Katsu-Hama
Tonkatsu Restaurant$$$$
Midtown East, New York
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"ESP love the Salmon Teriyaki, Chicken Nan Ban, Seafood Katsu."(67 Tips)
"Best Japanese style deep fried pork cutlet restaurant in New York."(7 Tips)
"This restaurant specializes in perfectly fried pork cutlets."(5 Tips)
"Ask for more miso soup and cabbage if you need some more."(7 Tips)
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dawn.in.newyorkSeptember 21, 2015The most authentic Japanese cutlet place I've ever visited in NYC. From the authentic taste to the free refill of rice and cabbages, everything is as just same as Tokyo.
Upvoted Jan 31- Weekly ritual to pick up a bento box for lunch here from the pick up window. Sit in meals are great, too – it is Katsu heaven! ESP love the Salmon Teriyaki, Chicken Nan Ban, Seafood Katsu.
Leo SumulongJanuary 23, 2015They've been doing amazing katsu for years. I've tried all the kinds on the menu and honest to god they're all great. Try the king salmon katsu. It's a little less traditional but damn it's delish.
Berkshire pork comes with a huge piece of fat. Regular combo pork loin is better. I like to get the Oroshi special, comes with radish and ponzu for dipping. If you're a vegetarian, ask for tofu curry!
Sonia SMay 5, 2018Love that on an early Saturday night many solo diners enjoy their meals at the bar. Satisfying curry katsu rice in a peaceful environment for NYC!
Perfect Friday afternoon lunch: one fried porkchop lunch special, one large beer, one bottle of delicious white sauce.
I always come back to this restaurant for katsu curry and udon. Their katsu is so crispy and Their freshly ground sesame sauce make an umami flavor with the pork.
Ariane RinehartNovember 4, 2016Really delicious katsu (we had the pork and prawn). Last time I had katsu was on a vacation to Japan and this was just as delicious! Plus reasonable prices.
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014Though this authentic tonkatsu-ya has branched out in the last couple of years, you're crazy to order anything not made with one of their imported-from-Virginia pork cutlets, either fatty or lean. Read more
Andre MalayAugust 12, 2019Lunch is very tasty. Great value for $20 price. Katsu made of pork is so well prepaid that it tasted like chicken.
- Andrew HayakawaAugust 27, 2017Best Japanese style deep fried pork cutlet restaurant in New York. Highly recommend the kurobuta pork Katsu dishes. Love the home made onion dressing.
Puu KampolratanaFebruary 21, 2015Try Age dashi tofu! It will change your perspective about the tofu forever. So yummy. The kurobuta katsu was just perfect. We all know they're famous for it.
Colin LeeOctober 28, 2017The week day special lunch box has a good variety of food (includes sashimi); the chicken curry katsu was juicy and delicious
What's Good HereNovember 14, 2014Get the Kurobuta Katsu Curry - Berkshire pork loin cutlet served with rice and topped with curry sauce.
Serious EatsJuly 25, 2013Choose from a variety of katsu, including stellar kurobuta, salmon, chicken, prawn, and even cheese-filled pork.
Kiwi WangApril 17, 2018The best katsu in nyc. Simple and well done. Curry is incredible and so is the katsudon. Addicting!
Boobie MilesJune 12, 2013Carpaccio was delicious calamari was cooked too hard peach hi (vodka and juice) was light and delicious tasted like the old mistic peach soda.. def not a date spot- What's Good HereNovember 13, 2014People come here for the katsu, but be sure to try the pork belly over rice. Delicious, melt in your mouth pork!
Michael KauffmanAugust 23, 2018Best lunch special in midtown. Katsu pork cutlets are your new favorite thing. Mix and add ground sesame sauce FTW.
Pear HsuNovember 9, 2013It was one of the best meal in NY for Asain food, the price is reasonable and go early, otherwise full very soon in 10 mins..
HelenDecember 31, 2014Everything is clean and classy, from the decor to the food. More on the pricier side but well worth it.
Ben RAugust 7, 2014Perfect, crispy katsu pork. Hint: Grind up the sesame seeds with the wooden pestle then pour in the tonkatsu sauce.
Teruhisa HaruguchiDecember 22, 2013Good katsu here. Skip crab croquette or shrimp and go for the porks :) Go for the kurobuta if you want to go the extra mile.- What's Good HereNovember 13, 2014Come here early if heading for the take-out window. The #1 and pork katsu curry special run out quickly.
Ivann B.November 1, 2014I tried the chicken katsu for dinner which was okay. The rice didn't taste very fresh. Service is pretty quick. I liked the attention and the green ice tea.
Adrian LDecember 23, 2015Arrive before noon to avoid the rush. The standard lunch set (120g of pork loin I believe) is authentic katsu.
Alice NamJanuary 28, 2016$4 draft beer. Katsu menus and the self-grinding sauce reminded me of Saboten.
Jamie ShawAugust 1, 2015The Katsu Donburis come with a huge portion of rice. Free refills of the accompanying miso soup too.
Jessica AngelesJune 19, 2014Best Pork Katsu UNF. $12 lunch special is all to feed you for the rest of the day. Oh and their rice is amazing.
Elena OmelchenkoOctober 5, 2016Pork is very delicious! Definitely a must even if you are not really fond of it.
Carmen NMarch 24, 2015Pricier than your average lunch, but you get high quality for the price. Other katsu places don't compare to their distinctively good food.
Randy MercadoOctober 22, 2010Fantastic place. Never had tonkatsu until coming here. Great tonkatsu and good, quick service. Prices are reasonable too. Pork cutlets that are breaded and fried = beautiful stuff.
Sherry LiMarch 18, 2015I love coming here for lunch. Katsu is very good. I also like the daikon salad.
Julia MMarch 29, 2014AH katsu done right. Pork cutlet curry, bottomless shredded cabbage salad. Great lunch place.
Kotaro HachinoheApril 25, 201211 E 47th St (between 5th Ave & Madison Ave) (212) 758-590947-50 St Rockefeller (B, D, F, M), 5 Av (7, 7X)Mon-Thu 11:30 am-3 pm, 5 pm-10:30 pmFri 11:30 am-10:30 pm, Sat-Sun 11:30 am-9:30 pm
Johnny LeMay 11, 2013Good food for a reasonable price, really refreshing cabbage salad. Chicken Katsu is the best!
ММJanuary 20, 2011Excellent lunch specials! $15 includes udon, katsu, salad, and rice!I also love my Oroshi (grated daikon) Katsu. This place rocks!
Great, authentic katsu options at very reasonable prices. Not a place for dates. (F for ambience.)- Johanna LundbergDecember 16, 2014We had some delicious and well presented food here, much recommended.
Adam KaplanApril 3, 2013In a rush? You can get Katsu to go! Hot dishes are pre-cooked and re-heated via microwave, though.
Mabel ChungMarch 2, 2014The best Katsu. Ever. They lost the unrelated lunch to-go counter and classed up the spot.
Jonathan WallAugust 15, 2012Great for lunch! Good deals on really tasty katsu. Dinner is the same but more expensive.
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- Mon–Thu
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- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 758-5909
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