Yummy katsu, great service, yummy dessert! We're happy to have found this quick drop in spot inside Tokyo Central market.

The food was pretty good! I had the Pork Loin set and it was nice a crisp but not overly oily. The servers were kind and attentive. They even have some interesting special offers. The booths are spacious and it has a nice, simple and clean atmosphere. read more

Kimukatsu - Pork Loin Katsu Set - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Friendly and quick service! The vibe was chill. It was our first time here and the menu was explained and top dishes recommended. The cheese katsu was great! My wife had the pork katsu and she loved it as well. Definitely would come back for more! read more

Yummy and good service! The tenderloin is really tender TV showing sports is a great touch! read more

I quite like this place. Key tip: It's family friendly, but I always end up with a booth bordered by a hyperactive kid who rocks the back of the booth all thru lunch. If you see a family, ask for o e of the tables with chairs or sit at the "sushi bar" The service was both faster and sadder. The manager was good enough last time to let us choose the free yelp dessert. The waitress this time insisted on seeing my Yelp review before she Consented to provide the Yelp free dessert with no choice over what we got Idea: it'd be great if the created a katsu don option for a lower cost lunch. Good place. Good restaurant read more

Kimukatsu - 2026 Specials (Note for yelpers) - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

This is actually my third time here. Whenever I'm in LA, I want to eat here. The Millefeuille Katsu is their specialty. They have a nice variety of options, my favorite though is the Pork Garlic Millefeuille. The Millefeuille is thin layers of pork breaded and battered in a light crispy crust which creates this lightly crunchy texture, and the thin slices of pork make it simply melt in your mouth. For the Pork Garlic Millefeuille, there pork is layered with thin slices of garlic in between giving it a subtle garlic flavor that is a perfect compliment to the tender juicy pork. You get free unlimited cabbage and rice......which isn't for everyone, but as soon as you try the sesame yuzu dressing on the table you'll be ordering more cabbage. Trust me! Takuan is slightly sweet, but still maintains the crunchy slight saltiness. The miso soup actually has a nice mix of small cut vegetables, Konami jelly, tofu and more thin slices of pork. My dad had the combination plate. He said the fish was fresh and a nice fatty salmon and chutoro flavor. Mackerel is his favorite so enjoyed the slightly salted grilled saba. Of course he can't live without his rice. In the end, delicious meal topped with the Vanilla Ice Cream with Kinako (soy bean powder) and Mitsu (sweet sugary) syrup (sorry no pic, I dug in right away). Soooooo good. Love the Soy Bean powder that gives it a subtle nut flavor and the Mitsu Strup is a perfect complement to the Vanilla Ice Cream and Kinako powder. Definitely recommend and will be back soon. read more

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Kimukatsu is located inside Tokyo Central in Torrance, and we were excited to finally give it a try after seeing all the tempting photos online. The first thing I noticed when we walked in was how bright the restaurant is. It made reading the menu super easy, and there are also plenty of photos to help with choosing what to order. Our server was very friendly and gave us some helpful recommendations. To start, we shared the chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard) and hiyayakko tofu. Even though both have a soft, delicate texture, we enjoyed both dishes. For our mains, I ordered the Pork Mille-Feuille Katsu Set, while my husband got the Katsu Curry Set. The sets come with salad, pickles, miso soup, and unlimited rice and shredded cabbage. We could see all those beautiful layers in the mille-feuille katsu, but unfortunately, the pork was quite dry. The curry version was a little better since the sauce helped add some moisture and flavor. We didn't ask for refills of the rice or cabbage since the portion was just right. Surprisingly, I think the miso soup was actually my favorite part of the meal. So I wouldn't mind having unlimited of that! With a Yelp check-in, you can also get a complimentary dessert. They were out of the yuzu sorbet, so I went with the crepe cake instead. Overall, we had an okay meal, but I was pretty disappointed by how dry the katsu was, especially after seeing all the photos online. I'd give it 3.5 stars, mainly for the friendly service and that surprisingly delicious miso soup. 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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The cabbage is so good! The salad dressing is even better. Good portions and katsu was yummy. Service was nice as well. read more

Kimukatsu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Friendly service, good katsu, delicious miso soup, like the curry too! Like the room size, easy for our guests to hear our groups conversation. read more

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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Great food, great service! Located inside in the front of Tokyo Central - you can't go wrong with any of katsu options! read more

Kimukatsu - Katsu and fries - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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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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

Friendly staffs, clean and nice atmosphere. All menu looks amazing and I had a great curry katsu for lunch. Free cabbage and rice refill is always great. read more

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

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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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

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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food is delicious , restaurant is clean and servers are friendly pork katsura is very favorable read more

Delicious type of to katsu. First time I tried it was in Waikiki and they closed down. Was surprised to find out they opened one here inside of Tokyo Central. Delicious food, will be back read more

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

Good service, food is out fast. Clean high chairs for kids, though dinner table may be a bit high in height if your child just enters toddler stage. I tried the multi layer pork dish, which seemed like what they're known for. To me it seemed ok, I'm probably more of a katsu don person. I could feel the layer texture, just didn't find it much flavorful. Breading was crispy and crunchy, just the right amount obviously there but not in the way either. Rice and cabbage is refillable, rice is cooked well - if that's the sort of thing you care about (if you never though about that, dont worry about it) read more

Kimukatsu - Pork Millefeuille Katsu Set + Curry add on - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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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Great Katsu spot! The lights are a little bright, but it shows how amazing the katsu looks. The service is good as well. The katsu itself is very delicious. 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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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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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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Had such a wonderful experience at Kimukatsu! The mille-feuille-style pork cutlet was so delicious--crispy and golden on the outside, while the inside was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. I especially loved how light and delicate the layers felt compared with a traditional tonkatsu. Everything was fresh and beautifully prepared, and the service was friendly and attentive. read more

Kimukatsu - Yummy - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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

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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This place is so good! Delicious food and friendly staff, what else can you ask for? Will be back to try other food. read more

Kimukatsu - Pork Loin Katsu Set - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Love this place. The curry is so good. And the pork cheese millefeuille katsu set is a must try. Really really good! read more

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

Just did Pork Loin Tonkatsu to go. Was concerned about the $25 to-go but was pleasantly surprised when I got home. Portions were nice. The quality was well above what I was expecting. The tonkatsu was crispy and still juicy inside. It was well seasoned too. The pork miso soup was very tasty as well. The rice was exceptional. Overall, would have paid $45. Only complaint was I requested yellow mustard and didn't get any. Overall this is a gem. read more

Good food We enjoyed this experience and the quality was fantastic! This place reminded me of Japan read more

Great food and service! We enjoyed our time here! Very cozy, spacious, and clean. We ordered 3 different kinds of katsu and they all tasted really good. Even the miso soup was excellent! Highly recommend this place if you're around. read more

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

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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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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