Kyoto Katsugyu

The meat quality was not bad and cooked very nicely, maybe a bit more rare than medium rare in my opinion, but still good. The atmosphere of the restaurant felt very authentically Japanese which I really liked because it felt like we were back in Japan. The servers were super friendly and helpful in explaining the best way to pair the dipping sauces. Cabbage refill is free which is a plus! Overall would recommend this place.

Though the service was really good! I was not a fan of the food. I asked for Medium and the meat was cooked much closer to raw. It was not appetizing at all. Also the meat itself was not seasoned at all. It was heavily lacking salt!!! The most simplest seasoning.

I recently visited Kyoto Katsugyu and tried the Striploin Gyukatsu Guu. The flavors were nice, with a great variety of dipping sauces to enhance the dish. However, I didn’t leave feeling completely full, as the portion was a bit on the lighter side (I ordered the 6oz). Overall, a great spot for a flavorful meal, though you might want to order a bit extra if you're very hungry. Staff were really nice and inside was cute.

After passing by this place many times after work, finally decided to try it. Not located in the nicest street but not far from Yonge-Dundas square. Ordered two of the half/half gyukatsu which included rib eye, sirloin, chuck flap and beef tongue. All of which had a nicely fried panko crust but the meat itself, which the server said it was going to be medium rare, was definitely not medium rare. Borderline rare to raw but not a nice enough cut to be eaten raw. Almost all the pieces were difficult to chew through, went cold by time I finished everything. Rice was also served somewhat cold. As an app, ordered the golden menchi katsu, which was a nicely fried meat patty. Thought the appetizer was better than the mains. The dishes were nicely presented, staff are nice, restaurant is clean but basic. Overall, was underwhelmed, wouldn't go out of my way to come here, may give it another try if I was nearby.

Came twice in a week traveling for work in Toronto. Friendly staff and good food. They messed up my order the first time but made a new portion right away so I ate double the quantity 😅 but no complaints. The cooking is not consistent, as the ribeye on my second visit was more cooked than the first time. But at this price range and friendly service, I'll absolutely come back again

Awesome place! Really friendly service, and delicious foods. There was only one server when me and my friend had gone together, and they were working so quickly through all tables but were so efficient and friendly. They would ask our and other tables if we needed refills or anything and all around was great service. Then the food is very good, just from the katsu it was delicious but there was also a variety of sauces that it was great to try all of them. I’d also recommend if you’re getting a drink here to try the Matcha or the Yuzu Beer. Overall really great place with awesome customer service, will go here again!

If you’re downtown looking for a fun Japanese lunch, consider Kyoto Katsugyu! They specialize in katsu and different pairing options between meats ( we did sirloin, tongue, strip etc) You get unlimited rice, dipping sauces, and miso soup with all meals. Prices are very reasonable (less than $20-$25 for most meals) and the dining atmosphere is comfortable.

TLDR: Gyukatsu (beef katsu) place that offers that as its specialty, but also has specialty beers like matcha or strawberry flavored ones. They do not take reservations after 5:30PM apparently 📝 ✏️ Keep in mind that they recommend their gyukatsu to be best enjoyed medium rare so that is how it will be served -[RIBEYE/TONGUE GYUKATSU ZEN] $27 🥩 The half & half sets allow you try to multiple cuts of beef, and while both cuts here are flavorful, they could be more tender 🥩 Definitely a good introduction set into gyukatsu although the ribeye was definitely the cut that stood out due to how tender it was 🤤 -[GYUKASTU & SALMON ZEN] $28 🐟 I specifically wanted to try the salmon katsu so I lucked out into being able to order it! It was SO well cooked 🐟 The cut of meat served as the other half with the salmon was definitely not as tender as the ribeye but that's to be expected -[KATSUGYU TAKOYAKI - 6 pcs] $7.50 🦑 I love takoyaki so much meaning I had to order this! 🦑 These were delicious, and I wish we ordered the 8 piece version so I could have had more 😶‍🌫️ -[SESAME SPINACH APPETIZER] $4.50 🌿 This was quite a refreshing dish to have in between bites of fried food 🌿 I loved how clean the spinach with the sesame sauce on it tasted -[MATCHA/STRAWBERRY/MANGO GUAVA BEER] $10 EACH 🍵 This one was pretty good if you like matcha, which I do! 7/10 🍓 Definitely on the sweeter side, and interesting to try 6/10 🥭 Shockingly, this one worked the best out of all three flavors for me even though I'm not usually a fan of guava 9/10 -[KYOTO SIGNATURE KARAAGE] $12 🍗 We were still hungry after all of the above, so we ended the meal by getting this 🍗 As expected, it was well deep fried meaning it retained all of its flavor without being too oily ✨️ 📝 Expect a wait if you come on days that are busier since this place is often busy! 📝 Staff are suuuper friendly, and are happy to answer any concerns/questions/suggestions you have about the menu 😄 📝 The number of sauces/dip they give is super varied but if you like specific ones, you can always pay for more of it

The meat quality was not bad and cooked very nicely, maybe a bit more rare than medium rare in my opinion, but still good. The atmosphere of the restaurant felt very authentically Japanese which I really liked because it felt like we were back in Japan. The servers were super friendly and helpful in explaining the best way to pair the dipping sauces. Cabbage refill is free which is a plus! Overall would recommend this place.

