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    Yumee Katsu

    4.4 (106 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Comfort Food
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Curry Katsu
    Danielle K.

    10/10 Curry Katsu! Yumee Katsu service is quick and friendly and the interior of the restaurant is clean. The pork cutlet was tender and juicy while the breading was perfectly crisp and not oily at all. There was plenty of rice and curry to go along with it. The cabbage salad, soup, and pickles were great accompaniments. I will definitely be back to try more.

    Rose Toppoki & Cutlet (20.99)
    Victor G.

    Yemee Katsu opened recently where Ramen 101 was. Infrastructure & seating similar. Wall decor minimalist. Food pics only. Y.K. Is a franchise from South Korea where there 400+ locations under Kumee Katsu. Was greeted courteously, seated upon entry. Given a plastic menu. Could have also ordered on kiosk or a tablet. Placed order with associate. Food came in 8ish minutes. Soft vocals in background. Flatscreen in front shows menu and some food related videos. Plenty of parking somewhere on lot. Offerings (South Korea): special menu, cutlets, cutlets & udon, drinks, sides, noodles. Bites: Rose Tobokki Cutlet (combo 20.99) -came with tasty cabbage slaw with light dressing, onion & radish kimchi & a cup of sweet tasty soup. -cutlet was palm sized. Cut into many narrow strips. Crunchy outer texture, inner meat lightly moist, slightly dry. Got boring 1/2 way thru. Got tonkatsu sauce later which had Worchesterine sauce in it. -Tobokki (rice cakes) looked like short tootsie rolls, tasted really fresh. There's an oval version called nian go that Chinese use for cooking and new years celebrations. *Rose sauce had a nice kick which a got used to . 4.5 stars worthy! Many check ins. Quality: fresh ingredients. Made to order. Quantity: reasonable. Pricing cheaper than other Katsu eateries. **not a katsu fan. Liked the Rose Tobokki...

    Sheryl P.

    My kids wanted to katsu and they wanted to come back to Yumee Katsu. It's my 1st time but I guess they been here a few times. Lol. I ordered their curry cutlet and I really love it. The meat is tender and the curry sauce is delicious I love that it came with salad. My daughter ordered the cheese cutlet and the king cutlet that she shared with her Dad. Extra rice please. It was plenty for 2 people. Delicious My son ordered rose topokki cutlet. He like it..he said it was not too spicy. I really like this place. The food came pretty quickly once you ordered it from their iPad. I really like this place, I'm glad we found this place. I like that it's close enough to kids school.

    Sarah T.

    Update : we love this restaurant! It's a reliable fast and yummy option We always get the chicken cutlet. It's awesome. It is moist, not greasy, and the portion is perfect. It comes with a light cabbage salad which I eat a little of with each bite of chicken. The cool of the cabbage and the crunch matches the chicken perfectly Japanese curry must me really good for me to like it. This is!! It's just your basic traditional Japanese curry Service is good. Stuff comes pretty fast and at the same time now that they have practiced Order in the small screen at the table Parking is easy in the large lot It's close ( walkable) to cv BART

    Jenny T.

    One bite into the pork katsu was all I needed to become a fan-girl! Its crispy exterior and juicy interior was perfectly cooked. Dip it into the curry gravy and it'll set you into a dream state. Hmm!!! I walked in and ordered to-go through the kiosk. The lady brought my order out and I was on my merry way. One of my favorite things to eat is curry udon. Could use a little heat but otherwise very flavorful. Notes: lots of parking. Friendly. Seats available for dine in.

    David K.

    Yumee Katsu has expanded into another strip mall location, this time in Castro Valley. This casual restaurant specializes in katsus (breaded cutlets) served alongside Korean-style noodle dishes. The Shrimp Curry Udon came with three breaded shrimps on top of udon in a thick curry sauce, served with shredded cabbage salad, pickled onions, pickled daikon, and miso soup. The Jjolmyon were cold, chewy noodles in a spicy sauce, topped with shredded green/red cabbage, seaweed, carrots, scallions, zucchini, and a hard-boiled egg. Mixed together, this made for a cool, refreshing noodle dish. On the side, we got a Cheese Katsu, made of ooey, gooey cheese wrapped in a slice of pork, all in a crispy breading. My favorite entree (though not by far) was the Rose Toppoki Cutlet, made of chewy cylindrical rice cakes and slices of fish cake in a creamy, sweet, spicy, savory tteokbokki sauce, all topped with a pork cutlet. The best part of this dish was the creamy, flavorful sauce, which went nicely not just with the rice cakes, but with the perfectly crusted pork katsu too! Overall, the food here was delicious and on point. The tablet ordering and the service were quick and no frills, and everything came at a good value too!

    Chicken Katsu Curry Udon
    Marissa C.

