Restaurants With The Best Katsu Dishes In Joondalup, Australia

1. Katsu Joondalup

As simple as the name, the Dine in & takeaway is a simple establishment with a short menu but with an amazing flavor profile. Their Katsu, as seen in this picture, comes with rice, runny, potatoes and carrot and it is loaded with umami. Easy on the wallet, clean flavors and delicious. You can also grab some sushi if the Katsu doesn’t satiate your appetite! People swear by the Tempura and Gyoza server at Katsu, definitely order a plate for yourself on your next order! You’ll see reviewers noting the politeness of the staff, the cleanliness and the quick response as some of the plusses, but the taste and flavor top them all! “It is flavorsome, proper authentic cuisine,” one reviewer says.

Katsu

Address: 1/7 Dwyer Turn Joondalup

Website: Katsu

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 8:30pm; Sun: 12pm - 8:30pm

2. Katsuya Japanese Restaurant

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Katsuya Japanese Restaurant can Katsu anything- Chicken, shrimp, oysters, pork, salmon- you name it! Their Katsu curry sets come with rice, miso, and a salad and make a great meal for as low as USD 15. They have multiple locations in the Joondalup area and you’re going to walk out and take home a satisfying flavor bomb of a meal! They are also popular for their Beef Teriyaki Don, Chicken Karaage and Tuna Tataki, as well as tasty Salmon Sashimi.

Katsuya Japanese Restaurant

Address: 2/40 Central Walk, Joondalup, Perth

Website: Katsuya Japanese Restaurant

Opening hours: 11:30am - 9pm (daily)

3. Musashi Fine Japanese Food

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Musahi is a family-run establishment that is well known for its fresh sushi, cooked to order, bento boxes and ramen. Though Katsu is only a passing mention on their menu, it sure is a must try. Go for the Katsu and stay for the Takoyaki or the Okonomiyaki. They also have Katsudon on their menu, which is the cutlet cooked with Teriyaki sauce, egg and onion, served on a bed of steamed rice. Basically, it is the best of Japanese food under one roof and that is the chef’s most important goal there! Tadayuki and Maki Harada, the owners of the restaurant have a vision to showcase the best of Japanese food and their unique techniques to the folks of Perth, so far, it’s a success!

Musashi Fine Japanese Food

Address: unit 7/115 Grand Boulevard Joondalup

Website: Musashi Fine Japanese Food

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 2pm, 6pm - 8:30pm (closed on Sat & Sun)

4. Tao Cafe

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Tao Cafe has Pad Thai from Thailand, Bun Bo Hue from Vietnam, and of course Chicken Teriyaki and Tempura from Japan. But the Katsu is a must-try that they don’t really talk about. A modern and casual place with a live kitchen, Tao Cafe is the perfect example of a melting pot of Asian Food in Australia.

Tao Cafe

Address: Tenancy 2, 151 Grand Boulevard, Joondalup

Website: Tao Cafe

Opening hours: Sun - Wed: 10.30am - 9pm; Thu - Sat: 10.30am - 10pm

5. Yamato Japanese Cafe

Yamato Japanese Cafe is a cozy little lunch place that serves up some delicious meals that come at a price that’s sure to make your wallet happy! A protein, some well-cooked rice, an umami-loaded sauce and some extra mayo if you ask, all packed in a handy little red tub. The chicken Katsu comes with a Katsu sauce and you can always get some Mayo or Chilli mayo on top. As you can see, those little pieces of perfectly fried panko are sure to leave licking that red tub!

Yamato Japanese Cafe

Address: 1286 Hay Street West Perth West Perth, Western Australia

Website: Yamato Japanese Cafe

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 2.30pm

6. Ryu Sushi Train

Another small establishment located in the food court of Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre, Ryu Sushi Train makes delicious food that all looks magazine worthy! From bento boxes to sushi and salad bowls, Ryu Sushi is also great if you want to add some Japanese zing to your party foods! The Chicken Katsu Bento box costs around USD 22 and comes with rice, the chicken katsu, of course, salad, sushi, and sauces. They also make a traditional Chicken Katsu and Katsu-don, a bowl of rice topped with the deep-fried chicken cutlet, egg, vegetables, and condiments.

Ryu Sushi Train

Address: Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre, 420 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, Perth

Website: Ryu Sushi Train

Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 9am - 5:30pm; Thu: 9am - 9pm; Sat: 9am - 5pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm

The Japanese dish to try

My guess is, it probably was the Katsu’s crunch that made people want to add panko in everything they fried! Katsu is the dish to try if you’re new to Japanese cuisine and the dish that will be your go-to every single time after that! Sure, it’s similar to a chicken tender or a nugget, one might say, but it is the combination of tonkatsu and Katsu on a bed of warm rice, topped with chili mayo or sometimes kewpie mayo and scallion sliced so finely, it’s an art of its own. We suggest you pick a katsu once every week for lunch and find your favorite! Once you’ve tried all the katsu, why not dig into Japanese seafood?