Katsu-Hama
category: Tonkatsu restaurant, Japanese restaurant
address: 11 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017, United States
Phone: +1 212-758-5909
worktime:
address: 11 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017, United States
Phone: +1 212-758-5909
worktime:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
site: https://katsu-hama.site/
rayting: 4.3
services: Service options: Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in,
Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining,
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance,
Offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Comfort food, Wine,
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert,
Amenities: Toilets,
Atmosphere: Casual, Cosy,
Crowd: Groups, Tourists,
Planning:
Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards,
Children: Good for kids,
Parking: Free of charge street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Parking,
rayting: 4.3
services: Service options: Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in,
Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining,
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance,
Offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Comfort food, Wine,
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert,
Amenities: Toilets,
Atmosphere: Casual, Cosy,
Crowd: Groups, Tourists,
Planning:
Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards,
Children: Good for kids,
Parking: Free of charge street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Parking,
Name: A***** L**
Date: 2024-01-22 03:48:29
Rating: 4
Comment: This place has minimal wait time and one of the crispiest katsu Ive tried. The shredded lettuce pairs well with the katsu to balance the texture.The soup is decent - nothing particularly stands out
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Name: R**
Date: 2024-01-12 00:40:39
Rating: 5
Comment: It was my first time trying katsu and I’m so glad I came here because the food exceeded my expectations. I ordered the Surprise Katsu Curry. The curry was so flavorful and delicious and paired well with the rice. The chicken katsu was crispy and filled me up. The miso soup that came with the meal also was a tasty side dish. Definitely want to come back.
Name: C********** W****
Date: 2024-01-03 05:58:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Incredible food, absolutely delicious.The Berkshire pork katsu was incredibly juicy yet crunchy, the rice was perfect, and the soup was warming and hearty in the best possible way.Also love the tight and cozy katsu house seating, really made the dinner perfect.
Name: T*** Y*
Date: 2023-12-31 10:42:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good food. Wide variety of choices on their menu, which you can choose from the different sets of accompanying sides.
Name: Y* S***
Date: 2023-12-09 19:13:46
Rating: 5
Comment: I was surprised how big the proportions were, and how good the takoyaki was, too. I wish we had better service, but the food was the main point and it ruled. Just one note, the katsu menu is awfully vague, but I guess thats also up to diners to ask the waiter what they are.
Name: N** K*** K**
Date: 2023-11-29 21:57:43
Rating: 5
Comment: This place serves the best Japanese style pork cutlets.
Name: A*** L****
Date: 2023-11-24 12:07:02
Rating: 5
Comment: The atmosphere definitely approaches what one would get from a tonkatsu restaurant in Tokyo. We were lucky to arrive at a clam time because there was a big line outside when we left. The restaurant is small and cozy, with people sitting very close to each other. The Berkshire tonkatsu was excellent but everything my group had was delicious. The miso soup tasted very authentic. Service was prompt and friendly, even though the restaurant was very busy.
Name: C N***
Date: 2023-11-13 19:54:59
Rating: 4
Comment: This is a katsu, fried pork tempura, style restaurant. They used black pork chops and regular pork chops. All the meats tasted good and were fresh fried. Overall, a good katsu restaurant that is served quick and tasty.
Name: M****** B
Date: 2023-11-05 08:09:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Absolutely loved the Curry, probably maybe best curry Ive had in the States besides my own. Was definitely Japan qualityThe atmosphere and service were also very nice and would love to eat againOnly negative thing could be the price but honestly, Thats everywhere else in the city so really cant complain too muchIt would be nice to get like two to three cutlets for this price but, as you would in JapanI mean honestly for like 7 - 15 in Japan you get way more. But this is NYC
Name: G*** T**
Date: 2023-11-03 22:24:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Japanese curry is relatively rare in NYC. Thankfully Katsu-Hama exists! Their chicken katsu curry is just like what youd get in Japan. The katsu itself is perfectly crisp, while the curry sauce bathes your tongue in flavour. I ordered just this one dish and it was enough to fill me up!
Name: S******** Y******** J***
Date: 2023-10-16 21:31:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Had: Sashimi & pork loin katsu lunch box
Name: M****** M****
Date: 2023-10-12 23:54:32
Rating: 5
Comment: The katsu was delicious! Not sure why this place doesnt have higher ratings - try the Miso Katsu!!
Name: G******* F*****
Date: 2023-10-05 14:57:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Food: some of the best tonkatsu Ive had in the US. Just like how you get them in Japan. Highly recommend the Berkshire Kurobuta Pork Loin Katsu. The curry was very good as well, oftentimes its either a curry place that does okay tonkatsu, or a tonkatsu place that does okay curry, this places got both :)Service: was a little slow and you have to flag down the servers if you need anything; they seemed short staffed. Food took a while to come out, but it was worth the wait.Came on a Wednesday night around 7, waited about 10 minutes to get seated for a table of two; no reservation.Overall really recommend the place if you are looking for an authentic tonkatsu in the city. Will definitely be back.