    It's official - this is my favorite spot to get Korean Katsu in the East Bay! This Korean-style katsu chain that originated in South Korea now has multiple locations in the Bay Area! The katsu was cooked really well, flavors were there, and prices were affordable for the amount of food you get. Each set is served on a tray with some kimchi radish, pickled onions, miso soup, rice and this pickled cabbage slaw. The cabbage slaw went sooo well with the katsu.  I also loved that the katsu here doesn't make me feel nauseous from being too greasy or fatty like some other katsu places. The Rose Toppoki Cutlet will always be the winner! What we ordered: * Rose Toppoki Cutlet ( !) * Yumee Soba Noodles * Assorted Cutlet * Chicken Katsu Curry Udon

    Chicken curry fire
    Jodi H.

    Vibes were a little off. The seating is hella tight, like too tight for comfort. Especially if you come with a family or group of 3+ Came by for dinner with some girlfriends and we all arrived at different times. There was a huge party that was trickling in that seemed to also be a reserved table. You order via tablet so food order is first come first serve. It's not great for a reservation type situation, but also for the other tables if you happen to be dining in at the same time as a larger group. It's chaotic and the restaurant is so small that you're just watching the noise unfold. I got the chicken curry and my friends got the cheese cutlet as well as the assorted cutlet. My chicken curry was probably the best. They truly do panko fry the cutlets to the perfect crunch vs tender ratio. The cheese cutlet was a little too rich, so you might want to order the assorted combo so at least you have variety. I enjoyed my chicken curry, it was very filling and I demolished the whole plate. Service is kind, and they're doing their best. I think management has some work to do. The tablets are bolted down so it's awkward for all members to get a chance to look at the menu without neck pain and reaching over other diners. There are other katsu spots in the Bay, and unfortunately Yumee was not it for me.

    Lana V.

    Food was great. The spicy katsu with rice cake was spicier than I expected in a good way. My husband got the curry katsu and he liked it. Service was nice and friendly. Place is clean. My neighbor is Korean and I asked her opinion about this place and she said overall it's good but is a bit overpriced. I agreed.

    Christine W.

    There was a slight confusion with my to go order and it wasn't confirmed until I walked in. They were very nice and I waited at a table for my order to be prepared. I liked that they packaged the katsu separately so that the crisp was retained for as long as possible.

    Eugene L.

    I had Yumee on my Book Mark list!!!! Today I went to try them out!!! I parked right out Front and Rolled in. I was Greeted and Seated right away. My Server was Friendly and Efficient!! She showed me how to Navigate the Computer Terminal at the table to Order my Food!! My Server was very Attentive! I ordered the Curry Katsu and a Coke Classic to Dine in !!! My Drinks were brought to me immediately and they were Ice Cold. My Food arrived 15 minutes later!!! The Katsu portion was a little smaller than I thought it would be. The Katsu and Curry Sauce was Delicious!!! My Server brought me extra Rice and Curry Sauce!!? Service is excellent here !!!! Dining room is Clean and Well lit!!! I paid by Credit card and rolled out!!! This Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hands Strong!!! Number 34. Of the Top 50 most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!!

    pork loin cutlet on the bottom and pork loin cutlet udon on the top.
    Cynthia W.

    This is a fairly new restaurant. We came here after walking around the cherry festival on Saturday. We arrived around 2:30pm and still lots of people! I thought it was weird that some tables had a ipad connected to it to order, but half did not. So we waited for the server to come. We got the pork loin cutlet udon and the regular pork loin cutlet. We both enjoyed our meals overall. But the only thing is we both thought the pork was a bit dry inside. Wish it was more moist. The outside was very crispy/crunchy so that was great. Sauce was great and I like hot they gave us salad, soup, and some radish. Good for the price now a days. It was a smaller restaurant, so it got full qucikly.

    Wing L.

    We came as a group of 7 and got seated almost immediately as a group had just left. The restaurant is small so larger groups may not do well here. Order on the table on the table, the staff does come around and see if you have any questions We ordered 6 dishes and did family style. Well got the pork and chicken cutlet and the large katsu. The pork and chicken cutlets we got had a nice crispy breading but it was definitely overcooked. It was rather dry and definitely relied on the sauces of the dish to help with the texture. The shrimp tempura was good but the curry wasn't anything special. The large cutlet was the best but it is very thin. Overall I wouldn't go out of my way to come back but if another friend suggested coming here I wouldn't be opposed.

