food quality: the best teriyaki I've had in my life (fresh chicken with large, tender, thigh meat; not overseasoned; comes with pickled veggies) price: very low, can get a massive teriyaki bowl with veggies for only $15 service: relatively fast, good ambiance, friendly staff. Overall: very good institution with very good food read more

We love this place! Great portions! Best katsu in OC. We also love the teriyaki plate and katsu sandwich. Very affordable weekly option.

Wow! I'm so glad I went here because the food was amazing! Lots of food, still crispy when I went home too //CONTEXT// I came here for lunch and wanted it for takeout. //ENVIRONMENT// Clean and casual spot! I think it'd be cool if they leaned into some cute wooden decor or something //FOOD// Katsu plate: so good! Loved the spicy curry and that it came with salad and Mac salad which is my favorite! He also gave me kimchi side and some radish too which hit the spot! The katsu was very crunchy still too when I went back home. It was presented in a nice box Overall I'd recommend to anyone read more

Koala Grill - Katsu plate - Burgers Near Me - Tustin, California

We had lunch on Sunday after seeing their online ads. Hubby ordered the Curry Katsu Plate with pork for the protein. It came with rice, salad, macaroni, and an assortment of pickles (jalapenos, daikon, and veggies). Good curry flavor and plenty of rice for the sauce. I chose the Chicken and Beef Teriyaki Plate, which included a large bed of rice, macaroni, salad, and 2 egg rolls. The chicken was a little dry, but the portions were good for the price. We shared an order of gyoza. There were 8 in the order with 2 dipping sauces. Crispy and good deal at $6.99. I would have liked hot tea, but there was a good selection of sodas in the drinks fridge. The counter lady was nice, and she gave me enough to go boxes to pack up our leftovers. Small place with about 6 or 8 tables and a few outdoors. Cute mural inside. Ample parking in the shopping center lot. read more

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The chef/ owner was so nice! Great service and great food! Ran out the food straight to us :) The food was delish and very affordable! I ordered a large chicken teriyaki bowl and I couldn't finish it. 10/10 The vibes inside were awesome with the rocks and rubber ducks laying around :) read more

Koala Grill offers variety of katsu (pork, chicken, beef) and incredible teriyaki bowl with large portions. The katsu were hot, juicy and crispy. The macaroni side salad was also great. The staff were friendly and provided helpful recommendations. Food was made to order and came out quickly. The ambiance is casual, bright and airy. Highly recommended next time you're in Tustin. read more

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This was my first time trying out the food here and the staff member behind the counter stated the most popular dish was the chicken and beef teriyaki combination. So I gave it a try and ordered the regular bowl. When it came out, the rice bowl was generously covered with chicken and beef, soaked in their teriyaki sauce. The teriyaki was a tad saltier than I liked, requiring me to have some rice with each bite to temper the saltiness. I felt the dish was a good value for the price with an as-I-expected flavor profile. If I were to come back, I would opt for the pork katsu as it seems to be highly rated by other Yelpers. This is a small business with a cordial staff and clean interior. Their food offering is generous with reasonable pricing. read more

Koala Grill - Interior - Burgers Near Me - Tustin, California

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I am always a HUGE supporter of independently-owned (mom & pop) restaurants that serve good food with reasonable prices. Thus, I was pleasantly surprised to stumble across this yummy food find for lunch. Koala Grill is a new establishment in Tustin ~ located in the Tustin plaza that also houses the greats of Gen Korean BBQ and Okidoki by Meiji. It's located on the left side of the plaza, near the 7 leaves. It's a cute named restaurant with equally cute & zen decor. It's bright and vibrant, yet also giving calming vibes with all the pretty crystals displayed. The Korean owner was super sweet. He took the time to talk to us, give us some history & story of his journey of becoming a restaurant owner. You can really feel the heart and pride that he pours into this place. He provided us some good recommendations and thoroughly explained the difference between some of the dishes, because the vast menu can be overwhelming..as you just wanna try them all. The owner even offered us free drinks, since we were new customers. Totally generous and unexpected. In the end, I ordered the chicken and beef plate ($13.99) ~ which was grilled with a teriyaki glaze, accompanied by a fresh salad, mac salad, and crispy egg rolls. The owner explained that the side teriyaki and white sauces used for dipping the meats & egg rolls were made fresh, in-house daily. My hubs got the same plate, but just with chicken ($11.99). The portions are PLENTY (I even had to take some of mine home) and as you can see from my pics, you really can't beat these prices..while it lasts!!! Everything was fresh, meats were marinated well, the egg roll & mac salad were tasty. The egg roll even reminded me of Filipino lumpias ~ which was very nostalgic. The hubs and I will definitely be back again, likely to try their curry and many other dishes. We left with full bellies and a warm heart. It's places like these that you wanna support and see thrive. 100% RxFoodie recommend!!! read more

