For the price, quality, and flavor, there is just not a lot that beats Katsu Bar. It’s always been there for me, after school, work, gym, etc. So consistent, friendly staff. Nothing to say but positivity. I must recommend the Katsu Sando on Rosemary bread. Absolutely heavenly with a side of curry. 100/10
Alicia Erby
I ordered the mushroom katsu and it was extremely oily and the sauce was too sweet. It tasted like someone put sugar in vegetable oil. I went in to tell the owner? And he wanted to not give me a different dish at my first request and explanation. First he tried to say that I ate it, I did not. I took a bite from on the cuts of the sandwich (you’re served a sandwich cut into 3) and let one person I was eating with try it to see if they wanted the sandwich. After a while of him arguing with me, saying that he’s not Costco and doesn’t give samples and restaurants don’t take food back because he can’t resell it since I ate it (What?! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a restaurant take food back once it’s left the kitchen)?!!! I told him I’m not asking for a refund just to change the sandwich and the sandwich I was asking for was half the price and a smaller dish than what I had ordered. After all that he finally handed me the sandwich I requested which was already pre-made! He didn’t even have to make it. The customer service here is eh at best. It’s crazy when the front register person has better customer presence than the owner, like what. This is a ripe off of kojima and coco curry. I recommend people go there. Its fast casual so they left tables dirty. (I get small businesses budgets can tough but I was trying to work with him on just bad food, and all of what he could work on like customer service or a clean restaurant he wasn’t.)
M T
The portion sizes are huge. But the food is just okay 😕
Sandi Chiu
I was hoping to eat the same delicious waffle fries but this time I was so disappointed. Fries and the katsu batter was so disappointing-- frozen too long and maybe even refried too many time? My jaw hurts after trying the waffle fries and the katsu burger. I hope they improve, I missed the fries I had when they first opened.
Chris Budd Vlogs
Not friendly.
Froly
Best Katsu sandwiches in the area here in Santa Monica, would definitely recommend to anyone looking to experience some delicious chicken sandwiches that’s fresh and prepared for your indulgences. 🙌🏽
Zachary Schmidt
This place is IMPRESSIVE. Quality of food is really good and the portions are INSANE. Get everything be happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu Sandwich
JUNGMIN RYU
Pork Katsu sando is super crispy and tasty amazingly… way better than any japanese sando store!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alberto Peraza
It is one of the best customer service I have received, very professional. I was impressed by the flavor on the food, really good menu I have to come back whenever im on the getty museum again
Had to say that first because we order so much food ha!
Their waffle fries are amazing! Dare I say better than Chick-Fil-A!
They don’t have many gluten free options. According to the others, the bread just tasted like regular white bread. The cream and strawberry sandwich was not magical. This one was out of stock of many of the food and drink items.
I will say try the strawberry milk!! So good! Not much seating except outside and one or two tables inside.
I see an image on here where they have more tables inside against the orange wall, they are no longer there.
Bathrooms were locked even when we asked them to use them.
You get a good value for money when it comes to the portion sizes. Not sure I’ll go back but was worth the try ?
Parking: A few paid street parking spots
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ian P.
My friend bought food from here and I am Hooked!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Huddleston
Super delicious food!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tteokbokki with Katsu
Lauren Chung
The food here was amazing! The photos undershow how big the portions are. The fries and sandwiches were perfectly fried, and so was the mandu. Tried the shrimp and nashville hot chicken katsu sandwiches, probably some of the best Ive had in LA. Will definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Aihara
The Matsui burger was amazing!
My first impression was the size of the burger! It was big and the taste was incredible. What was more surprising was how good the chips were. The potato was thick and crunchy.
I had a hard time finishing everything and should have taken some of it back home. However it was too good that I couldn’t stop!
For the price, quality, and flavor, there is just not a lot that beats Katsu Bar. It’s always been there for me, after school, work, gym, etc. So consistent, friendly staff. Nothing to say but positivity. I must recommend the Katsu Sando on Rosemary bread. Absolutely heavenly with a side of curry. 100/10
I ordered the mushroom katsu and it was extremely oily and the sauce was too sweet. It tasted like someone put sugar in vegetable oil. I went in to tell the owner? And he wanted to not give me a different dish at my first request and explanation. First he tried to say that I ate it, I did not. I took a bite from on the cuts of the sandwich (you’re served a sandwich cut into 3) and let one person I was eating with try it to see if they wanted the sandwich. After a while of him arguing with me, saying that he’s not Costco and doesn’t give samples and restaurants don’t take food back because he can’t resell it since I ate it (What?! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a restaurant take food back once it’s left the kitchen)?!!! I told him I’m not asking for a refund just to change the sandwich and the sandwich I was asking for was half the price and a smaller dish than what I had ordered. After all that he finally handed me the sandwich I requested which was already pre-made! He didn’t even have to make it. The customer service here is eh at best. It’s crazy when the front register person has better customer presence than the owner, like what. This is a ripe off of kojima and coco curry. I recommend people go there. Its fast casual so they left tables dirty. (I get small businesses budgets can tough but I was trying to work with him on just bad food, and all of what he could work on like customer service or a clean restaurant he wasn’t.)
The portion sizes are huge. But the food is just okay 😕
I was hoping to eat the same delicious waffle fries but this time I was so disappointed. Fries and the katsu batter was so disappointing-- frozen too long and maybe even refried too many time? My jaw hurts after trying the waffle fries and the katsu burger. I hope they improve, I missed the fries I had when they first opened.
Not friendly.
Best Katsu sandwiches in the area here in Santa Monica, would definitely recommend to anyone looking to experience some delicious chicken sandwiches that’s fresh and prepared for your indulgences. 🙌🏽
This place is IMPRESSIVE. Quality of food is really good and the portions are INSANE. Get everything be happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu Sandwich
Pork Katsu sando is super crispy and tasty amazingly… way better than any japanese sando store!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is one of the best customer service I have received, very professional. I was impressed by the flavor on the food, really good menu I have to come back whenever im on the getty museum again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
THE PORTIONS ARE HUGE!
Had to say that first because we order so much food ha!
Their waffle fries are amazing! Dare I say better than Chick-Fil-A!
They don’t have many gluten free options. According to the others, the bread just tasted like regular white bread. The cream and strawberry sandwich was not magical. This one was out of stock of many of the food and drink items.
I will say try the strawberry milk!! So good!
Not much seating except outside and one or two tables inside.
I see an image on here where they have more tables inside against the orange wall, they are no longer there.
Bathrooms were locked even when we asked them to use them.
You get a good value for money when it comes to the portion sizes. Not sure I’ll go back but was worth the try ?
Parking: A few paid street parking spots
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
My friend bought food from here and I am Hooked!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super delicious food!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tteokbokki with Katsu
The food here was amazing! The photos undershow how big the portions are. The fries and sandwiches were perfectly fried, and so was the mandu. Tried the shrimp and nashville hot chicken katsu sandwiches, probably some of the best Ive had in LA. Will definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Matsui burger was amazing!
My first impression was the size of the burger! It was big and the taste was incredible. What was more surprising was how good the chips were. The potato was thick and crunchy.
I had a hard time finishing everything and should have taken some of it back home. However it was too good that I couldn’t stop!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Waffle Fries, Chicken Katsu Sandwich
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