Though the service was really good! I was not a fan of the food. I asked for Medium and the meat was cooked much closer to raw. It was not appetizing at all. Also the meat itself was not seasoned at all. It was heavily lacking salt!!! The most simplest seasoning.

I recently visited Kyoto Katsugyu and tried the Striploin Gyukatsu Guu. The flavors were nice, with a great variety of dipping sauces to enhance the dish. However, I didn’t leave feeling completely full, as the portion was a bit on the lighter side (I ordered the 6oz). Overall, a great spot for a flavorful meal, though you might want to order a bit extra if you're very hungry. Staff were really nice and inside was cute.

After passing by this place many times after work, finally decided to try it. Not located in the nicest street but not far from Yonge-Dundas square. Ordered two of the half/half gyukatsu which included rib eye, sirloin, chuck flap and beef tongue. All of which had a nicely fried panko crust but the meat itself, which the server said it was going to be medium rare, was definitely not medium rare. Borderline rare to raw but not a nice enough cut to be eaten raw. Almost all the pieces were difficult to chew through, went cold by time I finished everything. Rice was also served somewhat cold. As an app, ordered the golden menchi katsu, which was a nicely fried meat patty. Thought the appetizer was better than the mains. The dishes were nicely presented, staff are nice, restaurant is clean but basic. Overall, was underwhelmed, wouldn't go out of my way to come here, may give it another try if I was nearby.

Came twice in a week traveling for work in Toronto. Friendly staff and good food. They messed up my order the first time but made a new portion right away so I ate double the quantity 😅 but no complaints. The cooking is not consistent, as the ribeye on my second visit was more cooked than the first time. But at this price range and friendly service, I'll absolutely come back again

Awesome place! Really friendly service, and delicious foods. There was only one server when me and my friend had gone together, and they were working so quickly through all tables but were so efficient and friendly. They would ask our and other tables if we needed refills or anything and all around was great service. Then the food is very good, just from the katsu it was delicious but there was also a variety of sauces that it was great to try all of them. I’d also recommend if you’re getting a drink here to try the Matcha or the Yuzu Beer. Overall really great place with awesome customer service, will go here again!

If you’re downtown looking for a fun Japanese lunch, consider Kyoto Katsugyu! They specialize in katsu and different pairing options between meats ( we did sirloin, tongue, strip etc) You get unlimited rice, dipping sauces, and miso soup with all meals. Prices are very reasonable (less than $20-$25 for most meals) and the dining atmosphere is comfortable.

TLDR: Gyukatsu (beef katsu) place that offers that as its specialty, but also has specialty beers like matcha or strawberry flavored ones. They do not take reservations after 5:30PM apparently 📝 ✏️ Keep in mind that they recommend their gyukatsu to be best enjoyed medium rare so that is how it will be served -[RIBEYE/TONGUE GYUKATSU ZEN] $27 🥩 The half & half sets allow you try to multiple cuts of beef, and while both cuts here are flavorful, they could be more tender 🥩 Definitely a good introduction set into gyukatsu although the ribeye was definitely the cut that stood out due to how tender it was 🤤 -[GYUKASTU & SALMON ZEN] $28 🐟 I specifically wanted to try the salmon katsu so I lucked out into being able to order it! It was SO well cooked 🐟 The cut of meat served as the other half with the salmon was definitely not as tender as the ribeye but that's to be expected -[KATSUGYU TAKOYAKI - 6 pcs] $7.50 🦑 I love takoyaki so much meaning I had to order this! 🦑 These were delicious, and I wish we ordered the 8 piece version so I could have had more 😶‍🌫️ -[SESAME SPINACH APPETIZER] $4.50 🌿 This was quite a refreshing dish to have in between bites of fried food 🌿 I loved how clean the spinach with the sesame sauce on it tasted -[MATCHA/STRAWBERRY/MANGO GUAVA BEER] $10 EACH 🍵 This one was pretty good if you like matcha, which I do! 7/10 🍓 Definitely on the sweeter side, and interesting to try 6/10 🥭 Shockingly, this one worked the best out of all three flavors for me even though I'm not usually a fan of guava 9/10 -[KYOTO SIGNATURE KARAAGE] $12 🍗 We were still hungry after all of the above, so we ended the meal by getting this 🍗 As expected, it was well deep fried meaning it retained all of its flavor without being too oily ✨️ 📝 Expect a wait if you come on days that are busier since this place is often busy! 📝 Staff are suuuper friendly, and are happy to answer any concerns/questions/suggestions you have about the menu 😄 📝 The number of sauces/dip they give is super varied but if you like specific ones, you can always pay for more of it

