Even though we went during a busy Sat lunchtime, we found a seat pretty quickly. Food came out pretty quickly about 10-15min after ordering. Cold Soba was a good portion, tasty & super cold just like the Korean Mul-naengmyeon. Chicken Katsu was fried. Perfectly but still moist & juicy inside. Pork Katsu satiated my craving. Big portion, fried perfectly & still juicy inside. Served on a metal rack to keep it crusty with a scoop of white rice & shredded cabbage. I didn't taste much sesame in the mayo based dressing, but it help cut the heavyiness of the fried food. Also came with pickled veggies & bowl of warm soba soup base. read more

Maisen Katsu - Pork Katsu with shredded cabbage & rice top left - udon soup base lower left - Katsu sauce not pictured - sm pickled veg - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Maiden Katsu is located inside HMart food court. Very popular place as we came on a Saturday and the place was mobbed. Saw these gigantic disks the size of dinner plates of pork and chicken katsu. I ordered the chicken katsu + soba noodle combo. Soba noodles were done in a Korean style with ice cold tsuyu broth along with shredded cabbage and other vegetables. Was so cold I got a brain freeze from drinking the soup. That in itself would've been a full meal but the chicken katsu was delicious. It was golden and crispy along with a scoop of rice, shredded cabbage with dressing, and jalapeño daikon pickles. We waited about 10 for our food. It was longer to try and position yourself to wait for a table to open up then pounce on the empty table. Overall great food read more

Maisen Katsu - Chicken katsu + soba noodles - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Pork Katsu+Udon Combo (5/5): Huge portion that's definitely enough for two. The Katsu was light and very crispy. The sauce looked weird but tasted like regular Tonkatsu sauce. I LOVED the shredded cabbage--it was finely shredded and very fresh with a light coleslaw flavor with a hint of horseradish. The udon was solid and pretty standard. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this) read more

Maisen Katsu - Pork Katsu+Udon Combo (5/5) - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I don't tend to gravitate towards katsu, but this place had good reviews and I felt like mixing it up. I'm glad I did as the curry chicken katsu I got was delicious! It comes with a scoop of rice, salad, soup, and two entire chicken cutlets with the curry sauce. The katsu had a really good crisp breading and the curry sauce was sweet, not spicy! This is located in the food court of H Mart so just order at the counter and there's plenty of tables to sit at. The food is ready quickly. read more

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I was craving Katsu Kare and I remembered Maisen Kare at H Mart Food court. It was tasty and they serves a large portion. I could only consume half of it. "A box to go please !" read more

Maisen Katsu - Katsu Kare - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Friday evening and craving dinner and ramen sounded really good. We didn't want to drive too far and I needed to go to H Mart to pick up a few things so when I saw this place is an h Mart we decided to go. There is a food inside of h Mart, the Korean chain grocery store. There's a Paris Baguette and several Asian food counters. There are lots of wooden tables with stools and some art on the wall. It's not fancy. The reviews I saw were pretty good so I was expecting it to be pretty good. I'm sad to say that I was very disappointed. Me bowl of shoyu ramen didn't have much flavor and the noodles didn't seem to be cooked quite long enough. It wasn't horrible, it just wasn't the delicious ramen I was craving. We did order gyoza, and that was really good. My son liked his miso ramen well enough, although he also said he has had much better elsewhere. I cannot see myself coming back here. There are so many other places with better ramen. read more

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Honestly, in Arizona, this place hits the spot for Katsu. The breaded katsu is done right and the curry tastes decent. Comes in a little set with radish, soup, and some salad with tartar sauce. It's in the Hmart food court, busy, but everyone is respectful about seating. Can be difficult to get seating on weekends though so beware. Orders are announced on the intercom. Service was friendly. I have no complaints and will be coming here to hit my Katsu cravings when I'm not in California. read more

Maisen Katsu - Curry and katsu - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

My husband and I stopped by on a weekday and the food court was not busy at all! Score! We decided to try Maisen Katsu. Ordering was easy with the help from the employee- she gave us great recs! We ended up sharing the chicken katsu which came with soup and cabbage salad. This is probably the lightest batter I've had in town, yet still had a great ratio of chicken. It came with a curry dipping sauce-more on the sweet and savory side. The soup was also a hit! Very hardy. We will be back! read more

Maisen Katsu - #2 - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

A perfect sandwich. Milk bread is so soft. The cabbage is crisp and sauced with a creamy spread. Savory sauce on bottom. Perfectly battered pork katsu in the middle. One of the best things I've ever ate read more