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    I have been waiting years to visit Paradiso. From its previous location to the current one, it just…read morenever seemed to happen. But this birthday, it was absolutely meant to be! Not only did I find rock-star parking right in front, but we also had a reserved table by the window. It could not have been a more perfect birthday lunch. Parking is on the street, and spaces can be tight in that area. If you find one, snag it and be happy you did! Paradiso has a lovely menu, but I chose the $55 prix fixe lunch, which included an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. I ordered the mussels, chicken piccata, and tiramisu. The mussels were absolutely delicious. This was my first time having them in a red sauce, so I was trying to be careful because I did not want to get it all over my birthday outfit! The broth was rich, flavorful, and so good that I wished I had more bread for dipping. But I made it do what it do! The chicken piccata was also delicious, especially with all those capers. My only criticism was that the chicken breast had not been pounded thin enough. The center was very thick and reminded me more of a chicken breast prepared for a sandwich. I left that thicker portion, but the thinner, properly pounded part was amazing. I received a special birthday dessert, which I shared with my companion, so I took the tiramisu home along with my leftover chicken. Let me tell you, that tiramisu was absolutely delicious. I would return just to order it for takeout! Our table also shared the crab and avocado salad appetizer. It was beautifully presented and delicious, but at approximately $27, I did not feel it was worth the price. Then again, Paradiso is not necessarily where you go when you are overly concerned about the cost, so keep that in mind. I was also underwhelmed by the focaccia. Four pieces cost $4, and I did not think it was worth it. With a prix fixe meal, I feel the bread should have been included. One thing to be aware of is that ordering the prix fixe lunch results in a 20% automatic gratuity being added to the entire bill. This was not clearly explained beforehand. It was not a major issue, but it was important to know when it came time to determine whether an additional tip was expected. The service was excellent. Our server knew it was my birthday and was attentive, accommodating, and never made us feel rushed. Each course arrived only after we had finished the previous one, so we were able to relax and enjoy the experience. The ambience was curious. It was an open space and is very loud. Other conversations were easily overheard so probably not a good place to go if you want a quiet meal. Overall, I give Paradiso 4.5 out of 5 stars. I am so glad I finally had the opportunity to visit, and I would definitely return.

    We've heard good things about Paradiso and finally got to try it ourselves. First impressions was…read morethis place was pretty big and busy on a Friday evening. We did get seated right away at a high top table, which we didn't mind too much but it was in an area a bit more secluded. We ordered an appetizer, two entrees, and a dessert and the bill did come out to be on par with a nicer restaurant. However, we didn't appreciate that the tip suggestions were based on the after tax total rather than the subtotal. * Focaccia - 3/5 as it was a bit dry and was plain even though the menu listed rosemary & herb. * Paradiso's Chicken Picatta with Linguini - 3.5/5 Pasta was a tad overcooked and kept breaking which made it hard to eat. Chicken was big and mostly juicy except for one thinner end that got a little dry. I did really like the lemony sauce. * Braised Short Ribs with Mash Potatoes - 4/5 Good portion short ribs, the sauce was great and meat was very tender. Only con was that some of the carrots were on the raw side. * Bananas Foster Bread Pudding with Vanilla Gelato 4/5 Good dessert, but pecans didn't taste candied and would have liked the bread pudding to be warmer than it was. We'd give it a 3.5 overall and would give it another try sometime. However for the price, we thought it fell a bit short of expectations.

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    Val's Burgers - Big mama burger!

    Val's Burgers

    4.0(2.3k reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Come on now... This spot is a classic! This has been here multigene's and has the papa and the mama…read moreburger... perfectly cooked wavy fries soft in the middle crispy crunchy on the outside. They also have one of the best milkshakes in the East Bay! Great service, casual, quiet diner setting. This has been a staple for many years and hopefully it stays that way!

    Idkw there are so many bad reviews about this place! If you live or have lived in Hayward, then you…read morecan appreciate how long this place has been here! It opened in 1958 by Al and Carmen Valenzuela, and might as well be a historical landmark! Lol. I'm in my mid-late 50's and my Grandmother would take me when I was just 5yrs old. Feeling a need for nostalgia, I took my sons to Val's Burgers today. The man who took my order is still working there after all these years so he must be in his 70's-ish. A lot has changed with Val's. They're only open now from 11am-5pm Fridays and Saturdays. It's to-go orders only (unless you want to sit outside but there are only 3 tables), no dining in the restaurant anymore. No milkshakes after 1pm and it's now cash only. So you call them, place your order, then they give you the total over the phone. When you arrive, you call them back and they bring out your food to you and you pay them the cash. I ordered 2 Mama burgers (the Papa burgers are 1lb of meat, btw), 2 shakes and just 1 order of their thick cut steak french fries (the bag of French fries feeds approx 3 people). The total came out to $71ish. The food is STILL really good though (my sons would have definitely said something if it wasn't worth it - trust me), EXPENSIVE - but good! There's enough parking and because you can't go into the restaurant you don't have to worry about wheelchair accessibility. For me, the fact that Carmen has kept this place still open after all these years long after Al's passing (RIP) was worth the 45 minute drive for me. It shows me that the family chose to stick it out and make it work and they did it for the Hayward community! In 'n Out or The Habit, on the other hand, is not worth it for me - despite what other reviewers on here say.

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    Val's Burgers - The inside looking in from the window.

    The inside looking in from the window.

    Val's Burgers - Half-pound burger and fries.

    Half-pound burger and fries.

    Val's Burgers

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