Name: J*** L**
Date: 2023-09-18 15:06:21
Rating: 4
Comment: I came back a year later to try a new menu item! And the food was still great :). I tried their prawn gozen set, super fulfilling and delicious!! Even had some leftovers because it was a lot of food haha, but def recommend their cheaper option (teishoku) if you want to save a few $$. It’s essentially the same but the soup is diff and no potato salad.. my friends got teishoku sets and were still very full!Even though we came on a Sunday for brunch, the service was a still slow.. We had to flag them down a few times to take our order, to pay, and refill water :(. We were seated in the back so there was not a lot of visibility for a big group.
Name: C******** P******
Date: 2023-08-26 22:16:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Some of the best katsu in the city. Super crispy, steaming hot and tender. Portion was also massive.
Name: K****
Date: 2023-08-26 03:25:44
Rating: 5
Comment: I had the Chicken and Pork Curry Katsu was very nice. The dessert Green Tea and Orange Cake was great! The pork broth and miso broth was great, the salad was a little underwhelming. Overall great experience with a wonderful atmosphere and very accommodating staff.
Name: E*** S******
Date: 2023-08-25 10:36:35
Rating: 4
Comment: Service was a bit slow. However, the curry, miso soup, and salad were good. Will be back.
Name: B***** M**
Date: 2023-07-30 20:41:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Food is delicious. We got the Berkshire Pork Katsu (A-Set) and it was amazing. The pork was juicy, tasty with the perfect breading and crunch. Service was fast and friendly. We also got the tuna poke, which was also rave-worthy. We waited roughly 15 minutes for a table for 2 on a Sunday, at the lunch hour.
Name: J***** C***
Date: 2023-07-30 19:06:44
Rating: 4
Comment: Had the Berkshire Pork Katsu Curry with Rice + Cabbage Salad and Miso Soup. The pork was beautifully fried, and the curry was flavorful. I would come back and eat this again. The miso soup was a tad salty, and the cabbage salad was pretty standard. My area of the table was a little sticky, but otherwise, the service and food were both great.
Name: M K
Date: 2023-07-23 13:14:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent Japanese style pork katsu!
Name: B**** K***
Date: 2023-07-16 12:05:45
Rating: 5
Comment: What in the tonkatsu heaven has this been my whole life! This place is a must go if you enjoy traditional Japanese style katsu. With a choice between shrimp, seafood, pork, hire (beef), and vegetables, this joint has something for everyone! As a side note, the miso soup that comes with the gozen meal is a must try! And top it off with a takoyaki! Thank me later!
Name: R**** J****
Date: 2023-07-07 00:43:47
Rating: 4
Comment: My recent visit to Katsu-Hama left me thoroughly satisfied, particularly after indulging in their Berkshire Pork Loin Cutlet Gozen Set Meal. The star of the show was undoubtedly the pork loin cutlet itself. It boasted a perfect balance of tenderness and juiciness, complemented by a delectably crispy breadcrumb coating. The portion size was generous, ensuring a fulfilling dining experience. (Cost $33)Accompanying the cutlet were a variety of delightful components. The miso soup offered a rich and savory flavor that harmonized beautifully with the main dish. The rice was flawlessly cooked, and the cabbage salad provided a refreshing contrast to the richness of the cutlet. Additional highlights included the pickles and a side of fruit.The service at Katsu-Hama was friendly and efficient, with the staff displaying attentiveness throughout the meal. The cozy and inviting ambiance further enhanced the overall dining experience. While the quality of the food and service earned my praise, I must note that the price point was slightly higher than expected, which is why Im rating it four stars instead of five. However, if youre willing to splurge a bit, the Berkshire Pork Loin Cutlet Gozen Set Meal is well worth it.
Name: J**** L**
Date: 2023-06-29 01:36:03
Rating: 5
Comment: This is the real Katsu ❤️. It was very well deep fried, fresh crispy panco crumbs, fresh pork, well cooked, and even we enjoyed the sauce! I would recommend to choose Bershire, which is juicier and more flavorful. Shrimp was also the best in the city !!!!!
Name: L******* E****
Date: 2023-06-26 17:32:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved their katsudon. Its been a long time since I had a properly prepared one, with runny eggs on top and a nice dashi at the bottom.Their pork katsu is excellent. Thick, but well cooked and tender. And they have tonjiru, which I love
Name: S******* L**
Date: 2023-06-21 15:10:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Their katsu is always well cooked fried. The batter was so crispy and meat is so juicy. Best Katsu in NY.
Name: M***** S*********
Date: 2023-06-16 00:02:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent Japanese Katsu curry here. We had bunch of appetizers and Berkshire pork katsu curry. Nigori sake was delicious. For appetizers the tuna poke was delicious. Chicken karaage and rice balls could be skipped and were very average.
Name: N*** S****** S*****
Date: 2023-06-04 08:03:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Food is delicious! Good japanese meal! Service is good! Servers were accomodating, fast and courteous. Atmosphere is abit down though, and place is tight and bathroom is not appealing. Spacing is close that you could hear other table. Waiting time is also long if peak hours. Accepts credit/debit. No high chairs. Not a place for a family with toddlers or preschoolers
Name: A******* H
Date: 2023-05-30 17:56:05
Rating: 4
Comment: * Katsuhama Special Set Gozen (4.5/5)* Chicken Katsu Curry (4/5)* Pork & Veg soup is better than regular miso soup* Service (3/5)Came here on Sunday evening and the restaurant was packed and there was a shorter wait for a party of 2. We ordered right away and waited close to 30 minutes for our food. We wouldnt have minded the wait if they hadnt forgotten about our drinks (which was just water) for 20 minutes. The Katsu is made to order so it is fresh from the fryer and crispy. I got the Berkshire Pork Loin in my Katsuhama set but didnt feel that it was that tender or any more special that the cheaper pork cuts. Shrimp katsu was good. The curry sauce was also just okay, youre not missing out on anything. Overall, a good meal.