10/10 place to dine at downtown! If you have ever tried katsu, it's normally pork or chicken that is fried, but this place specializes in beef :D Highly recommend the ribeye katsu or the salmon one (limited edition) because they are stellar. Also, they have fruit-flavored beers that are pretty interesting - highly recommend the mango-guava one as it is super tasty

Came here twice and had inconsistent experience so I am not sure how many stars it should be. First Experience - Came for lunch and got the sirloin set and it was so tender and well cooked. It was med rare with no running blood and so tasty. Loved the egg, the rice, the soup, and the sauce. Second Experience - Came for dinner and got sirloin again but was this time it was tough and could I not eat it properly with the chopstick as it was so tough. My sister got the ribeye and her meat was just pure bloody. She ate it anyways but it was totally under cooked. Dinner service was not as busy as lunch service so my only conclusion is that different chefs cooked it. So if you want the better meal, come for lunch :)

Came on a long weekend night 5:30PM, the restaurant is pretty full but we seem to have grabbed the last spot for 2. I craved beef tongue so I decided to go with a half & half with chuck flap and tongue. The wait for my order was not long, the servers were informative and gave some simple instructions on how to enjoy the meal. There were a lot of condiments that came along with the set, making many ways to enjoy the cuts and all very unique, so the whole meal never got boring. The meat itself was not seasoned, so it really relies on the sauces and condiments to bring out the flavour. Both cuts have light and crispy breaded crust, the chuck flap is very tender, however the tongue was pretty chewy and not really my thing. Overall I really enjoyed the meal, the price is on the higher side so I'd probably only come on special occasions, but still looking forward to trying out the other cuts offered on the menu in the future.

I came here on a hot summery early evening, ~530PM weekday. The restaurant was full. I waited 5 min to be seated. It took a while before the server could take my order. It was busy around the time I visited. I ordered the Chuck Flap (6 oz portion) set at $26. In a set, you get: - gyukatsu (beef katsu) - bowl of rice - shredded cabbage - condiments: onsen egg, miso sauce, seasoned salt, wasabi, gyukatsu sauce, dashi soy sauce Their fridge and AC wasn't working or something, so instead of an onsen egg, they served curry sauce. I loved the variety of sauces they served to keep the meal interesting! I didn't even notice there was wasabi too until I was almost done because it was hidden under the metal. The 3 things I disliked about this meal: 1. Uneven cooking - some of the slices were rare and not all medium rare as they advertise 2. Tough texture - some of the slices were difficult to chew through 3. Value for money - they can't really avoid the small portion size because it's beef but it was worse because of 1+2 lol The washrooms are in the basement. The basement had a moist smell, but the washroom itself was well maintained and clean. The seating is 2-person tables that can be grouped together or separated by need, with 1 side being a long bench attached to the wall, and other end is a chair. They also have a few 4-person booth seats. I see their account a lot on instagram. They - as businesses would - believe they're the best, but they don't have any competition.....so I hope another business with the same concept pops up soon to inspire them to cook their katsu more consistently :). I would recommend this place to others as it's a change from the usual katsu spots. I don't plan on coming back unless I visit with friends & family.

We came for Premium Wagyu Sirloin Gyukatsu Zen & Japanese Beef Sirloin Gyukatsu Zen . Both set came with rice, salad, Miso Soup & dipping sauce. This was by far one of my favorite meals. The Wagyu was so buttery in texture. The fat to meat ratio was perfect. Service was good. The price was fine for the quality

Ended up here on a cold day, had no idea they only served one thing lol. Ended up getting the basic waygu and it was delicious. Liked all the dipping sauces, didn't realize the egg was for dipping and dropped it on my rice. I def enjoyed it and would come back if in the area again.

The food was so good, my sister and I finished everything. We both got the half and half chuck flap and sirloin. The sirloin was my favorite. The chuck flap is a little bit more fatty and marble. The food came out pretty fast and the ambiance feels like you're in Japan. The service was pretty good, servers were attentive!

Overall, a great experience with quick service and friendly atmosphere. Ordered the matcha bear as well as the tongue/sirloin half and half. The matcha beer was great, as someone who isn't too fond of beer, this had a nice balance. It has the initial taste of beer but the nice aftertaste of the matcha that isn't too bitter. The katsu, for the price, is a little underwhelming. The portion is a bit small and the sirloin was quite tough for a medium rare. Taste was not bad especially with the tonkatsu sauce.

This is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants. The food is so yummy, very high quality. It felt like we were back in Japan! Very good service; we were constantly checked up on. This place is so good we had to come back before we flew back home. This is my go to spot to mention when people ask me for Toronto recs!

