Best Katsu I've had in North America. Skin/breading was crispy and light while the cutlet remained juicy and tender, almost fell apart in your mouth as you bit into it. The fat layer between the breading added a nice depth of texture and flavor read more

Saku - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

food better live up to hype ...cane here for the 33$ Bite of Burnaby special. service is quite slow....wait list not accurate. added to wait list at 620pm and was told 75min wait, it is now 8:39, seated but no food yet. will update as evening progresses... read more

Tonkatsu restaurant with several locations in Metro Vancouver. This one is in the Solo District in Brentwood, Burnaby. There is stall parking on the road, and a paid parking garage ($4 for 2 hrs). The restaurant is small and narrow, with a bright interior. Pretty busy on a Friday night, but we got on the waitlist ahead of time and didn't need to wait for a table. Menu is small with a lot of katsu items along with some beverages. I got their signature Tokujyo Rosu Katsu set for $29. This is a set combo with the pork loin katsu, soup, cabbage salad, some pickled veg, dipping sauce, salt, sesame (with a pestle to crush the sesame) and some horseradish mustard. You can get free refills on the salad and soup. The soup is light miso with a little big sliced pork and daikon, and goes down easy. The salad with their dressing is pretty refreshing. As for the pork katsu itself, it was very tasty. Nice crispy skin on the outside, and the pork is tender and juicy on the inside. The cutlet is medium sized, but you can order add-ons for extra meat. Overall food was very good, almost $40 with tax and tip. read more

Saku - Tokujyo Rosu Katsu set - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Come early to get a seat and not have to wait. I don't think they take reservations. The interior and decor is very classy and the food is great! We got the Zenbu katsu and that was enough to share between 2 people. read more

Saku - Zenbu katsu - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

If you haven't tried Jaoanese pork cutlets, this is the place to try it at. When I say that I've never eaten such a succulent, moist and tender piece of pork, I mean it! They have a variety of dishes there but the must try is their premium pork cutlet. The wait staff recommended it and I couldn't have been more satisfied with my choice. The service is exquisite as most Japanese places are where they are kind and considerate but also appeals to your taste pallette and extremely polite. They checked up on us just the right amount of times. The seating arrangement was booth style and was very private. They also have a nice bar with Japanese liquor. read more

Saku - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Reservation recommended. This place gets busy for a reason. We ordered the katsu with gravy and it was excellent: crispy, flavorful, and comforting. Surprisingly, the shredded lettuce with the sesame dressing completely stole the show. It was so fresh and perfectly balanced. The cold udon was refreshing and done really well, especially alongside the richer dishes. Service was very good despite how busy it was, and everything came out smoothly. Convenient location and clearly popular. Definitely worth a visit, and I'd come back again. read more

Saku - Katsu with curry - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

First time at this location! We were driving back from Sun Peaks to Bellevue and decided to do a quick detour into Vancouver to get some awesome tonkatsu. We usually go to the one on Robson, but this one was actually more convenient for our route. The place is not super big, but very welcoming. We got seated almost immediately and we ordered a Tokuyou rosu katsu, a rosu katsu, a hire katsu curry and a side of menchi cheese. Everything was absolutely delicious, fried to perfection, tender and juicy. The detour proved to be absolutely worth it! read more

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3.5*'s rounded up. When you go to the Arches, expect burgers, aka fast food. When you go to Churchs or KFC, expect fried chicken When you go to Cockney Kings or any fish and chip joint, expect deep fried fish and chips. When you come to Saku, expect deep fried. Almost everything here is deep fried. If this is what you're looking for, this is what you'll get. That said, it was a bit too much for me when I came with a group of ~12 people. 3 orders of an identical "platter". I didn't do the ordering so I have no idea what it was called on the menu. The food was pretty decent, and good for what it was. No complaints from me, except I wished there was more variety. The non deep fried options were limited. Don't expect a salad at McDonalds, so don't expect a salad here. The salad, if you can call it that, was either finely chopped napa cabbage or lettuce. It was good with the dressing. Ambience was casual. Not terribly upscale, nor terribly fast food like. The staff are kids. 18 - 21 years old were the ages of the servers. Attentive and polite. If you're looking for refined service from experienced and seasoned waitstaff, you won't find it here. The age of the patrons was maybe slightly older or the same age range. I get the impression this place is for the foodie instagram crowd. Worth a try, even if it's just once. read more

