have a little bit of everything, I actually love the cooked fish!! But I have to say, I'm addicted to their Sesame Dressing!!! LOL! I was stuffed when I was done. Great portion for lunch time! read more

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The restaurant is located in the Tokyo Central Market on PCH and Hawthorne. It was very open and clean. Our service was good; they were very friendly and polite. The food. We ordered the loin and tenderloin katsu. Since it was our first time we wanted to try both. The loin katsu was good and very we made. The tenderloin katsu was very tender as the name states. Both I really enjoyed, just depends on if you like a more firmer meat to softer meat. Both were still crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The soup 'ton jiru' was very tasty as well, just wish the had Japanese red chili flakes to garnish. Will definitely come back here. read more

Kimukatsu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Had seen that Kimukatsu had recently opened at the new Tokyo Central in Torrance on PCH and had wanted to try it. When I first arrived, it was not super busy, maybe 3 other tables with customers/diners. There was no one to great you and standing at the entrance no one came and asked if I'd like to be seated for over 5 minutes. I did put my name in on the Yelp waitlist kiosk, and eventually a server came out to check the kiosks, then noticed me and asked if I was dine in or take out. This will be my only complaint about Kimukatsu, they need staff to be more aware of new customers walking in. I ordered a chicken and shrimp combo. The food was excellent, the salad was flavorful, the chicken katsu hot and crispy, while the chicken inside was moist and tender. The seasoning for the katsu was perfect. Shrimp was good as well. Also loved the soup! All in all, was a good experience and the food was delicious. Hoping to see this place thrive as the sushi place in the location previously did not last long, was good, but overpriced. If you want katsu perfectly prepared, come here and give it a try,. read more

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I've wanted to try Kimukatsu ever since they returned to Southern California, and finally made the trip with my wife and our two little girls. We came during lunch, and although the restaurant was busy, the wait wasn't too bad. The signature layered pork katsu definitely lives up to the hype. Instead of one thick cut, the pork is made from many thin slices, making it incredibly tender and juicy while still keeping a crispy, golden crust. Even our toddlers, who can be pretty picky, kept asking for more because the meat was so soft and easy to chew. The curry was rich without being overpowering, and the set meal was filling and well balanced. read more

Traditional Japanese fare. I ordered the Seafood set which was ample-sized and crispy crunchy! Great food! Service was ok. I say that because we were initially going to be seated at a booth for our party of five. We requested another available table. Our orders for the garlic chicken came out wrong but the server insisted it was the right order. Later admitted it was wrong after we had already started eating. This could have been very bad if there were allergies in our party. Overall, food is great. read more

Kimukatsu - Seafood set with salad - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

I highly recommend this place. I went for lunch with my family and every dish was delicious. Wonderful service and I will be returning. read more

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My wife and I had a lunch date here with her seeing "a place I'd like" on a recent shopping trip to Tokyo central. It was tasty and filling with the meal set. In fact I wasn't able to eat all of the rice, which was very good quality along with the pork, of which I ordered the garlic one. As delicious as the pork was, the pork broth miso soup, and a salad all filled me up where I couldn't finish the wife's katsu. The server was great with water, food delivery, and getting the check. I did try to use the QR code but my AT&T service was weak there so it was really laggy to the point of not being usable. They will need a WiFi hotspot if they plan to use that exclusively. The servers were on top of taking orders and everything, so it didn't matter today. Glad a new good food place has come into the area. read more

Kimukatsu - Garlic katsu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Tokyo Central's in-store, sit-down, stop-when-you-shop, katsu specialist. The Special Pork Millefeuille Katsu Set is why you sit. The layers seal in all the flavor and make for super juicy pork. There's also unlimited rice and cabbage as well as a flavor-packed miso soup with tender slices of belly-pork. The chicken katsu is solid as well, though not quite as stellar. Fantastic food, small selection, just make sure the special pork is on your plate. read more

Our 2nd visit at Kimukatsu! They've expanded their menu to include "tonkatsu" now in addition to "kimukatsu". My hubby got the "pork loin tonkatsu" and I got the curry with chicken katsu (I think you can get any katsu with curry, maybe double-check with the waitstaff). We also ordered a single shrimp katsu (you can get 1 or 4) and it was SO GOOD OMG, it was delicious. Again, hands down, my hubby's fav part of the meal was the "Tonjiru" or pork soup. He really loves this (and he drank mine too LOL). I'd be interested in trying the seafood katsu & my hubby wants to try their other tonkatsu dish. But we'll def be fighting over the shrimp LOL. Highly recommend~!!! read more

