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  • 5/5 Sherry Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place! Delicious food and cheap price. The pork is fresh cooked and crispe. The sauce is nice too, making the taste better. We two visit here today and found the portion is too big, there’s two pieces of pork in each plate so there’s four in total for us but at the end we could only finish 3 pieces and the other piece for take out… Anyway it’s a very amazing restaurant in Toronto!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John H. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow the food was amazing especially the original brown katsu(the sauce is great) super crispy outside and tender inside!! I also had the Nagasaki jjambong which was good. I'm coming here again to try different dishes later.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James 5 months ago on Google • 188 reviews
    Best Tonkatsu place I’ve had in Toronto so far. The breading was 10/10, it was deep fried well. Plenty of meat in the Tonkatsu. Appetizers were great. The service was amazing, staff were all friendly. The interior is a bit smaller so if you come with a lot of people might want to call ahead of time.

  • 4/5 Chris P. 2 years ago on Google
    I love Brown Donkatsu, they have confidence to open their new branch beside Katsuya. Anyway, the breaded katsu are definitely crispier than their neighbouring counterparts, but the carbonara sauce wasn't the greatest. I ordered a level 3, but was given a level 0. I got a small bowl with the sauce and when I tasted it, it was just the chemical hot sauce that I didn't really like. So I'm glad they made a mistake and I didn't have to go through the turmoil. Anyway, it was good.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Isaiah G. 5 months ago on Google • 126 reviews
    Huge portions! Definitely come with an empty stomach. Very generous size that's priced very fair. I ordered the Terrikatsu which had really great flavour from the pork. The pork was cooked and breaded perfectly and still moist. Parking can be a little tricky here in this area and days you expect it to not be busy, may leave you taking a few extra minutes to find parking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 TheArchitect 4 months ago on Google • 105 reviews
    A small restaurant at the corner of the street. The seating area is small, with only a few tables. Was quite busy at lunch time. We ordered 1 Tteokkochi Katsu, 1 Cheese Bomb Katsu, 1 Hot and Spicy Cheese Katsu, 1 Grilled Chasu (4pc), and 1 Takoyaki (6pc). The spicy level goes from level 0 to 3. 0 being not spicy and 3 being deadly spicy. The Grilled Chasu was delicious and tender. There was some kind of sauce and green onions on top of it. The Takoyaki was pretty good. The Tteokkochi Katsu consists of the katsu, brown sauce, spicy rice sticks (2 sticks with 4 on each), rice, corn salad, lettuce salad, and pickled radish. I got this one at level 0 spicy. I basically finished my katsu and most of my side dishes. I took home the pickled radish and one of the tteokkochi stick. My dish was really good too. Though the spicy rice stick was spicier than expected. The Cheese Bomb Katsu consists of the cheese on the inside of the katsu, brown sauce, corn salad, rice, and lettuce salad. My friend got it at level 0 spicy. Some real gooey cheese that stretches for miles on end. He ended up eating half of his katsu and some of his sides. He also took the rest home. He said that it was really yummy. The Hot and Spicy Cheese Katsu consists of melted cheese on top of the katsu and what seems to be onions underneath the katsu. My friend got it at level 2 spicy. He said that the katsu tastes really good, but it was really heavy and lots of cheese and meat made him really full fast. He only finished half and took the rest back home. When it comes to paying for your meal, you get the bill and go up to the counter to pay. If you want to pay separately, just ask and they will make it separate. The portions of food is like double the size. The reviews don't lie. The food portions are huge and a lot of people end up taking the food home cause there's just so much. The prices are decent. For its very good portion sizes. Pretty worth it to eat here.

  • 5/5 Sarah P. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food and excellent service. Food was late in coming out so the server gave us complimentary soft drinks and an appetizer. Donkatsu was crispy and sauce was mildly spicy (we ordered level 1 spicy). Portion was great as well. Takoyaki was delicious. Good experience overall.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maggie 1 year ago on Google
    the portions are huge and the service was insanely quick! we ordered a lot cause we were starving after a busy day and we were so full by the end of it. in terms of apps, i would recommend the takoyaki and the chashu pork. they were both so good i didnt want to finish them. for mains, the cheese bomb is a must try. the joy of cutting into it and seeing the cheese ooze out was child-like and the brown sauce is to die for. the italian pizza katsu unfortunately was not for me, i did not like the clash of the peppers and pizza sauce with the brown sauce so i wouldn’t get it again. i would also like to mention that the servers were accommodating and attentive :) also note that this location doesn’t have much seating so if ur coming in a group, call ahead
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joon B. 3 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    It was a first visit and i am absolutely satisfied with everything!! We ordered many and all of them tasted fantastic!! I specially recommend the ramen (the soup was… amazing) Donkatsu was so crispy and warm, the size was huge…! (Two pieces and each sized my head) The service was awesome also! Very considerate and nice although it was super busy. Def visit here again..!.!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jay h. 1 year ago on Google
    The food came pretty quick, we order chicken shrimp and pork Katsu. The batter is quite thin and the meat wasn't dry. I was a little disappointed with the level 3 spiciness. They even gave me extra hot sauce and it was just kinda medium spicy. The staff was very attentive and nice, quick to respond to order and overall very pleasant environment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pratiek M. 1 year ago on Google
    We tried a bunch of dishes. Started with the pork chashu and octopus takoyaki. Both were to die for. Then arrived the katsuyas. My favourite one was the shrimp set with pork. Their brown sauce is amazing. They also have an amazing hot sauce which they give if requested for. The owner was very nice and welcoming. The portions are HUGE so keep that in mind when ordering.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grace O. 1 year ago on Google
    Always hits the spot. Much better than katsu places in the city. I love how you can customize all sauces on the menu to a spice level. They often give us cans of pop on the house. The service is always top notch. I want to try their jjampong next time!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arthur W. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here for the first time expecting another typical katsu place, was absolutely wrong. Had the Cheese Bomb and Fried Shrimp, completely blown away by the dish. The crunch and texture was perfect and not oily. I left some shrimp to eat later and even after 10-15 minutes, still retained the crunch without any oily sogginess. One of the owners, Julie, came out to talk with us and she was an absolute delight. Will definitely come again. I know I posted 3 pictures of the same dish but just really wanted to show the cheese pull!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Johnson N. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was pretty decent, nothing really special? The sauce however was pretty good, I did enjoy that. The katsu did leave an annoying aftertaste. Made my tongue feel like it had a layer of wax left on top. The ramen broth just tasted like Chinese noodle soup but slapped a bunch of random ingredients in it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eddie J. 3 months ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    The Katsu was delightful with its crispiness and rich flavor. While the sauce had a spicy kick, it complemented the dish well. Despite the occasional chill indoors due to people coming and going, I’d happily return for another enjoyable experience.

