Good ol hearty katsu spot. Been going here for around 8 years - always a yummy experience. Can get a little busy at times and it’s a little heavy, but that’s what you get when you eat katsu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Agustín Kanashiro
Japanese experience, from the atmosphere, dishes and attention.The pork is of very good quality and it is recommended to order teishoku since it is very complete at a very reasonable price for NY.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janak Desai
This place is amazing! It has very good food and the service was very quick. Although,It was busy and the line was long. But I think this was a good place and I recommend it!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
cjjj
some of the crispiest and juiciest tonkatsu i’ve ever had, might actually be the best. Service was great, food came out pretty quick and server was friendly. I ordered the hire katsu teishoku set, comes with rice, pork miso soup, and potato salad. The portions here are also pretty good for the amount you pay and the fun lights give off a nice calm dining experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Salad, Tonkatsu, Miso Soup and Cabbage Salad
Taylor Z.
Pretty decent sized portion. The loin was on the dryer side but still pretty good. The prawns were great though!
Susan L.
There's a line for this place. It's very popular. They don't take names. When you walk in you tell them how many in the group. The 1-2 people will be able to get a seat faster. Larger tables are a little bit of a wait, maybe 20-30 minutes. The place has quite a few tables in the back. Once you get seated, it's comfortable. The staff are friendly and efficient. It's so busy. I got the surprise curry katsu set. It's a taste of 4 different meats - 1 chicken karaage, 1 prawn, chicken katsu and pork katsu. The curry tastes like gravy. I really liked the karaage and the prawn best. It's enough meat for 2 meals or sharing. I packed it for later. It was still good heated up. The surprise is great for tasting the different meats. I also had a taste of the regular surprise katsu. That one has egg over it. Pretty good also. Set A soup has pork in it. It was thin slices of pork. That was good. It comes with potato salad and also cabbage. Set B miso soup is plain, no meat. Was also good. It comes with only cabbage. It was so filling. Had to save some for later.
Ashley N.
Katsu-Hana has been my go-to katsu spot for 6+ years and they continue to consistently deliver amazing food and quick service! Even with the increasing number of katsu restaurants opening up around NYC, Katsu-Hama is uniquely classic and casual. Berkshire pork loin katsu is the way to go for sure, with its balanced meat-to-fat ratio and amazing flavor. If you're a tartar sauce fan, definitely get their fried seafood options too, especially their fried shrimp and fried oyster. Katsu-Hama is the perfect solo lunch spot as they have a good amount of bar seating, but also perfect for a group meal since they have bigger tables and booths.
Jason L.
Great food and service. Although we were seated at the End of the sushi bar, we had the corner and it was nice, especially since we were eating with our 9 year old. we ordered the Box of Fantasy, which had an assortment of sushi, the chrrashi, tempura, and one of their special rolls. Tempura was average, but the sushi was excellent. also, liked that the restaurant was laid out well so you can actually hear each other talk.
Kristina T.
It was dinnertime, and my friend and I wanted katsu. Based on its name and reviews, Katsu-Hama sounded like the perfect place to go to. We did not have a reservation, and it was super busy, but the wait was pretty short. My friend and I were seated at the counter as it had the first available seats. We got menus right away, the server came back quickly to take our order, and our food was served quickly. The staff was very efficient, and we were in and out quick. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs, and we ordered a bunch of food. We had the vegetable and pork soup, potato salad, takoyaki, Ebi cream croquette, surprise katsu donburi, and pork loin katsu curry. It was a delicious meal! Despite eating a bunch of fried food, we did not feel gross as it was perfectly fried. I especially enjoyed the pork lion katsu. It was a thick cut of pork, and it was tender and juicy. We were super stuffed and had plenty of leftovers. Katsu is comfort food, and Katsu-Hama is a great spot for katsu - especially with its traditional Japanese vibe. However, the restaurant is small, so it is not the place for a large group. Then again, comfort food is not really the type of place that you go to with a huge group.
John KING
Tip for a pork cutlet, it costs $40 after tax, but it tastes like $20.
Food was delicious, lovely place and nice service.We waited for around 15 minutes to get a table, it was absolutely worth it
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rovik Robert
If you like your pork katsu meaty with bursts of fat, this is the place to get it. Their Berkshire pork curry rice is the perfect meal, especially with a rich curry that has a smoky taste. Their set meals are a nice addition, although the regular set is probably better than the premium one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pork Katsu Curry
YEVA W
Cheese Berkshire pork katsu ?
Sophia Quach
I got the half half (half chicken and half pork) donburi bowl. The food was good but I wasn’t blown away.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Emily H.
Love the pork, the exterior was perfectly crispy providing a delightful crunch with every bite! The meat inside remained wonderfully moist and tender. Chicken was just fine, did not match the standout quality of the pork. Waiter is super friendly and me and my friend love the atmosphere here Don't forget to order a beer with the set. I am a light weight drinker and i really enjoyed the deft beer. Will definitely come back for the pork again Love it.
