Crispy, golden-fried tonkatsu w/ addictive cheese-stuffed pork or hearty Berkshire loin. Authentic Japanese comfort food, served w/ rice, miso soup & cabbage salad.
This Japanese eatery is a beloved spot for authentic tonkatsu, consistently serving up crispy, golden-fried pork cutlets. Their menu features highlights like the melty and savory Cheese Hire-Katsu (Pork Tenderloin) and the hearty Big Berkshire Loin Katsu. Meals are served as satisfying sets including rice, miso soup, and cabbage salad, with options for extra toppings like fried shrimp, all enhanced by a homemade katsu sauce.
Specializing in authentic Japanese tonkatsu, this restaurant offers a range of crispy, golden-fried pork cutlets. Standout dishes include the Cheese Hire-Katsu (Pork Tenderloin) described as melty and addictive, and the Big Berkshire Loin Katsu. Meals are typically served as sets with rice, miso soup, and cabbage salad, with options for add-ons like fried shrimp and a signature katsu sauce. The katsu curry is also frequently recommended.
"The Berkshire Pork Katsu, Cheese Hire-Katsu (Pork Tenderloin), and Katsu Curry are frequently recommended dishes. The restaurant also offers satisfying teishoku sets and lunch specials."
Customers rave about the authentic and consistently delicious tonkatsu, particularly highlighting the crispy texture and savory flavors. Specific dishes like the cheese-stuffed pork tenderloin and Berkshire loin katsu are frequently praised.
Important Note
One user noted that the food at this restaurant can be on the salty side.
"This user lists Katsu Hama as a frequently visited restaurant."
Positive"This user specifically recommends the Katsu-Hama location on East 47th Street."
Positive"Katsu Hama is listed as a frequently visited restaurant by this user."
Positive"Katsu Hama is listed as a frequently visited restaurant."
Positive"This user ranks Katsu-Hama by Radio City as a close second favorite restaurant after Tasty hand pulled noodle #2."
Positive"Katsuhama is recommended for katsu, with the oroshi hire teishoku specifically mentioned."
Positive"Katsu Hama has good Japanese pork cutlet, with meal sets being reasonably priced. The Berkshire pork katsu is specifically recommended."
Positive"Katsuhama was recommended as a good mid-range Japanese restaurant specializing in katsu."
Positive"The curry katsu at Katsuhama is described as fantastic, super crispy pork, and warming with a savory rather than sweet flavor."
Positive"The commenter asked if Katsuhama has good curry katsu, to which another user responded positively."
Positive"Katsuhama is considered very good for katsu and offers a limited menu outside of it, with plates around $30."
Positive"Katsuhama is included in a list of recommended restaurants."
Positive"Katsu-Hama is listed as a recommended spot for Katsu."
Positive"Katsu-Hama is suggested as a potential option if the group is interested in Katsu curry."
Positive"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."
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