Name: J****** V*
Date: 2023-05-29 20:26:56
Rating: 4
Comment: Food is great but took a while to come out. Appetizers came out about the same time as the actual food. Had to ask for water refills a few times.Maybe I just came at a busy time, but the service was not great, just okay.The actual restaurant looked nice, but the floors were sticky where I was seated.Would definitely come back here again for the food, it was delicious.
Name: J*** D***
Date: 2023-05-29 02:49:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Best fried pork rice I’ve ever had!!! It’s not dry as I thought and pretty delicious! I also like the salad and the miso soup there!
Name: E*** H****
Date: 2023-05-24 13:16:59
Rating: 4
Comment: Good place for quick lunch / dinner with quality food. I wont say it is a good place for hang out with friend. But it is a great spot to have a food before you heading to a bar.
Name: R***** S*****
Date: 2023-05-18 00:36:38
Rating: 4
Comment: Speciality restaurant with a focus on Pork Katsu (fried pork cutlet) with a few other complimentary items. Berkshire Katsu is the premium meat selection.Relatively small place but doesn’t feel cramped. Good service especially for an almost always packed house. There hasn’t been too many times I’ve visited where there isn’t a small line near the door waiting for a table. Unfortunately, they do not take reservations. However, other than a Saturday night at 6:30, most times I think you will be seated in 10-15 minutes.Tasty and served hot. Yes it’s fried but not weighted down in oil. Definitely recommended.05/17/2023Added a few more pictures.Delicious as before. Highly recommended if you are in the area.
Name: R****** W
Date: 2023-04-25 22:36:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Some restaurants grace us with their presence. I’m so grateful they’re even an option in the city. Katsu-Hama is one of them. Get the A-Set (you bet!) for the soul-warming tonjiru, regardless of what you order.In the past, I went to Japanese curry restaurants for the amazing curry and put up with the lackluster katsu. When I first tried this restaurant, I expected amazing katsu and lackluster curry. It turned out the katsu AND curry are far better than at curry shops. I’ve stopped going to other places. If I crave Japanese curry, I go here.Recently they’ve added thick-cut katsu to the menu (not pictured) and I enjoy it even more than the katsu curry. It’s more plain, sure, but it doesn’t sit heavily in the stomach and you can focus on the sweetness of the pork.
Name: J** K
Date: 2023-04-23 09:36:28
Rating: 5
Comment: I went to here with Japanese friendShe liked here!I love their juicy pork katsu!
Name: D**** N***** (*****
Date: 2023-04-21 16:44:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Great crispy thick katsu. Miso soup was hot and refreshing. Make sure to use salad dressing in jar for your cabbage salad. 😋
Name: B****
Date: 2023-04-12 06:18:38
Rating: 5
Comment: 👍👍👍Me and my friends love their rice!The rice is delicious, with each grain distinct, and the pork cutlets are fried to perfection. I prefer the Berkshire, which has a richer, more flavorful fat content compared to regular pork.
Name: J***** C*****
Date: 2023-04-08 02:11:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Great spot for delicious katsu. Very quick and friendly staff. I always get the chicken katsu curry and it never disappoints.
Name: J****** L**
Date: 2023-04-05 17:27:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Fried chicken was amazing (appetizer)I ordered A6 set! All was good especially Prawn yum!
Name: N* c*********
Date: 2023-04-02 00:09:11
Rating: 5
Comment: I had the pork loin katsu and the fried oyster. The pork was delicious but the fried oyster must be an acquired taste. The lunch set (a lunch combo) comes with cabbage salad and miso soup. The side of sesame you crush and add the dipping sauce for the pork. The dressing is delicious and light for the cabbage. The beer on tap is great also. All in all, it was a great lunch!
Name: E*****
Date: 2023-03-24 19:13:50
Rating: 4
Comment: Good experience, food was flavorful and great portions. The only downside is the price but that’s reasonable for manhattan :(
Name: J* C
Date: 2023-03-23 18:30:31
Rating: 5
Comment: This spot has been one of my family and friends favorite lunch place whenever they visit me in town. Best pork katsu in NYC, period.
Name: K******* T****
Date: 2023-03-21 21:43:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Great spot for some katsus!We came in a little past 12nn on 3/18/23 and we were seated right away (there was only two of us fyi). It’s slightly tight inside so its not the most ideal place for larger groups unless youre all willing to wait for the larger table. Otherwise its not so bad for smaller groups of like 2-4 or when youre eating solo.Service was prompt and we got our orders timely. The takoyaki was delicious although not as meaty as others ive tried. Tasty nonetheless. My favorite app that time though was their tuna poke! Very nicely flavored with sauces that didnt overpower. Fish was fresh and had beautiful color too.As for the katsus: Both Big Berkshire and my order of Berkshire curry katsu were delicious. Perfect in crispiness, delicious flavor, meaty and generous in portion. We had no left overs at all lol At first hubster was worried that Big Berkshire might not be cooked right because it was “big” but the meat was cooked very well while maintaining that tenderness of the meat but still having that nice crunch on the outside. For me, I enjoyed my order as well. I loved the added pickled peppers since it added color to the dish. And more importantly, i definitey loved that the curry katsu was so flavorful and when you smother that rice with that sauce…man its such a good lunch indeed!
