Hoshi comes up in reviews as a cozy, small Japanese spot at the edge of Chinatown that serves authentic, generously portioned katsu, don, udon and tempura, with the pork cutlet and curry katsu repeatedly praised for a juicy, crispy crust and rich curry; the salmon, tuna and seafood items are described as fresh and tasty, and the tempura udon is a favorite for many. Soups such as miso and a creamy mushroom starter are commonly noted, though a few bowls can be overly salty, and some diners found the katsu don or curry a touch heavy on onions or texture a little underdone. Service is consistently described as friendly and attentive in a tiny, often busy space, and portions and prices are generally considered very good value. The place is frequently labeled a hidden gem and worth the wait, with several reviewers planning to return to try more dishes, while a handful warn that seating is limited and lines can form during peak hours.
Came here for dinner on a Sunday evening around 6pm, the restaurant itself is quite small with around 5-6 tables inside. Atmosphere was very quiet but it was comfortable.
Ordered the Sake Salmon Son & the Rosu Katsu Curry. The sake Salmon Don came with pre-seasoned salmon sashimi on a bowl of rice, topped with an onsen egg, scoop of avocado & a sheet of toasted Nori. The flavors blended well, salmon wasn't overly salty & was very creamy with the onsen egg yolk. Rice was well seasoned & had great texture, overall very decent dish. The Katsu Curry was excellent, the Katsu had great flavor & was crispy on the outside but the bottom did get a little soggy due to being on the rice & curry ( I didn't mind). The curry itself was not too salty & paired well with the rest of the dish. The Katsu pieces are quite thick so some of the middle bites might seem on the drier side but ultimately pairs very well with the curry.
Was also served a small complimentary cup of creamy chicken & mushroom soup which were good, nothing too crazy but the server was nice.
Overall excellent place for Katsu, & at decent prices & portions.
Mar 25, 2026
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Excellent !! Ten Don Comme au Japon 👏
Edit: Vous avez retiré du menu la meilleure chose que vous aviez sur le menu: Le Tendon. Décision incompréhensible !! Vous allez me répondre que vous l'avez durant la semaine à l'heure du Midi mais les gens travaillent durant la semaine vous savez !Dommage je ne reviendrais plus.
Been wanting to try this for quite a long time & it's the first place that was above the hype. An all star dish, friendly staff, few tables & quiet- it was perfect for a solo meal.
Small resto but cute, more on the edge of Chinatown. Good Japanese food though the mushroom soup they give (included) & miso soup were way too salty.
They were out of hire at 7pm so we got the rosu katsu quite filling. The menu is rather simple & variations with soup or udon miso soup or rice or udon curry. Meat was juicy crispy tender & flavorful. Prices & portions are good! Also had the salmon tartare entrée on a bed of avocado, tasted great.
One waitress/host managed the few tables. She was really nice & courteous
I have been here 4 times, & every time the food & service have been impeccable. Even the items that aren't their specialty are perfectly cooked & served.
The food here is delicious, prices are good & the staff moved tables around to make us room, the place is a little bit small but definitely worth a try
Over all our experience was really good. Food was delicious & the atmosphere was good. It is a smaller space, so there was a 30 min+ wait time & there wasn't much space in the restaurant.
Suite à une recommandation de ce restaurant, on s'est présenté pour un souper. Je n'avais aucune attente en voyant l'extérieur du petit restaurant, 16 places seulement, caché dans un coin plus ou moins éclairé du quartier chinois.
Le serveur est très gentil & pris le temps de nous expliquer les plats sur le menu. Le service est très rapide. Je suis très surpris que la présentation des plats soient si bien faits. C'était pleins de saveur pour chacun des plats commandés
Durant tout le temps qu'on était présent, il y a toujours du monde qui faisait la file pour avoir une place assise, malgré le froid & l'heure un peu tardive.
