Katsu in Glasgow City

Huge portion of chicken katsu with fragrant katsu curry sauce and perfectly fried chicken that wasn’t too oily. This shop got their basics right!!! We also had their grilled eel ramen with black garlic broth. Good portion, delicious broth, plenty of beansprouts and decent portion of eel for its price. Quick and efficient customer service by the team. We are so full and satisfied and will definitely be back for more!

Great Katsu, quick service, small place

Amazing selection and so well priced - food tatsted amazinggggg

The one star is mainly for the service fee 10% that is not written in the menu (is illegal to charge for something that is not stated in the menu)

Edit: this restaurant gave me FOOD POISONING. Katsu curry was so bad. Not sure how it’s even possible to made it so bad? The breaded chicken was greasy and unpleasant, and the curry was overwhelmingly … peppery I think? Not nice or authentic. AND … £7.25 for a pint!?

Went for lunch but got the big main portions, oh my God, amazing & huge! The chicken katsu curry is exactly what you want & expect, the ramen is bangin & the salt & chilli chips with curry sauce are addictive, we call them crack chips! Sweating chilli & not being rushed, great day woth my mate. Happy girls. Staff are super friendly ❤️🧡

Really good katsu + rice/curry, great for lunch.

My wife and I came here during our visit to Glasgow from the US. My wife has celiac disease, so she can’t eat any gluten. The menu was clearly labeled gluten free, and she didn’t have any issues after eating the food. Amazing atmosphere, amazing service!! Overall a wonderful experience, and we are both so happy we ate here! Also, they have gluten free Kikkomans soy sauce!

Food is delicious but hours aren’t up to date - they close at 9:30pm, not 10pm.

Very nice duck and chicken katsu curry bento box. The curry is a bit spicy but just the right amount. Crunchy chicken and duck. Also comes with miso soup. Very nice! Upstairs seating area is nice and cozy. Good portion size.

Hands down the best Katsu in Glasgow. Plus it’s halal!

Lovely place but tofu katsu isn’t part of lunch menu deal with no reason given why. When I explained I’d like protein for my lunch as vegan they still didn’t give the deal. Making the menu more vegan friendly would be great. Thank you

Loved the food, nice place, great staff, reasonable prices

Little restaurant with cozy ambiance. It's not very spacious, mostly featuring window seats, but it feels comfortable. The portions are generous, and I was pleasantly surprised that the fried dishes weren't greasy at all. Truly delicious food. Good vegetarian options.

Small cosy and very delicious! Service was the best. Thank you .

Very little place that's super cozy and friendly. Went here with my friend while visiting Glasgow and the staff are really friendly and welcoming. Good selection of vegan options and the portion size is great. One of the best tofu katsu curries I've had, had a little spicy kick for a katsu but loved it, and my friend loved the gyoza he had. Would definitely recommend while in Glasgow especially if you are looking for good vegan options. Maybe avoid busy times though as it's very small and you might not get seats.

Perfection. Best katsu in Glasgow, generous portions, many vegetarian options, fantastic service. Can't wait to come back!

The duck katsu was absolutely perfect, with free miso soup. Also had salmon sashimi and takoyaki. Great service, fairly reasonable prices too. Absolutely delicious food, it put a smile on my face!

A couple of friends and I came in earlier on today for lunch. The service was good, food was good. Up until a friend of mine started chocking, he was in the bathroom for a while and we started to get a bit concerned on what was going on. Staff were helpful when it came to making sure he was okay. An ambulance was later called and as he was making his way to the ambulance, a staff member chased him outside to pay his bill for the food and beer he had not touched. He was unable to respond due to his injuries, which I find was completely bang out of order. I notified a staff member, to explain how I don’t agree with this and asked for a manager. She claimed there was no manager on shift, but we got told earlier on when we first arrived that there was a manager (the manager was asking for our IDs). Not only have they made a chocking person pay their bill but they’ve also lied about the manager not being in, which was not the case.

Perfect pork tonkatsu, decent portion size and just the right level of heat. Nice old school rap playing, swift service, cosy place.

10/10. Small, cozy, warm, amazing food, great staff...what's not to love. We went on a Saturday night so had to wait for a table and it we were quickly seated once one was available. The food was fantastic. I personally loved the agadashi tofu, oyster katsu, and the crab flavoured katsu. The avocado tempura was great too. Very happy and would definitely recommend!

Don't get the ramen, you have been warned. The black garlic broth had very little flavor and probably a gram of garlic in it. No black garlic whatsoever. I've had packaged ramen better than this, what an insult to Japan. The duck curry was decent but the meat was over fried. Also laughable because they literally give you one carrot piece and one potato piece in the entire dish lol. There's also something wrong with management. The staff seem very sad and tired and it's probably not their fault.

Absolutely insane katsu curry, delicious, and flavorful with just the right amount of spiciness.

Gran servicio, comida sabrosa y un ambiente maravilloso. Recomendado - el maki era genial y hay una comodidad en toda la experiencia. Puede ver su comida hecha, si usted está en eso.

very much worth it! yummy food, lovely flavors, big portions, cute atmosphere :)

Tried this eatery for a lunchtime treat. There is a separate takeaway menu . The staff are friendly and the service is quick. The food is tasty and warmed me on a cold afternoon. Very satisfying. Will be back.

I have been going to Katsu for two years, but today a waiter, a guy that refused to tell me his name, was extremely arrogant and disrespectful. I went there today with my friends, we were 3 and they only had two seats available, I asked him to serve my friend since she was extremely hungry, while me and the other friend would wait outside until the other seat was available, he acted stupid, pretending that he wasn't understanding the request, denied to serve my friend, was arrogant, disrespectful and told us to leave the restaurant. Till this day in two years, I didn't have any problems with the restaurant, however, with that type of waiter, I wouldn't recommend to anyone.

That's REALLY DELICIOUS! The katsu curry is definitely the best curry I have ever tried in the UK and the quality was comparable to the Japanese curry I had in Japan. The portion was generous too. Highly recommended 🌟🌟🌟

I’ve been to Katsu a few times and every time have been very pleased with the food, lots of vegetarian options and and lots of tasty food! I like the Japanese bar-like style but this does make it more suitable for smaller groups or going yourself as there aren’t any large tables to sit at.

Food is 10/10 Service is 10/10 Vibes is 10/10 If you want a cheeky munch go to Katsu !!! Also good if you wanna eat alone

First time eating here,atmosphere is warm and welcoming. staff are friendly and the food is delicious. Best miso soup I've had in a while. highly recommend.

Absolutely amazing place with delicious food!

Not impressed. I ordered duck katsu. For some reason, it took forever. Two guys walked in right after me. Got their food and finished them and I was still waiting for mine. I thought maybe because we ordered different things? But then a guy sat down next to me 20 minutes after I came in, and we got our miso soup and katsu at the same time!! WTH?! The food is good, above average good, but not sure why I waited so long when it wasn’t that busy.

Got Katsu from there 3 times during our 5 night stay. Highly recommended. Fried Okra also interesting.

I went here 21/ 08 / 2024 Was impressed fantastic meat and curry sauce ,,,,,, will return soon

One of the smallest restaurants in Glasgow but has a big bang presence if its Katsu your after. There's no tables just stools with a shelf running round the wall that serves as a place to put your plates. Meals come with Misu soup and are always good sized portions that leave you full. You can have it with rice or noodles but I'd recommend going for rice with the Katsu chicken. Never had any of the deserts as always filled with the main course but what I've seen on the menu they look just as good.

The food was a little greasy, and the temperature was off, otherwise it was tasty. Worth a second try.

Absolutely amazing pork katsu curry. Big portions with greater taste, very presentable plating. Would definitely come back again for seconds!! They even gave out mints at the end!

Excellent, great flavour, generous portions, good service.

This 4 is actually more like a 4.5. I ordered the chicken thighs katsu curry and it came quickly and was delicious. I could see them frying the chicken thighs from fresh. My girlfriend ordered a vegetable ramen and she thought it was alright. The main problem was they served me my curry almost immediately and the ramen took around 15 mins to arrive, I was essentially almost done my meal by the time her food came. If I waited it would have been stone cold. If I can give my unsolicited advice- the menu is just too large here. I have a feeling that’s why the ramen took so long. The menu contains curry, ramen, sushi, a dozen appetizers, salad, yakisoba etc. and that is a huge and diverse range for a kitchen with 2-3 chefs. Given that you only have around 12 seats and quick turnover is key: the focus should be on the curry and one or two other items that have economies of scope with the katsu curry.

Ordered chicken and duck katsu bento. The meat was not fresh and was too salty and oily, that I couldn’t finish it. However, I’ve been told curry flavour was pretty tasty. The service was good, but the restaurant needs to be ventilated better.

I have literally walked past Katsu ten times a week since it first opened, and last night was the first time I've taken a chance and popped in for some pre-cinema food, as it's generally too busy to be seated when I have popped by. Thankfully there was room at the inn, I opted for the classics; salmon sashimi and the chicken breast Katsu and rice. I waited for fifteen minutes, but imagine my surprise when I am presented with a card machine and the bill instead of my food. To be honest, I must have been so confused, I just went along with it, thinking it was either the way they do things, or I looked like I had neither means it inclination to pay my way. After it became clear I wasn't going anywhere after tapping my card, the wait staff thankfully realised their error, and not only rushed my food out to me, but very kindly comped me a free meal for my next visit. And, my days, there will definitely be a return visit. The sashimi was fresh and beautifully presented, the wasabi paste complemented it perfectly. The katsu itself was fantastic, the chicken tender and the panko crispy, with a rich, flavourful sauce and a gargantuan helping of perfectly sticky rice. The portion sizes were also extremely healthy, there was honestly enough for a meal for two between both courses, but I bravely managed to clear both plates. Oh, and all katsu dishes come with some delicious miso soup as well, ye really make sure you end up loosening that belt buckle a couple notches before leaving. Overall, the ambience is really nice and relaxed, with cool music on in the background, and a nice mix of clientele, although as I said before, this is a busy shop, so there is a one in/one out kinda vibe, but to be very honest, when the food is this good it's only to be expected. I'll definitely be back, and I'll be telling all my friends, although it may be a better bet for a solo experience over a packed pals get together.

Fab katsu in a beautiful space with great service, and very good value for money. Saw some single folks in their work clothes having a bite in the early evening on a Thursday -- this is how you know a spot is worth the visit!

Good Katsu curry with chicken and lovely cold cans of Coca Cola Cool vibes and Japanese decor very trendy

What a difference staff can make! Went here a few weeks ago and had a lovely experience. However yesterday the man working the afternoon shift didn't wipe down the table, bring us glasses, provide cutlery or even come to take our order. Wont be going back.

First time I have been here staff spot on and the food was on point. I was not sure at first sight but don't judge a book by its cover.

I came here a lot when it first opened but now it seems there is a staffing issue. When paying they didnt seem to like that we wanted separate bills. Added a service charge for each of us, which was not explained and we were not given a receipt for either. It was obvious they were annoyed. I unfortunately wont be returning after this

Unreal food, massive portions & really authentic

Cute little spot. Thought it was a bit pricier than I’d go for until we got the food. Completely worth it. Such great service and lovely staff, tofu bento is out of this world. 10/10

I loved the chicken thigh Katsu with egg fried rice. Generous portion. Tasty curry with succulent chicken slightly crispy. Although it's a tiny dinning space it was most enjoyable. Excellent location surrounded by bars and stores. Great service from Cindi and more recently Fisher.

Amazing food and venue. Loved it.

I came in with 2 friends because we really wanted to experience Japanese katsu. They had us sit in front of the kitchen which was okey and added to the experience,but it was very tight and felt like you were blocking the service of the restaurant. Before going to the toilet I noticed that they were 3 empty spots by the window were there was space. I asked the waitress if we could move there but she acted like she didn't understood what I was saying in clear English. I had to nod to make her understand at which point she surprisingly said "but there is someone sitting there" I realised at this point that there won't be a meaningful communication established and I would be lucky enough if I am to get food at all so I neverminded her and proceeded to the toilet because we were all hungry. My friends ordered bento boxes. First the miso soups were served which where excellent!!! Then the bentos arrived. As I started eating I noticed something out of place in my salad section.. . Something didn't looked right. Upon inspection I realised that it was a huge dead bug approximately 1cm long and black. Making it a huge distinction from the rest of the colourful salad. The bug was also covered in dressing which means that it was in the fresh salad stored and unnoticed. We laughed with my friends and I picked It up with the chopsticks to show it to the waitress which by this point she was overlooking. I nod to her that "hello would you like to see a bug?" Very politely and joyfully. She then looked and she said "excuse me? To which I replied "a bug". She then continued to reply with "what?" To which I also continued to reply "a bug" in again clear English..... nevertheless this continued for some time to which I had to even re-create the sound of BUUUZZZZZZZ BUZZZZZZZ hoping that this might catch her attention hahahah and bring up memories of what bug is in English and how a bug looks universally around the world. At this point both my friends had to intervene and support providing the terms "insect" which pressured the waitress to accept that all 4 of us (including her) are looking at a big dead black bug and we are not playing dump. She went back and forth clearly distressed to which she decided to ask..... "what now?" Like it was my choice that the bug was there... I said"i don't know...." with her saying if I maybe just want a new bento box as a last option.... when it should have been offered long ago. I smiled and said "don't worry about it, it was in the salad anyway but here you can have it as souvenir" putting it on a napkin and giving to her. We continued eating our meals which were very tasty and well cooked while joking about it but we were able to overheard them talking and arguing about in the back of the kitchen. Here to clarify that all stuff was Chinese which is funny but not a big deal. In my local Japanese restaurant all stuff are Polish on the other hand hahahaha. After they finished arguing the waitress was forced to come out and to say in a scripted manner that the bug was actually an overburned PANKO piece miraculously ending up in my salad..... all the while the female kitchen cook was vowing that never such thing could have taken place and kept spelling the word ...P.A.N.K.O. like we don't know what panko is. (Fun fact I cook panko very often). At this point we all smiled politely and decided to not confront and continued with our meals..... when the time arrived to pay we were presented with the card machine displaying the whole amount and we were even asked for tipping. I humored with the bug in the paper offered before as a tip and paid 45 pounds for our food.. no talk for discount or something.. you got to love being treated as stupid when you go eat somewhere... especially when it's a different cultures

We returned on our second day in Glasgow for tha Katsu curry buns. Very similiar to the curry bread in Japan which I don't seem to find anywhere. On our first visit we also ordered the king prawn katsu which was also good. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Located near the main shopping street.

Great little restaurant serving super tasty authentic katsu and other Japanese street food. Excellent quality, all at very good price, especially the lunch menu. Felt like being back in Japan! Highly recommend.

Excellent 2 courses. Brilliant food and service

I love coming here as it's a small and intimate venue. I absolutely love the vegan friendly tofu katsu curry. It's a lovely curry and the Katsu sauce is spicy despite Katsu isn't meant to be a hot curry. You also get a complimentary miso soup with it.

Enjoyed a superb katsu curry here for lunch. At under £8, it offers superb value. The katsu sauce was delicious and the chicken nice and crunchy. Generous portion size and service was excellent.

I had take-out sashimi. The sashimi does not taste very fresh. I don't think it's worth the price.

Been here loads and had takeaways too. Food is always amazing, best Katsu curry ever! Everything else on the menu is top notch too- gyozas and sushi are great. Also have really nice deserts. Great veggie options and huge portion sizes. Food always come super quick and is very reasonably priced. Even though it’s often super busy, staff are always very friendly and helpful. Very cosy interior with not a lot of seats so not ideal for a super big group, but it’s always nice and warm. Couldn’t recommend it more!

The curry has so many fried toppings that it's hard to eat. Curry is also more delicious when you make it yourself at home. The fried udon noodles were also average, and the other items were so average that they had no taste. . Sometimes it's okay to just eat anything because you're just hungry. . I felt that the store was small and the counter was not suitable for large people.

Food is tasty with generous portion.

Really good, fast and not expensive, I recommend

This is REAL katsu curry. ❤️‍🔥 I chose the sea bass katsu and was absolutely delighted when the plate arrived. - Generous portion sizes - Flavourful, warming curry sauce - Tender vegetables and crispy breadcrumb-coated sea bass that melts in your mouth - Excellent value for money I absolutely loved the character of this small yet mighty venue, and the staff were friendly and quick with service. I'll wrap this up with a comment from my partner, who previously lived in Japan. She remarked that the curry tasted so authentic it felt like she had been transported right back there. I don't think there's any higher praise than that! 😁

The katsu curry is No1 in the town,can’t believe how nice it foods!

This restaurant is so nice The BBQ EEl yaki UDon was great and the service was also very thoughtful, overall very good.

The restaurant staff are irresponsible, rude and straight up lie instead of admitting their mistakes. They have recently stopped taking orders through Deliveroo, but have failed to remove the store front on Deliveroo, which results in the restaurant showing up on Deliveroo. You can place the order, which will never be accepted and it will cancel automatically in about an hour. When I called the restaurant on May 15, to alert them to this issue, the guy handling the phone was "I dont care you wasted your time. We don't care if the restaurant shows up on Deliveroo or not. We just dont accept orders from Deliveroo, thats all". He also implied that I'm making up a story, which was an interesting moment :) It's perfectly fine for a restaurant to withdraw from a platform. But you would expect them to exhibit an iota of responsibility towards their customers. This incident reflect the values and the level of responsibility by the establishment. After this, I no longer trust them on the quality and hygiene of the food or anything else I would definitely not like to imagine! It was good while it lasted.

Tried the beef katsu it was really good and went back to try the prawn katsu which was just perfect. Super crispy ebi and the curry sauce is delicious. Service was fantastic too.

We had the Potato Katsu for lunch here with the Veg Gyoza. The Katsu was good although some greens would have been lovely on top. The staff were friendly but very rushed within in a already tiny place. The one thing that I did not appreciate was that they placed all of their food delivieries/fresh peoduce RIGHT IN FRONT OF the only customer toilet. I had to jump over a basket of deliveries to get there and it seems very unhygienic to place their stuff there…

Didn’t knew what to expect, but I really liked the food, the service was good and the the food cane pretty fast. You need to try the Agadashi Tofu, it’s really good.

Nice lunch special! Delicious potato katsu curry, perfect level of spiciness. Comfortable and welcoming, and they're playing good music 😄

Best Katsu as you would expect. Proper tasty and authentic, miso and salad to add were delicious. Super crispy Tempura 🍤 excellent. Highly recommend a visit, super fast service and great value for money.

This was delicious, we both had katsu curry, fab.

Great place to eat, best curry iv had in a long time and the staff are great, prices good too, would highly recommend.

Had a Sweet potato katsu curry, it was delicious! Loved the diversity of vegetarian options. Would certainly come back when I'm in Glasgow!

What a place! Good is unbelievable. Great chilled service. Pork Gyoza’s are perfect. I will be back. Couldn’t have been any better

Food is delicious here. Might get busy sometimes, but service is fast, and staff is very polite.

1. Restaurant design was cosy and nice, veggies taste fresh, nice miso soup...cooking part was great! 2. But the ramen noodles was like instant noodles (texture was way too soft in comparison to real ramen) 3. Green tea ice cream had too much sweeteners😂It is probably ingredients' issues. 4. Staff was pretty impatient with us (almost made us feel guilty for asking questions).. Just honest opinion. Wish you a good day still.

Ordered with a particularly rude waitress for take-away, she told to me to wait outside. I waited outside for 30 minutes before I looked in and saw my order on the table. The waitress then saw me, ran to grab the order and brought it to me but never even apologised for the delay. I don't know how long it had been sitting there for but it was stone cold by the time I got it.

Tender chicken, amazing sauce and filling rice and noodles all tucked away in a cozy shop. My favourite place to eat in Glasgow!

Pork katsu was delicious and filling. Not too expensive. Waiters/waitresses were very friendly.

Poor service by the woman working at 3pm on the 16th March. Firstly we were told to wait outside for a seat however other customers were able to wait inside. We waited 20 minutes for a glass of water meanwhile other people who arrived later were served drinks and food beforehand. The woman then ignored us 3 times then told us “it’s really busy” and the guy had to take over serving us. Really disappointed as we traveled from Fife and regularly visit but this really ruined our meal. Please have a think about how you treat your regular customers.

Very good - had the lotus root Katsu, recommended, had a good texture and able to hold the sauce. Decent selection of drinks and sides too. Venue is quite small and cramped so a quick eats sort of place but portions very generous and tasty. So a lot to like.

I love agashi tofu and chicken wings and miso soup

Went in today for dinner and loved it! My boyfriend tried and loved the miso soup, as well as the duck katsu curry he ordered. I went for the pork gyoza ramen which was very flavourful, one of the best ramen ive had, not to mention the portion sizes were quite generous. What tied it all together was the decor for me, it’s very cute and has a feeling of comfort to it. All together a very nice experience!

Absolutely banging. Not just the food but the classic naughties tunes and the light show in the pavement. Glasgow is renowned for food costing the earth. But this place is really cheap. £10 for mushroom katsu which heaps of food and you get some soup for starters for free. 100% will be back. So happy I found somewhere that doesn't cost the earth to eat. Thank you!

I went to Katsu to get some vegan dishes to take away. When I enquired, they told me that everything was cooked in one fryer (vegan, seafood and meat together). This means that none of of the hot food is vegan.

Very good value for money portion is huge and quality is amazing

Amazing duck katsu bento and I love the red bean ice cream!!!

Great place with authentic japanese food! Once inside, you feel like you enter a japanese atmosphere. I really liked the japanese curry. Highly recommend entering this place if you pass it. What a gem.

So we went here for dinner and i tried their amazing avocado Katsu and ended up going at this same place for next day lunch as there are various options which you would love to try. The service guy Fisher is very nice and polite which made a difference as i was not quite happy with the other places i visited while traveling in this city. Food is affordable and tasty should give it a try definitely.

Absolutely loved it!! The food was amazing and so were the staff. We really enjoyed the decor. Very reasonable prices and perfect portions of food. Definitely recommend to anyone who likes tasty food and a nice vibe!

Really enjoyed our visit here when visiting Glasgow. It was quiet when we arrived however the restaurant filled up quickly and seemed popular which is always a good sign. We tried a number of dishes, The menu is excellent and it would need to be with plenty of similar restaurants nearby. Price wise it is cheaper than others nearby I would say. We received some excellent miso soup to start which was full of flavour. We chose two appetisers in the salt and chilli chips and chicken wings which were both good too. The spice level was fine for me and not too salty. The tempura prawns were excellent, as mentioned there are a number of similar places nearby, we have eaten in a number of these and these were the best yet. We both ordered katsu and enjoyed the dishes. The one criticism I have is there was possibly too much sauce making it heavier but the sauce tasted great and it’s better than not having enough! We will definitely be back again.

It's a great Japanese restaurant with many katsu options! They are so delicious. You will get a decent portion with miso soup. Staff is nice and attentive.

i cannot express enough how much i recommend this restaurant. we popped in for dinner and were immediately seated and served super quickly. we ordered karage chicken and pork gyozas to start which were unbelievable. not only that but we were each given a miso soup (free of charge) which was unreal. we both ordered a duck katsu for our mains which were huge portions and so so delicious. we left with full bellies and enough food for a midnight meal later on and our food came to less than £50 so very very pleased. thank you!

Considering the limited space for customers, I would recommend asking for a table. Personally, I always get a table, even when it seems there’s no room as you walk by. I tried a few other dishes but Chicken Katsu is the most recommend dish that you should try!

I've ordered from Katsu a few times with no issues and their food has always been amazing, however I wanted to warn customers ordering online about how my recent order was handled. I ordered a Katsu curry but the sauce was missing. I called to see if they could send some out and they said their drivers were busy but to call back in 10 minutes. I did, but when I spoke, they hung up! This happened three times- It was obvious they were deliberately avoiding my calls. Eventually the woman on the phone spoke to me and said all she could do was offer a discount for when I'm in the restaurant, which I was understanding about, but when I went to give my details that she asked for, she hung up before I could. I wasn't rude and I was completely understanding of the situation with the order- mistakes happen. I was annoyed by how they handled it- 100% unprofessional.

Love the food and the portion sizes were a great value for the price point

A great little place that feels authentic. Perfect for a quick bite to eat without compromising on food quality. Their Katsu is the best! Highly recommend!

Great food, great service and everything is perfectly clean, from their kitchen (open kitchen) to toilet... Place is a bit small and narrow at first, but when you sit down, it turns out to be really cozy. The staff are very welcoming and polite. The food is very tasty!

My first visit with a friend for lunch. We ordered Tofu Katsu Curry with rice and Sweet potato Katsu Curry with rice. Excellent taste, superb curry. Hot/warm food.