Cheesey fried chicken goodness with perks -- unlimited refills on the miso soup (which btw is super tasty, really warms your soul haha), rice and the salad. Katsuya is a great new addition to downtown Toronto eats.
I've been to the Katsuya on Yonge and Steeles and I would say the vibe is the consistent. The signature wooden Japanese decor with simple light bulbs always makes for a casual bar vibe. A little taken aback that they didn't serve liquor at this location, but I guess they're still awaiting a permit.
The food was consistent with the North York location as well --- crispy chicken with wonderful variations that all deliver. I ordered the White Snow Chili and the Cheese Chicken Katsu option. I went for a cheesey inside and cheesey outside (which is the standard of how white snow chili is made); great dish for cheese lovers. The sauce was sweet and savoury with a seemingly tomato base. The portions were very large but everything was so delicious you wouldn't want to stop eating!
If it's your first time here, the front pages of the menu describes what each option including protein choices on each different seasoning of katsu.
It's a bit on the pricey side as it's around $15-17 dollars in average for a katsu dish. I'm not too sure about the udon or other dishes/appetizers, but I would come back to experience the other katsus. I've tried the okonomiyaki, carbonara, and original and they were all great so I'm sure the rest of the menu would not disappoint!