Recommended by a friend to come visit this place because they have good katsu meats. I looked over their menu, and it does have an abundance of meats. They have stuff from tongue, to wagyu, to angus sirloin, pretty much, what ever slice of a beef you want, it is there to be deep fried and eaten. When I arrived, it was 2 weeks after the whole flood. And to be honest, once I opened that door that went downstairs to their washroom, everything was still humid and muggy down there. It smelled terrible, and I really hope Toronto doesn't flood like that again. I understand it freaking sucks, and that the restaurant needs to re-open for operations, and happy for that door they have that separates the downstairs to the main dining area, but they need to get one of those large maintenance fans. Anyways, onto the good things that happened, I ordered the Angus Sirloin. This is one of those restaurants that have the whole box set with the side salads and rice and some other stuff. I like that quite a lot. And they come in individual sizes and portions enough to eat by yourself. Me and my friends ordered 1 box set each and we shared our meats with each other. I ate one of my friend's beef tongue meat, it was delicious. Then I ate my other friend's New York Strip meat, and that was juicy. They all were just delicious and meaty. I had to make fun of the amount of meats they had offered on their menu. Everything was just meat. Anyways, I will come back in the future to try other stuff, and I did see their seasonal menu, it was a very cute addition. And it added a more personal flair. Will be back next time for more meats!!

It was quite a small restaurant and we had a large group so we had to split up. The food was tasty and it came was sauces, my favorite part was the onsen egg. Pricey, but worth a try.

We went for the rib eye and striploin and they were great! The ribeye was noticeably more tender than the striploin, though the striploin was great as well. It was fun trying the meat with all the different dips and sauces. There's also free refills for the miso soup. Would be nice to have a free refills of rice, given the high price of the entree. Service is very friendly and attentive. They hire authentic Japanese people here.

Had an upset stomach pretty much right after eating and won't be going back again. Service was a little slow but the servers were very nice.

Craving gyukatsu often after visiting Japan. The only restaurant I found in Toronto that does it and it really did take me back. I recommend the Black Angus Sirloin Gyukatsu, super tender and juicy. The AAA Original Chuck Flap Gyukatsu was a bit chewy. Crispy, high quality beef and great sauces. Very filling and delicious meal. Service is awesome and restaurant is cozy. (Follow @tats.eats on Instagram for more)

I like the aesthetic of this restaurant, brings back fond memories of my time in japan. I was seated right away for saturday lunch (I came right when they opened). I got the prime ribeye, medium rare. Overall it was pretty good. I was a little sad they didn't have onsen egg though.

Reigning from Kyoto, Japan, this place serves juicy and tender fried beef cutlets (gyukatsu). This is my go-to spot for gyukatsu and I am glad that the quality of the food has remained high since the last time I came four years back. This restaurant serves a variety of cuts, from beef tongue to flank, including traditional Japanese sides like takoyaki. One thing I found to be very unique for this place is the dipping options as the cutlet is server with various sauces, and even an onsen egg. I highly recommend getting the half/half combo where you can choose two types of katsus for more coverage. My friends and I got: Takoyaki Half/Half Sirloin and Golden Menchi Katsu Zen AAA Original Chuck Flap - Gyukatsu Zen Half/Half Ribeye and Sirloin Gyukatsu Zen

We came here for dinner on a Saturday night and there were a couple of parties in front of us in line. It was quite busy so there wasn't any hostess ready to tend to the line formed ahead of us. Once we put our name down, we probably waited for around 30 minutes before getting seated. The gyukatsu set comes with curry, miso soup, onsen egg, rice, and cole slaw. Sauces include a soy sauce, gyukatsu sauce (my favorite), and salt. For the meat, we ordered four different types and tried them out family style: *aaa original chuck flap *angus sirloin: one of my favs, the meat was so soft and fatty *australian wagyu short rib: also one of my favorites *tajima wagyu We also ordered the takoyaki and ebi sandwich. The sandwich bread was perfectly toasted and crispy. Both appetizers were really good! I would recommend trying the gyukatsu sets here if you haven't.

Stopped by here for a quick dinner stop on my trip to Canada. Got the ribeye and sirloin set that came with rice, cabbage, miso soup, and an egg dip with other sauces. In addition we got the karaage which was not bad but also nothing too extraordinary exquisite. The black angus sirloin in my opinion was better than the ribeye, but both were great still. Great flavor pairing with the sauce, nice light and crispy and tender yet a little chewy. The meats were cooked on the more rarer-mid rare side so if you're not a fan of that there are other dishes options that you can try out. Busy but did not have to wait. Definitely would come try it out and experience it.

good katsu, friendly service, and moderate size space. I enjoyed my meal here and the katsu set will fill you up. the matcha beer was just okay imo. I think ippudo in new york had a better one but it's still worth a try.

