#1,111 in Toronto. 36 Redditors across 50 mentions, Dec 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Japanese spot, sister to The Haam, that is easier to get into. Recommended for sushi and katsu cutlets, with one Redditor ranking it above the competition. One found the katsu decent but pricey and disliked the curry sauce.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“The katsu is high quality. The batter was light and crispy.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Saku on Edward is really good as well, but costs a bit more.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “For curry katsu, my favorite is actually a toss-up between Saku vs Brown donkatsu cheese curry bomb.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “the haam or it's sister restaurant saku (saku is much easier to get into)”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Gyugyuya for curry and Saku (Edward St.) for tonkatsu.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “it's solid but pricey like mentioned.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Saku or Moru for something more authentically Japanese Tonkatsu”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “This includes Saku, another premium katsu place with similar prices.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I am glad I gave them another chance a few months after.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “For more traditional, I'd recommend Saku (owned by the same people as The Haam)”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Saku on Edward for rosu katsu”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “in my opinion much better.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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