Kimukatsu - curry with chicken katsu :) - p.s. I asked for no rice because I'm low-carb but usually, of course, there's rice on the platter! :) - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

I visited Kimukatsu near opening, and that Special Pork Cheese Millefeuille Katsu Set left a bit to be desired. The pork was definitely on the thinner end, and it was also a tad dry. The breading was remarkable, though, and it was crispy and crunchy without being a hint of oily. There were refills on cabbage and rice. The rice was fluffy and just the right portion for the modest amount of meat. The cabbage was also tasty and a good amount, though the dressing definitely needed a refill. Service was fairly quick throughout, and the meal was satisfactory. May return again in the future to satisfy katsu cravings if nearby. The atmosphere was fairly enjoyable, too, and felt very natural. read more

Kimukatsu - Salad - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Much improved since when it first opened; much larger menu. The katsu are better (more juicy & crispy) and it comes with more variety (eg, curry or naanban). The service & atmosphere mirrors a sit down restaurant; more quiet than you would expect from a shop inside Tokyo Central. The service is very fast & friendly. The food is very good as well. Stay for the katsu. read more

If you're getting tonkatsu to-go, I highly recommend this place! Made with a 25-layer mille-feuille technique, their tonkatsu is still delicious even after it cools down. Their pork miso soup was sooo good too! I was also so happy to find melon cream soda -- it's hard to find in CA! read more

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We had wanted to go here for a while, so when we finally got the time to go, we did. We ordered the pork garlic katsu, pork mille fleur, and the plain pork katsu, which came with sides too. All of the food was good, but the highlight was definitely the salad! read more

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Kimikatsu, is a restaurant located inside Tokyo Central in Torrance. The parking is plentiful in the Tokyo Central lot, which makes the whole experience stress-free. The ambiance is simple and clean and good for a quick meal with family. We've been here twice, and overall had a good experience, with a few things that could be improved. First visit: We ordered the Special Pork Cheese Millefeuille Katsu Set ($19.50), Special Pork Garlic Millefeuille Katsu Set ($19.50), Kid's Plate ($8.75), and Chawanmushi ($3.25). The portions were a great size for the price, and we appreciated the free refills of rice and cabbage. The only hiccup was with timing - my husband and I received our meals, but our daughter's kid's plate didn't come out with ours. After waiting a bit, we asked a server, and she quickly apologized and brought it out, mentioning it should have come first. We also asked for a booster seat, but they didn't have one - however, they kindly offered a pillow for our daughter, which we appreciated. When we ate our food, the dishes ended up being lukewarm, not sure if it was because we had to wait for the kid's plate...but we didn't think much of it since the food was still good. Second visit: I ordered the Ume Oroshi Set, and once again, the millefeuille katsu wasn't very hot. The flavors were still good, but it felt like it would've been much better if served hot. Maybe this one was not hot because of the Ume oroshi? I preferred the Pork garlic over the Ume oroshi. Overall, the food is tasty and a good value, especially with the generous portions and refills. The concept of the layered millefeuille katsu is unique and enjoyable. The service was friendly and accommodating, especially when issues came up. That said, I do wish the food - especially the katsu and soup - came out hotter, as it would really make the food taste better. Still, we'd come back again for the value and flavors. read more

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Absolutely delicious! The katsu was perfectly crispy on the outside and incredibly tender and juicy on the inside. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients. The rice, miso soup, and cabbage were fresh and complemented the meal perfectly. The staff was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service. The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and had a great atmosphere. I highly recommend Kimukatsu to anyone craving authentic Japanese tonkatsu. I'll definitely be back! read more

Kimukatsu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Very well known tonkatsu chain restaurant from Ebisu. They are known for their millefeuille style (layered thin slices of meat) and so had to try it. The restaurant is very bright and spacious and the service is excellent. True the pork is very tender but I prefer thicker cuts of pork (just my personal preference). I had the katsu set which was nice but the portion was slightly small. It's also cut into nugget sizes which reminded me of chick fil-A pieces. Again, just personal preference. I like to savor each part of the meal set and I thought the miso soup was excellent--very umami, with slices of pork and carrots. I also ordered chawan mushi to sample and it was very authentic and tasty. Tsukemono (pickles) were elegantly presented and crisp. Not the best tonkatsu I've ever had but all in all, a nice restaurant to have conveniently located within Tokyo central market. read more

