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    Saku

    4.3 (295 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed

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    Cheese katsu
    Jen-Ann L.

    This place is extraordinary. Everything was fried to perfection. We were also told that the panko is created fresh everyday from a local bakery in Vancouver. I would recommend chicken or shrimp if you want a protein. I had the tonkatsu (pork) which was a little tougher. The thinly sliced pork with cheese inside was the best bite I had. I also enjoyed the katsu nabe but the soup does affect the texture of the fried pork. There was also unlimited rice, cabbage salad, and sesame sauce here. Amazing! My husband ordered the curry chicken katsu which was excellent and our friends ordered the Zenbu Katsu which was plenty to share between two people. The staff are very sweet and attentive and the restaurant is clean and simple.

    Hire Curry
    Andrea O.

    Today we decided to do a day trip to Vancouver from bellevue WA, and one of the stops had to be Saku for sure. First time at this location in Broadway, a bit less highendy compared to the one in Robson, a bit more run-down I'd say. The quality though was still good. I got the Tokujyo Rosu Katsu and it was delicious, fried to perfection, juicy and fatty inside. My daughter got the Hire Curry and she was happy with it. It was around 12PM on a Monday and there was plenty of seating space available. Service was fast and courteous.

    Mayu D.

    We walked in about 15 minutes after they opened for lunch without a reservation, and the restaurant was already full. Luckily, they had two small tables left, so we were able to sit down immediately. The restaurant is modern and clean, and the servers are super polite and friendly. My black truffle katsu was crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. My fiancé also loved his dish, but he wouldn't recommend the special premium katsu because it had a chunk of fat. Aside from that, the rest of the katsu was absolutely delicious. We highly recommend this place and can't wait to come back again.

    Joy Q.

    High quality katsu place. Katsu was tender inside. My favorite dish was the cold udon! So refreshing with rich grated radish and slices of pork. Wanted to also call out the great service, with lots of care in the details. Thanks for the amazing dining environment and experience

    Zenbu Katsu
    Valerie Y.

    Saku is a great katsu spot in Mt. Pleasant with tons of options and amazing service. My group of 8 people only had to wait about 15-20 minutes for a table to open up; super grateful to the staff for accommodating us on short notice. My partner and I decided to get the Zenbu Katsu so we could try a little bit of everything. The sets all come with unlimited cabbage salad, miso soup, and rice. I LOVE the sesame dressing on the salad, I definitely got at least two refills of that. I thought the katsu here was very high quality. My favorite cut was the Hire (pork fillet) but I thought the Hotate (scallop) was pretty interesting. I also liked the Cheese :) This set was 100% enough for 2 people to eat. I'd definitely recommend this place and I would come back for this set.

    Beatrice H.

    Delicious with 5 stars service. Also very kids friendly! Highly recommend! We came on a early friday evening around 5-6p and were seated immediately. The waitress was kind and oriented us to the menu she also provided great service. The ambiance was modern, minimalist, but cozy. Our food came quickly, was hot and fresh and so delicious. We loved the cheese katsu and curry katsu. They also offer a kids menu which comes with chicken, rice, a drink and a dessert. The kids both loved it and as a bonus they provide kids utensils and eatery. Everything was well seasoned, crispy fried and incredible. They also offer drinks and sides. The prices were reasonable at around $20-40 per person. With the portions it was a great value. Overall, a great dining experience, genuine katsu and reasonable price. We loved it and our kids too!

    Katsu Nabe
    John C.

    I've been here a number of times. It's a simple and clean space, with a very simple menu. You basically pick your main protein, and you get unlimited soup, rice and salad. Service is always pleasant and attentive enough. Every visit before would easily earn four stars for a good quality katsu meal. However on this last visit, the Katsu Nabe caught my eye so I ordered it. Although nicely presented I quickly saw the sauce was more of a soup broth, which made my katsu immediately soggy. The breading normally adds texture, and perhaps any imperfection in the pork loin itself. But with the breading completely soggy, I couldn't help but notice the pork was overcooked and dry in parts. On top of that, the sauce/broth was bland. So for this visit I can only objectively rate as a 3. For future visits, I will stick to what I know they do well.

    Cristina L.

    Been here a few times but first time posting a review. Got here as soon as it opened for lunch at 11:30am so there was no lineup. Was a bit disappointed as we wanted to order two of the fish set but was told only one was available and they just open. Like that there's refill for the salad although portions are big it's hard to get more salad. If you like deep fried Japanese cutlet a must try.

