Katsu Sando - Los Angeles (Chinatown)

"When in Chinatown, head to Katsu Sando for Daniel Son’s flavor-packed Japanese-style convenience store sandwiches. Come hungry, as these amply-sized sandos like the pork katsu, sweet crispy shrimp, or chicken katsu are excellent and travel fairly well to the ballpark." - Matthew Kang, Mona Holmes

"Katsu Sando opened in 2021 with long lines and a rabid fanbase that first learned to love the Japanese convenience store sandwiches from Daniel Son at Smorgasburg. Since opening locations in Chinatown and San Gabriel, Son unleashed his most coveted creation: a honey walnut shrimp sando. Made with house-made milk bread and just the right balance of plump, crisp shrimp built into a makeshift patty, the sandwich is topped with crunchy honey-glazed walnuts to finish." - Eater Staff

"Opening just in July, Katsu Sando is one of the newest spots in all of Chinatown, but we have a feeling this tiny sandwich shop is going to be in the neighborhood for quite a while. Inspired by the convenience stores of Japan, their menu is filled primarily with on-the-go katsu sandos (the menchi katsu is our current favorite), egg salad sandwiches, and a few larger curry plates. If you’re looking for a quick lunch in Chinatown, keep Katsu Sando front of mind. Takeout only." - brant cox, kat hong

"Daniel Son’s Japanese convenience store-inspired sandwich shop Katsu Sando has been a great Chinatown addition since opening in 2020. The extensive menu goes far beyond the expected egg salad and pork katsu milk-bread sandos. With creative fillings like honey walnut shrimp and mushroom katsu, these are both satisfying and filling." - Mona Holmes

"Daniel Son’s Japanese convenience store-inspired sandwich shop Katsu Sando could be the perfect food for takeout or delivery. The business started as a takeout-only spot in 2020, so they have the technique down. These Japanese-style katsu sandwiches are hefty enough for a filling lunch, and options include fried pork, chicken, and shrimp. —Mona Holmes" - Eater Staff