  • 5/5 Alex K. 4 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Among the tonkatsu restaurants I tried in Toronto, the one with the most excellent sauce flavor stood out. The servers were also very friendly. While the coating on the fried dish felt a bit heavy, the generous portion of tonkatsu was truly satisfying. The cheese sticks were a hit with the kids, who eagerly devoured them.

  • 5/5 Greg C. 4 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    We love going to this place, the service is great and the owners are nice too. The katsus are really tasty and they have lots of good side dishes to eat with, make sure to get the white radish as a side to complement as it's refreshing to eat. It is easily two meals in one since they give huge portions of meat so you can also take out for leftovers too. We had the carbonara katsu, snow katsu, and soba noodle bowl. They also have other dishes like ramen if you're not into katsu that we didn't try. A favourite in north york!

  • 5/5 T'yanna P. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered fried shrimp and chicken brown katsu (level 1 spice level). The fried shrimp was really good and the tartar sauce was so delicious, would definitely recommend. The chicken brown katsu tasted good as well, wasn’t greasy and I really enjoyed the sauce. Level 1 heat is perfect for those who enjoy sweet with a little bit of spice. Overall, the portions were big and service was great.

  • 5/5 Robert Z. 6 months ago on Google
    Have returned. Huge cutlets, amazing sauce, fast service and some parking. What's not to love? The everything combo is enough to share between two people - the fish is a good portion, 3 prawns and 1 large cutlet. The cutlet is a little thin, making it more dry compared to Katsuya. Sauce is delicious. Doesn't take AMEX. Expect $30+pp unless sharing.

  • 5/5 Bill X. 4 months ago on Google
    Best donkatsu in Toronto for sure, crazy portion sizes and very good service. When the food came slow they even gave us a plate of chasu pork, although it wasn't that slow. Have to get a take-out box every time because of the portions. Very recommended for ppl looking for Donkatsu

  • 5/5 Michael A. 7 months ago on Google
    Love the food here. Specially because you can chose the level of spice. The portion are huge. I always end up bringing half of it at home. The staffs are also really friendly.

  • 5/5 Jimi L. 6 months ago on Google
    We came here with two kids. We ordered Nagasaki ramen zero spicy for our son, spicy netsu ramen for grown ups!꙼̈ also classic donkatsu and mini chicken katsu for our little girl. It was ᴀ huge hit!꙼̈ we cleared out plates!꙼̈ Would definitely come back!꙼̈

  • 5/5 Tara T. 5 months ago on Google
    The donkatsu are really crispy and the sauce is soooo good!! The waitress is also very kind and friendly!! But the portion is kinda big for one person, it's better to share. This is already the second time coming here and will definitely come here again!!!

  • 5/5 1Point5 F. 5 months ago on Google
    The crispiness of the katsu and sauce at level 1 was just perfect. And the service was so dedicated and provided cozy environment to enjoy dinner quietly. Will definitely come back! :)

  • 5/5 Roma 1 year ago on Google
    Small place but great food and good shareable portion plates. Visited their Richmond Hill location too (more spacious in terms of seating) ... They've been consistent in flavour! Tried the brown katsu level 3 spice and cheese bomb katsu, Pork Donburi, gyōza & their Everything katsu ... Loved all of these! Price can be steep, but each dish (except appetizers) is enough for Two.

  • 5/5 Aky Mac D. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    I’m a huge fan! The best service I’ve ever had in Toronto. There was a bit of a wait, and the staff was so apologetic and even gave us some food on the house. The portions were enormous (enough for me to eat a whole other meal for leftovers) and the food was delicious. Definitely coming back.

  • 5/5 Richard D. 1 year ago on Google
    Some of the best customer service we've had. We ordered too many appetizers and the owner came and said you guys ordered too much food! And told us to order less because the entrees itself was massive. Food was delicious and very tasty. Small restaurant seating for maybe 18 people but very great

  • 5/5 Jessie W. 1 year ago on Google
    Best katsu in the city. The breading is perfectly crispy, sauces are great, and the portion sizes are huge. The staff are very nice and we were given extra original sauce to take home with our leftovers. There is a 5% discount if you pay with cash.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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