Name: R******* P********
Date: 2023-03-17 19:26:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Make sure you make reservations prior to your dining date. This place gets busy lunch time and busier dinner time. Food is amazing for the price.
Name: E T****
Date: 2023-03-15 22:16:51
Rating: 4
Comment: Tasty katsu curry. Nice cabbage salad. Fast service and good quality :)
Name: G******** D***
Date: 2023-03-03 01:23:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food at a affordable price with large portions. the chicken katsu was prefectly crispy and almost melted in your mouth, paired with a classic curry sauce.the takoyaki and cream croquettes were also quite good.
Name: �*
Date: 2023-02-07 17:56:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Krispy Katsu! This is the best Katsu in Manhattan😍 My friend had kausu curry, it was also good. Not salty, no spicy! Everything was perfect. Staffs are also nice💗
Name: v***** g*******
Date: 2023-01-15 22:12:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Very cozy restaurant! The atmosphere was very nice and positive. The servers were amazing and very attentive. The food was delicious and came out very quickly for being a busy holiday weekday lunch. The lunch specials portions were perfect, and my family and I had an amazing dining experience.
Name: j n
Date: 2022-12-23 15:58:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Floors are a little slippery, so be careful when it rains.The place is great! The curry pork katsu was great. I also liked the tuna tartare, it melted in my mouth. Takoyaki was nice, it has been a long time since Ive had good takoyaki and this hit the spot.Its a nice cozy restaurant with nice staff.
Name: R** R*******
Date: 2022-12-17 20:27:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Great Katsu curry with a number of options! The speciality is the Berkshire Pork - a little more expensive, but tasted great. Meals come with two starter/side options: our set A combo came with a Pork Miso Soup and Potato Salad - the soup was delicious. Theres one draft beer option in different sizes, but its a refreshing and light beer that goes well with the food. Youd be forgiven for walking past the place from the outside, but its worth the trip. We didnt book ahead and were easily seated at a table of 2 around 18:30 on a Tuesday, though it was filling up soon after that.
Name: Y******
Date: 2022-12-13 17:57:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Pretty good. The katsu was well made and the curry was very flavorful.
Name: A** A
Date: 2022-11-26 18:37:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Always great. If youve never had Katsu (fried pork cutlets) this is the place to try.
Name: K***** C****** - W****
Date: 2022-11-22 22:58:37
Rating: 5
Comment: My absolute favorite! The Berkshire Pork Katsu is so tender. I also ordered the Takoyaki which is also my favorite. My second time to dine in but definitely not the last!
Name: C******** S**
Date: 2022-10-17 02:09:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Great restaurant! Had to wait about 15 minutes for seats during lunch time but it was worth it. I forgot the name of the appetizer but the server recommended it so we tried it and it was good :) I like how the tofu was slightly fried outside but soft inside. We got the pork Katsu and chicken katsu curry set. Definitely recommend trying their curry! They gave a generous portion. It was really filling since we got the set with the potato salad and meat&vegetable miso soup! Their ginger dressing was perfect for my salad, not too strong of a ginger taste. Servers were friendly, I will definitely be coming back!
Name: R****
Date: 2022-10-15 23:03:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice casual spot in midtown serving up a variety of katsu options. Great for dining on one’s own. The pork was cooked well - super crispy yet very tender and with the standard side of cabbage and a bowl of miso soup, made for a nicely filling meal.
Name: A*** B****
Date: 2022-10-09 19:03:40
Rating: 4
Comment: Delicious food and friendly staff! This restaurant is a place I make an effort to eat at every time Im in town. Because if their popularity it can be difficult to get a table in due time, but going here for lunch it was a way better experience - no wait time, food was ready right away and it was not noisy.
Name: K******* B*******
Date: 2022-10-06 23:56:49
Rating: 5
Comment: Calamari salad, Takoyaki and pork loin so good and delicious
Name: S******* Y***
Date: 2022-10-05 08:48:03
Rating: 5
Comment: My favorite Katsu place with also reasonable price to size ratio. Good curry rice too.
Name: W***** L*
Date: 2022-10-04 21:04:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Must try their curry and pork miso soup!
Name: J**** F*
Date: 2022-10-02 19:43:51
Rating: 4
Comment: Cute spot with solid Katsu. Sauces are more vinegary than I’m used to but still hit the spot. Ordered pork and chicken. Thought the chicken was better.
Name: B**** T*******
Date: 2022-09-28 17:34:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Been going to katsu-hama since I was a kid, not sure if it was always this particular location, but regardless I know the name and coming here is always a sure bet for good food!Came here for lunch recently and got my usual katsu curry with the Berkshire pork loin, with miso soup and cabbage. Everything was delicious. Definitely a spot to go!