Saku - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Great services and nice ambiance with modern decor. Located at Solo District. The same area with Whole Foods Supermarket. Pay meter street parking or Parking Garage. Only whole foods reimburse parking up to 2hrs with C$20 purchase, as October 2025. Food was fresh, very tasty and crunchy. We ordered 2 of the Zenbu Katsu and got a little of everything. Plenty enough to share for few people in a small group. Especially they offer unlimited rice, salad, miso soup and Salad dressing. Love the Salad dressing. Have a taste of sweetness and nutty. We were seated at the back for a Birthday party. They're very accommodating. Sachie, the manager and her team always checked on us. Refilled the food and drinks. They have table for 6 and 4 at the back. Good place for having a small celebration or meal. read more

Saku - 2 Set menu - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Slightly more expensive end but definitely worth the price! I highly recommend trying this place out! Food Every meal comes with unlimited salad, soup, and rice which is really nice. They give you sesame seeds to grind yourself and give you a bit of horseradish sauce,some sea salt and tonkatsu sauce that all tasted really great. The cheese katsu was super good with mozzarella cheese that is perfectly melted and katsu that is nice and crispy. The curry tasted homemade and super good. The salad dressing was a nice gomae styled sauce that tasted super good and addicting. The soup wasn't your typical miso soup as it was like miso soup mixed with pork broth that contained onions and pork pieces. Service The service was amazing as the staff constantly checked up on us and constantly made sure to refill our soup, rice and salad. Ambiance The environment was super clean and had a nice modern feel to the dining experience. Overall I rate this place 5/5 as everything was super good. Only complaint I would have is that it's a bit pricey but for the quality and amount of food you get, it is definitely worth it. read more

Saku - Cheese katsu with extra side of curry - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Saku is the place to go if you love katsu. Even if it is way more expensive than in japan, you get the experience and the food is just like in Japan. I got the mini zenbu katsu which has one piece of everything. I really liked the cheese and pork katsu. The best thing for me is the sesame dressing for the salad. It makes the whole meal better because katsu is very oily and doesn't feel healthy to eat. I couldn't finish everything so I had to take my leftovers home. My bf got the katsu curry and seemed to really enjoy it. Though, I don't think this restaurant is ideal for a date. More for friends and family. It seems always full and noisy. Service was not the best, it took a while to get a waiteess to bring us the food and bill. read more

Saku - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Yo waitlist is def highly recommended, gotta get on it at least 30 mins prior to when you coming in otherwise it's an 1+ hr for dinnertime. Bulk approved Pro: ebi and hotate with their tartar sauce my god i felt like i kissed the crispiest mermaid. Fresh and perfectly seasoned. Service is also pretty fast and portions are huger than my biceps Cons: tonkatsu itself was a little dry for me. Not sandpaper but not juicy either. The veggies had a little too much batter imo read more

Saku - Zenbu katsu - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Saku has a wonderful premium ambiance with a high end take on a casual favourite! Note the rice and sides are fillable so make sure to get your fill! The katsu breading is thick and crispy! read more

Saku - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Came with a group of 4 other friends and although it was a weekday evening, we were seated immediately. We did not feel rushed even though we stayed until almost closing time. Got the Hire Katsu and LOVED how juicy and tender the katsu was! The meal took a little long to come out but the service was great, coming often with the unlimited rice, soup and salad refills. Loved the sesame dressing and now see why Saku has so much hype! Wonderful place to visit for delicious katsu! read more

I've been here quite a few times and have enjoyed each visit. I've also gotten to try multiple dishes. My favorite is the particular sesame dressing they use for the salad. Unlimited rice, miso soup, and salad! 1. Rosu katsu 4.5/5 I prefer the hire over the rosu because the rosu can sometimes taste too fatty and oily. 2. Hire katsu 5/5 I prefer the hire because the meat is more lean and less fatty. 3. Menchi katsu 5/5 Menchi katsu is a deep fried minced meat cutlet and this was my favorite item here! Unfortunately the past couple of times I have come, it's no longer on the menu. Perhaps it was a limited time offering...but the meat cutlets were so tender and flavorful! 4. Chicken thigh katsu curry 4.5/5 The curry sauce they use is a tad salty for my preferences. The chicken thigh pairs nicely with the curry though. read more

Saku - Rosu katsu - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Came here again after a great experience last time. Ordered zenbu again but tonight the pork (especially the fatty ones) taste not fresh:( my whole table thought the same too. I'm not sure why such inconsistencies. Good service still. read more