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Kimukatsu is located within Tokyo Central. It replaced Van Show Sushi & Bar. Hubby & I came here on a Saturday evening. There was about a 40 minute wait time. It was pretty accurate and we were happy to be seated a little ahead of that approximate time. I joined the waitlist using my phone and the Yelp App while outside the restaurant. If you opt to use the Yelp App, you also need to use the kiosk (iPad) to check in so they know you've arrived. Service was good at first, but then as it got busier, the service slipped a little. We ordered a hot tea that never came and we didn't bother to ask for it. I opted for the Special Pork Cheese ($19.50) which includes Salad, Pork Miso Soup, Rice, Pickles, & Chawanmushi. I really liked the pork katsu. However, I think I would get it without cheese next time. When you order any of the sets, you can request as much rice & cabbage as you need. The Chawanmushi is included in the sets for the Grand Opening special, but I hope they keep it on the menu that way permanently. It rounds out the meal nicely! This millefeuille katsu is a new to me type of katsu where they thinly slice the pork and layer it together to form a cutlet. It really was easier to eat! I also liked that they cut the cutlet into more manageable segments. Hubby got the Katsu Curry ($18.75). The curry came out tepid. Not sure why? It was sort of bland as well. So, it was just okay. It was different from the place we go to for Japanese curry. I liked my meal more than my husband liked his, but we'll surely be back again! read more

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Do not come here if you need a quick lunch. Assuming it would be somewhat faster than other places because it is in a grocery store, but nope. We waited over 30 minutes for our food which is pretty ridiculous. I understand its a new spot, but I've seen much smaller operations with less employees push out katsu faster than that. The prices are high $19-20 for a plate, but the katsu was delicious- perfectly crispy and thick pieces. Service was really friendly but poor, never refilled my water the entire time. Id recommend they let people know of the wait time for food up front because they are well aware it takes way too long. Also, let customers know you dont accept cash prior to the meal or make signs that are very obvious. I would wait to come here until they iron out the kinks. read more

Kimukatsu - Chicken Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Tried Kimukatsu for the first time. The pork katsu was crispy and tender, and the meal was satisfying overall. Service was friendly, and the restaurant was clean. read more

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One of the best Tonkatsu I've ever had !! My nephew is now big fan and orders 2 meals for himself.

Good food! Calm atmosphere and they had the dodgers game on! The tenderloin was really flavorful. Our server was super helpful with recommendations too! read more

Kimukatsu - Salad - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Great service ! Awesome food and family friendly plates and kids sets. Convenient parking, located inside Tokyo Central.

Kimukatsu has arrived in Torrance! This Japanese restaurant chain that originated in Tokyo just opened up at the Tokyo Central on PCH. It takes the spot were Vanshow Suhsi & Bar once was. Kimukatsu's speciality is their multi layered pork cutlet. Instead of a single thick piece of pork, they use multiple thin layers of pork together stacked on top of one another, breaded and fried. Their menu features five special millefeuille katsu. They also have a katsu curry, a chicken katsu and a seafood katsu. All of the sets include salad, Tonjiru (pork miso soup), oshinko (pickles) and unlimited rice and cabbage. The price range for sets is $18.75 to $21.50. For today's grand opening, they also included free chawan mushi (steamed egg) with each gozen order. I got the Special Pork Cheese Millefeuille Katsu set. I was an instant fan of the crispy, juicy and tender pork. The cheese added a smooth, savory richness that matched perfectly with the crisp of the katsu. I also liked the Tonjiru. They were quite generous with the pork slices and vegetables. This soup was comforting and flavorful. Overall, I enjoyed the set meal. I could really taste the quality in their katsu and was impressed with how delicious everything was. Loved how every bite here had the perfect balance of texture and flavor. I will be back! One thing to note is Kimukatsu is credit card only. read more

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Got the pork fillet and Millefeuille. The katsu were fried well. The salad dressing was a bit salty. Liked the food. A bit far from me compared to other katsu places and less variety of items. Overall 3.5. read more

Kimukatsu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Went to Kimukatsu for Friday evening family dinner. The staff were confused and didn't know what to do. One person kept instructing others to bring water to the guests. The meal was so confusing that one waiter came up to ask if we were served soup and salad yet. By the time that I received my Katsu, it was was already cooled to room temperature. If we weren't happened to be shopping at Tokyo Central Market. I don't think we would have gone there for an an early dinner. There are other katsu options available in Torrance. Don't want to wait 30 minutes to get a table then wait another 30 minutes for a plate of cold katsu. read more