Name: C*** K** C***
Date: 2022-09-21 02:55:28
Rating: 4
Comment: This is a Japanese restaurant. それは美味しいラストランですThe food is delicious, we have ordered a set with pork and shrimp, there are soups and rice. A small bowl of sesame is served for us to mix with the sauce for the pork. The pork and tempura shrimp are fired, just at the right level.However there was not enough staff, so the serving was quite slow, we need to wait a while every time to get a waiter/waitress.
Name: S********** 2***
Date: 2022-09-15 02:35:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome japanese curry.. hard to get this wrong like vietnamese pho and this restaurant is spot on with their katsu curry. Had poke for appetizer with the katsu pork meal with miso and salad.. very delicious..
Name: A***** D*******
Date: 2022-09-11 21:42:06
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best meals that I’ve had in the city in a long time - glad we came here because it was on our list for a while. All the food was delicious and the katsu curry absolutely hit the spot. You can’t go wrong with either chicken or pork so choose what you like. We’ll definitely be coming back because the portion sizes are huge and the quality is not overlooked!
Name: M** P***
Date: 2022-09-05 08:38:45
Rating: 5
Comment: (4.5) Berkshire Tonkatsu, mixed with ebi, and fried oyster. So crispy but little bit oily. But it’s good. The restaurant was clean but the bathroom wasn’t.
Name: S****** K**
Date: 2022-08-16 04:24:14
Rating: 5
Comment: You HAVE to try the BERKSHIRE LOIN KATSU. Its the juiciest crispiest most tender tonkatsu ever😭 We asked our waiter for recommendations, and we were very satisfied w his suggestion (BERKSHIRE LOIN KATSU!!!!)☺️The personnel was very friendly and kind, so we had a pleasant dinner here! Would definitely come back :))
Name: J*** S**
Date: 2022-08-04 04:05:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Great standard tonkatsu place. Love sitting at the bar with my favorite manga while enjoying good food! Reasonably priced too!
Name: N*** F*****
Date: 2022-08-01 01:28:39
Rating: 4
Comment: I ordered their premiere pork katsu curry and a ginger ale. The pork lacked flavor on its own but paired very well with the rice and curry. The service was swift as well. Overall not my favorite katsu but a fantastic option in midtown.
Name: A***** H*******
Date: 2022-07-30 02:17:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Great Japanese spot in Midtown. I had a nice dining experience. The Miso soup was nice and flavorful. I really enjoyed the katsu and japanese fried chicken. The sauces really complimented the dish. Nice service as well.
Name: N***** P
Date: 2022-07-24 18:27:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Great flavors.Everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly.
Name: K***** M******
Date: 2022-07-15 21:45:50
Rating: 5
Comment: I ordered the Berkshire tonkatsu with cheese. It was soft and juicy with just the right amount of crispness. The set I had came with miso soup, cabbage and rice. The other set had a fancier miso soup and potato salad with the cabbage and rice.
Name: J**** H***
Date: 2022-06-22 04:08:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome Japanese food.Had the Chicken Taksu curry and it was awesome! Would go there again 10/10The service was top and the waiters were super kind and open for a short chat.
Name: S**** L****
Date: 2022-06-21 01:09:48
Rating: 4
Comment: The portions here are HUGE, I was pleasantly surprised. Everything tasted great as well. My only complaint were the “cocktails”. They were canned drinks that were poured into a mug with ice. By the end of our meal, it was watered down and tasted like sparkling water. I expected more since the menu showed a more elaborate drink, but for $8, I should’ve known. Definitely would come back for the food only.
Name: K***** C****
Date: 2022-06-17 22:59:06
Rating: 5
Comment: I am from Taiwan. Many merely adopted Japanese food; I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t eat other type of food until I was already a man, yet this is still the best katsu curry I’ve had.
Name: P**
Date: 2022-06-12 06:34:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Go to place for authentic Japanese tonkatsu in NY. Generous portions, delicious katsu & miso soup. Fried oysters were fresh & crispy. Great ambience & attentive staffs. Highly recommended.
Name: S***** S
Date: 2022-06-11 05:11:57
Rating: 4
Comment: Extremely busy Japanese tonkatsu place. They used to have cabbage and rice all u can eat but now they charge $1.5 for extra potion each which I wasn’t too happy abt. Also they are extremely understaffed fof how crowded they are. Food is great tho, so I hope they will hire more people soon for better operation.
Name: p********
Date: 2022-05-29 03:38:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Really enjoyed Katsu-Hama, since we cant go to Japan it really threw me back to Japans taste. We got the half pork, half chicken curry katsu.
Name: g**************
Date: 2022-05-15 16:40:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Must try the fried oysters and fried pork loin with curry!!! Best katsu!!!
Name: N****
Date: 2022-05-10 03:23:22
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best places for katsudon and curry katsu. While neither of us have been to Japan, my husband says this is probably the best hes had outside of Singapore. I also recommend trying the agedashi tofu and fried oysters. Prices were reasonable for generous portion sizes. Service was friendly and efficient. Id definitely come back again.
