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.
Ordered two chicken Katsu's, one curry & one Rose. Both very different & delicious. Current was flavourful with onions in the curry while the Rose had shrimp & bacon in the creamy & lightly spiced sauce. Food was plentiful & delicious. Would visit again when in Montreal, great meal
The most authentic katsu restaurant you'll ever eat at. Sure the staff is mostly Korean, but they sure know their katsu. Super crispy & juicy inside. You go get a pretty good portion as well. The staff is super nice & helpful too.
had the fish cutlet & soba tonkatsu set at Katsuya. Among all the fish cutlets I've ever tried, this one is by far the best. The fish was thick, moist, & perfectly complemented by the crispy breadcrumbs-truly the ultimate fish cutlet experience.
The soba tonkatsu set came with slightly thinner cutlets than regular tonkatsu, which was a bit of a downside. However, it paired wonderfully with the refreshing cold noodles. If you're looking for a thicker, juicier cutlet, I recommend going for the Rosu Katsu set instead.
A nice place, if you looooove Katsu! Their plates are very big for the price & it is soooo good! I craved Tonkatsu from Japan & I wasn't disappointed. I ate the sweet chili katsu & drank the homemade lemonade ❤? Keep it going guys, it is very very good 🫶
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.
Best Katsudon in the area & a variety of versions of the traditional Katsudon. Service was excellent & everyone in our party of 6 was happy with their meal
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.
Première fois que j'essaie du katsu, & je dois dire que j'ai été vraiment impressionnée! Les portions étaient gigantesques, le service très rapide, les prix raisonnables & je n'ai pas réussi à tout manger tellement que c'était une grosse portion! Le katsu était vraiment excellent & j'ai adoré l'expérience. J'y retournerais c'est certain!
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.