Saku - zenbu - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Superb customer service. There was about 30 minute wait when we arrived for dinner on a Friday and the hostess offered us a menu to browse. After we were done selecting, she then said we could place our order before being seated, which saved a bit of time. We ordered the kake udon and the rosu katsu with a side of scallops. They were out of oysters, so I guess if you want oysters as well, you'll have to go earlier in the day. The katsu was excellent as always - juicy, tender, and flavorful. This was my second time ordering the kake udon and I wish I could make some changes to make it better. The soup itself isn't very hot when it comes out, which almost defeats the purpose of a hot noodle/soup dish. The pork also had a lot of fatty pieces, to the point where I felt like I had more fat than meat. It's also not my favorite pork since the pork taste was a little too strong. Otherwise, the katsu is consistently great and the service is great. read more

This location came recommended by a coworker and we decided to check it out today. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The rice is perfectly seasoned and the prawn katsu was a very generous size. It was a very delightful combination. They serve you unlimited cabbage salad and miso soup to accompany your meal. read more

Saku - Miso soup and cabbage salad refill - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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I was craving for deep fried food, so I decided to go. Yelp Waitlist-ed for a group of 2 for dinner. The time is pretty accurate, as soon as I arrived, the table is ready. We got a pretty big table as the restaurant is pretty packed. As usual I ordered Tokujyo Rosu Katsu. Ordered came shortly after, and the server notified me that some of the pieces of my Katsu broke so they will bring me a new one. The breading was good, and the pork is fatty as usual, the way I like it. The server was very attentive, would check on us if we need anything. I kept ordering cabbage refill. It's so good with their sauce. My "replacement" katsu arrive a bit after, it was perfect and delicious. 11/10 customer service, would definitely come back again. After other location disappointed me before, this location definitely earned back my trust. read more

Saku - The "replacement" katsu - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Ambiance: Came on a Saturday morning and had to wait ~20 min before getting seated. The interior is super clean and cute, and the waiters/waitresses are diligent and friendly. They came by to fill our waters, salads, and rice almost every 15 min. Great place to try as tourists, highly recommend. All plates come with rice, salad, and a miso soup. Rice and salad are refillable! Food: We got the Tokujyo Rosu Katsu and the Katsu Nabe with Hire. The Rosu Katsu was juicy and fatty, we weren't a fan of the katsu sauce so we ended up eating the katsu on its own. The horse radish that came on the side nicely complimented the meat as well. There were two choices for the Katsu Nabe: Rosu and Hire. Rosu is pretty fatty while Hire is leaner and lighter. It came in a soupy egg sauce which was super tasty and there was a variety of flavors with the egg and green onion mixed in as well. Definetly eat the Katsu with the rice or the saltiness of the sauce will be too strong. Tips: - Signup on the Yelp waitlist before arriving at the restaurant to reduce wait times - Go for a leaner cut of meat, the frying already adds a good amount of oil so the Rosu is even more fatty. Don't be surprised if you're only able to eat half the portion if you order a Rosu cut - The Katsu of the Katsu Nabe will get soggy if you leave it in the sauce too long, so I would recommend asking for an extra plate to set the Katsu aside for dipping. We also found that dipping the Rosu into the sauce is good as well! read more

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I LOVE saku, even though it's on the pricy end - however it feels premium and the vibes are classy and service feels like an upscale restaurant, pork cutlet is REALLY juicy surprisingly and the free refills make you full even if you just get one set. Definitely recommend the Rosu Katsu. read more

If I could give 6 stars, I would!! My family and I have had many lunches, dinners and celebrations here. We always enjoy the delicious and filling food as well as the kind service from the friendly staff. They are so accommodating to our needs. This is one spot/franchise that I would gladly recommend to people craving a great katsu meal. The platter is my favourite because you get a nice assortment. read more

Came here with a friend on a Saturday at 5:30pm and got a seat right away. It was already pretty packed and busy when we walked in! I didn't have many expectations as I don't normally eat katsu but I've heard a lot about Saku and live next door, so thought I might as well drop by and check it out. Service was great, they were quick to attend to our needs and offered refills of water and salad/cabbage. I ordered the chicken thigh katsu and my friend ordered the kake udon. I had a taste of the udon and it's really good! Noodles are thinner than the typical udon you'd have. I can't say this is the best katsu I've had, but I cannot compare this to the katsu I've had in Japan (which blew my mind). I think those who like katsu will really appreciate it here. I'd probably stick to the udon if I were to come here next time. read more

Saku - Chicken thigh katsu - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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This is one of Saku's newer chain locations. Because it's so new, there isn't much of a wait at this place yet. We were seated right away after arriving. Parking is metered at the front of the restaurant. The inside is rather small. The service is fantastic and the food comes out after 20 minutes of ordering. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. Every meal comes with unlimited rice and salad. One minor issue I had at this place is that the inside is rather cold. I had to put on a sweater to feel comfortable. read more

