Standing apart from the rest of the world with its iconic attractions including the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Times Square and Central Park, New York City is no doubt a dream destination for every traveler. Packed with plenty of great places to eat, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to savor some of the tastiest foods such as bagels and pastrami. But if you find yourself craving for something besides an authentic slice of New York-style pizza, the city offers a selection of diverse restaurants that will suit your mood, budget, and location. While you’re on the lookout, why not invite your food trip buddies to a fun dining experience over a lip-smacking Japanese feast! Check out these top restaurants with the best katsu dishes in New York City, that you will surely enjoy.
1. Katsu-Hama
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Get to feast on some of the best Japanese dishes in this restaurant specializing in katsu. Satisfy your Japanese food fix with a serving of crispy cut breaded pork that comes with piping hot rice and miso soup as well as very thinly sliced cabbage drizzled with hot Japanese mustard. Aside from the house’s katsu specialties, a bowl of warm comfort is all you need sometimes, so sample the varieties of rice bowls and noodles. Feel welcome and relaxed as the place is quite cozy and sports reasonable prices that your stomach and budget will certainly approve of.
Katsu-Hama
Address: 43-45 West 55th St, 2nd Floor, New York City, NY 10019
Website: Katsu-Hama
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11:30am - 11:30pm; Sun: 11:30am - 10:30pm
2. Ootoya
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Entice your palate with umami goodness by visiting this no-tipping restaurant. Ootoya aims to make your dining experience as authentic as possible by bringing the signature flavors of Japan to your plate. Ready your chopsticks and savor their breaded and deep-fried silky pork loin cutlet with original Tonkatsu sauce or choose to have it in a square container called Katsu Ju. Sticking with tradition in the preparation of each dish, complement your katsu dish with a bowl of warm noodles or grab your sushi platter for the day. Definitely, a place to visit if you want to have a culinary trip to Japan in the middle of New York.
Ootoya
Address: 8 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
Website: Ootoya
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11:45am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11:45am - 10:30pm
3. Go! Go! Curry
Hit the spot for your katsu curry cravings and spend time eating at this restaurant located in the garment district near the Port Authority bus terminal. Create your own curry and enjoy the freedom of choosing portions of your rice, curry sauce and crispy fried toppings which are perfectly matched with the curry sauce and side dishes, together with shredded cabbage. Whether you’re in the mood to share or not, prepare yourself for a serving of epic proportions. The tasty and original curry will leave you asking for more!
Go! Go! Curry
Address: 273 W 38th St, New York City, NY 10018
Website: Go! Go! Curry
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)
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4. Matsunoya
Make your way to this tiny place in Midtown offering smashing treats that are cooked to bless your taste buds with rich and savory flavors. Specializing in pieces of panko-covered pork cutlet fried to golden perfection, you will never go wrong ordering a plate of katsu meal that comes along with Japanese rice and thinly shredded cabbage. Wash it down with a choice of classic Japanese beers like Asahi or Sapporo, or have a bottle of shochu and sake that are also available. Another thing to note is that Matsunoya also follows the Japanese custom of no tipping, so what you see on the menu is what you pay.
Matsunoya
Address: 131 East 45th St., New York, NY10017
Website: Matsunoya
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11:30am - 11pm; Sun: 11:30am - 10pm
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Hiram Jacobs
I am a licensed New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Tour Guide and a native New Yorker. Over the years, I acquired considerable experience organizing solo tours of the major European and East European capitals of the world, Canada's largest cities and Australia's most popular cities, Washington, DC, Atlanta, New Orleans, and San Francisco. During my international travels, I participated in tours organized by private tour companies to China, Russia, South America, India, the Canadian Rockies, Israel, Japan's major cities; USA: Alaska, Arizona and Utah's scenic national National Parks . I received my Master of Arts in Political Science (Urban Administration) from the State University of New York, College at Brockport, Brockport, New York in 1978. Since my recent retirement from the MTA, New York City Transit Authority, after 39 years of service as an Associate Transit Management Analyst, I hope to share with my fellow Travelers my observations, insights and personal experiences relating to Manhattan’s iconic neighborhoods, landmarks and popular attractions that make New York City such a vibrant and dynamic city to visit. I will strive to make your New York City Experience memorable. Tour Cancellations - Please provide at least 24 hours notice prior to the tour date in order to cancel your booking and to receive a full refund.