It's been a long time since I've been here, but the quality seems to have stayed fairly the same. The attention to detail + quality of the meat and panko makes this Katsu place stand out. As for the preparation time to order and bring to the table, it's fairly standard. Got a side of Takoyaki, not the best I've ever had, but still in the realm of good Takoyaki to share. The servers and chefs here are wonderfully delightful so that's a plus. It offers a nice cozy and intimate experience depending on how many people you dine-in with. As with every other restaurant, shrinkflation hit hard, so the prices tanked through the roof without offering an increase in either quantity or quality of something, which is why it's missing a star. Total damage = ~$80 (after 15% Tip).

Overall their katsugyu were decent. Main flavour comes from all the different condiments on the side. The steak itself was not seasoned. The batter were falling apart. Their suggested medium rare were ok but still find it a bit too raw. The ribeye I've ordered were a bit chewy. Since just coming back from Japan I find this location is ok but overall it's not a bad restaurant at all.

This spot was on my bucket list of places to visit for awhile due to their hype on social media. I came in on a regular weekday a bit past the lunch rush hour so it wasn't too busy. I ended going for their popular Triple A Chuck Flap Katsugyu as a safe option. Triple A Chuck Flap Katsugyu: This came with salad, miso soup, onsen egg, wasabi and a variety of different sauces. There are instructions beside the table on how to eat it. The meat was decent quality and came as medium rare. Unfortunately, I didn't find it really outstanding, the meat was a bit tough to chew at times. This was a decent meal but wasn't really worth the hype to wait in long lines for. The place is a bit on the medium size so ideally come for small groups. The service was really friendly and attentive. The price point is a bit more on the higher end for katsu ($25+ price range) so, I would put it a more special occasion meal. It was a good one-time experience but wouldn't go out of my way for it again.

The first time I tried to go here I wasn't able to get seated as they were at capacity and there were issues in the kitchen. Luckily the second time I went I was seat immediately and I was able to enjoy a nice dinner. The interior is nice, it is all wood with small decorative pieces on the wall. I ordered the classic combo which came with the Katsugyu on top of a bed of rice, miso soup, some vegetables and an egg side dish. Overall, the food is pretty good. I honestly was expecting a little more. The meat wasn't super juicy and a little tough but it filled my steak craving. It's definitely somewhere I would try out at least once. I went for dinner, but I heard some of the lunch combos are also good and perhaps better priced.

We tried the Australian Wagyu Short Rib Zen. The gyukatsu was smaller than what we expected from looking at the menu image - the meat-plate ratio was off. Wagyu katsu, turned out that it's not really my thing but was nice to try. Spinach tasted good. My friend also had shrimp sando and she liked it. Service was very good. The staff confused about sweeten vs. unsweetened tea but acknowledged the mistake immediately and offered a new beverage. Cozy ambience, has many booth inside. Food (quality, presentation) - 3/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior, cleanness) - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Value - 3/5

Randomly found this place on IG while we were in Toronto last month. We traveled in from the US so we were pleasantly surprised to see the pricing for this place!! The currency exchange worked pretty favorably for us here. The steaks were cooked to perfection and were all so delicious! My wife couldn't finish her portion so I got to finish hers too!!! Very very good value and portion here. In comparison, I've had a similar dish in NYC for about $40 and it didn't come with all the little extras and didn't taste anywhere near as good. The staff was very friendly as well and answered any and all questions we had. We were stoked to find this place as it was definitely one of the better meals we had in Toronto. If you're visiting the downtown are, this is a must visit!!!

Very busy place and won't take reservations for dinner. First come first serve and just walk in early. Around 5:30PM will be okay. We ordered sirloin, chuck flap, and tongue. All dinner sets came with miso soup, hot spring egg, and Japanese rice. Good portions, good taste. It was just too busy at night time and made you feel you were in a rush. The waitresses were nice enough and didn't hurry us as we got a group of 8 people. But there were just a lot of people swamped at the door to intensify my nerves. Perhaps that's a perfectly normal downtown GTA atmosphere. I rather go for a cozy place with a less rush-hour vibe, so that I could take the time to enjoy my dinner on a Saturday night.

Delicious! I love the beef katsu dishes here. I've tried 5 different cuts so far and my preferred is the chuck. Beef is flavourful and tender and the breading is crisp. Definitely try it out with all the sauces - nice to have the variety and they taste great!

Ordered one USDA prime Ribeye Gyukatsu Zen and a Tajima Wagyu Gyukatsy and a signature Golden Menchi. These all tasted good. Among these three dishes, I like menchi the most. Other than the delicious taste, I could taste the sauce inside and it's moist. I could find much differences between the tween the prime ribeye and the wagu beef. The wagu beef was a bit more tender. But the difference did not worth the $40 difference.

