I'm usually not a katsu person which sounds insane because deep fried anything tastes amazing, but every time I order it the cutlet is either a shriveled up piece of fried batter or dry as helll. This place completely changed my mind.
I came here with some friends after a long, sleepless day to celebrate the end of abuse-- I mean exams. We were sat by the window and I already loved it because of all the coat hangers! They don't get enough appreciation!! I am always either drenching my bag and coat over my chair, sitting on it, or putting it on the floor. After my celebration we looked at the menu and my sleepy eyes did a little bit of a "That's So Raven having-a-vision" look because my, oh my I thought it was pretty steep for katsu ($15-$20 depending on your sauce/protein). No need to worry, it was 100% worth it.
I ordered the Terri Mayo Katsu (pork loin) and my two friends ordered the Curry Katsu and the other ordered the Original Katsu (chicken). We were brought complimentary miso soup to start that was surprisingly flavourful. Then the katsus arrived and they were hUUUGE. No wonder it's more costly than average katsu; the portions are humongous and you can get free refills on rice. It also comes with a giant tower of shredded cabbage (highly recommend putting the vinaigrette on it before eating it). Not only that, but the katsu was crispy, juicy and very flavourful. Even the bonito flakes packed a punch of flavour which I never taste at other restaurants. The curry katsu was equally as good. It tasted similar to my old favourite curry spot Kaijuu but they're unfortunately closed now. The Original was a little more disappointing to me. The fried chicken part was good. It tasted "cleaner" than the pork if that makes any sense. The sauce was where I was put off because it's a little sweet and tart which isn't my preference. Or my friend's (glad I'm not the one that ordered it heh). By the end of the meal I was stuffed and wide awake. Not sure if the latter was caused by the food but who knows?
Obviously coming back to try their other katsu variations and maybe even some appetizers.