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The service and quality is top tier here. I always want to support a mom and pop shop and when I went in, I was immediately greeted with the nicest owners. I got the gyozas and the shrimp curry plate. The food was so delicious. The gyozas came with two different sauces on the side and the gyozas were crispy and hot. The shrimp curry plate also came with mac salad and regular salad which was much needed as a cleanser when eating the curry. The shrimps were huge and crispy. I got the spicy curry which was the right amount of spice. The food left me super full and satisfied with some leftovers to take home. Overall come here to support a small business and to eat delicious food! read more

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I really enjoyed the crispness of the katsu chicken, however I wish they had it as a simple Rice and Katsu plate. I felt the selection was limited to nonstandard options and the prices were slightly high. Most places you go to you can get katsu chicken, rice, and cabbage slaw salad, but that was not an option on this menu. I understand that that's what makes you different, but it also made me choose a secondary item that I really didn't want. As to the service, they point you to a kiosk so you can place your own order which can be helpful for some, but it may not be for others. The restaurant appears clean and fairly new. read more

Finally leaving a review, after having been a regular since its inception about a half a year ago. Food - phenomenal. Very reasonably priced, clean, plentiful, and absolutely delicious. My go-to is the chicken plate, which comes with chicken, salad, macoroni salad, rice, and two small eggrolls. The chicken is perfectly grilled, and the char on it definitely delivers the Smokey flavor. Sauce is not too sweet or salty, and if perfectly complements the rice. Macaroni salad tbh is ok but the green salad and the eggrolls are also phenomenal. Today, I got the chicken katsu plate. Crispy on the outside as should be, moist on the inside as should be. Delicious. The curry is smooth and perfectly flavored. I strongly recommend. It is often too empty, and I do not know why. These folks make good food and sell at a reasonable price. The people are very nice too. I strongly recommend. read more

Koala Grill - Chicken katsu curry plate $16 - Burgers Near Me - Tustin, California

We have dined here when it was under a different name. Came here with my coworker to check out the new restaurant as Koala Grill. We wanted something fulfilling and simple for our Friday lunch. The layout of the restaurant is the same where you order at the front counter either at the tablet or with the staff. There are a few tables inside and counter seating available. We let the staff know that it was our first time there, but we dined there before when it was Katsu Bar. She explained that they have different new menu items and some were similar to the previous restaurant. We ordered on the tablet individually and ended up, selecting the same exact thing which was their chicken teriyaki combination plate. It came with a large portion of chicken and not too much rice which is fine with me. There were a couple of vegetable egg rolls and a little dollop of macaroni salad and garden salad. I appreciated the variety of textures. As for the taste, it wasn't super spectacular, but it was decent and good. My coworker enjoyed her meal as well and couldn't finish it. It was more food than I would typically eat for lunch and we both brought home leftovers. I'd return to try the curry and other menu items. read more

Koala Grill - Chicken teriyaki combination plate - Burgers Near Me - Tustin, California

Good hot fresh food. Simple filling, healthy dishes. Lots of seatings inside. Friendly Korean service. It was tasty and good portions. I would recommend. read more

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Very nice team. They keep the place tidy and well stocked. The food is good, the portions generous and reasonable pricing. Ample parking. read more

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Was craving curry and saw this place close by on Yelp. First thing you notice are the generous and tasty portions. Katsu is a nice thick size. Koala Katsu combo comes with popcorn chicken, gyoza, and shrimp tempura, along with picked sides. Will be coming back again to try the medium spiced curry. read more

