Katsu Bar

This katsu-focused spot delivers exactly what you want in a casual Japanese eatery – perfectly fried dishes and friendly service. The Katsu Shrimp Sando steals the show with its impossibly crispy coating and juicy shrimp, all tucked into soft milk bread. It's worth the visit just for this signature dish. The Katsu Curry comes with a rich, flavorful sauce that complements the crispy cutlet perfectly, while the Garlic Katsu Ramen offers a satisfying bowl of comfort with a generous kick of garlic. Every dish showcases their mastery of the fryer – achieving that golden-brown crust while keeping the interior tender and juicy. The quick service and thoughtful timing of dishes make this an excellent choice for both lunch and dinner. The staff's warm hospitality adds to the experience, making you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. Will definitely bring the fam and friends!

Solid place for all your Katsu needs! I had the special tteokbokki katsu and it was actually really good. The restaurant was a little small so it might be better to get take out but our service was still pretty quick and the staff were friendly. The music was kind of loud and slightly annoying but the food definitely made up for it. Also the tender Gang Jung bites were very sweet and quite scrumptious.

Nice location to grab your favorite katsu dish. This location has specials daily during the week, which are great deals. The restaurant is very clean and well appointed. It is small. It seems most orders are take out. Perhaps for that reason it seemed the service was slower. But I will say that my food was cooked to order and served hot and super crispy! Definitely a great place to grab or take away a quick and yummy lunch for a great deal!

I had a great time at Katsu Bar. I took my friend here after work one day and we had an amazing time. I love the self service iPad, very easy to understand and even when we had questions the workers were very helpful and kind. The food here was amazing. I haven’t had any of there bowls yet but I always get the Rosemary Katsu Sando w/ Waffle Fries and it’s so good. We also got two Yubu Pockets, the chicken and beef one, they were not disappointing at all. I most definitely will be coming back again.

I found this amazing burger and sandwich spot using fresh ingredients. It’s so yummy! They also have special dish by each day of the week. This brings me back multiple days for their specials. Highlights of the menu: 1. Caprese katsu sando with sides (chicken, side salad, assorted pickle) 2. Baja sandwich with sides (beef, side salad) 3. Korean katsu plate 4. Strawberry milk

Definitely my new go to for Katsu curry, Japanese sandos, & tempura vibes in Cerritos new ownership was a switch for the better! New owner makes everything fresh with quality ingredients from the tempura batter to all the delicious sauces & curry -TEMPURA CAULIFLOWER -Dill EGG SALAD SANDO -CURRY KATSU PLATE -STRAWBERRY CREAM SANDO - KIMINO YUZU MY FAVE! -STRAWBERRY LEMONADE

I had the Katsu Don (fried pork bowl). The meat was good, and the cutlet was well fried. What somewhat disappointed me was the rice bed with onion, egg, and spices. Simply put, it was so bland as to be almost tasteless. But maybe I'm spoiled by having had this dish in Japan so many times... Anyhow, if you go to Mitsuwa (Japanese supermarket, they have several locations in SoCal), they have a more "authentic" Katsu Don in the food court. Still, not bad, but the experience besides the cutlet could definitely be improved.

Perfectly crisp and juicy katsu. Came here with a huge appetite after swim workout. Ordered katsu sandwiches, one of the Friday daily special, the chicken bites, and chicken katsu udon. Everything tasted amazing and the execution is worth coming back for a hundred times. Only complaint I have for the management is please turn down the music. I love Japanese speed metal but I would like to preserve my hearing.

so I asked around the area there if the Katsu bar was a good or not. Family knows I love a good Katsu Chicken. My Son and I decided to drop into this sweet little joint for some good lunch. Man, we were not disappointed. Small little place with massive task. The Katsu chicken Sandwich, WOW!! On a really good butter bun, the sauce was the right hotness, temp and taste. It gave me the right kick. Fries that came with it, perfect amount to share with my kids. Ask me if I would go back there,..... come on...... YES!!!!

