🔥 Richmond’s Hidden Gem for Tonkatsu – Katsu San Review!

📍 Katsu San Richmond location (exact address TBD) Finally tried this buzzing Japanese cutlet spot – and it 100% lived up to the hype! Arrived right at 5PM opening (no wait!), and the tiny, no-frills space was packed with fellow katsu lovers within minutes. 🏆 What We Ordered 🍱 Assorted Tonkatsu & Chicken Set ($28) ✔ Pork cutlet: 62-hour salt-cured, extra crispy panko crust, juicy interior ✔ Cheese katsu: Mozzarella pull was Instagram-worthy – kids adored it! ✔ Chicken cutlet: Lighter than pork, perfect with house tonkatsu sauce ✔ Unlimited sides: Shredded cabbage salad (refilled tableside!), miso soup, pickles 💡 Why It’s Special ✔ Authentic prep: Homemade breadcrumbs, thick-cut local pork ✔ Value: $28 set feeds 2 (or 1 very hungry adult) ✔ Kid-friendly: Cheese katsu = instant hit ⚠️ Heads Up: • No reservations – go early! • Limited drinks: Only canned sodas (bring your own matcha latte?) • Wait time: ~20 mins (fresh frying = worth it) 💰 Damage: ~$30 per person #VancouverEats #JapaneseComfortFood