August 31, 2022 - I've been here once before by myself and I had to go back. This time I went with a friend. We ordered from the Katsugyu Signature Zen menu: Black Angus Sirloin USDA PRIME Ribeye Rich Umami Soy Gyukatsu Everything was amazing! The Black Angus Sirloin was a bit chewy, but it was very good. The USDA PRIME Ribeye had me like you don't know what you did, did to me. You're body lightweight speaks to me ... lmaoo anyways it was so soft and good gosh I'll need to try different meats next time. All the dips/sauces they give to eat with the meat are amazing! They all work so well separate or together. We were so full from our plates we couldn't eat the Rich Umami Soy Gyukatsu, so I took it home and ate it the next day. I didn't have any of the sauces but I did have it with some horseradish mayo :D and it was so yummy! The staff were all nice and I definitely will be back with more friends or who knows maybe another solo trip.

Over hyped Kyoto style beef katsu spot... Maybe my experience was a one off but I honestly did not enjoy my time here. The katsus were really mediocre since they were pretty much cold (I'm assuming they fried a bunch & left them out on a tray). We ordered the Chuck Flap & the Black Angus Sirloin sets and for a lack of a better description of the katsus... tiktoker cooks can make a crispier crust than what you get here lol don't be fooled by the pics but our katsus were actually really soggy The decor here is cute though and I see that they're trying to incorporate the Japanese theme throughout the restaurant. However, I was really turned off by tons of tiny flies in the dining area (some on the table, seats, in the dipping sauces & just flying around) I can't imagine how bad the fly situation is in the kitchen... Even with the addition of all the sides & sauces to go with the katsu sets I can't justify the price or coming back here. Everything was subpar for us. And while Katsuya and Browns Donkatsu don't really make "Kyoto" style beef katsus I think they have way better katsus there

Visited this restaurant after my heard about it from some Friends and thru social media. We were around the downtown Toronto area and visited this restaurant on a Saturday evening around 5:30pm. I ordered the USDA Prime Ribeye Gyukatsu Zen 6oz as well as the Crispy Aji fry and Tofu and House Special Sesame Spinach. Servers were all very attentive and friendly, complimentary still water provided to all patrons. The appetizers came promptly with the House Special Sesame Spinach arriving first and the the Crispy Aji fry and Tofu. Two pieces of fried fish and 10 very neatly uniform sized tofu squares. We enjoyed the fried fish and tofu dish. Proper amount of seasoning and perfect crispness achieved on the items. The main course arrived with my USDA Prime Ribeye 6oz. Included was rice, miso soup, cabbage salad and the various dips for the beef. The meal was good but I don't think it justifies all the hype and that it's a must try. Shortly after our sitting the line up and waiting area was getting very long. I'm glad I didn't make visiting this restaurant a objective of my downtown Toronto visit yesterday and more of a ah, this is the restaurants let's try to go sort of visit.

I knew for a while that Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu have opened their first North America location in Toronto but only until recent I have a chance to this restaurant. This is my first time having Gyukatsu and I am super excited. I already knew this restaurant is super crowned. Therefore, I arrived when they opened 12 PM. After a while, this place is full and the waiting time for the next available table is one hour. Let explore more about their Gyukatsu. I originally plan to order their Tajima WAGYU GYUKATSU Zen but I changed my mind to order the Yokubari Gozen [Limited Quantity] instead. This daily limited set included Ribeye, Chuck Flap, Tongue, and Sirloin. I was very surprised I like the Ribeye the least, as usually it is the more flavourful cut of steak. Instead, I liked the Sirloin and Chuck Flap the most. Especially the Sirloin, which have a pronounce beef flavours that you don't expect from a typically Sirloin steak. I believe the reason why leaner cuts of beef tasted better is due to the Gyukatsu cooking method, which cutlet deep fried the outer layer of the steak but the inside is still raw. Therefore, the fat marble of the steak (Ribeye in this case) did not melt and not releasing the meat fat flavours. Good thing I did not order the Tajima WAGYU GYUKATSU Zen in the first place. I am not a beer drinker but I am curious to try their Premium Matcha Beer. I am surprise how light and refreshing this beer tasted. It tasted more like Ale then Draft Beer. I also ordered their Crispy AJI FRY & Tofu. It tasted okay but little bit of fishy taste. I really love this restaurant and I will definitely come again the next time I am visiting downtown.

I hate to give this place a 3 stars for the food because I was super excited to try this place out. Coming from the USA, gyukatsu is extremely difficult to find. I ordered the sirloin/tongue (half&half) gyukatsu zen. Also got the strawberry beer and that was delicious, I could drink a pitcher of that. It felt short for the following reasons: - I wish the portion was a bit bigger, or maybe I'm just a big eater. - They should make the cabbage unlimited refill like the rice. I've been to a lot of katsu places where the cabbage is unlimited along with the miso soup and rice. - The meat didn't seemed like it was freshly made, maybe it was but I didn't feel that way. - The sirloin was a bit tough for my liking but I did enjoy the tongue. Maybe I should've ordered the menchi katsu. Overall I do recommend this place, but don't expect too much and don't compare it with the one in Japan, it's incomparable.