Name: R***** S**** P***
Date: 2022-05-06 03:06:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Best Katsu Ive ever tried among ones in US! Im craving this at this moment that Im posting 😭
Name: J***** S*
Date: 2022-04-22 12:47:42
Rating: 5
Comment: My favorite place to visit in the city if I crave Katsu! Wish they had more seats tho.
Name: J** Y*
Date: 2022-04-16 22:14:20
Rating: 5
Comment: By far my favorite katsu place in Manhattan. Used to come here a lot when my office was located in the city but didn’t have a chance to visit during past couple years.Fried batter for the suface of the katsu here is super crispy, meat inside is so juicy and tender, the sauce with sesame well enhances the taste of the katsu, last but not least; salad balances well with the katsu and helps me more dive into the katsu. Juicy rice is a great bonus.I also recommend oyster katsu if you aren’t hater of oyster. It has different type of pleasure than usual pork katsu.When I tried chicken katsu here recently though, I really didn’t like it. It had some weird distinct smell. Im for sure not having that again.One more note is that the place is bit small and dark. I didn’t realize it in the past and still does not bother me at all even now. But it could be a minus factor for someone who is sensitive to the atmosphere of the restaurant.
Name: K* S***
Date: 2022-04-09 18:19:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Very generous portions for the food. Had the agedashi tofu and pork loin cutlet curry rice (without the set). Both were good and satisfying. My friend tried the chicken cutlet and it was good too. Would recommend.
Name: V***** H
Date: 2022-03-03 16:23:09
Rating: 5
Comment: The katsu foods are so good to eat a tasty fry meat on a menu and it taste so good to eat on a plate and on a bowl 👍😁😊🍛🥢🥄🥚🥗
Name: S****** L
Date: 2022-02-25 00:42:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Great Katsu restaurant with affordable price.The draft beer here is also pretty cheap with great portion!
Name: C***** Y***
Date: 2022-01-01 22:28:18
Rating: 4
Comment: Fast service despite the crowd of people. Vaccination cards were required to be shown, which is good. My only complaint is that they didn’t offer a beer menu, but overall great experience as always and good comforting food :)
Name: L*** K*
Date: 2021-12-30 09:00:43
Rating: 5
Comment: I cant tell how much I love Katsu Hama. I went to Japan several times, so I know how Japanese fry the pork. Kastu Hama is exactly the same flavor that I had in Japan, and they are always one of the reasons why I want to visit NYC!!!
Name: S********
Date: 2021-12-12 04:53:16
Rating: 4
Comment: We came on a very popular evening and had to wait outside in line- one downside is that they don’t have a list for you to put down your name- you just have to wait in line physically but it didn’t take too long. Their katsu curry and katsu egg rice bowls were both excellent. Their portions are very big as well.
Name: J******* L******
Date: 2021-12-06 20:27:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Katsu-Hama was a pleasant surprise. The restaurant is intimate and not suited for bigger groups but it’s perfect for 4 or less people. The menu is straightforward, same sides options come with each entree. I recommend the Katsu-prawns. It was super crunchy and paired well with the sauce it came with. The cabbage was my favorite, it’s a side option and definitely is a must. I particularly loved the curry. It was a great sauce for the chicken but also amazing just with the rice.
Name: N***** C****
Date: 2021-12-05 15:46:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Overall quite awesome Japanese fried pork chop restaurant. Didn’t expect a line of 12 at 4pm on Saturday. Pork chop was fresh and tender. Curry taste good. Service was ok considering how busy with limited staff. The line was about 30 when we left 5 something.
Name: A**** H*
Date: 2021-12-03 02:53:04
Rating: 4
Comment: Really nice Japanese katsu place at relatively affordable prices. My friend and I came at around 1 on a Saturday afternoon and was seated immediately. Service was great and food came fairly quickly. I ordered the Berkshire pork katsu rice. My friend ordered the fried oyster rice. They have 2 unisex bathrooms although they are not wheelchair friendly.Update- I went again with two friends and its still good!
Name: N****** F*
Date: 2021-12-02 18:19:59
Rating: 5
Comment: It is no exaggeration to say Katsu-Hama has the most delicious and authentic Katsu in NYC. Hands down superb.
Name: M******* W***
Date: 2021-11-24 21:34:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Really authentic and delicious tonkatsu! I really love their lunch special box which is available Mon-Fri 11-4. A great variety of side dishes with a smaller portion of cutlet (your choice of pork or chicken). It gives a great balance between fried meat and other nutritions so you don’t feel guilty for eating a huge fried cutlet and it’s only $20 for all these amazing food!!! Definitely go for it!!
Name: A***** P***
Date: 2021-11-20 19:30:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Came here for a quick lunch and the service was fast and good. Food was amazing! I love the tonkatsu and curry. Their egg over katsu was really good too! Would definitely recommend!
Name: R***** M**********
Date: 2021-11-17 13:37:46
Rating: 5
Comment: My buddy and I went here after a Nintendo event at Grand Central Station. This place makes really good curry, the tonkasu was so crispy and delicious, and the rice bowl I had was awesome too! If I’m ever in the area again, I’m stopping in to try more of the menu.
Name: S*
Date: 2021-11-04 00:21:45
Rating: 5
Comment: The best katsu in US! highly recommend Berkshire katsu.
