Restaurant Spotlight: King Katsu in Downtown Kitchener

PC: Crafty Ramen

Where to find it: 14 Duke St. E, inside the Duke Food Block


Why King Katsu Stands Out 🥢

  • Top-Rated and Reliable: With an average rating of close to 5 stars on Google maps, diners consistently praise their tonkatsu dishes.
  • Generous Portions, Moist and Crispy: A DoorDash review notes “very generous portions… chicken is fantastically crispy, but also moist”.

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♬ I Heard – Young Fathers

Menu Highlights

King Katsu offers a wide-ranging mix of Korean and Japanese comfort dishes, with standout sections:

Katsu Plates

  • Chicken Katsu (CA$15.99) — crispy chicken cutlet served with rice, cabbage salad & corn.
  • Tonkatsu (CA$14.99) — classic pork cutlet with similar sides.
  • Cheese Katsu (CA$16.99) — pork cutlet stuffed with mozzarella cheese.

Ramen & Noodles

  • Tonkotsu Ramen (CA$14.99) – rich pork broth with chashu, egg, vegetables.
  • Miso Ramen, Shio Ramen, (CA$13.99) — both highly rated.
  • Yakisoba stir-fry (CA$13.99) also ranks among top dishes.

K-Specials & Deopbap Bowls

  • Bulgogi-Deopbap (CA$16.99) – marinated beef over rice with kimchi.
  • Jeyuk-Deopbap, (CA$14.99) Dwaeji-Gukbap (Pork Bone Soup) (CA$15.99) — soulful Korean mainstays.

Accesible Vibe and Relaxed Atmosphere

Customers appreciate King Katsu for its warm, casual atmosphere and attentive staff. It’s approachable and ideal for solo outings, friends’ dinners, or families in search of flavour-rich, hearty meals.

  • Vegetarian diners can try tofu kimbap, edamame, vegan ramen, and spring rolls.

King Katsu brings a solid selection of crispy, flavourful katsu, satisfying bowls, and shareable snacks, all under one roof in DTK. Whether it’s your go-to lunch spot or a casual dinner treat, the menu offers something for everyone — and plenty to love.

Open Daily from 11 a.m. to 9:00–10:00 p.m, and you can order for dine-in or takeout via DoorDash and Uber Eats.

Swing by 14 Duke St. E and see why King Katsu is winning over local foodies in Kitchener!