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5. Curry-ya
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Devour a delightful serving of katsu curry in this restaurant tucked away in East Village. Curry-ya has a quaint and open layout with a visible kitchen and guests can sit at the bar while watching the chefs whip up your food. Tempt your taste buds with their Berkshire pork katsu curry or chicken katsu curry, both served with a large piece of well-cooked and well-flavored meat. Quench your thirst with its refreshing beverages including the Japanese Asahi beer, Sapporo, and Soba beer or just take advantage of the water glasses that are kept full by the attentive servers. We definitely recommend coming here whether you’re alone or in a small group.
Curry-ya
Address: 214 East 10th St. NYC, 10003
Website: Curry-ya
Opening hours: 12pm - 10:30pm (daily)
6. Benemon
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Tag along with your best buddies and have a belly-busting dinner in this restaurant serving Japanese comfort food that will not disappoint. Enter Benemon’s dark charming space surrounded by exposed brick walls and an excessive number of light bulbs hanging from the ceiling. Take your pick among the vast array of delectable choices such as Katsu Don, Pork katsu curry, or a small plate of Kara-age fried chicken. Accompany your feast with some small-batch craft sake, beer on tap, tea or wine available to make your meal extra special.
Benemon
Address: 108 E 4th St., New York, NY 10003
Website: Benemon
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 5pm - 10:30pm; Fri: 5pm - 11pm; Sat: 12pm - 11pm; Sun: 12pm - 10pm
7. Ennju
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Visit this self-service, casual cafeteria-like restaurant which gives you access to mouthwatering Japanese dishes. Treat your whole family and squad to a lavish dining experience with their party menu items including appetizer mix, avocado salad, and the Ennju set of sushi and sashimi. Comfortable for the single diner too, you’ll never fall short of your katsu cravings with a platter of tori katsu, tonkatsu, or katsu curry served with white rice and house green salad. Visit their counter buffet where you can pick out your food and fill a plate full of some of their hot dishes.
Ennju
Address: 20 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003
Website: Ennju
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 10pm; Sat: 12pm - 8pm (closed on Sun)
8. Hakubai
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Fulfill your Japanese katsu cravings in this restaurant designed with minimalist decoration. Restrained yet elegant, Hakubai is located on the lower level of the Japanese five-star boutique hotel, Kitano. As you reach, you will be greeted by Kimono-clad servers who welcome you in hushed tones. Focused on the quality of the ingredients and the traditional Japanese approach to food preparation, delight your taste buds with authentic Japanese dishes such as sushi and katsu served on traditional Japanese plates and bowls together with many side dishes.
Hakubai
Address: 66 Park Ave, East 38th St, New York, NY 10016
Website: Hakubai
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 11:45am - 9:45pm (closed for private parties on Mon)
9. Udon West
Fill your trip with gastronomical delights in this Japanese noodle shop located across the street from the NYC Grand Central Library between Lexington and 3rd Avenue. Satisfy even your most discerning palate by ordering tasty noodles and broth of your choice of udon, combined with katsu don, katsu curry rice, or tempura, for a hot bowl of this yummy goodness will leave you satisfied. If you’re not into noodles, fret not for they also serve other non-udon choices such as chicken teriyaki and beef bowl. Make sure to cap off your sumptuous dining with a refreshing red ice tea or a glass of wine.
Udon West
Address: 150 E 46th St, New York, NY 10017
Website: Udon West
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 11pm; Sat: 12pm - 11pm; Sun: 12pm - 10pm
10. TongKatsu
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At TongKatsu, find yourself surrounded by delightful pork and chicken katsu dishes served on a small takeout-style plate. Enjoy a meal that comes with a side of rice, cabbage, and an assortment of Japanese pickles. You will definitely not have a hard time deciding on what to eat for there aren’t many options other than the fried items on the menu. These include fries and tofu salad perfect for a nice counterbalance to katsu. Note that TongKatsu is a small restaurant, with about 10 seats to accommodate diners.
TongKatsu
Address: 137 Rivington St., New York, NY 10002
Website: TongKatsu
Opening hours: Sun: 24 hours open (closed on other days)
Order a katsu in New York City
Get your chopsticks ready and indulge in one of Asia’s staple dishes made with premium quality meat together with other treats that will delight your taste buds. Balance the savory taste of meat with delicious and authentic Japanese side dishes. Say “Itadakimasu!” and dig into an appetizing Japanese meal as you discover these top restaurants with the best katsu dishes in New York City.
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