Name: J***** Y*
Date: 2021-11-02 05:42:49
Rating: 5
Comment: A MUST try if you like Tonkatsu. It’s probably the best in NYC. The Gozen choice is also a plus (the soup is just unreal). I keep coming back here whenever I crave for Tonkatsu, even if that means a flight to NYC!
Name: J L
Date: 2021-10-31 21:31:41
Rating: 4
Comment: The pork and shrimp katsu are well made. They’re juicy and crispy.
Name: S* C
Date: 2021-10-15 05:03:27
Rating: 5
Comment: The katsu was so crispy and loved the curry taste. We ordered some special katsu with miso soup paste and it was so good too!
Name: S**** S*
Date: 2021-09-03 18:17:01
Rating: 4
Comment: The katsu was crispy but the curry was a bit on the sweeter side. The dons were good but the dough was really chewy, felt a bit dry.
Name: C**** V********* (**********
Date: 2021-07-24 18:34:48
Rating: 5
Comment: If you are looking for a great Japanese restaurant that serves great katsu then this is the place for you.Katsu-Hama is a hidden gem in the avenue of the americas. They offer authentic katsu (crispy fried cutlet) with the meat of your choice. When I first ate here, they gave me the ingredients for the katsu sauce, in which I have no idea how to make. Good thing the server showed me how to do it and it was a fun experience. I advise you to make the sauce, it’s fun!Overall, try this place and you won’t be disappointed. Try their different katsu and share with me what did you like best.
Name: M***** M
Date: 2021-07-17 16:58:08
Rating: 4
Comment: Just great Japanese curry with all the usual sides. The place gets pretty loud and tight during lunch hour. But was still a very nice and filling lunch.
Name: S*** P***
Date: 2021-07-09 13:28:20
Rating: 5
Comment: First of all, let me just say that the food here is great. It’s the service. We weren’t greeted by the host, because they use the Yelp waitlist iPad. The food was fine, but it’s just the service. Get better Katsu-Hama. Maybe I’ll change the review then.edit: The service was better the most recent time i went. This place is authentic and the food is amazing.
Name: H* H****
Date: 2021-06-13 01:26:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Pork Loin Cutlet Don was authentic and delicious! The rice (Don itself) is in a heat insulated container so it was still warm when I brought it home.
Name: B****
Date: 2021-05-15 02:26:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Was disappointed to see that Matsunoya had closed but apparently this is in the same family of restaurants/has the same parent company. Excellent katsu at decent prices like Matsunoya (slight edge to Matsunoya 🤷♂️ but still much better than any fast casual restaurant Ive tried) and overall delicious - very similar food in quality and style. Bento was a steal. Great service and covid precautions as well. Look forward to visiting again soon!
Name: J*** T**
Date: 2021-05-04 20:04:55
Rating: 4
Comment: Hidden katsu gem tucked in midtown. Not too far from Times Square with easy parking.I ordered the chicken katsu don. The chicken katsu was crispy and tender. The rice soaked in the sweet soy glaze was delicious. Highly recommended.The chicken katsu curry was another banger. Umami-full curry with yet another perfect piece of chicken katsu.Also the takoyaki was legit. Nice spot for lunch or dinner.
Name: M****
Date: 2021-04-13 05:18:05
Rating: 4
Comment: Katsu-hama! Where you can experience tasteful katsu! However, their cheese katsu could be more worked on since it felt like they chose the wrong cheese to fill in the katsu. If it were for a regular katsu, their menu is lovable👏
Name: C**** H*******
Date: 2020-02-27 16:31:04
Rating: 5
Comment: About a 20 min wait to sit for lunch at 1215. Got the chicken and pork curry special, and it was delish. Perfectly crunchy and juicy. Can’t wait to go back.
Name: H***** K**
Date: 2020-02-21 01:40:30
Rating: 4
Comment: My friend and I started with oyster fries and takoyaki. I couldnt really taste the octopus in the takoyaki because it was covered in tonkatsu sauce and mayo, but the oyster fries were amazing! Definitely a must if you like oysters. Then, we both ordered the Berkshire pork loin cutlet with curry over rice. Its definitely up there for pork cutlets, but I thought the pork might have been a little too fatty and the skin too overdone. I think I prefer a bit less color on the crispy skin. The curry was delicious👌
Name: S**** C********
Date: 2020-02-12 01:40:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Absolutely loved every dish we ordered. Although it was very crowded during lunch, we were served very promptly. Our server was very friendly and helped us pick our delicious options. Will definitely be going back to try more options.
Name: d*** l******
Date: 2020-02-05 20:30:28
Rating: 4
Comment: It was ok, the chicken is good and the crab cake was good too.. I felt like it was missing something, like a sauce or something.
Name: K****
Date: 2020-01-10 16:31:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent katsu here. I love their curry katsu! Appetizers are also delicious but pricey for the portion size. Beer is cheap though.
Name: S***** A*****
Date: 2019-11-16 01:40:43
Rating: 5
Comment: My friends frequent this place for a nice sit down dinner whenever were in the city. Staff is really nice, food is great and comes in great portions Everything they serve really complements the fried food. Would definitely recommend the special katsu they have if its your first time.