Maisen Katsu - Pork katsu sandwich - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Hubby and I stopped in at H Mart for dinner recently and while he ultimately went with a different vendor, I couldn't pas up the chicken katsu! Delightfully crispy, tender chicken, steamed rice and some beautifully dressed cabbage slaw. The portion was HUGE, everything came out super quick, and the flavor was out of this world! Only thing I wish was different was the kayak sauce is served ICE cold on the side. I appreciate keeping it below proper temp, but it was definitely odd having such cold sauce on such hot food. But just work on the rice and cabbage slaw first and let the sauce warm up and you'll be good to go! read more

i ordered Tan Tan Ramen It was pork based very rich but with Spicy sauce was well balanced grilled chashu was tasty. Kikurage and carrots added to Crunch. It was spicy but bot overwhelming just enough to warm me up in cold Arizona winter. read more

Maisen Katsu - Tan Tan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Came here for dinner to try the katsu, heard good things about the pork katsu and thought I'd try it. For a food court self serve place, I felt the price was slightly higher at first. But when I got the meal felt portions were quite large. Also came with a coleslaw, soup ,.sauce, rice, pickled vegetables. The pork was really thin and perfect fried, had a good crunch to it, felt light and not very heavy to eat. The sauce it came with was also good on flavor, and we were able to get extra as well. Good organized system there, they call out the number when your order is ready. Parking might be hard on the weekends considering it's in hmart. Fairly decent amount of seating present in the food court as well. read more

Maisen Katsu - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Ramen to share for post-errands snack. The food court is not too busy on a Tuesday morning. Delicious #12 Tan Tan Ramen and an order of perfectly greasy delicious egg rolls Our go to at H Mart! read more

Maisen Katsu - Egg Rolls - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Pork is thinner than my chopstick, $20 for this rice and curry sauce. Will not come again read more

Maisen Katsu - Pork katsu - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Best curry I've had In AZ! I've been wanting to try this place but always get the same thing when I'm at H Mart! I finally tried it and was shocked how great it was! It not only smelled great, it tasted unreal! The portion was very generous and packaged nicely for takeout. I tried the curry chicken katsu. The sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was great quality white meat and not greasy at all! Definitely my new favorite spot in the food court and highly recommend! read more

Maisen Katsu - Curry Chicken Katsu - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I ordered the pork tonkotsu and udon noodles. The pork was cooked perfectly and moist. Very crispy panko crust. It was very good. Drawback was the sauce. Great flavor but ice cold. The udon noodles were great! Very springy and firm. The broth was like an intense miso soup. Full of flavor! I'll be back! read more

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After going to Japan and coming back this katsu is the closest I've found to Japanese katsu!! So delicious! And I've gone there multiple times and it's always consistently good! read more

Maisen Katsu - pork katsu - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I wanted to hang out with my coworker and he wanted to hangout at Hmart. His go to place for food is Maisen Katsu. This is my first time going to an Hmart and to this place in general. So I was excited to give this place a try and it was an amazing experience. His go to food was Curry Katsu and I chose the original Pork Katsu. When we ordered the food, the cashier was efficient and straight to the point. Good because we were hungry and wanted our food right away. The wait time was not that long at all and the food came right away. The portions for the Katsu were huge and it came with rice, miso soup, coleslaw, and sweet sauce. The food combinations were perfect, it was so crispy and savory and everything on the tray went perfectly well together. I genuinely couldn't find an issue from this place. There is one thing to keep in mind, since it's in a food court with several food stalls, the tables are pretty crowded and can be pretty messy. So before you order from here, try your best to secure a table before you order from here. Once you secure a table, you can expect good food with great portions in such a quick manner. I would totally recommend to those that go to Hmart and need a quick, amazing, and filling meal! read more

Maisen Katsu - Pork Katsu - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Great service, ambiance is a food court in HMart. It's a pretty big bowl of ramen so I think the cost isn't too bad for the quantity, the quality is okay. I had hoped they would have a better egg than just a good'ol boiled egg. read more

Maisen Katsu - Tan tan ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This is by far my favorite katsu place in all of arizona. I've been to japan 3x and their katsu sauce is so addicting!

I've been on the hunt for a katsu cutlet that could rival my favorite spot in LA. The pork here is excellent--tender, juicy, and wrapped in a perfectly crisp breading that exceeded my expectations. However, the sauce was a bit too sweet for my palate. I was hoping for a more umami-rich curry with a kick of spice. If you have a sweet tooth or enjoy flavors similar to Cafe Rio, this might be right up your alley. Since flavor preference is highly subjective, I've given this place a 4/5 overall and only deducted a point for value--I didn't want to weigh the rating too heavily on personal taste. That said, my personal score for the two dishes I tried--the cheese-covered cutlet and the king cutlet--would be closer to a 3/5. As someone who prefers savory over sweet, I wouldn't reorder the cutlet here. read more