Made reservations for a Thursday night for dinner and we are glad that we did as it was close to the dinner rush hour and there was a steady flow of customers coming in while we were dinning. Upon reviewing the menu, we ordered a two sets from the original zen section- sirloin (medium) and chuck flap (medium rare) and added two appetizers- karaage and the aji fry & crispy tofu. The aji fry & crispy tofu were really quite delicious and a dish I do not see often. The karaage was crispy and juicy. For the sirloin in medium, it was good, but felt slightly over cooked because the cut is not extremely thick so I may order it to be medium rare next time. For the chuck flap, it was cooked to medium rare and it was very delicious with and without the sauces. As for the rest of the items in the set, make sure to mix the onsen egg and the rice well before enjoying the whole set. The miso soup and cabbage salad is nice to have in between the katsu. It was a very nice meal and I would come back to try the other cuts and items on the menu.

Amazingly tender beef katsu and the dipping sauces are sooo delicious. Very good service too. Unlimited cabbage, miso soup and rice - can't go wrong!

I was recommended to come here to try the gyu katsu (beef katsu). We ordered the original chuck flap and the premium steak juu. Got some miso soup and onsen egg and rice and sauces and wasabi and cabbage. - rice: it was okay i expected more from a gyu katsu place. - miso soup: you can refill as many time as you like but i got mine cold so its a no from me. - cabbage: the cabbage was garbage - sauces: got plenty and it was good with variety. - egg: the onsen egg was just okay. - wasabi: i wouldnt call that fresh wasabi not even a real wasabi so please remove from calling it fresh wasabi. - the steak juu: it was definitely better than the the original chuck flap but yeah its alright - the chuck flap: it was bad in my opinion and it is the reason i gave 3 stars. I wouldnt call it medium rare. The gyu katsu was cold and super cold in the middle. It was more like a blue rare and it didnt cook spreadly enough to be medium rare. Ive eaten and loved gyu katsu so much but this was not it. Dont get me wrong im not trying to bash you guys but you guys can do better next time. Read a lot of the reviews, i guess there are more backwater reviewers here. For the price, yeah i dont think its worth it. I hope you guys can do better next time. Cheers!

Tonkatsu is a common Japanese dish. Here they do guykatsu - deep fried beef (instead of pork). They get 2.5 stars. Got the Zen with 5 sauces, with chuck flap & black angus sirloin. Also had curry. The beef & sauces were decent. The medium rare is actually rare. It was hard to chew. Luckily it was cut quite small. The miso soup was decent. The cabbage dressing was very mild.

I had heard alot about this spot and finally got the chance to try. This is my first time having a streak this way. Personally, I much prefer donkatsu. Although it was supposed to be medium rare, it ended up on a little bit of the rare side. It didn't naturally have a ton of flavour and the dips did alot of the heavy lifting. I do enjoy the different little soup and egg. The karaage was excellent, crispy but super moist on the inside!! It also came with a delicious dip. Overall, not my cup of tea, but definitely worth a try for the experience!

The meat is crispy but tender. The service is great and the ambiance gives a Japanese vibe. This is the second time coming to this restaurant and the quality of the food and service is consistent. Definitely coming back here again if I'm craving for some gyukatsu!

"Every bite is another sensation and experience" - this is the description on their website, and I couldn't agree more. Aside from the high-quality AAA beef, you get a variety of sauces and condiments so you can discover a new flavour through each combination. Mix it up with the onsen egg or miso sauce! Every bite is different. I had the chuck flap and shared the Takoyaki appetizer with someone else. The meat was tender and fried to perfection, like melting in your mouth. Takoyaki was authentic but the octopus could be bigger. Prices are acceptable for the high quality meal and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of meat on the plate. The beef is meant to be enjoyed rather raw. Their definition of medium rare is not the same as steak (it's more like rare). However, if you want to eat anything more cooked than medium rare, why would you come here?

I brought several friends here and each person always had a positive experience! Food: When I first came here I was surprised the beef katsu was not warm and later learned it is served at best room temperature or slightly warm. My absolute favourite menu item is their Golden Menchi Curry Juu - two juicy Angus beef patties with a rich dashi-based curry. They have held the secret to elevating minced meat patties - moist and juiciness maintained on the inside with the crunchy bread crumb cover. I usually order the Katsugyu Half & Half set where you have the option to mix and match two different cuts of beef. I did once get the golden menchi as one of the cuts of beef options which I highly recommend if available! Each order comes with a side of thinly sliced iceberg cabbage, miso soup, and an onsen egg in a soy broth. The cuts of beef katsu come with three different sauces. Service: The staff are friendly and quick to respond. The restaurant is kept neat and clean and is well lit. Great place to eat solo or for a group of 2-6. Pricing: Well worth the dining experience, each portion is just right and won't make your stomach overly bloated. They have lunch specials on the weekday and promotions sometimes during holiday weekends, keep an eye out for those on their IG stories!

