Katsudon, which is also known as tonkatsu, is a well-known Japanese dish in the world. In Japanese, “katsu” means cutlet, and “don” means pork. Hence, the two words make up deep-fried pork cutlet. Japanese fried food is different from other countries’ fried food because the method that they are using is different.
Usually, they will first coat the food with bread crumbs so that the food will be crunchy and there is an extra fragrant of bread crumbs. Besides, the two main parts used for katsudon are fillet and loin. That is why the authentic katsudon is juicy, chewy, yet crunchy.
How to eat katsudon?
Although katsudon seems like a simple dish, there are actually a few ways to enjoy it, so that you can have different eating experiences with katsudon, and find the one that suits you the most. Of course, if you like simple and original things, you just need to bite the freshly prepared katsudon.
For more flavourful katsudon, you can dip it with sauce, like sosu sauce, and mustard. Besides, katsudon can also be served with lemon to reduce the oiliness and for more refreshing taste. Other than that, katsudon can be added to curry, sandwich, ramen, and rice too.
The Best 10 Katsudon KL & Selangor 2025
1. Warakuya
Warakuya is one of the best Japanese restaurants in town. Their menu has a wide variety of Japanese dishes, including tonkatsu, ramen, bento, and sushi. If you are a fan of tonkatsu, you may try their tonkatsu bento set. Aside from tonkatsu, there are rice, kimchi, and miso soup. The price is reasonable with the portion given.
Operating Hours: 11:30 am – 11:00 pm daily
Address: 1, Jalan Radin Tengah, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
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2. Tonkatsu by Ma Maison
Tonkatsu by Ma Maison is very famous for its jumbo katsu meals. These meals provide you with a super big portion of fried food and rice. For those who always want to eat more and more juicy katsudon from Ma Mansion, do not miss out! Besides, there are sharing and refilling options too. This is good when you come along with family or friends.
Operating Hours: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
Address: Lot 56 & 57, Level UG, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jln Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyTonkatsu/
3. Donkas Lab
Although most of us will think that katsudon is a Japanese dish, it is actually also a Korean dish. Hence, do not be surprised when Donkas Lab, a Korean restaurant, is a katsudon specialty restaurant. Here, you can eat katsudon with different Korean dishes, like shin ramyun, kimchi fried rice, and cold buck wheat noodles.
Operating Hours: 11:00 am – 9:30 pm daily
Address: A1-02-01 Sunway Geo Avenue, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
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4. Shokudō Japanese Curry House
Shokudo means dining room in Japanese. In this context, Shokudō Japanese Curry House wishes to bring their customers an excellent dining experience with the comfortable “dining room” they prepare. Curry lovers, you will definitely like here because they offer authentic Japanese curry. It tastes better with katsudon.
Operating Hours: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm; 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm (Tuesday to Sunday), closed on Mondays
Address: 9, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
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View website5. Chiba Ramen
Chiba Ramen is a hidden gem in Kuala Lumpur. Chiba Ramen might not have a classy environment, but they have wonderful katsudon ramen. The ramens from Chiba Ramen are not only delicious but also cheap. You can have a bowl of ramen for as low as RM 10. Therefore, students love this place as they can rarely get Japanese cuisine at this price.
Operating Hours: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm; 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm (Friday to Wednesday), closed on Thursdays
Address: 105, Lorong Durian, Taman Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chibaramen/
6. Tonkatsu Anzu
Tonkatsu Anzu has a few outlets worldwide; thus, you can always trust its food quality. The signature of the restaurant is black pork tonkatsu. They are the first in Malaysia that provides black pork tonkatsu. Another must-try is Fatty Buri & Pork Fillet, which is a combination of deep-fried pork and fish.
Operating Hours: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm daily
Address: Level 4, Isetan The Japan Store, Lot 10 Shopping Centre, 50, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anzu.kl/
7. JJJ Ya
If you are in a rush but still craving katsudon, you may come to JJJ Ya as they always serve the food very fast. Tonkatsu ramen, tonkatsu curry, and tonkatsu meal set, are all waiting for you. Although they serve the food fast, it does not mean they do not care about the food quality as the food is tasty.
Operating Hours: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Wednesday to Monday), closed on Tuesdays
Address: Faber Plaza, 14A, Jalan Desa Jaya, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JJJYASANRIKU/
8. Ma Maison Ebisu
Ma Maison Ebisu is excellent in Japanese-style deep-fried food. Whether you are looking for katsudon, prawn katsu, or even oyster katsu, here is the place for you. Katsudon lovers, do not miss out on the chance to try Wafu Negioroshi Rosu Katsu Set when you are here. The deep-fried pork loin comes with ponzu sauce will make your day!
Operating Hours: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
Address: Level 4, Js Gate Dining, Lot 10, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
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9. Haruki Japanese Restaurant
Haruki Japanese Restaurant prepares classic and authentic Japanese curry katsudon for their customers. The curry is not too spicy, and there is the sweetness of onions in it. Therefore, when it mixes with katsudon, it does not cover up the fragrance of the pork. In addition, the curry also makes the katsudon not too dry.
Operating Hours: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm; 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Wednesday to Monday), closed on Tuesdays
Address: 10-G, Jalan 14/149l, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Haruki-Japanese-Restaurant-106192274449339/
10. Ichiriki Japanese Restaurant
Ichiriki Japanese Restaurant provides one of the most affordable katsudon in Kuala Lumpur. You may order their set meals for an even more valuable lunch or dinner. They have specially made a sauce for dipping with katsudon, which is fantastic. Therefore, do visit here for the fantastic combo.
Operating Hours: 11:30 am – 9:30 pm daily
Address: The Gardens, 1st Floor, Lot F237b, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, Wilayah Persekutuan, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IchirikiJap/
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