Katsu-Hama
“It also came with some oshinko and a mortar & pestle to grind up sesame seeds to use as you wish.”
“The pork tenderloin is very moist and tender while the fried crunch on the outside gives a perfect contrast.”
“Never have I had one like this – it's light, it's airy and it's crispy on the outsides; it oozes juice and tasty fat on the inside.”
Katsu-Hama
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Meh- would be the 1 word I'd use to describe the food here. There are three options of different pork cuts you can get. There's pork loin, pork filet, and the higher quality pork loin( I forgot what it was called). I got the 180g of the higher quality katsu. Even though the meat is thicker than the loin, it didn't seem like a lot of food. There were parts that were soggy and the meat was a bit chewy and dry. I tried the ponzu katsu filet and thought the meat was more tender. Thought my choice wasn't worth the extra money. I did also try the curry which I thought was pretty good.
For appetizer, got the poki and I do not recommend getting. It came with a few pieces of tuna and was not worth the price.
this review is only for the lunch take-out.
Great selection. They are made the day of so it is fresh. Only thing is they make limited amount so you have to GO EARLY. I usually go around 12 noon so I can have all the choices. They usually have the pork tenderloin katsu, chicken katsu, salmon katsu, and the rice bowls. They will ask you if you want it to be heated up. I usually say yes since I will eat it right when I get back. The bento boxes are $9.75, which is reasonable.
Because it is located at the front of the restaurant, you don't need to go inside and order. It is very quick to pick up and go.
Nice modern Japanese restaurant with ample bar seating for single diners or walk ins.
The oyakodon was fine and was tasty. The egg wasn't particularly rich or creamy like I've had in Japan. Still it was a hearty bowl and came with miso soup which was nice.
Service was okay – no real deficiencies but nothing to brag about.
It was an overall okay experience and average bowl of oyakodon.
Food is fine. Curry is fine, katsu is fine. If you love shredded cabbage and miso soup, you can take advantage of the neverending refills.
We rolled in an hour before closing and they definitely made it very obvious that we should eat fast and get the hell out. Our waiter was either hovering or nowhere to be found.
I left with a katsu-induced food coma. Would proudly partake in such gluttony again.
Perfect for your Japanophile friends, or anyone in need of a unique meal setting in midtown
Katsu-hama is a solid choice for katsu. They also have a great lunch set — which includes appetizers. Katsu-hama serves the best katsu I've ever had. The outside is super crispy while the chicken or pork loin (I've tried both) remains juicy and flavorful. My second favorite is the salad dressing. They will give you unlimited cabbage, so my friend and I may have polished off an entire bottle. Katsu-hama is a solid choice if you're in the area!!
Was looking for some authentic cuisine after visiting Rockefeller and I stumbled across this restaurant. For me, presentation weighs a lot because my eyes "eat" the food as well; this restaurant gave me the feeling of an authentic ramen shop depicted in movies and TV shows.
The service was very friendly and my date and I were seated immediately on a weekday evening (6:30PM).
There are three different portion sizes you can order for the Katsu (I ordered the 70g, peep the picture). Although the portion of chicken looks small, the dish itself was filling and satisfying. The dishes are served with cabbage salad and go great with the provided dressing.
Entrees range from $14-$20.
I also ordered two Salmon Riceballs; not much Salmon in them but overall still tasty.
Will be back!
Katsu has to be one of my all time favorite foods from Nippon, so I was happy to see what seemed to be a dedicated joint here in Midtown. I was also happy to see that they were open on NYE when nearly all of Times Square area was shut down for the tourists (like me!)
All in all, Katsu-Hama is a good place to try some tonkatsu, but I wouldn't say it was my favorite.
I ordered the pork tenderloin katsu at a hefty $21. The portions were not as big as I thought, and a lot of the pieces came with mostly fat inside. In pure katsu-like fashion, they allow you to grind up your sesame seeds in a bowl which you can top with the sweet katsu sauce. This is cool for folks that have never grinded before!
The donburi's with egg on top looked like a better choice, and I'd recommend that instead if you're feeling hungry and want a little more meat.
Service was average, given that there weren't a lot of Japanese workers at the restaurant either. No matter- katsu was good, but you'll be paying Manhattan prices for it here.