Katsu Sando - San Gabriel

Bad review for that restaurant. I had been there for several times and everything was fine when it was current. Speaking of the current,The food was great and the service was literally nice. But now everything has been changed from great to “horrible”. Today,I get into the restaurant and ask if I can have the family meal which can feed me and my friends. Here is the dialogue .” Oh, hi, may I have a family meal and eat here?”(by the way, my english is not good since English isn’t my first language and it is reasonable to conclude that that is one of the reasons for which he treats us so “well”)and that “innocent fellow” response that sorry about that you guys cannot eat here since that combination is to go. I didn’t get that “friendly” metaphor, which can be refers to expire us at first. I didn’t use any inappropriate word and I was kinda confessed about what happened. And then, I said,” alright, can we get three pork curry?and eat here.”and he responses that either eat here or to go, and the only choice for us is to go. Plus, he said” I don’t like your rude attitude and plz, go.” What a sigma? Let be honest, if you don’t want to service us, that is fine, everyone understand you guys torture, servicing everyone and providing quality food in timed conditions. But I cannot accept that refusion with such a hilarious reason- rude attitude torturing him. Maybe I am overthinking every aspect of each conservation I have ever had! Even A hello purposely means everyone hates and insults him! My apology and I DO APOLOGIZE FOR MY WORD! And tone! Cause that is the way revealing how awful customers torture the innocent waiter! Meanwhile, I feel offended as he said you don’t have to pay and have a nice day( have a nice day!). What do I supposed to say? Thanks for your great service and I said it back,” have a great day!”. Upon his great effort, I shall never go to that restaurant and I want to tell any viewers seeing this post, That restaurant and its waiter( just one single people, other people is friendly and understand that I am not good at English and still be nice, and I do appreciate for their understanding and virtue.) are notorious for weaponizing their anxiety and using it to place the blame on anyone they don’t like, or anyone which cannot speak fluent English. And they do provide extra service such as twisted interpretation for expiration! Reluctant to leave that message for that restaurant, but It is my responsibilities to show off my experience. Have a nice day, Mr.counter! And Thanks for your polite word and great great great service.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

Food was pretty good. Called order in over the phone and arrived when it was supposed to be ready. Waited 30 min to get 2 sandwiches and wasn’t busy.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

1000000/10 milk bread that they use in their sandwiches

Chicken and pork katsu sandwich are amazing. Ask for the spicy sauce. ?

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu Sando

If you are tired of basic sandwiches the in place is worth trying. The sandwiches are thicc and juicy, super duper good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu Sando

Yippee!! Finally tried Katsu Sando. We got the Kakigori soooo dang fantastic. So good we went back to get chicken also very yummy. Great customer service. Super friendly people. I'll be going back for sure. If you want to spoil your taste buds go here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu Sando, Kakigori, Fries

Tasty food, decent seating, reasonable prices (inflation considered), nice serivce, and delicious both delivered & in store. Great lunch/dinner counter style place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Honey Walnut Shrimp, Chicken Katsu Sando, Fries

Katsu chicken sandwich was fresh and crispy however it felt like something is missing in it. Still a really good sandwich but lacking something.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

I love going to Katsu Sando! If I can go everyday, I will! My husband and I typically share a Chicken Katsu Plate and a side of the potato salad! So yum!The katsu is crispy, juicy inside and hot! Rice is always nice, well cooked!I have also tried their Shrimp Katsu sandwich once and not sure what stops me from getting it again. Chicken > Shrimp.In the summer, they had multiple kakigori flavors but the Mango Sago kakigori one was our favorite and we must have eaten 3-4 large ones! We couldn't get enough. I hope they serve that flavor again next year!The staff is always friendly!Parking can be difficult depending on the time of day.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Honey Walnut Shrimp Sando, Chicken Katsu Sando

They have extended hours now, which is great, because now I am able to come after work hours to get a katsu sandwich if I so desire! This place is very casual and reminiscent of a mini mart and old fashioned LA eatery of late-night sandwiches and 3am burritos.Unfortunately, they don't close that late, but late enough as a dinner to grab on your way back from your commute from work. They have chicken, pork, shrimp, and mushroom katsu sandwiches. I've only had the opportunity to try the chicken katsu sandwich: It's a solid sandwich that pairs even better with the sauce, though I'd be more impressed if it was flavorful enough without the addition to its slightly spicy sauce side (that you are given).It's definitely too much for me to eat at once, and the sandwich was sliced in half that you can stow away to eat later if the first half fills you up!It's in a convenient location, which there is parking on a plaza lot and alongside the streets.The front is clean, but plain, and some would consider the sandwiches pricey for the area. It was pretty quiet when we stopped by, maybe if they had a radio or curated playlist that played into the aesthetic of the shop, that would be pretty cool. In addition to more drink choices ( the more unique or zany the better!) as the selection was lack luster. Would also appreciate a larger selection of varied merch like patches, car fresheners, car decals, enamel pins, ect, as I find the mascot very endearing.Will update again when I am able to try their other delicious sounding offerings! Happy to have a katsu place here, and hope it sticks around.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Fantastic sandwiches

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Honey Walnut Shrimp Sando, Chicken Katsu Sando

The katsu sandwich was soooo juicy and delicious. Had to pick up the honey walnut shrimp sandwich too since it sounded interesting and I'm glad I did!

Owners might appreciate what they do but do not take care of employees from my experience. If you expect so much, give the opportunity to show potential. ?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Waffle, Chicken Katsu Sando

Had a pork katsu sandwich and great japanese shaved ice

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

The chicken katsu sando was crispy, juicy, and very tender. Honey walnut shrimp had decent amount of shrimp, well seasoned, but felt like the walnut was a little too hard to be in a sandwich. The wagyu waffle fries was crunchy and the cheesy curry dip was so goood. Thick curry with great flavors. Will definitely have to come back and try the curry plates

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Wagyu Curry Cheese Fries