I recently dined at Maisen Katsu, and I must say, it was a delightful culinary adventure. I ordered the Curry Katsu with Chicken. The portion was generous, The flavors were worth every bite. The crispy breaded chicken was cooked to perfection, and the thinness of the cut allowed for an ideal balance. Each mouthful delivered a satisfying crunch, and I appreciated that the chicken didn't overwhelm the dish. The sauce! It was the unsung hero. Rich, savory, and it elevated the katsu to new heights. Overall Maisen Katsu knows how to do katsu justice. Whether you're a fan of hearty portions or prefer a delicate crunch, this place caters to all. I left with a contented belly and a mental note to return soon. The service was fast, it is located in the middle of the market so depending on the time you go it may be busy and a little difficult to find a seat if you plan to eat there. read more

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Just the comfort food I needed! I got the King Pork Katsu which comes with rice, some mac salad, something similar to cold slaw, radish and miso soup. The katsu was thin but delicious with the sauce. It was pretty pricey for thin meat ($16.99) but I was able to take home and ate it for 2 meals. The miso soup was slightly above room temperature so it was disappointing. The food court is popping! Pretty difficult to find a table so you'll need to keep an eye out. read more

Maisen Katsu - King Pork Katsu - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

One of a few specialized Katsu restaurants in the valley serving the most tender Pork katsu comparable with top katsu restaurants abroad! The pork just melts in your mouth and is served with a side of rice and cabbage salad. The cabbage could be more finely shredded but I can live with it. The katsu sauce is Korean style. If you prefer Japanese katsu sauce that's more tangy like me, you can bring your own or just quickly grab one from H Mart. They serve food only in take-out containers after 7pm (but you can still sit down and eat) and stop taking orders right at 7:30. read more

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Maisen Katsu is the best katsu in the Valley. the panko is perfectly layered for the crunchy exterior. the portion size is generous for the price. whether you get the chicken, pork or curry katsu, all of them are home runs. the only downside, (it is a minor one) is that it's in a food court and not a stand-alone establishment. the banchan is decent, although recently they stopped giving out the radish kimchi. aside from that, Maisen Katsu is the spot to get your katsu fix! read more

The katsu here is always perfect. I always go for the curry katsu, and it always tastes amazing. The chicken or pork is always breaded perfectly with a crunch that is just so light. The price could be better, but it's worth it compared what you can get for less money. There is a place in Los Angeles that might rival, but I'd also give it a 5 rating. read more

I randomly (but semi-frequently) get cravings for curry katsu. I feel like for the past two years, I've had to give up on these cravings because I couldn't seem to find a good place with curry katsu. But I'm so happy to say THIS IS MY CURRY KATSU SPOT. I got the Curry Katsu with chicken and it was so dang good. Not sure how to describe the breading, but it's like shattered, light, crispy coating. The prices seem a little expensive, but the katsu is a generous portion and it comes with rice, coleslaw/salad, dipping broth, and a small scoop of pickled spicy radish and jalapeños. We also got the classic Chicken Katsu, which is great for those who just want a standard katsu. My husband said this instantly became his favorite katsu place. We'll be back for sure! read more

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General tip: H Mart is PACKED during the weekends (like circle the parking lot multiple times PACKED) so if at all possible, visit during the week. Same goes for the food court, of which Maisen Katsu is located in. I took the Pork King Katsu Curry and Chicken Katsu to go. It was about $35; pricier for food court food (and better quality than most) but the servings came with the katsu, 1 scoop of rice, side salad, and miso soup. The Katsu was light and airy. The curry had onions, carrots, and potatoes and went well with the katsu. The pork is thinner/flatter than the chicken, but I prefer it of the two. Convenient and tasty! read more

Maisen Katsu - King Katsu (Pork) - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Located inside of the food hall in H Mart. Lots of food options to choose from, but the ramen caught our attention. Plus ramen is extra delicious when it is cold out. Seating is first come first serve. There is a large seating area for everyone to go to after they grabbed they food. When you finish your food, bring the bowl/plates with the tray back to the restaurant you got the food from. Tan Tan ramen was really good. The noodles were perfectly made. It was the texture and the thinness that I really liked from the noodles. It was a good portion of noodles in the bowl too. The only thing is that the broth was just not as flavorful as some Tonkotsu ramens I have had before. Great service! I would recommend their Ramen! The Katsu looked crispy so will have to give that a try next time. read more

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Went to HMart in Mesa to do some shopping for Hot Pot night and Meisen is located in the food court. Ordered was the Pork Katsu and Tan Tan Ramen. The pork Katsu was delicious. Tender, crispy and served with a side of curry dipping sauce. Also served with a scoop of rice and a heap of shredded cabbage with the most amazing dressing. This dish totally satisfied a crave I didn't know I needed. The Tan Tan ramen was ok. The saving point was the noodles. The texture and flavor were good. Un fortunately the broth lacked depth and flavor. The chasu was ok, not much flavor there too. The ramen was topped with all the usuals bean sprouts, corn etc. Service nothing spectacular nor did I expect it to be. It's a food court. Many options there do check it out. read more