I came here last weekend after craving some Katsu (specifically a sando), and unfortunately it disappointed. I came around lunch time. When walking in, none of the workers greeted us. So we just walk up to the kiosk to order our food; while on the kiosk, none of the workers offered assistance or recommendations, almost as if they were trying to avoid eye contact. We ended up ordering the Original Katsu Sandwich and a Rosemary Pork Katsu Sando with the Berry Sauce. The Original Sandwich was bland and had no flavor. The Pork Sando was a little better, although not as moist as I would've preferred. The berry sauce was good for about two bites, but I got tired of the flavors really quickly. The service here was the nail in the coffin for me, or rather, lack of service. When they bring the food out, they didn't exchange a single word with us. Just came over to drop off the food and immediately left. We did end up asking them for utensils, so we could cut the sandwich, but the restaurant made it feel as if the employees go out of their way to avoid customer interaction. Even with the soda machine, we had to turn it on, even though the restaurant had been open for an hour.

I ordered the original pork katsu sandwich w/ sides, and i was expecting it to look like the picture showing when submitting an online pick up order. However, I only got katsu on bread with 2 pickles and very little sauce. It also does not come with sides. Sides are an extra charge. Looked like a cheap fast food burger. The katsu was nice and crispy though, but overall I was pretty bummed...

I love that katsu bar does deals where everyday they have a different menu item that is only $10. It's very yummy and very affordable. The katsu was very crispy and the fries as well. The worker was also really nice and apologized because their air conditioning wasn't working that day. The inside is very simple as well with lots of seats and you can peak into what they are cooking.

solid food, loved trying different version of katsu like this. you order on a kiosk, the service was great and quick! very clean inside and there's even a little area with outlets.

If you want a good fast filling meal and love Katsu, Katsu bar is your place. At a decent price point you get your choice of protein (beef, chicken, fish, etc) with curry rice, salad mac salad, & I think it's fermented raddish correct me if I'm wrong I forgot; all for $15! Very pleased with how yummy it is I even thing it got better than the last time I've came. The place is really chill and a nice place to eat. Pictured: Korean Katsu Curry, delicious crunchy batter soft chicken cooked to perfection. With a unique flavor curry I don't taste a lot, for $15, 10/10. Not pictured: Sausage tteokbokki unique barbecue flavor with the tteokbokki & yummy sausage all for $10, 10/10

Came here on a whim, left feeling unsatisfied. My sister and I came here for a quick lunch and We were amazed to have gotten fresh fried-to-order katsu sandwiches! The only unfortunate thing was that their mustard and berry sauce make the sandwich incredibly sweet and it loses that savory bite to the sandwich. Other than that, fries were extra crispy.

This place serves up Crunchy katsus and thick waffle fries. Delicately breaded and fried to Katsu perfection, can't wait to try other items on their menu

Finally had the chance to try this place & it was tasty and very filling! We ordered the Rosemary Katsu Sandwich + waffle fries and a Dill Egg Salad Sandwich. The order took about 15mins since the sandwiches are freshly made. Pros: - Bread was super soft, I believe they mentioned using Japanese milk bread. - Waffle fries were so good! They were seasoned well & on the crispier side but we got a few thick potato-y pieces that we really enjoyed. - Egg Salad was nice and light, dill flavor was not too overpowering - Katsu cutlet was nice and crispy, not dry at all, even though we chose chicken (pork is an option too) Cons: - I wasn't really a fan of the berry katsu sauce. I got more used to it as I ate it, but I personally thought the tart berry flavor was a bit too intense for the sandwich. It still paired well so it's more of my personal preference. - Egg salad felt a bit too dry on the inside. A soft boiled egg or a tiny bit more mayo would've made this sandwich perfect. - Not a lot of seating inside, and parking was a struggle in the plaza Overall it was a nice and filling lunch for two people at about $25. We'll be back for their daily specials & their katsu curry plate!

