Kyoto Wagyu Tonkatsu Ten no Meshi LA

A5 real wagyu beef katsu here! Food : Authentic Quality I had the A5 wagyu katsu plate. The beef is very tender—you don’t need a knife. They give you so many kinds of seasonings/sauces that you run out of katsu very quickly, haha. Every time an order arrives at your table and they serve their signature ikura (salmon roe) scoops, the whole restaurant calls out like a ceremony. That’s a quite new and fun experience! Their menu may not be on the cheap side in L.A., but they do offer free refills on rice, miso soup, cabbage, and more. It offers quality food with good value. Service: Very energetic and caring. They explain about dishes in details if you are not familiar with them Atmosphere: Upper casual, it is a full sit down restaurant. Interior decor is interesting but not over the top. It is clean and unique. They have inside and patio area, if the weather is good, you can enjoy Sawtelle vibe at the patio seating too. I saw the patio heater so you should be comfortable even in cold nights. The challenge is the parking. But it applies to almost every restaurants on Sawtelle blvd, so you know what to expect.

I visited the restaurant on its opening day after seeing it on Instagram and thinking it looked delicious. It was extremely popular, with a long line outside. I ordered the US Wagyu, and the meat was incredibly tender and fluffy, almost melting in my mouth. I also enjoyed being able to try different sauces, which made the experience even more fun and flavorful. One of the highlights was watching them generously pile salmon roe on top of the fried scallop with an enthusiastic call It was entertaining and added to the excitement of the meal. I also had matcha and sencha, and both were excellent. Everything was truly delicious, and I would love to come back again.

Ikura chanting… is not my cup of tea. It’s too loud and disruptive for a “topping” that goes on top of your food as garnish. And in all honesty, I don’t think it meshes well. My taste bud was being confused eating meat, then tasting fish, then meat, then fish. I just wanted to eat a nice tonkatsu with the rice but found the fishy taste quite odd. Tonkatsu itself was juicy and decent. The batter is crisp and airy, oil tastes clean and it is applied in the right amount. Just ruined by salmon roe in my opinion. For hearty “home” style meal, I prefer quiet and nice ambience, not chanting and loud yelling for simple fish eggs. Otherwise, price is bit on higher side but decent meal you can find at sawtelle.

Honestly pretty disappointed with this place. My friend and I ordered the US wagyu katsu and the loin pork tonkatsu, but both were super underwhelming. The service felt unprofessional and kinda careless, and the food looked nothing like the photos. The pork cutlet was thin, dry, and tough, and the wagyu was just… average, nothing special at all. Definitely not worth the price. We both left feeling let down and wouldn’t come back. I’d honestly rather just go to Kobe Gyukatsu next time.

A surprisingly mid experience. Will not be coming back. Food: T’was good, but for $32? Hell no. With tonkatsu being my favorite dish ever, I know how rare it is to find a place in LA that does it justice. I ordered the pork tenderloin set (see picture); the pork was good, but I almost laughed when I saw the size of it. Mind you, I’ve had tonkatsu all over Japan and throughout East Asia, and I’ve never seen such a tiny piece of meat served as an entree. It’s literally the size of my fist. The breading was semi-detached from the meat, which actually came lukewarm. The portion of the cabbage is also weirdly small (note: apparently they do refills) and came without any dressing? I thought they’d at least offer some sesame or wafu dressing. One minor detail that got me puzzled is that for a $32 combo, the miso soup didn’t have anything in it (other than seaweed). No tofu, no vegetables—not even green onion? I also couldn’t taste the broth; it felt like just hot water + miso paste. Also, the onsen tamago tasted like it was just removed from a freezer…? Service: Our waiters were very pleasant, but you can tell they’re inexperienced, and communication between staff is not very good. Also, I’d expect at least a little explanation/tutorial for the various sauce options placed on the table (super confusing for my friend who’s never tried tonkatsu). The guy at the front seating people is extremely unhelpful; he has a smile on his face but you can tell he’s perpetually annoyed. The wait: If you go when they open (5PM), it’s first-come-first-serve, and it doesn’t matter if your name is on the waitlist or not. The estimated wait time is unreliable (probably 1-2hr). Don’t bother to go if you join the waitlist after 7PM (they close at 10PM). Also, the booths only fit 2 people, and there are only a couple of counter seats and a large table; it’ll be very difficult if you are a party of 3+ people. Vibe: Kind of unpleasant. It’s super loud in there (mix of people’s convos and the whole staff yelling いくらだしまーす！Every other minute), and because seating is so limited you feel pressured to just get in & out. Definitely not the vibe I’d expect for a $40 meal. Floor is slippery. But the bathroom does have a nice toilet… In conclusion: I’d come here if it’s sukiya vibes with sukiya prices. But for $40 and an hour+ wait? I’d go somewhere else.

I tried this restaurant today and the A5 Wagyu set was absolutely on fire — in the best way possible. The meat was unbelievably tender, literally melting in my mouth with every bite. It had that perfect rich flavor but wasn’t overwhelming at all. You could really taste the quality. Honestly, it’s one of the best cuts of beef I’ve ever had. Also, our server Chaw was amazing. She took the time to explain the menu and gave us recommendations, and I’m so glad we listened because everything she suggested was spot on. She was super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back for that A5 again. Highly recommend!

I ordered the pork loin tonkatsu, and it was excellent. One of the highlights was the variety of sauces available—you can enjoy the dish in many different flavors, which keeps every bite interesting. The price is on the higher side, but considering the location and the atmosphere of the restaurant, it feels well justified. A particularly memorable moment was when the staff poured ikura over the katsu while calling out together. It felt very special and truly reflected the Japanese spirit of hospitality, making each guest feel personally welcomed. Since the restaurant has only recently opened, there is currently a long wait, but you can register on the waitlist using the terminal at the front, which allows you to use your waiting time efficiently. Next time, I’d love to try the wagyu katsu.

Came here expected to be blown away, but was instead blown aghast but the lack of quality. I ordered the A5 wagyu as recommended by the server,. When the plate arrive, I was shocked to see that the breading was already coming off of the meat. And when I grill a slice of it on the hot stone, the meat starts sticking to the stone!. I knew then it was not A5. Would not recommend.