Katsu Bar - Irvine (CA)

4 /5 Lissa Newton: First time visitor and I was both disappointed and surprisingly satisfied at the same time. The Korean Gang Jung was extremely dry, almost to the point of being inedible. We didnt eat much of them. The Curry Udon Katsu and Curry Shrimp and Katsu with rice were rather tasty, so I think Id reserve my full opinion to another visit. Service was fast and friendly. Theres limited seating inside.

5 /5 Y L: This is my go-to place for a katsu sandwich. The katsu is perfectly seasoned and perfectly crispy, perfect with their waffle fries. The portion sizes are good, the service is fast, and the interior of the store is clean! Everything I could want for a quick lunch break. My go-to order with a friend is a katsu sandwich with fries, and my friend gets a katsu sandwich with curry. If you share, you get the best of both worlds!

5 /5 Vijay: Kastu Bar – Great Vibes, Amazing Drinks & Must-Try Curry Soup Kastu Bar is a fantastic spot with a modern, cozy vibe that makes it perfect for relaxing with friends or enjoying a casual night out. The drink menu is excellent, with well-crafted cocktails and plenty of choices for every taste. One of the highlights here is their curry soup — surprisingly delicious and full of flavor. It’s warm, comforting, and pairs perfectly with their drinks. Definitely a must-try item if you’re visiting. The staff is friendly, attentive, and makes sure you’re well taken care of. Service is quick, and the atmosphere is always lively without being overwhelming. The place is clean, well maintained, and has a great energy overall. A perfect spot for good drinks, great food, and an even better vibe.

5 /5 Millena P.: Spent the day in Irvine with my siblings. I’ve seen this spot all over socials, so I was excited to take them here for lunch. Parking: Free parking lot. Ambiance/Environment: It’s very clean inside. They have a small indoor space with limited seating. There’s plenty of outdoor seating. There’s two self ordering kiosk. Once you walk in, place your order, take a seat, and a worker will bring out your food to you. Service: We didn’t catch her name, but she was courteous and attentive. Throughput was under 10 minutes after ordering. She brought out our food and surprisingly knew where we sat. Foods: We ordered all chicken Katsu! 1. Caprese Salad Katsu - If you’re going for something simple and light, then this is the dish for you. The sauce with the arugula was delicious. They’re generous with the Katsu, and the tomato and mozzarella were fresh. 2. Strawberry Sando - Perfect dessert to end off our lunch! It wasn’t too sweet or heavy. The strawberries were fresh, and the cream was light. 3. Nashville Hot Chicken - The burger is big! My siblings and I looove the sauce! It was sweet then the spice creeps up on you during the aftertaste. The chicken was cooked well and seasoned perfectly. We also enjoyed the fries. 4. Katsu Plate - Another simple yet delicious dish. It came with a lot of Katsu, a scoop of rice, coleslaw, radish, and mac salad. We absolutely enjoyed this dish too! 5. Mala Ramen w/ Katsu - Wooo the Mala was spicyyy! Now this is what I call mala haha. The bowl was larger than expected. I appreciated the generous amount of Katsu and noodles given! 6. Yubu Pockets: buldak, egg salad, spicy tuna, bulgogi - These were over-filled to the top! It had a thin layer of tofu with rice on the bottom and filling on top. 7. Caprese Katsu Sando - The sandos were cut thin and filled with katsu and vegetables, and served with fries. This tasted like the other dishes but in a Sando. Pricing: Definitely worth it! My siblings and I loved everything! Presentation and plating was on point.

5 /5 Rebecca Chan: I love going to Katsu Bar for all things katsu! They have a varied and consistent menu and feature weekday lunch specials. We enjoyed SO MUCH GOOD FOOD. I was also super satisfied with the friendly service and how FAST it was. I think all our food came out within 10 ish minutes. All of the katsu were hot, crispy, and delicious. Also, I appreciate that they werent super fatty (?). As in, they are using good quality meat not just the cheap fatty part. My favorites were the strawberry sando and shrimp curry plate. It was my first time having a fruit sando and the milk bread is super soft and lightly sweet. Very good! Shrimp is nicely breaded! I just wish there was more curry! I will definitely be coming back here with friends! food: gangjung chicken appetizer shrimp curry plate pork katsu plate black garlic ramen with katsu pork katsu sando dill egg salad sando strawberry sando