I found this amazing burger and sandwich spot using fresh ingredients. It's so yummy! They also have special dish by each day of the week. This brings me back multiple days for their specials. Highlights of the menu: 1. Caprese katsu sando with sides (chicken, side salad, assorted pickle) 2. Baja sandwich with sides (beef, side salad) 3. Korean katsu plate 4. Strawberry milk

Delicious katsu! Very tasty. Love the portion and taste. Service is quick and great location

Katsu Bar is known for their sando (Japanese sandwiches). However, I didn't come for those. Why? They seemed overpriced. Even the Rosemary Katsu Sando $10 Tuesday Dine-In Special is too much, in my opinion. However, I did come for Katsu Bar's Curry Katsu Plate $10 Monday Dine-In Special, which is priced just right! Daily $10 Dine-in Special- https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=DlXQH1ABEJ1EotyilCrPJQ&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Monday - Curry Katsu Plate Tuesday - Rosemary Katsu Sando Wednesday - Curry or Black Garlic Udon Thursday - Tteokbokki w/ Katsu Friday - Katsu Sandwich Beef Curry Katsu Plate- https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=SVZ19Rjc2RlfjOxJ_hx6og&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Choice of katsu (chicken, beef, pork or portabello), 2 scoops of rice, macaroni salad, pickled root vegetables & arugula salad. A varying array of taste sensations, I was quite happy with Katsu Bar's Curry Katsu Plate. The breading didn't stick well to the beef, but it was crisp, crunchy & light. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=pj8nwic51rvhz-OKcrfZSQ&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Service was good. Ordering is through the kiosk, and my order was ready in no time. Parking can be difficult during peak hours. I suggest finding parking near Island Pacific/Panini Kabob Grill, if no spots are available elsewhere. Katsu Bar is located on the right of Panda Express. Katsu Bar's Daily $10 Dine-in Special did it's job and hooked me in. I enjoyed the beef curry katsu plate, and am looking forward to trying their pork & chicken options next time. The price is right, the food's good, and I had an overall pleasant experience at my local Katsu Bar.

Everyone recommend the egg salad sandwich here but I think it is so bland that I can't see why is so recommended. It really has no taste. Either they use very low quality egg or there is no seasonings. Maybe both? I don't know but definitely not somewhere I'll try again especially since I've had the egg salad sandwiches in ginza Japan mitsukoshi before. Is like a totally different dish even if it looks exactly the same.

totally decent, right-priced Japanese katsu/udon/curry in a casual dining format. The katsu was nice and crispy, the curry was delicious and spicy (I had 1 level of spice, I think there's up to 3 or a no spice option).

Quality but affordable food. Great and friendly staff. Wish the place was a bit cozier though. Just do take out to enjoy the great food.

Food was good. good value too, if you order in person. But every menu item is more expensive when you order online FOR PICKUP. even the dessert. and they don't take orders over the phone. scummy practice.

Food was too oily. Pork and beef katsu are filled with oil. Couldn't even finish the whole thing. Worst eating experience.

I had the Spicy Chicken Udon mild. Mild was still spicy yet tolerable. Service, a kiosk was fast and easy. Will definitely be back again to try something new!!!

I was in the mood for katsu and decided to go to Katsu Bar. The parking lot can get crowded since there are so many businesses in this plaza but I found a spot. The restaurant itself is not too big, but there are a number of tables for dining in. I ended up ordering the daily special (black garlic udon with chicken katsu), as well as a pork katsu plate, with intentions of having leftovers. The udon was chewy and black garlic broth hot and very garlicky. I was impressed that the chicken katsu was able to stay fairly crispy even being soaked in the broth for the whole meal. The katsu plate came with pickled cabbage, arugula salad, and a scoop of macaroni salad, which was nice. The pork katsu was also fried very well and the steamed white rice was hot and fluffy. The curry sauce was not bad, though not particularly rich in flavor. All in all, a relatively inexpensive and certainly tasty katsu experience! Next time, I would love to try their portobello or beef katsus, and I know their sandwiches are quite good as well.

Got the Cauliflower and mushroom tempura, the rosemary katsu sandwich, and the katsu curry plate. My favorite dish out of all of them was the mushroom tempura! Just be careful of the mushroom juices when you first bite into it and wait a bit after it comes out, unlike what I did. Which was eat it right away because I was so hungry. I got the berry sauce on the sandwich because I thought it was interesting, but I ended up not liking it as much. Overall it was a cute small place.

