Katsu Gin
$$ • Vegetarian
Hours:
128 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas
(408) 618-0298
About Katsu Gin
Customers' Favorites
Pork Cutlet Set Meal
Tonkatsu Curry
Katsu Gin Reviews
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 2PM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 9PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 2PM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5:30 - 9:30PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 - 9:30PM 11AM - 2PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 - 9PM 11AM - 2PM |
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Katsu Gin is a restaurant specializing in katsu dishes, especially tonkatsu and hirekatsu, offering a variety of menu items like curry udon and rice bowls. The restaurant has a cozy, small ambiance and often draws a busy crowd, especially during peak hours. Many reviews highlight the restaurant's popularity, with customers noting that it often has a line and can get quite crowded.
The food at Katsu Gin generally receives positive remarks for flavor and quality. The hirekatsu is frequently praised for being thick, juicy, and tender, with some reviewers calling it their favorite and noting it as a good choice for those craving a lot of pork. The crispy coating is appreciated for being fluffy and well-fried, with many describing the katsu as crispy and flavorful. The curry dishes, particularly the tonkatsu curry, are enjoyed for their richness, though some find the curry a bit too thick or bland, and a few mention that the meat can be slightly dry or soggy. The oyster and shrimp tempura are also well-liked, crispy, and tasty, often served alongside cabbage salad, which some find too creamy or undercooked.
Service experiences are mixed; some are friendly and prompt, while others mention frustration or delays, especially during busy times or with waitlist management. The plating of dishes is generally attractive, making for good pictures, but some note issues like oily chopsticks or inconsistent wait times. Despite these minor drawbacks, many customers find the food satisfying and would recommend trying Katsu Gin, particularly for those seeking authentic, crispy, and juicy katsu that reminds them of Japan or Hawaii.