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!
Best katsu I've had in Montreal. Light, tasty, generous portions. 5/5 ⭐
Service was great too. Fast, efficient, & to the point. I appreciate a place that doesn't make staff do the awkward small talk thing!
Mar 7, 2026
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My boyfriend & I have been looking for a good katsu & udon place in Montreal ever since we left Korea. We each had their udon katsu combo. The second we tried the udon we had such a wave of nostalgia. The price was reasonable & the food was amazing.
Came here for lunch today, & it was pretty delicious! Great crispy texture & juicy with a nice portion. The girl with glasses gave us also an excellent service! I'll be coming back for sure!
Pretty good food & the quantity was great for the price. Only thing is that I ordered a homemade limonade & there was some dark crumbs in it, when i ask to replace it the second one had the same thing.. & the ice cream on the menu is the commercial ice cream like at the hospital, in small prepackaged cups…
Ordered takeout, red carbonara katsu. I didn't expect to receive 2 katsu which is generous. Unfortunetly, they didn't taste like meat, only like oil. The carbonara sauce was pretty tasty & creamy. Not at all spicy if you eat spocy food now & then. The rice came in a small portion, which with the creamy carbonara sauce & the oily katsu made the dish very heavy. There are pickled radish & cabbage salad, which were yummy, to help but it couldn't counterattack the heaviness.
The staff were friendly & the food was tasty
The miso soup is refillable & honestly it was really flavourful
I've been here 3 times already & I'll definitely be coming back again
Just a heads up:
some of the katsu portions are big enough for two people & are perfect for sharing
