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.
I ordered the Katsu udon (pork tenderloin) it was amazing. So tender & flavorful. I recommend this restaurant if you are craving for Katsu. It comes with a velouté & a miso soup!
The pork tenderloin Katsu is really really delicious, very juicy & pink color & absolutely no stinky meaty odor. Also serving with loads of cabbage, I'm fan of the cabbage sauce, it tastes a bit sweet with Yuzu flavor. The only downside is small dining area, only has 5-6 tables, during the busy hour usually need to wait for 20 mins. In short, it's an authentic Japanese restaurant.
Sep 25, 2025
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Superbe katsu avec sauce au cari & riz. C'est un petit restaurant chaleureux & convivial. Je recommande vivement si vous passez dans le quartier chinois
Cozy little Japanese restaurant located on the edge of Chinatown, with friendly staff.
You can get a really nice katsu experience here, it was nicely breaded & fried perfectly. Further, if you are there on a weekday lunch they also serve free soup of the day - it was quite delicious.
Aug 20, 2025
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I went there on a Thursday night & the staff was so nice & friendly! I got the hire katsu curry & the meat was so soft & tender. It's a hidden gem in Chinatown! Definitely would go again!
Cute little eatery, with its 20 seats, a paradise for pork cutlet lovers! Each generous dish comprises a big, thick chunk of cutlets served with rice (katsudon), udon (curry) or bread (sando). The lunch specials were a bang for your buck, offering a combo with a second extra soup.
Took out katsu don with extra hire katsu for the second time.
1. Why would you even make the egg in katsu don scrambled? I was very shocked. It wasn't like that the first time so i dont know if the recipe changed or the kitchen staff was trolling.
2. The katsu sauce has too much plum flavour to the point where i couldnt eat.
So much worse than the first time. Never visiting again but the quality of the ingredient itself was good, so i will still leave 4star.
Please review your recipe.
Jul 5, 2025
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It's a Japanese restaurant.
I love this restaurant because I ordered'Katsudon', it's so delicious & a little sweet. I'm Japanese, & I found this really delicious 😊 I'm sure other Japanese people would enjoy it too!
I went for lunch since I was craving tonkatsu. I ordered the salmon salad which had large pieces of marinated salmon which were very tasty & it was a very generous portion that can easily be shared by 2 people. The rosu katsu meal was exactly what I was expecting, a large, juicy piece of pork loin that had a nice crispy exterior. I enjoyed it with the wasabi & the salt. It was delicious. Served with thinly sliced cabbage, miso soup & rice. Service was very friendly. It's a great place & I will be back
I finally decided to try this restaurant & my only regret was not going in sooner. The pork was tender & so tasty & the curry was really good too, not too thick not too liquid. Will definitely come back to try other things & eat more katsu.
May 24, 2025
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Unassuming yet refreshing Japanese restaurant serving something new (that isn't sushi nor ramen). The menu primarily revolves around their katsu; I'd recommend the Katsu Sando to truly try the pork in all its glory. Probably the thickest whilst also being the juiciest piece of pork I've had. The wasabi mayo is a nice touch. Everything tastes fresh & high quality because of the limited menu. A small nitpick would be that the rice they serve isn't short grain. Oh & they actually serve real grated wasabi!