We got the Fall Limited Chuck Flap Gyukatsu & Salmon Katsu Zen, with a side of the Rich Umami Soy Gyukatsu. The Salmon Katsu literally melted in our mouths and was sooo good that we had to order another plate! We also got one of each flavour of ice cream they had: vanilla, matcha, and their current seasonal flavour - chocolate.

Dined here with a friend at the end of May '22. It's a small, unassuming place, with a couple of booths and maybe half a dozen tables. We both went for the Australian Wagyu which was fabulous. Numerous small dishes of condiments are included and for the uninitiated there is a guide on how to use them on their website. Surprisingly filling, wonderful flavours and skillfully prepared and presented. All in all a delightful experience that I would very happily repeat.

No AC during a heat wave!!! Our food was chewy and there was no onsen due to shortage of eggs which is odd bc we were able to get eggs in other restaurants we went to. Overpriced for what you get

We were walking around downtown and wanted to try something different and unique (but not too different) for lunch. After searching yelp, we came across this place that servers gyukatsu (Japanese deep fried beef cutlet). I have had tonkatsu (Japanese deep fried port cutlet) several times, but never gyukatsu. This restaurant is probably the only one of its kind in the GTA that specializes in gyukatsu. It is part of a larger worldwide franchise, and this location is the first and only location outside of Asia, let alone Canada. 1 X Golden Menchi Curry Juu (Angus beef Menchi katsu in Curry Sauce) 1 X Ribeye Gyukatsu and Golden Menchi Katsu Zen (Ribeye beef and beef Menchi katsu) 1 X Special Snshoku Juu (Groupd beef, egg, and vegetables on rice) 1 X Katsugyu Takoyaki 1 X Signature Menchi Katsu Sando The Golden Menchi Curry Juu came with Rice, Miso Soup and a dish of Onsen Egg for dipping. The Ribeye Gyukatsu and Golden Menchi Katsu Zen was a combination of kinds of meat, the Ribeye Gyukatsu and the Mehchi, and also came with with Rice, Miso Soup and a dish of Onsen Egg for dipping and also dipping sauces of Dashi Soy Sauce and Gyakatsu Sauce. Both these dishes were very good, and the portions were very generous. The Special Snshoku Juu was a special dish that was on the menu at the table and not on the regular menu, so we decided to try this. It turned out that this dish, although still pretty good, did not stand up to the other dishes. We started with an order of Katsugyu Takoyaki (octopus balls). It had a typical taste and texture of many other Japanese restaurants, so it did not stand out in anyway, but was still good. We also decided to try a Menchi sandwich to divide among us, just to try it. I really liked the sandwich, the bread was soft and there was a good balance of sauce and cabbage. I liked everything we ordered, and the portions were fairly generous. The service was also outstanding. I would definitely return again.

Came here on a Saturday right when they open at 5pm and there was already a line. I didn't have a reservation but because I came at opening time, I was able to get a table. I definitely recommend making reservations bexaue at 5:30 they were already telling people it would be an hour wait for a table. We ordered the chunk flap signature zen and the sirloin gyukatsu juu. The signature zen comes with a variety of sauces including the onsen egg, and rice on the side. Near the end of the meal we mixed the remainder of the onsen egg with the rice and it was delicious! For the gyukatsu juu, we got the curry sauce. The meat is on top of a bed of rice and the sauce is poured on top. This also comes with the onsen egg on the side. Between the two, I prefer getting the signature zen because of the variety of sauces. The meat is cooked medium rare, and is soft and full of flavor. Even though it is deep fried, it is not that greasy and feels very clean. The chunk flap has a stronger meat flavor to it than the sirloin, but the sirloin is more tender. You can also get refills on the miso soup. Overall highly recommend!

This is my second time coming here, my first was for dinner and this time it's for lunch. It wasn't busy since I came at 2pm. The staff let me know that they would be closed at 3pm. I ordered the Chuck Flap & Golden Menchi Zen combo and apparently there's limited 15 sets daily. The food came promptly and the portion was good as well. The golden Menchi was like a meatloaf texture and the Chuck Flap was made just how I like it, medium rare. I love how there's a variety of sauces to dip the meat with! The onsen egg was sweet and delightful! I also ordered curry on the side and it was nice to dip it with the golden menchi. Overall I had a enjoyable experience and will come back to try the beef tongue.

Food was so good I literally forgot to take a picture of the entree. We ordered the takoyaki (6 for 6.95), karaage ($12), and each order the AAA chuck flap set which came with onsen egg, an assortment of dipping sauces, rice, miso soup, and cabbage ($25). Such amazing value. They have a $120 wagyu portion which I might try as a treat but everything here is amazing, especially the sandos which we had at their Smorgasburg pop up. Most weeknights it gets busy but not to the point where you need a reservation to be seated. Service is courteous and fast. They take debit credit.

My beef was cut on the grain and therefore more chewy! Very disappointing! It was the black angus sirloin. The ambience is traditional Japanese. Overall good service!