Freshly made bento boxes featuring chicken, pork, or cheese katsu with rice, veggies, and side dishes.
Delicious tofu katsu and other plant-based dishes to cater to diverse dietary preferences.
Fast, efficient service with hot food prepared to order for a convenient meal experience.
Perfect for groups or on-the-go meals with packaging for leftovers and friendly staff assistance.
A variety of sides like kimchi, sushi, potato korokke, and crab rangoon to complement your meal.
We had our lunch here today. It's much more modern and cleaner inside than outside (look wise). They have a few vegetarian options. We ordered Tofu Katsu, Potato Korokke and veg Sushi. Staff was very friendly.
Absolutely the best katsu place in the Midwest. I even liked here better than average donkatsu places in South Korea. Food are awsome, atmosphere is warm and calm. We’ve been visiting this place 1-2 times a month. Various side dishes are also the one I really love.
Almost cried when I took a bite because it instantly reminded me of Korea🥲 Honestly, the cheese katsu is better than the one’s I’ve had there. Having 3 different side dishes per well and the effort of making every single item in the bento box so delicious reflects how much care and detail was put into making this. I normally never leave reviews, but this was so amazing. I will be back over and over again until the day I leave STL. Also, we got a little side dish on the house which was super tasty🥹
This is definitely a quick service type of restaurant. The food comes out fast, hot and pretty dang good. The quality of the chicken surprised me. It was white meat and cooked perfectly. The portion of chicken was also nice. I could not finish my bento because there was so much. The sauce served with it was also good. The only thing I wasn’t a huge fan of was the kimchi, but everyone likes theirs differently so it may be better to others. I like mine a little more fermented and smidge less salty. Nothing to complain about though! The crab rangoon had a different filling than any others I’ve tried. I’ve had some that are more garlicky or sweet but these were savory with a little twang, maybe hint of sriracha. They’re pretty good. I like that you can actually taste the crab stick too. I think if I’m looking for a quick bite in the area I’ll definitely go back and try the pork and cheese katsu. Staff were super kind, especially the woman at the register showing us photos and explaining the menu. They made sure we had the containers to get our leftovers packed up and were just overall incredibly friendly.
Enjoyed the food. It was freshly made to order. We had the chicken katsu set, pork katsu set, cheese katsu set & curry. All the food was delicious. There was enough food in the servings that you feel full but just right not to over eat. My kids loved the food and even ate all the veggies. They loved the wasabi & kimchi. The bathroom could be cleaner but not too shabby. This is a great place to enjoy Japanese cutlets. Definitely coming back!

Authentic Japanese katsu and bento boxes, crafted with care in the heart of St. Louis.
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Katsuya STL is a modern, cozy restaurant in University City specializing in authentic Japanese katsu (breaded cutlets) and bento boxes. We serve high-quality dishes like chicken, pork, and cheese katsu, along with vegetarian options, all made fresh to order. Our warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and variety of side dishes—including kimchi and sushi—make us a favorite for quick lunches and casual dinners. Rated 4.7/5, we bring a taste of Korea and Japan to the Midwest with attention to detail and generous portions.
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