    Tokujyo Rosu Katsu
    Areeta W.

    Katsu spot with unlimited soup, rice, and salad! Super nice staff! My friend and I waited around 30 minutes to get seated on a Thursday afternoon; the staff were very nice but I fear they might need to hire more people. We got the Tokujyo Rosu Katsu ($29 - 3/5 some pieces dry) and Miso Katsu ($28.50 - 3/5); both had its good pieces but also some mid pieces due to uneven fat distribution which I guess it just be the katsu. The katsu is breaded super nicely and fried evenly. Overall, an OK experience. They also do tip percentage POST tax.

    Monica M.

    This place is busy! Get on the waitlist if you can. Overall for the prices I'd say you get a decent value. My Oroshi hire (filet) katsu had some fat and gristle which should never happen. The grated daikon was watery and didn't have that signature radish bite, probably because the moisture wasn't squeezed out. Watery oroshi also means the sauce went right through the daikon to the bottom and on the plate. Frustrating because not only was the katsu soggy on top but the oroshi couldn't hold the sauce flavor. I ordered 1 Ebi katsu as an add-on ($6) and was disappointed to see such thick breading. The hire katsu nabe was served in a wide flat cast iron dish, almost like a gratin. Nabe is a bowl/soup type of dish so I'm not sure why it's served in something that makes it difficult to scoop the nabe broth. The katsu curry was good. My partner said it's nothing spectacular but it wasn't terrible either, except the sauce texture was grainy. We may give this place another try the next time we visit north. We're definitely spoiled by our favorite Katsu restaurant in Capitol Hill, Seattle!

    Cheese katsu (apart of Zenbu Katsu)
    May-Lynn L.

    Saku is an amazing restaurant that offers top quality katsu with large portions and strong flavors. I genuinely enjoyed every bite I had during this dinner because the meats/veggies in every item are super high quality and cooked to perfection. The breading they use is very thin and extremely crispy but the thing I appreciated most was that it did not feel like an oil bath. This really increased my ability to chow down without the greasey feeling. We ordered the rosu curry and the zenbu katsu. The zenbu is definitely the move for first timers because we were able to get a variety of pork, chicken, veggies, and seafood. Definitely shareable between 2 people, we were super hungry and we still couldn't take it down and had leftovers. My favorite bites were the pork and the shrimp. The rosu curry was awesome because it eats more like an entree with the curry. The curry has so much depth that if you're in the mood for curry, rice and protein this will definitely hit the spot. Unlimited refills on sides (cabbage and pickled), soup, and rice which was awesome!!!!! I also decided to add the mini kake udon and it was so worth it the udon is so delicious. The broth was so umami and felt very clean and light. I would definitely order udon on its own here. Also have no fear if you order the udon side -- it initially replaces the miso soup side on your platter but after you finish it you can get unlimited bowls of miso you just have to ask. We came to Saku on a Thursday night for dinner and they were bopping. Luckily they have a yelp waitlist which was awesome because we put our names on the list and walked to the restaurant, by the time we got there we had a quick wait while they set up the table. The tables are so big and cute!! The store is super spacious and felt super clean. Overall, Saku is a top restaurant in my books and I will be recommending it to anyone who comes to Vancouver. It'll also be added to my must visits on my next trip here!

    Everett L.

    Looking for the best tonkatsu in Vancouver, then come here. The pork is super soft and the unlimited riced. Soup and cabbage hits the spot. Place is super clean inside also.

    chicken thigh katsu curry with an order of cheese katsu
    Yvonne L.

    we came from out of town and had a car, so getting here was a complete nightmare. parking and traffic are atrocious in this part of town. but once we arrived, the ambiance was so nice our worries melted away. the two of us ordered one entree to share, plus a side of cheese katsu and it was the perfect amount of food (it was late for lunch and we had an early dinner to go to). the presentation was 10/10 gorgeous. i loved the breading on the chicken katsu, would love to try to pork next time. the cheese katsu was beautiful, but maybe more of a novelty. we have to talk about the sesame salad dressing though. i think i just about drank the dressing, it was so good. i probably had more dressing than cabbage. and the staff was soooooo nice and welcoming. loved the experience and cant wait to have it again!

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