I accidentally stumbled upon this place trying to figure out what I wanted for lunch. I saw a sign outside with daily specials and I happened to be there on Tuesday for their $10 special, the Rosemary Katsu Sando with waffle fries. I was a little hesitant at first because it was pretty quiet compared to the other surrounding restaurants but I am glad I went with my instincts. First of all for the price this meal is a deal. This place is being slepted on!!Secondly, the food was BOMB! The sandwich was packed with flavor! The chicken was crispy, juicy and cooked to near perfection. And thirdly, the waffle fries were some of the best fries I've had in a while (and that says a lot) if you come here you have to get the fries and rosemary katsu sando! Wish it was closer, I would totally add this to my weekly rotation. 100% recommend.

Stopped here at 2 PM for late lunch. You self order off of the two counter top tablets. 3 different kinds of katsu meat to choose from - beef, pork, and chicken. We got the curry katsu chicken plate and a 6 piece shrimp tempura appetizer. The appetizer was only $6 and was hot and delicious. Good sized shrimp. But... no real tempura dipping sauce. Instead they have a garlic aioli dipping sauce. But my wife doesn't eat garlic!! So we dipped the shrimp in the curry sauce. The chicken katsu plate was delicious. It's all breast meat, cooked to perfection and served piping hot. The plate included a cabbage salad, arugula salad, and macaroni salad. Loved them all and hats off to them for not drenching the Mac salad in mayonnaise. We will be back.

This place is really good! I got the rosemary katsu sando, fried chicken, and yuzu drink. The sandwich is very typical, with katsu and cabbage in between, but I really liked the fried chicken since it's crunchy and flavorful. Will definitely recommend for people who enjoy katsu.

I am quite sad to leave this review. I have always looked to katsu bar to give me my katsu curry (spicy) + pickled veggies fix given their consistent delivery on taste/quality. I have been sick, unable to eat for months and finally decided to order uber eats as I started getting my appetite back on top of watching a Korean version of "TedTalk" on TV on how this business started. Ordered the katsu curry along with a side order of their spicy garlic gang jung chicken bites. The packaging on the katsu changed, and they added a little side of macaroni + arugula salad which I thought was a nice upgrade. The presentation looked good, but the curry was extremely watery, and katsu was inedible. Not sure if there has been a shift in management, but the chicken on the katsu tasted soggy yet hard to chew....as if what I was chewing was not chicken. Also, their pickled veggies were not pickled, it felt like they just threw some vinegar on the sliced veggies and called it a day. Super disappointed....just hope it was an off day. To end this on a positive note, the chicken gang jung was really good, despite this place not being a true fried chicken spot! I would come back just for this.

I was in the area looking for a new foodie spot & found this place. After sampling their items I understood why they're so popular! This is now one of the best Japanese sandwich spots, hands down! Food is very delicious & service is quick, will be coming back with friends. Pros: Quick service, clean restrooms. Best to order online then pickup. Cons: Parking is horrible given the multiple businesses nearby

A few of us wanted to go for a snack in between meals and we heard great things about Katsu Bar, so we placed an online order and it was ready when we got there. We tried the following items - Rosemary Katsu Sando - crispy piece of meat with flavors that go well together along with the bread and meat. Each bite was rather consistent, which I appreciated. Egg sando - not sure of the official name, but it's the sandwich with the egg salad. It looked amazing with the pieces of egg right on display. The yolk wasn't overdone at all. I didn't try this sandwich, but my friends enjoyed it. Waffle fries - can't go wrong with these! Good amount of crisp and whatnot. There wasn't anyone eating there when we were there, perhaps because it was in between meals, but people did come and go for to go orders. The tables and chairs inside were standard, just a tiny bit greasy. Nice casual spot. I'd definitely return again to try more than sandwiches and fries if I lived closer to the area. Pleasant stop around the area.

The katsu chicken sandwich was very good when I ate at the restaurant. I came in on a buy 1, get 1 free day. The sandwiches were freshly made, hot juicy and flavorful! I really enjoyed it

Delicious sandwiches, flavorful sauces, and seasoned waffle fries...YUM! I'm a big fan of the Katsu sandwiches on brioche bun. There are a few different types of sandwiches and sando's. For sides you choose waffle fries or a salad, but I always go with the fries. Everything is so good!

