Overall, Katsuya is described as a go-to for generous portions of crispy katsu and a fusion friendly menu that covers pork, chicken, cheese katsu, takoyaki, udon and miso soup with refills. Diners praise the quality, variety and value, with favorites like rose sauce katsu, curry katsu and cheese filled options and plenty of sharing friendly portions. The staff and atmosphere are often noted as friendly and welcoming, and service is quick, though there are occasional complaints about oiliness, overly heavy sauces, long waits and uneven portion details. Many reviews emphasize the reliability and authenticity of the katsu experience while appreciating the sides and sauces that elevate meals. Overall, Katsuya stands out as a top Montreal spot for katsu, offering big portions, tasty sauces and creative twists, while some meals can feel heavier or less consistent depending on the dish.
Katsuya has been on my'Want to go' list for years & on end of February, me & my friends decided to go give it a try it. I really loved their Japanese Katsuya chicken & karaage! Super crunchy & sweet-salty sauce balances the flavours. We ate during lunch period so it was nice & peaceful that we're able to have conversations, & service was quick. Prices is roughly $16-$22 depending on what you get. I recommend coming here with friends or a quick lunch/dinner, as it's fulfilling!
Hum first of all, they play ads of their own restaurant on their TVs in their own restaurant. Like... 🦍 But anyways.
I ordered the japanese tonkatsu pork loin for 18.95$ + tax + tips. The meat was cooked nicely & breaded nicely. It had 6-7 pieces of freshly cut meats for me to enjoy & taste. The meal also comes with a mortar & pestle (pestle & mortar) where you can grind the seeds to drizzle the sizzle on the rizzle. It also came with rice (nice) & a sauce for the meat. Now, let me be frank, the sauce, not really it, too sweet & feels like it takes away from the meat experience. The cabbage was too shredded, this causes the cabbage to be harder to pickup'individually', picking a bit of the cabbage ends up picking 60-70% with one pinch. I have to poke at it to get the desired amount. Furthermore, this also causes the cabbage to hold more water as it can't drain the water efficiently which waters out the taste.
The service was great. We were seated promptly & the waiter & waitress were nice & served us nicely (nice).
Now, the elephant in the room, our seating. Oh my chillies, we were seated next to the entrance & the cold freezing blizzard frosty air was whipping our table like a frost monster from Freljord. Not cool (lol).
The atmosphere was really nice. Since it was my first visit, I was a bit confused but the staff were friendly & explained everything well, which I really appreciated. The curry katsu & the japanese katsu were both crispy & delicious & they pair perfectly with the house lemonade. If you're looking for a Japanese style katsu restaurant, I think this place would be my number one. It also seems like the only truly authentic Japanese katsu spot in Montreal.
Menu is a bit of a hit or miss… I did like my pork curry, but my friends didn't enjoy their original & Japanese chicken ones. The appetizers - honey fries, shrimps & karaage - were very underwhelming. Portion sizes were good.
This is a great spot to visit whenever I'm craving Japanese-style pork cutlets. The outside is perfectly crispy, the meat is thick & juicy, & every bite is really satisfying. They also offer options like cheese katsu & Korean-style pork cutlets with sauce on top, so it's fun to choose based on what you're in the mood for. If you order the Japanese-style katsu, you can even grind your own sesame seeds & mix them into the sauce-just like in Japan. & paired with an Asahi Super Dry, which you can't skip when it comes to Japanese food… isn't that pretty much heaven? ^^
Came here on a Monday for a quick lunch. Even during the busy hour, the place was pretty empty, so food came out fast. The setup reminded me of the Katsuya-style restaurants that are big in South Korea. Tons of tonkatsu variations with Korean street-food like toppokki. This location felt a notch below what you'd get in Seoul, but still better than most spots in North America.
From the Korean side of the menu, I got the mala cream toppokki. Never tried it during its hype era, & it was actually better than I expected. Thin cylindrical rice cakes (which I usually prefer) & a mala cream sauce with enough heat without that heavy carbonara vibe.
The chicken karaage was decent. I went with thigh meat, but they didn't drain the oil properly, so it leaned a bit greasy. For tonkatsu, I'd been craving a proper cheese katsu, so I ordered Gold & Silver (half mozzarella, half cheddar). The cheddar half was too sharp & salty, while the mozzarella side was solid, though the pork crust ran a tad dry.
Still a good option if you want casual Korean & Japanese comfort food downtown at a reasonable price.
Nov 12, 2025
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Katsuya offers a pleasant dining experience with friendly service & generous meal portions. The atmosphere is comfortable, & it's easy to enjoy a meal here without feeling rushed.
The Chicken Katsu with Curry Sauce was very flaky & light, with a satisfying crunch & a big portion. The curry sauce was typical Japanese-style curry. It is solid, though nothing extraordinary.
The Pork & Cheese Katsu with Rosée Sauce was crispy & light as well. The rosée sauce had a salty kick, & the combination with pork & cheese was unique & interesting. Definitely worth trying if you like creative twists.
The salad came with a smoky, light dressing that was surprisingly good. The takoyaki was crunchy, which is different from the usual soft, mushy style. The sweet sauce combined with the crunch felt a bit overwhelming after a while, but it's an interesting variation.
Overall, the katsu is excellent & the generous portions make it a satisfying meal. Highly recommend giving Katsuya a try for delicious katsu with some creative twists.
As we stepped into the restaurant, we were warmly welcomed by the two waitresses & they were both friendly & patient serving us throughout the night. They took the time to explain us their menu & give us their recommendations & it made the dining experience so much more enjoyable. The food was great. I was surprised by the level of spiciness in the carbonara udon since spicy Japanese food is usually not that spicy. I really liked the kick it gave & it added nicely to the flavours. The carbonara udon I had was quite enjoyable with the thick & creamy sauce which complemented the noodles so well. I do feel like if the tempura shrimp was a bit crispier, it would have been even more amazing. Regardless, I would love to come back & try more of their items in their menu because so many of them looks interesting & delicious.
Absolutely delicious!! It was my first time trying this restaurant, I had chicken Japanese katsu was exquisite, the fried was perfectly done & crispy, delicious & fluffy rice, as well as warm soup. The place is really nice & well located. The service provided by Ciel was amazing.
It was okay, but I was quite disappointed. The tonkatsu was a bit overcooked & dry, the rice was straight out bad. Lettuce was fine, portion size quite large. The sauce had good flavour notes but I felt like it was a bit too acidic. All in all, it's acceptable but not the high quality I was hoping for to match the ones I had in Japan. EDIT: tried again, the pork was a bit better this time & the rice was decent. Not Japan quality, but miles better than anything else in Montreal. The'japanese sauce' remains way too acidic, tastes almost only like vinegar. Next time I'll try another sauce I guess.
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good portion of katsu. Rice is not tasty. BBQ sauce with the japanese katsu item is strange. Sesame is hard to make into a paste because no space to do it. Everything is korean style, sweet, garlicky.
Finally an incredible cutlet place in Montreal!!! It is a MUST visit spot for cutlet lovers. My favorite is classic Japanese style cutlet, & my girlfriend LOVES cheese cutlet. Don't forget to try cheese ball, it is just so delicious! I am glad that Katsuya finally came to Montreal. The owner & the staffs seem very friendly. Highly recommended!
This place brings back memories of Saboten Japanese Restaurant from China ten years ago. The ingredients are fresh & delicious, & the portions are very generous. The service is also very attentive & useful . The only downside is that the sauce is a bit on the light side. It costs around $6 for an additional serving. The salad is free.
