Top Katsu dishes in San Francisco

Lamb tongue breaded and fried katsu-style — adventurous, crispy, and deeply savory

Crispy chicken katsu atop steamed rice with rich Japanese curry, hearty and comforting

Crispy chicken katsu served over rice, praised for its flavorful crunch

Two minced‑pork cutlets fried crisp, paired with the rich curry sauce

Crisp shio‑koji breaded cutlet in milk bread with tonkatsu sauce and cabbage—savory and satisfying

Crispy, flavorful pork cutlet with crunchy cabbage and savory‑sweet sauce in soft milk‑bread

Rich curry over rice topped with pork or chicken katsu—hearty and comforting

Slow‑cooked pork katsu with tender meat and tomato‑based curry sauce, hearty and flavorful

Crispy panko-crusted tofu in a sandwich -- the plant-based answer to the Japanese katsu sando

Panko‑fried chicken cutlet, juicy inside with a crisp coating

Crispy panko-fried soft-shell crab, a delightful seafood take on katsu.

Breaded fried pork cutlet with rice and katsu sauce.

Breaded ground meat cutlet over rice with Japanese curry

Light, tender chicken cutlet over rice and stewed curry topped with a sunny‑side‑up egg—comforting and richly savory

A breaded and deep-fried chicken cutlet, typically served with rice and soup, offering a satisfying crunch.

Crispy fried shrimp over rice with curry sauce -- one of the best budget meals in all of Japantown

Panko-fried chicken thigh with tonkatsu sauce, cabbage, and mayo on soft milk bread, praised for its delicate crunch.

A savory and soothing Japanese curry served with crispy chicken katsu, noted for its hint of sweetness.

A popular choice featuring your choice of katsu (chicken, pork, cheese, or ebi) nestled between slices of soft Japanese milk bread.

An audibly crunchy, breaded, and fried chicken cutlet served with rice, consistently praised as a solid main.

A pork cutlet generously filled with melted mozzarella, offering a satisfying cheesy pull.

A fried fish sando that receives consistent praise for its well-balanced flavors.

Crispy panko-fried chicken cutlet with katsu sauce; reviewer must-try.

Shrimp katsu with cabbage slaw, peri‑peri chili crisp, and sesame dressing on milk bread—a standout savory snack

A thick cut of pork tenderloin, fried to a perfectly crisp exterior, served with dipping sauce and kosher salt.

Thick, braised‑then‑fried cutlet that’s crispy outside and juicy inside, nestled in pillowy milk bread

A signature dish featuring a hand-breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet served with their renowned, award-winning peanut butter-based curry.

A best-selling dish featuring a crispy, breaded chicken cutlet served with rice, carrots, and potatoes in a rich, roux-based curry sauce.

Tender, crackly‑coated chicken cutlet drenched in a creamy house sauce that soaks in beautifully

A classic Japanese comfort food featuring crispy fried chicken cutlet served with a rich, savory curry sauce.

Large portion crispy pork cutlet — one of the standout savory mains.

Crispy, breaded chicken cutlet with a molten cheese center.

A hearty bowl of rice topped with a crispy chicken katsu and a flavorful, medium-hot house curry.

Crispy panko-breaded chicken cutlet served with a tangy, savory katsu sauce.

Tender chicken breast, breaded and fried to a crisp, served alongside their signature curry and a side of pickles.

Similar to the chicken katsu, this dish offers a breaded and fried pork cutlet alongside rice, carrots, and potatoes in their signature curry.