The best katsu in Toronto
Ranked by Reddit
10 places ranked for katsu, from what 137 Redditors said about it. Scores are for the katsu specifically, not the restaurant overall.
Last updated . How the ranking works
- 9.2#1
1. MoruTop pick
11 Redditors on the katsu
“Definitely worth the trip to midtown.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 8.7#2
2. Gyukatsu Kyoto KatsugyuTop pick
10 Redditors on the katsu
“There is gyukatsu Kyoto katsugyu that’s Japanese run and in my opinion much better.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 8.3#3
3. SakuTop pick
14 Redditors on the katsu
“The katsu is high quality. The batter was light and crispy.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 8.2#4
4. Brown DonkatsuTop pick
52 Redditors on the katsu
“Curry Katsu was also good, the perfect crisp and not dry!”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 7.7#5
5. Mr. TonkatsuWorth trying
10 Redditors on the katsu
“Mr. Tonkatsu has been the closest to japan I've had here”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
- 7.5#6
6. Yukimi DonburiWorth trying
3 Redditors on the katsu
“Overall it’s a great addition to the neighbourhood.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 7.5#7
7. Lucky DonkatsuWorth trying
11 Redditors on the katsu
“Hair of the Dog, Bar Volo, okonomi house, Ramen Raijin, lucky donkatsu, Yueh Tung if willing to walk a bit.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 7.1#8
8. Tokyo KitchenWorth trying
7 Redditors on the katsu
“At $17, given the central location, deliciousness, portions, and it includes a small side salad, definitely hits the spot.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 5.5#9
9. Hinoya CurryWorth trying
5 Redditors on the katsu
“Hinoya for curry katsu!! Went to Japan recently and it was very similar and not crazy expensive.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) - 4.6#10
10. KatsuyaWorth trying
14 Redditors on the katsu
“Katsuya!”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
Closed, but still remembered (1)
- Sakawa Coffee, Blake-Jones