Name: W****** T***
Date: 2019-09-26 18:47:27
Rating: 4
Comment: I sat at the counter, which is before the rest of the restaurant, so I cant speak to the interiors ambience, but it was what I expected of a place selling katsu. The flavors are familiar, from the pork to the cabbage salad dressing. I didnt partake, but the cabbage and rice were on free refills if you had ordered one of the sets.
Name: P**** L*
Date: 2019-09-04 21:17:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Very authentic katsu with quality pork. I would dish out the extra fee dollars for the Berkshire pork katsu. It was delicious. Super juicy and tender. Breading was not too oily. I would use the katsu sauce on the side, it has a pretty strong flavor that may overpower the taste of the katsu. Would def come back here to try other menu items.
Name: A*** E******
Date: 2019-05-11 23:39:38
Rating: 4
Comment: Comparing this to katsu from Asia, its not amazing. But it is still relatively good though and decently priced.The normal pork loin was a bit marbled but the breading was good. Id recommend going with the berkshire.Green tea ice cream with green tea cheesecake was fantastic though!
Name: W***********
Date: 2019-03-17 17:34:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Great little hole-in-the-wall spot for comfort food. It is usually quiet. I last visited on a Friday afternoon/evening, and the place was jam packed. Good food, great curry. The karaage could be better, but wasnt bad.
Name: w**** c*******
Date: 2019-02-09 23:23:47
Rating: 4
Comment: Good value curry dishes. I especially enjoyed the cabbage and dressing with potato salad. Chicken curry and soup excellent. Saki selection was great. Go with the A set add on for curry with all the fixings and enough for left overs. Nice fresh flavor!
Name: Y**** J* M***
Date: 2019-01-12 05:07:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Great Katsus here! It is a bit pricey but it’s definitely worth the price! Check them out! The curry katsu is my favorite!
Name: R*** O*****
Date: 2019-01-11 20:47:45
Rating: 4
Comment: Service was okay, but food was good. Not too pricey. Must try the appetizers!
Name: C***** Z***
Date: 2018-12-12 03:28:22
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a really good Japanese restaurant for katsu. I ordered the Bershire Pork Loin Katsu Don with the B set. It was really good. Very tasty. The Katsu was a thick cut of pork loin. Despite being fried, it was still very juicy and cooked perfectly. The egg was cooked nicely too. The whole don had a nice harmony to it. Very delicious. The miso soup and salad was good but pretty standard. Highly recommended Katsu restaurant.
Name: J*** S**
Date: 2018-11-10 17:30:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Love this place!!! Awesome curry rice and ramen 😍 we visited 3 timea during our trip in NYC. Free water and hot greeb tea!
Name: s*** w** L**
Date: 2018-09-09 00:37:35
Rating: 5
Comment: Cream croquette and takoyaki is must.Pork cutlet tastes savory. The panko is crunchy and not oily.
Name: J***** R**
Date: 2018-07-29 14:47:46
Rating: 5
Comment: I never mean to give such high recommendation to a donkatsu place. But this Katsu Hama place is so just so so so awesome. Its best the best katsu I ever tasted in my life. Crispy outside as well as juicy in side. Got to try there big mug Kirin draft beer. Took my breath away.
Name: S**** P**
Date: 2018-05-09 23:55:33
Rating: 4
Comment: You can get very authentic Japanese Katsus in reasonable price. Ive visited many places(like Ootoya)for the Katsu and this place is the best by far. Cabbage salad and miso soup refills are free. Service is nice.
Name: D** C (*********
Date: 2018-01-24 22:33:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Crispy Japanese comfort food. Crunchy delight paired with miso soup and cabbage salad with ginger dressing. Also have various toppings at the table. Wait times are high at meal times so recommend an early visit. Pork based fried cutlet is the famous dish but they also have non pork and non fried options.
Name: H**** W***
Date: 2018-01-08 20:47:40
Rating: 5
Comment: If you have a craving for true Japanese Katsu, I would definitely recommend Katsu-Hama. I order the Pork Katsu Curry Soba, and was treated with the giant bowl pictured. I order the smaller size and even though Im a big eater, I struggled to finish 2/3rds of it.The Katsu was all things it should be. Crunchy batter with a delicious seasoning, but doesnt over power the pork, which was juicy and tender. The curry sauce was very tasty, but the soba was definitely the weakest part of the dish. It was tasty, but I like my soba noodles more firm. I think Ill would go with curry rice instead next time.
Name: E***** B***
Date: 2017-11-18 18:02:16
Rating: 4
Comment: Very good. Highly recommend! All Koreans, gather up here! Misoya is here in New York City!!
Name: P**** W
Date: 2017-11-06 16:23:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Authentic Japanese tasting katsu, crisply fried with good quality meat. I tried the classic salaryman dish of katsu curry and found the curry was very good too and rich with sliced mushrooms.
Name: C** Y* �****** Y***
Date: 2016-11-28 18:45:08
Rating: 4
Comment: Service was quick and unrushed. I loved the atmosphere and a lot of wood and bamboo furnishing. I had a huge piece of pork along with some udon. Not exceptional but definite delivers what it promises. Would return.
Name: R*** T**********
Date: 2024-01-25 00:52:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Best Tonkatsu west of Okinawa.Too bad we dont have such a place in Switzerland....