Kobuta & Ookami Katsu and Sake house

Our favorite tonkatsu place! I also love their specials!

It’s cute inside, aside from being freezing cold. We had to keep our jackets on. We really didn’t like the food though. The katsu on soup - the fires were not lit beneath, so the mushrooms stayed raw and the egg didn’t cook. The broth tasted like cabbage and fish flakes only. Not great. It felt like all we got for $30 was a katsu cutlet with tons of breading. Salad and rice were nothing special. Just shredded cabbage .. plus soup cabbage - overkill.

Located across the street from Bear Creek Villiage shopping mall and less than a 10 minute drive from the Redmond Town Center, come here for authentic Japanese Donkatsu (pork cutlet). They offer a variety of options, katsu dry, with curry & also in soup. A wide selection of sake is another reason to come after work or in the evening for a casual gathering or fun date night. Parking is very limited and expect a wait during peak hours. Service is attentive and the vibe is casual & energetic. Cash is accepted but they do not offer change. Go figure? I've been here a few times. First time everything was excellent. Second time, I removed 3 hairs from my food. Overall, recommended but watch your food closely.

Such a lovely and serene place to have a meal! Warm, inviting, and modern aesthetics; it makes for such a wonderful dining experience. Warm lighting, clean wood, industrial yet comfy furniture. And they’re so friendly and knowledgeable here. The menu seemed a little daunting, but they helped to explain things.

I got the kurobuta katsu plate. The katsu was so delicious! Tastes very authentic; light and crispy. The pork was so juicy and tender…It just melts in your mouth! The veggies are fresh and you get to make your own katsu sauce. It was kind of fun because you grind the sesame seeds with a mini pestle and mix in the amount of sauce you want. Felt very interactive and personalized. My friend got the unagi katsu and oh my, was it to die for! Flavor bomb in your mouth! I’d love to come back here to try their other dishes.

My only gripe is that the parking lot is very small. It’s limited as most of the spots are reserved for the other businesses in the plaza and the available spots are kind of tight.

One of the best tonkatsu places with a great service. My favorite dish is Nabe. They are very hot (temperature wise) so be mindful. Kk terms of a type of pork I don’t think it makes a huge difference. Only if they pay a bit more attention to the cleanliness I would give them full five stars.

The food felt like it was picked up in Japan and dropped at our table. The depth of flavor in each dish was outstanding, and each entree was distinctly different. Katie’s level of service was rivaled only by mind-reading. 10/10, will be back many times

Not really legitimate Japanese but I'm glad this place exists

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Excellent food and great service. Sometimes the line can be long, but that's what happens when a restaurant is really good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I'm not sure if I got a bad batch or something, because I came with 7 other friends and they said their food was good. But sorry I have to say my meal was really disappointing. I got the katsu curry and it was pretty much worse than what I make at home by a lot.

1. Food was cold
2. Katsu was just ok, I think it cooled off in the rice so it was just kind of crispy but soggy in the underside
3. Maybe the chocolate curry is just not my thing, but it shouldn't be worse than box curry. Too bitter and salty.
4. Fried potatoes were not cooked enough in my opinion, they weren't fluffy on the inside at all.

The vibe and staff were really friendly though and I didn't ask for a replacement because it was my friend's birthday, so I won't blame them. Overall I just feel like if you're gonna charge $20 for katsu curry plus $5 for shredded cabbage and miso soup to go along with it the food was just not good enough.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

2024/10/25:
Great!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is super good. The food the service everything perfect

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tonkatsu

I did not like the food. got Iberico Katsu Nabe and it was a mushy salad with eggs. However, meat was good.
The service quite slow. it took more 30 mins to get our food.
At the end it was $80 for 2 people. for 2 plates and 1 can of coke. not a good value.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

They don’t take reservations. However, we came in when it was fairly busy (party of 2) and didn’t wait more than 10 minutes before be seated at the bar. Our waitress was EXCELLENT; She was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. The food was delicious, and you never waited too long for anything. Definitely coming back! Only “gripe” is the small parking lot. But it can very easily park in the parking lot across the street and walk over.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We came early 10 mins and asked them if we could sit inside until they opened. An old lady with a nasty attitude let us out and locked the door.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Redmond is lucky to have this restaurant. It is one the most authentic katsu restaurants in the United States. It easily rivals those in Kyoto. If you are passionate about food, please ignore the negative reviews and give this place a try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tonkatsu