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Bland chicken teriyaki bowl. They hardly use any teriyaki at all. The Gyoza was decent, but came with no sauce to dip them in. I got what looked like ranch dressing but I didn't try it. There is zero customer service. I had to place my order on a touch screen. I had to get my own can soda, fork, and napkins. An employee wearing a mask was just walking around. They aren't that friendly. With such bad service, I wish I could have taken my tip back. I don't see this place being here a year from now. For Teriyaki I'll stick to Yogis up the street. read more

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Great family own restaurant. The curry was delicious. So was the chicken teriyaki. Will be back soon read more

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I recently discovered Koala Grill. I was coming in the area today so we decided to try this new place out for lunch. Everyone was super friendly and patient since we didn't know what we wanted. They do have a monitor that flips around for you to place your order but they went ahead and took our order themselves. I love Japanese curry so I was excited to try it out. I got a bowl since the plates are too big for me at lunch. I got the Katsu Udon with regular curry and my wife got the Katsu Rice and regular curry. The curry was excellent and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The Katsu was crispy but tender inside. So good! I will definitely be coming back again to try more items on the menu!!! Don't miss this place! read more

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A continuation for Hawaiian island styled food. Had the chicken and beef teriyaki plate which was very tasty. Had a nice balance of sweetness and savory characteristics. Mac salad creamy with just that bit of sweetness. Crispy veggie egg rolls towards the lighter side of frying that we like. Salad crispy and fresh. Good pricing for the portion size. We'll definitely be back when in the area for more of their menu offerings. read more

I believe this replaced katsu curry? Came and ordered one of their chicken/beef teriyaki bentos. It was decent only downside was there was no chicken? Though the beef was probably the best beef teriyaki I've had! it was a thicker cut, but still tender. 5/5 for what i got and 4/5 for execution since i ordered the combo and didn't get to try their chicken. Their popcorn chicken was on another level! It's breaded with the Katsu breading which I enjoyed and you also can get a dip, we opted for the powdered cheese dip 5/5. They also have curry here and you can add whichever protein you'd like for an extra fee. read more

Koala Grill - Popcorn chicken with powdered cheese - Burgers Near Me - Tustin, California

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Huge portions. Great selection of katsu dishes. Tried the katsu sando and it was pretty good. Udon noodles and teriyaki chicken was great. Will definitely come back. read more

Koala Grill - Katsu sando with waffle fries - Burgers Near Me - Tustin, California

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Food is SO delicious & the owners are so kind/friendly. Definitely a welcoming place. read more

Koala Grill - Koala Katsu Combo Box - Burgers Near Me - Tustin, California

This is now the second time we've come to this place in the food is incredible! The portions are satisfying, and the flavors are amazing. Would highly recommend. We got the Combo Teriyaki and the Katsu plates on both visits read more

Koala opened a few months ago and it already feels like one of those spots you "accidentally" end up at three times a week. The menu is basically Hawaiian comfort food meets Asian café... think crispy shrimp, kalbi beef, mac salad, and rice that makes you want to take a nap right after. My shrimp plate was stacked ... crunchy panko, super juicy inside, and plenty of sauce to dip into. The kalbi was the star though: sweet, savory, caramelized edges, and zero leftovers survived. Mac salad passes the vibe check, cabbage slaw adds some freshness, and portions are real-deal generous. Inside, the décor is half-restaurant, half-healing-crystal-shop. There are ducks guarding the claw machine, gems everywhere, and a sign that literally says "Thank You Koala Egg-citing." I don't know who designed this place but I hope they never change. read more

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Koala Grill was honestly a solid find. Food came out hot and tasted really good, nothing overcomplicated, just done right. The staff was friendly and made everything feel easy and chill. Place was clean, comfortable, and not too crowded when I went. It's the kind of spot you can just pull up, eat well, and leave happy. I'd come back for sure read more

My family has been visiting Koala Grill since it first opened, and we've always had an excellent experience with both the food and the service. The portions are generous, especially for the price, which makes it a great value. We've also had the chance to interact with the owner, who is incredibly innovative and passionate about what he does. He puts real effort into creating dishes that are both flavorful and balanced with healthier options. My boyfriend and I even got to try a new dish he was testing-he genuinely cares about customer feedback before adding items to the menu, which says a lot about his approach. If you're looking for delicious food that helps you stay on track with your protein goals without breaking the bank, this is definitely the place to go. They offer a wide variety of options, so there's something for everyone. Since I try to eat healthy, I usually order a rice bowl with two proteins and vegetables--it's both satisfying and well-balanced. We typically order takeout, but the restaurant itself is always clean, welcoming, and has a friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend it! read more