Saku - Storefront - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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A very elegant looking restaurant, and the servers were super nice! I ordered the chicken thigh Katsu curry, and it was absolutely delicious - the perfect comfort food for a cold, rainy day. The meal also came with a warm miso soup and a salad, which added a nice touch. The portions were generous, making it well worth the visit. read more

Saku - Chicken Thigh Katau Curry - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Nice spot to go for a bite to eat. No reservations, but the online waitlist feature here makes it easy to get a spot even if you're going last minute. Food tastes great, and the refills on rice, soup, and salad are a welcome feature. Fried protein is also top notch, definitely worth a visit! read more

Love the interior and service. But honestly the cheese katsu is not worth the price because of the very thin meat. I barely taste the meat, its more like a cheese katsu. Highly recommend to order other than the cheese one. read more

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This location was wonderful! Easy parking, service was great. The staff got us refills of soups and cabbage salad promptly. Katsu was perfectly cooked, and their special miso soup was phenomenal. My mom got the mini katsu assortment- just a heads up there's nothing mini about it. It's very plentiful in assortment and size. We probably should have shared. Overall highly recommend. read more

Saku - Chicken thigh katsu - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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This is my second time at Saku but first time at the Brentwood location. Food and service were excellent and ambiance was nice. This time, I tried their special mini zenbu set. I like this set since it gives us a variety. We also added the curry sauce. read more

Saku - Mini Zenbu set - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Such a consistent restaurant. Food quality is great. LOVE the shredded cabbage and dressing (which is unlimited). Kids love it! read more

I loved this restaurant so much! The ambiance itself was 5 stars. The staff was very kind and patient with us - with 3 kids! The food was so flavorful and the presentation was a cherry on top. I would love to come back here if I'm ever visiting Vancouver again! read more

I really appreciate that you can refill soup and rice, so ask for more as desires. The katsu was perfectly cooked; the crust had the perfect crunch. The servers were very good at explaining how to eat the plate by suggesting bite combinations. read more

Saku - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

good as usual, will really appreciate if they cover the parking! Not much to post really. will go again!

The food presentation and the restaurant decor are both stellar, but you'd expect better quality food with how expensive the dishes are. The curry was great but the hire katsu, which is supposed to be the most tender part of the pig, wasn't all that tender and it was a little dry. The panko and crispiness was on point though. It's nice how they offer unlimited rice, cabbage, and miso soup, but it doesn't justify the price unless you have the stomach to consume multiple refills. read more

If you're reading this and love katsu anything, you need to try this place. No questions asked, just go. Get ready for mind blowing food experience and be able to taste all the flavors of their katsu. I have never ever eaten such FLAVORFUL and PERFECTLY CRISPY AND TENDER AND JUICY katsu chicken anywhere. And this is coming from someone who ate a lot of katsu chicken in Japan. It was our first time at saku and we had a blast. It was super easy to reserve a table through yelp, great way to add yourself to the waitlist while you're on the way. We were greeted by friendly staff who were super attentive and helpful with letting us know that their katsu meals come with unlimited rice, tonjiru, and shredded cabbage. I had ordered the chicken thigh katsu, my partner ordered the chicken thigh katsu curry and my friend ordered the curry udon. All of which were absolutely delicious. There was even lemon salt seasoning, sesame seeds (which they let you grind up) and dipping sauce for the chicken katsu. Not only was their food delicious but the ambience and interior space of saku was gorgeous. Super modern! We will definitely be coming back for this delicious katsu again. read more

Saku - Chicken thigh katsu and chicken thigh katsu curry - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Second time here and highly recommend!!! The katsu is absolutely delicious and I love how you can get free refills of rice, miso soup and cabbage. The miso soup is especially good, so flavorful and very tasty compared to other miso soups I've had. Last time I got just the pork katsu but this time we decided to try the assorted katsu...definitely a good portion for 2 people to share if you wanted to! Unfortunately I forgot to take a photo of it and just dug in immediately read more

Exceptional food quality and excellent service. Modern decoration. Katsu here is crispy and fresh, tastes like what I had in Japan. Recommended! read more

Saku - Zenbu katsu - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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I may be wrong to assume things, but honestly I felt the place is exaggerated for not being full on Japanese cuisine. The veg katasu had just 2 ingredients and this was not the same at the other place I tried. read more

Came for lunch. We loved their foods which were amazing with lots of flavour, very impressive for a Japanese restaurant. The service was above average. When we arrived at 1:40, but we had to wait only 10 minutes while they got our table ready. There was a waiting and we didn't have a reservation but they let us sit down quick. read more

The food was tasty. The service was outstanding! The design of the new building is very nice too. read more

Saku - Japanese Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia