Crispy, authentic Japanese katsu & katsu curry that's a comforting, affordable NYC staple. A go-to for perfectly fried pork & chicken.
This Japanese eatery is a beloved spot in Midtown, consistently serving up delicious and satisfying meals, especially known for its authentic tonkatsu. Highly recommended are the crispy, golden-fried pork cutlets, with the Cheese Hire-Katsu being a standout for its melty, savory, and addictive qualities, and the Big Berkshire Loin Katsu for its hearty classic appeal. Meals are served as sets complete with rice, miso soup, and cabbage salad, and their homemade katsu sauce is the perfect accompaniment.
Specializing in Japanese katsu, this restaurant offers highly recommended dishes like the crispy Berkshire Pork Loin Katsu and the melty, savory Cheese Hire-Katsu. The Katsu Curry is also a consistent favorite. Meals are typically served as sets with rice, miso soup, and cabbage salad, complemented by a house-made katsu sauce. While generally lauded, one comment noted that meals could occasionally be on the salty side.
"Highly recommended dishes include the crispy Berkshire Pork Loin Katsu, the melty and addictive Cheese Hire-Katsu, and the Katsu Curry. The restaurant also offers excellent Tonkatsu and Chicken Katsu."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this restaurant for its consistently delicious and satisfying Japanese katsu dishes, particularly highlighting the crispy texture and authentic flavors.
Important Note
One user noted that the food could occasionally be on the salty side.
"Suggests Katsu-Hana near Grand Central as a potential dinner option before heading to Bryant Park."
Neutral"Katsu Hama is considered the most authentic option for katsu curry, offering free refills of cabbage salad and rice, and is preferred over Go Go Curry and J Kitchen."
Positive"This user likes Katsuhana but notes that it can be on the salty side."
Neutral"This user recommends Katsu Hama for a classic katsu curry experience, noting it's better than Go Go Curry."
Positive"Katsu-Hama is recommended as a place for katsu curry."
Positive"This user considers Katsuhama their go-to spot for a good, crispy katsu."
Positive"Katsu-Hama is listed as a recommended restaurant for chicken katsu curry."
Positive"Katsu-Hama was mentioned as a potential option if fried Japanese food is desired, noting that its price range fits the request."
Neutral"The commenter recommended Katsuhama as a better alternative for katsu after expressing dissatisfaction with Konban."
Positive"The commenter suggested that Katsuhama is a better option than Konban."
Positive"This commenter recommended Katsuhama as a better alternative for katsu."
Positive"Katsuhama is recommended for doing tonkatsu right with an unpretentious vibe, in addition to praising Hibino in LIC."
Positive"Katsu Hama is listed as a recommended restaurant that is a 10-15 minute walk from Times Square."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended for Katsu curry."
Positive"Katsu-Hama in Midtown is recommended as a good place for Katsu curry."
Positive"A Japanese restaurant named Katsu-Hama, located around the corner, is mentioned as being good, specifically for its cutlets."
Positive"A response to Katsu-Hama's bento boxes suggests they may not be suitable for a $30 per person budget."
Negative"Katsu-Hama offers lunch bento boxes that include deep-fried pork or other proteins, rice, pickles, and seasonal sides."
Neutral"The user mentioned Katsu-Hama as a dining option in the vicinity of the Fifth Avenue Holiday Windows or Lotte Hotel."
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