Delicious! Flaky juicy chicken and melting cheese tonkatsu was beautiful. The severs are on top of things for the most part. The menu is straight forward with different tonkatsu options. It has a warm interior with an inviting design. read more

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Delicious interpretation of pork katsu! Service was spot on, almost anticipating our needs. The salad dressing was so tasty with the cabbage and salad. We really enjoyed the booths for creating a sense of intimacy for our group. read more

It was very delicious and the service was pretty good. They remade an undercooked katsu for free and were overall helpful.

Great food, service, and ambiance! It's me and my girl's new go-to katsu spot. Everything we've tried so far has been fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The staff is always friendly, and the restaurant has a nice, relaxed atmosphere. We'll definitely be coming back often. read more

Great spot for tonkatsu. Everything tasted amazing, especially the miso soup. The best part is that the cabbage is unlimited. Highly recommended read more

We enjoyed our lunch. I loved the food display out front of the restaurant. Reminded me of Japan. We loved our katsu. My husband loved his nanban sauce and I loved the shiso ume on top of daikon oroshi. Of course, it was over the katsu. I added chawanmush (savory egg custard). The atmosphere was perfect and the servers were efficient, friendly, and helpful. We will be returning. Another one added to my list. read more

Kimukatsu - Shiso ume katsu with tonjiru soup and chawanmushi (added). - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

We ordered the millikatsu and was delicious. The overall size of katsu is a little smaller, compared to some of the other milli katsu I've had, but it's still filling. Dressing for the cabbage is good. We got the egg custard (chawanmushi) and that was not as shod as I'd wanted it to be. Service was a bit slow and sometime it was hard to flag staff down. It would be nice if they just had the staff call buttons or something. Overall, I'd defiantly go back again for more and try some of their other dishes. read more

Kimukatsu - Milli katsu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Food was great especially the katsu and miso soup ! Very clean restaurant and nice service.

Came here for lunch and enjoyed everything we ordered. Had the combo set and my husband ordered the garlic katsu set and it was all very good. Definitely will be back to try the other sets that they offer! read more

I just ordered the Oroshi Kimukatsu and Katsu Sandwich today from KIMUKATSU in PCH Tokyo Cental. Ordered thru their self-service kiosk at 1pm. Only a couple of Eat-in customers were in the restaurant. Order was ready and I picked up the food around 1:40pm. (40MIN wait for (2) simple orders) Here is my full review. Food: 1 out of 5 Tonkatsu was not crispy at all. Very small tonkatsu portion and small rice portion. Tonkatsu sauce was just a pack of Standard Otafuku sauce. Nothing original in terms of presentation and quality at all. Put it in the just like Bento box sold at Tokyo Central Food Section. Katsu Sandwich is unexpectedly small. Maybe smaller than MD kids meal. Price $23.75 for Oroshi Kimukatsu and $8.95 for Katsu Sandwich. You can buy the same quality Tonkatsu Bento at Tokyo Central for $9.00. A lot bigger portion with the same Otafuku sauce. Authentic Japanese Tonkatsu Restaurants normally serve Oroshi Tonkatsu with Ponzu or other Japanese original sauce. I will pick a Tonkatsu Bento Box from Nijiya Market and Tokyo Central rather than KIMUKATSU. Taste same, bigger portion, No 40min ridiculous wait time, and less than 1/2 of the price. If you are looking for Authentic Tonkatsu in Torrance, try MARUSHICHI or KAGURA TONKATSU. If eat in, I will go to Kagura. If to-go, I will suggest MARUSHICHI. Pay premium, you get the premium tonkatsu here. Service: 1 out of 5 No one at the counter. They don't even care even the customer at the entrance. Please note that their KIOSK system does ask for your phone# and provide the order#. However, their system does not have a function to notify the customer if the order is ready or not. You may contently pay attention if your order is ready or not. No need to pay tip for TO-GO order as you don't get anything and they don't care about your order. My order was just left at the back of the counter and food was already cold and watering. Even doing a business in US, the owner should have a hospitality mindset as you normally see in Japan. Hope that this restaurant doesn't fail again in US. read more

Waitress was super nice! Food was good. I had the pork millefeuille. 10/10 would come back again. read more

Kimukatsu - Food - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California