Koala Grill - Burgers Near Me - Tustin, California

Very good, Quick service, prices are reasonable and the meat quality is very good. Beef and chicken were done very well

Was craving Japanese curry and found this place near work so I decided to try this place & got a curry bento box. The curry is so good! I love how they give you option to tweak the spiciness your curry (regular, spicy, very spicy). The owner of this place is very nice & cares about customers satisfactory. The place is very tidy & unique - fun colors & got a little nice touches to it (pickle bar, crystals, claw machine). Portion is really good especially for the price. I believe they give out discount to students as well (i'm not sure) but this place has been my go-to for katsu & curry. read more

Koala Grill - Katsu Curry Bento Box - Burgers Near Me - Tustin, California

Very fun, friendly, and casual atmosphere. The food is as good as a full service restaurant. I ordered chicken with rice and curry. It was delicious. We drive love quite a ways to try it out after seeing their Instagram posts. read more

They recently changed their name and honestly, it was the name that first called my name. koala Grill. Sounds cute enough. Anyway, came to check them out and tried their chicken/beef teriyaki bowl. It was pretty good, portions are good (compared to others rhyming with Naba Grill) and the teriyaki sauce is also different tasting but nonetheless good. The people are really nice as well but if you are people averse, they also have a kiosk from where you can order. I have tried the regular and large bowls and I have also brought friends and they also enjoyed this place. It was a nice change from your chain teriyaki places. They also have more than teriyaki bowls so for those out there that are looking for other types of things. I usually try to eat fairly healthy things so usually it's a chicken and beef bowl with no sauce for me. I've brought a couple people and they enjoy it as well. Come check them out if you are looking for a waaaaay better mom & pop chicken teriyaki spot!! read more

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Had a half and half, chicken and beef bowl and was not disappointed! The Teriyaki sauce here is on point, not too sweet like a lot of other places. Portions were good for the price point. Was also nice to meet the owner who was there working hard to ensure quality food, he was very kind and attentive, you could tell he cared about his business. Side note: When you go in they have a walk up ordering system that is very convenient and user friendly. read more

Great food and great service. Staff is always friendly. They also have good portions of protein in their bowls.

Really enjoyed the chicken bowl but the short ribs were too salty....everything tasted fresh and quality was great though. Owner was really friendly too. This place has changed owners a few times, so I'm hoping this one sticks around! read more

Very casual eatery with self-checkout kiosk and a small dining area. Can you call an eating experience "straightforward?" It's honestly the word that came to my mind. Our food came out pretty quickly and while waiting we also got the condiments we want on our own as well. The customer service is extremely minimal as there is no dedicated wait staff. This seems like a good place to go to eat if you're just looking for decent food without all the frills and honestly just want to be left alone while you're eating. read more

Food was delicious and quality was excellent! Love how easy it is to order at the kiosk and dine at your own pace. Very convenient, easy and delicious. We ordered the beef and pork katsu, both were excellent! Can't wait to return. read more

I bought popcorn chicken here and was sadly unimpressed with the food. They provided a great portion but the sauce that was mixed in with was not great.. the chicken was kinda stale and barely had any flavor. I think this business is trying their best but the they could do a little better with the food. read more

Such a great restaurant!! The staff was incredibly kind, friendly, and attentive we felt very well taken care of the whole time. The food had amazing flavor. We ordered the chicken & beef teriyaki plate with salad, macaroni salad, and egg rolls, and everything was delicious. Definitely coming back!! read more

Koala Grill - Chicken & beef teriyaki plate - Burgers Near Me - Tustin, California

My go-to spot for lunch. Meals are always filling and refreshing. Very small business but always welcoming. I love their beef chicken plates. read more

Such a great local spot. Food is always delicious, prices are reasonable for a small business, and the staff is kind. I've been getting their katsu sandos since before the rebrand and they always deliver. Vibes inside are amazing too! read more

Was in the area looking for something to eat and found this place! Super friendly, welcoming environment. Food is yummy and great prices!