Good ol hearty katsu spot. Been going here for around 8 years - always a yummy experience. Can get a little busy at times and it’s a little heavy, but that’s what you get when you eat katsu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Japanese experience, from the atmosphere, dishes and attention.The pork is of very good quality and it is recommended to order teishoku since it is very complete at a very reasonable price for NY.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is amazing! It has very good food and the service was very quick. Although,It was busy and the line was long. But I think this was a good place and I recommend it!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
some of the crispiest and juiciest tonkatsu i’ve ever had, might actually be the best. Service was great, food came out pretty quick and server was friendly. I ordered the hire katsu teishoku set, comes with rice, pork miso soup, and potato salad. The portions here are also pretty good for the amount you pay and the fun lights give off a nice calm dining experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Salad, Tonkatsu, Miso Soup and Cabbage Salad
Pretty decent sized portion. The loin was on the dryer side but still pretty good. The prawns were great though!
There's a line for this place. It's very popular. They don't take names. When you walk in you tell them how many in the group. The 1-2 people will be able to get a seat faster. Larger tables are a little bit of a wait, maybe 20-30 minutes. The place has quite a few tables in the back. Once you get seated, it's comfortable. The staff are friendly and efficient. It's so busy. I got the surprise curry katsu set. It's a taste of 4 different meats - 1 chicken karaage, 1 prawn, chicken katsu and pork katsu. The curry tastes like gravy. I really liked the karaage and the prawn best. It's enough meat for 2 meals or sharing. I packed it for later. It was still good heated up. The surprise is great for tasting the different meats. I also had a taste of the regular surprise katsu. That one has egg over it. Pretty good also. Set A soup has pork in it. It was thin slices of pork. That was good. It comes with potato salad and also cabbage. Set B miso soup is plain, no meat. Was also good. It comes with only cabbage. It was so filling. Had to save some for later.
Katsu-Hana has been my go-to katsu spot for 6+ years and they continue to consistently deliver amazing food and quick service! Even with the increasing number of katsu restaurants opening up around NYC, Katsu-Hama is uniquely classic and casual. Berkshire pork loin katsu is the way to go for sure, with its balanced meat-to-fat ratio and amazing flavor. If you're a tartar sauce fan, definitely get their fried seafood options too, especially their fried shrimp and fried oyster. Katsu-Hama is the perfect solo lunch spot as they have a good amount of bar seating, but also perfect for a group meal since they have bigger tables and booths.
Great food and service. Although we were seated at the End of the sushi bar, we had the corner and it was nice, especially since we were eating with our 9 year old. we ordered the Box of Fantasy, which had an assortment of sushi, the chrrashi, tempura, and one of their special rolls. Tempura was average, but the sushi was excellent. also, liked that the restaurant was laid out well so you can actually hear each other talk.
It was dinnertime, and my friend and I wanted katsu. Based on its name and reviews, Katsu-Hama sounded like the perfect place to go to. We did not have a reservation, and it was super busy, but the wait was pretty short. My friend and I were seated at the counter as it had the first available seats. We got menus right away, the server came back quickly to take our order, and our food was served quickly. The staff was very efficient, and we were in and out quick. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs, and we ordered a bunch of food. We had the vegetable and pork soup, potato salad, takoyaki, Ebi cream croquette, surprise katsu donburi, and pork loin katsu curry. It was a delicious meal! Despite eating a bunch of fried food, we did not feel gross as it was perfectly fried. I especially enjoyed the pork lion katsu. It was a thick cut of pork, and it was tender and juicy. We were super stuffed and had plenty of leftovers. Katsu is comfort food, and Katsu-Hama is a great spot for katsu - especially with its traditional Japanese vibe. However, the restaurant is small, so it is not the place for a large group. Then again, comfort food is not really the type of place that you go to with a huge group.
Tip for a pork cutlet, it costs $40 after tax, but it tastes like $20.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Tonkatsu
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was delicious, lovely place and nice service.We waited for around 15 minutes to get a table, it was absolutely worth it
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you like your pork katsu meaty with bursts of fat, this is the place to get it. Their Berkshire pork curry rice is the perfect meal, especially with a rich curry that has a smoky taste. Their set meals are a nice addition, although the regular set is probably better than the premium one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pork Katsu Curry
Cheese Berkshire pork katsu ?
I got the half half (half chicken and half pork) donburi bowl. The food was good but I wasn’t blown away.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Love the pork, the exterior was perfectly crispy providing a delightful crunch with every bite! The meat inside remained wonderfully moist and tender. Chicken was just fine, did not match the standout quality of the pork. Waiter is super friendly and me and my friend love the atmosphere here Don't forget to order a beer with the set. I am a light weight drinker and i really enjoyed the deft beer. Will definitely come back for the pork again Love it.