Quick service joint with one machine to order which could get frustrating. Food came out relatively quickly so that was appreciated. We had the chicken curry plate along with the udon black garlic with pork katsu. Katsu was cooked perfected. The noodles were good. The broth from the garlic was not bad but wanted more flavor. The rice bowl looked okay and the curry was more on the watery side, but had good flavors.

Wtf happened to this place!? The menu is completely different and/or the sandwiches are TERRIBLE! I remember having the kamikaze or the original katsu sandwich and it was one of the best things I've ever tasted. Now it looks like some big ole crappy meat that came from the frozen aisle of Food 4 Less slapped into your sandwich. No wonder they're offering BOGO and some other deals every day to entice you to come back. Go back to how it was before, where it was actually delicious. Who cares about your deals, and focus more on when the food was yummy. I think you've focused too much on adding other crap that doesn't sound good on the menu. Go back to the smaller list of items, but every item had "meaning" into my mouth body and soul lol.

I've only been here once and I thought it was just okay to be honest. The chicken katsu was yum but the rice dish under it wasn't really my cup of tea because I think it had cabbage in it. The place is clean, it is small and cozy. It also took a while for the food to come out which wasn't really a big deal but there weren't a lot of people eating there while I was there. It's also one of those restaurants where you order on an iPad.

We ordered the Curry Katsu Chicken, Curry Katsu Pork and Tempura Mushrooms for delivery. The plates came with plenty of rice, pickled cabbage, mac salad and and arugula salad. I have to say we were pleasantly surprised at how tender the chicken was and how delicious everything was. I'm going to try dine in next time as I'm sure food this fresh and good would be twice as good fresh out of the kitchen. Not your brah's L&L, which I'm grateful for! Highly recommended.

Sandwich was bomb and the service was super nice, but I really don't recommend the curry udon or any curry dishes overall. I didn't take a picture, but the consistency is just off and it doesn't taste the best. But the sandwiches were awesome and are probably just the main thing to get if you go.

Price is a little steep but it's actually a lot of food, and they have promotions throughout the week. Unfortunately the bread was super flat and the pork was tough and chewy. But the fries were surprisingly crispy and good! Ordering online adds a dollar? To each item.

PROS + Chicken Katsu (large): portions are huge! Chicken was nicely cooked and crispy. + Egg salad sandwich: tons of egg filling. The bread is so soft and delicious. + Kimchi dumplings are a must try! So delicious. + Ordering can be done in store on their tablet. CONS - The gangjung chicken was underwhelming. The chicken was soggy and the sauce was nothing special. - Tried to order on their website, but it was down.

I was excited to try the strawberry sando but it did not look like the pictures. It looked like it'd been out the whole day even though it was only 1pm, it wasn't made fresh. I really wanted to like it.

Went here for the first time and we were pretty disappointed. We tried the black garlic udon, black garlic ramen and sausage tokboki. The broth of the black garlic udon was terrible, didn't even taste like any recognizable udon broth. The ramen black garlic broth was also not very good as it was overly salty with not a great flavor. The worst part though was the ramen noodles. They were disgusting. Mushy, mushy, mushy with weird flavor that a normal noodle should have. Then one of us got chicken and the other pork. Both meats were over cooked, hard and dry. Not appealing to eat. Unfortunately both soups went to waste and all we ate was the sausage tokboki which was fine but not great. Tasted like tok in spicy bbq sauce with minimal sausage slices. Would definitely not order from here again. Not to mention it's expensive for a small portion.

The food here is good .. solid in many ways and we've been here 3 times, but I hate their kiosk ordering system, and when the menu items don't match the lower board to the upper board its confusing searching for items.. The other thing I find annoying is trying to pay.. When we needed help the one person in the whole store was snotty obviously because she was utterly alone which means they are severely under staffed. When you run a business this lean you stress out your people, your customers and potentially return customer.. My wife was so pissed off at the attitude of the girl behind the counter she vowed to never come back despite liking the food.. BTW when I ask for a courtesy cup please give me one that is not filthy.. I hope this place lasts, but today was challenging.. you need more help so the staff is not juggling too many things.. You really pissed my wife off today..Just acknowledge you have some issues and press on.. Don't be disrespectful. Don't go on offense.. Your ordering system sucks and your customer service sucks as a consequence.. The Katsu was good though..

