88 (Eighty Eight) Katsu
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88 (Eighty Eight) Katsu Reviews
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The menu is limited but very good. Service is a little lack luster because everything is automated. Very little human contact.
I usually love tonkatsu, but this place is on another level. We ordered the 88 Tonkatsu, Swai Fish Katsu, and Cold Bibim Noodles, and honestly, just wow. Everything was delicious!
The katsu was incredibly tender and practically melted in my mouth. I also highly recommend trying the katsu with the salt and wasabi they give you on the plate. It’s completely different from eating it with the usual tonkatsu sauce, but in the best way. The salt and wasabi really bring...read full review
The katsu was incredibly tender and practically melted in my mouth. I also highly recommend trying the katsu with the salt and wasabi they give you on the plate. It’s completely different from eating it with the usual tonkatsu sauce, but in the best way. The salt and wasabi really bring...read full review
Found this location on whim and I'm glad we did. Portions are large and flavorful. Would definitely come back again.
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 3PM 5 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
88 Katsu is a restaurant famous for its Japanese fried katsu, widely considered the best in OC. The atmosphere is super clean, bright, lively, and cozy, with plenty of seating and upbeat music. Service is quick and polite, with convenient ordering via tablet at your table. The katsu is the clear highlight, described as the best ever, with a perfectly light, crispy, and non-greasy breading covering tender, juicy, and super tender meat. Portions are generous, huge, and definitely filling, served on a tray with a satisfying full spread of sides. These include rice, a fantastic homemade curry that is more of a meat sauce, miso soup, kimchi, pickled vegetables, and various sauces like katsu sauce and thousand island. The Chicken Katsu Curry and the Jumbo 88 Katsu are standout dishes. For a contrast, the noodle dishes are also highly recommended, including light and refreshing zaru udon, bouncy udon in kitsune broth, and cold soba. The restaurant offers a comfortable, casual, and fun dining experience with great value, perfect for lunch or dinner, and is already a beloved neighborhood gem.