My son and family live in Mesa and H Mart is a must stop when we visit. This is located inside H Mart along with a handful of other Asian"ish" food stall type restaurants. All of them seem identical except for the menu items. Maiden Katsu is the Japanese stall with katsu and ramen noodles. My son ordered the tan tan ramen and I'm a sucker for almost any type of Japanese curry so I ordered the chicken curry katsu. Both came out in about 10 minutes, hot and plated well. Serving size was good, but I'm not going to say generous. My son said his ramen was good and especially liked the pork chashu. My plate was also good though my curry was a little on the sweet side. The cafeteria like sitting doesn't lend to a great Japanese meal but it is what it is. Your inside a grocery store. Last words...something different for every week of the year. read more

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As just going through my bank account to organize it through the Dave Ramsey app. I saw that maisen katsu charged my card $68.97. I ordered curry chicken katsu, chicken katsu and a bottle of water. I didn't get a receipt and not even the number they are supposed to hand out. The girl who took my order took the receipts and crumpled them up and took them. She just kept repeating over and over I was six. So when 6 was called I go up and a different girl kept asking for my ticket to prove I was six. I truly think something fraudulent was done by the first girl. I have no idea why I was charged so much. She knew I was distracted with two babies. I won't be back and I'm filing a dispute. read more

Maisen Katsu - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Food was great and tasty if you are looking for some ramen in your life. The service was fast and meal was just as delicious as advertised. Spicy yet filling for this winter season. I would recommend it to any Ramen lovers. Worth the visit. The place has food court vibes but the food can bring you back to a Japanese cultural tasting experience. read more

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Absolutely love coming to the H Mart food court!! There are so many amazing stalls to try, but this one is such a great Japanese restaurant!! I got the spicy miso ramen and it was to die for! Just absolutely love this place! My friend tried one of the katsu dishes and also really liked it. Definitely recommend the entire food court to everyone who loves Asian food. read more

Maisen Katsu - Spicy miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I had shrimp udon bowl. Loved it. Full serving. Great broth. I have been on the hunt for a tempura shrimp udon bowl that reminds me of a regular nyc location. Fresh ingredients. Good noodles. Delish! read more

Maisen Katsu - Tempura Shrimp Udon bowl - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Solid spot. My friend and I were hanging out touring all our usual east valley joints and Hmart is one spot on the usual "tour." Usually we try to cross off a new EV spot that's on our "must try" list. This particular day, we were not in particular mood, had no specific cravings, nor could we even muster up the willpower to make a decision. So, since we were already there perusing the aisles of Hmart, it just made sense to dine at their food court. I opted for the katsu because I had a recent lackluster experience at another spot with their katsu dish. This place definitely helped with some redemption of good katsu. Nice & crispy but a tad bit too oily for me. In college, I made friends with many international students from Japan who cooked for me. They emphasized that truly authentic katsu and tempura must be light. Think of the breading/coating as just an accessory to the actual food inside. Anyways, a lil thick and oily but otherwise good in flavor.i got the katsu accompanied with cold soba noodles. The cold soba noodz ended up being the star of the meal (lol, perhaps the ongoing brutal summer heat influenced this opinion a bit ). Portion size was decent for the price of the meal. They were also fast and efficient despite how busy this food court gets on the weekend. Will come back for sure to try other menu offerings. read more

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The Katsu was very well made. I ordered the thinner one what isn't necessarily more weight but flattened so you get more breading which is thin and crisp. It was served with white rice, a cabbage salad and macaroni salad. It reminded me of a plate lunch in Hawaii. It is located in the food court of the HMart so don't expect any fancy setting. It is a quick in and out. place. The only thing I did not care for was the tonkatsu sauce it came with. I am used to a more sesame seed forward sauce that perhaps was not as sweet and darker in nature. read more

Since I live in an area where there is no Asian food, I opted to come to the HMart Food Hall in Mesa. I stopped at the first place that caught my eye. I ordered the Chicken Katsu. It came with a scoop of rice, a cabbage salad and a small cup of miso soup. The soup was quite tasty & warm. The Katsu was tender and crispy. In my opinion, the only down fall was the katsu sauce was lukewarm and wasn't all that tasty. Since I enjoy spicy food, this was a little bland for my taste. I would've liked some Sriracha (hard to find) or some sort of hot sauce. Overall, it satisfied my quest for something Asian. read more

Maisen Katsu - Chicken Katsu - Ramen Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Got the curry katsu pork and it was delicious! The cutlet was nicely fried and the batter was season well. The curry was flavorful and the miso soup was rich and hearty. The cashier was also very nice and my order came out pretty quickly. Overall a great experience and I would definitely stop in again! read more

Food was amazing!! Service was great and the ambiance was great too! It's a must visit at least to try everything there is so much to choose from. read more