The food was really good and it was quick to come despite ordering take out! However they did get my order slightly wrong when we saw our sandwiches. The ambiance is nice too.

The chicken katsu here exceeded my expectations along with how attentive the employees were to ensure I got everything I needed, and the sauce was 1000/10.

Katsu Bar is a haven for crispy katsu lovers, and my recent lunch there with my girls was a delightful experience. We indulged in the Crisscut Rosé Tteokbokki w/ Katsu, Katsu Sandwich w/ Waffle Fries, Spicy Black Garlic Udon w/ Katsu, and Katsu Curry. Each dish showcased perfectly crispy katsu, adding a delightful crunch to every bite. The restaurant's clean and inviting atmosphere made our lunch even more enjoyable, and the service was prompt and friendly. Katsu Bar is definitely a spot I'll be returning to.

I never had a chicken katsu sandwich before and I'm glad my first time was here! When you walk inside, you place your order on the ipads. Then you wait for one of the workers to bring out the food. I had a rosemary chicken katsu with spicy mayo and really liked how the chicken was cooked. It was crunchy and had a nice texture to it. But one thing I was missing was the...rosemary lol. Another thing is this restaurant could expand more on their sauce selections for the sandwiches and perhaps adding Japanese inspired flavors.

Pretty decent place for some good Japanese sandwiches. The dill egg salad sandwich was good. Didn't get much dill flavor, but okay price too for this "egg-conomy". Came in right before dinner rush so no crowd. You order through their tablet at front register. Price is okay, a little steep for what it is. Parking is in a REALLY busy complex so it can get nasty during lunch/rush hour. Overall, I'm not blown away, but it's still an okay spot.

This place was so clean and foods were amazing. Friendly service always I go this place more than once a week from Ktown.

This was a pretty casual order at the counter type of place that was perfect for a quick lunch with friends! I ordered the rosemary katsu sandwich with spicy mayo and waffle fries. It was good but I couldn't really taste the rosemary? I'm not sure if it was overpowered by the spicy mayo sauce but either way it didn't ruin the experience for me since I wiped my plate clean. It was also super filling so it's a good meal if you want something a little hearty. I also got the strawberry ade which was really refreshing and not too sweet so it was perfect for a hot day!

Food tasted good. Service was slow (took 20-25 mins to get our food), but mostly friendly. You self-order at the counter on a touchscreen and then wait for your food to be brought to your table. We noticed that there was nothing available out in the restaurant for self-service (no water cups, napkins, utensils, condiments). You had to ask for what you needed or wanted if it wasn't brought on the tray with your order.

Decided to give this place a try. Small restaurant with piloted seating. Good amount of choices on the menu. Easy to order Ordered the rosemary katsu Sando, katsu udon, tempura mushroom. I find the katsu was nicely breaded and fried. Even with the udon soup the katsu remained flavorful with the soup it soaked up. The mushrooms were quite good. Juicy and flavorful. They were a little short staffed but the service was also on point. Definitely would come back to fulfill a quick tasty lunch type of day. I recommend this place.

We were meeting friends in the surrounding area and decided to Yelp a new place for all of us to try. Katsu Bar came up and we were glad we made the right choice.   Hubby and I shared: Rosemary Katsu Pork Sando - Berry katsu sauce, yuzu cabbage, whole grain mustard aioli on Japanese milk bread. Caprese Chicken Sando - Berry katsu sauce, fresh basil, tomato, fresh mozarella cheese, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, on Japanese milk bread. Dilled Egg Salad Sando - Homemade egg salad with fresh dill on Japanese milk bread. We really enjoyed all of items, but our favorite is the pork katsu sando and the egg salad sando. I feel like they are the closest in taste like on our trips in Japan!  It was not that crowded the night we went, but since they are made to order it does take a little patience to get your food. For desserts the worker gave us these complimentary mini ice cream macarons which was really nice of him, even though he didn't know the flavors of each. lol We would definitely come back if we are in the Cerritos area.

I received my food from delivery and was excited, it all looked delish but written on the bottom of a sand which box was yesterdays expiration date. Now if they send out spoiled food what other food safety regulations are they ignoring. All the food went to the trash!