Katsu Pan Asian Cuisine — Restaurant in Kerala

Katsu Pan Asian Restaurant in Kozhikode is a delightful addition to an already outstanding culinary scene, being the first of its kind in the city.

The ambiance of Katsu is modern and chic, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere that complements the delectable food they serve. The staff were friendly but seemed to be lost in thought and it took a few tries to get their attention.

Now, let's dive into the dishes we ordered:

‘Prawn Dim Sum’: The Cantonese Style dumplings with a juicy shrimp filling was a great start to the meal. The dumplings were delicately steamed and the shrimp filling was succulent. The accompanying sauces really help elevate this lightly flavoured dish, providing a nice balance of sweet and savoury notes. I would rate this dish a favourable 7.5/10.

‘Thai Garlic Prawns’: This starter with Deep Fried Prawns tossed in Garlic & Bell Pepper was crispy and satisfyingly moist. The prawns were well-cooked, and the combination of garlic and bell pepper added a delightful kick to the dish. While it was enjoyable, I felt it lacked a bit of bite mainly due to the size of the prawns. The bigger the better. I would rate this dish a 7.5/10.

‘Kung Pao Beef’: This dish sits right on top for me personally. The perfectly seared chunks of beef were tender and paired wonderfully with the wok-roasted nuts. The tangy and spicy sauce provided a delightful contrast, and the wok charring adds some smokiness. Without a doubt, this dish deserves a high rating of 9/10.

‘Indonesian Nasi Goreng’: The Jasmine Rice tossed with Garlic, Umami Shrimp Paste, Sambal, and topped with a Fried Egg was a delightful fusion of flavours. Each element complemented the other, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, savoury, and umami notes. Make sure to blend the egg yolk when you take a spoonful for the ultimate flavour. This dish was a crowd-pleaser and deserves a rating of 8.5/10.

Malaysian Prawn & Olive Fried Rice: While the combination of Prawns and Olives in this fried rice was interesting, it didn't quite hit the mark for me. The Malaysian chili sambal and shrimp paste added some spiciness, but the overall flavour fell a bit flat compared to the other dishes. It could really do without those olives if you ask me but that’s just my preference. I would rate this dish a 6/10.

In conclusion, Katsu Pan Asian Restaurant is a welcome addition to the culinary scene in Kozhikode, offering a diverse range of Pan Asian delights. It stands out for bringing some variety to Calicut and the overall experience was satisfactory. They really need to work on their staff and how customers are welcomed and introduced to the menu. If you're in the mood for delectable Pan Asian cuisine, Katsu is undoubtedly...

One of the worst dining experience in Calicut.

Actually intended to visit a nearby eatery, since it was yet to open (around 3 p.m.), thought of giving it a try at the nearby KATSU, but that try happened to be a 'Trying' experience.

Open the door and you don't see anyone to greet you or welcome you. Blaming it on our over-expectations, went and sat in a corner sofa. Waiter came and banged a cutlery stand pasted with a QR on the table and instructed to scan the QR for getting the menu. Obediently, I tried scanning the QR, but my mobile or its browser settings were not that obedient or obliging. I would again take the blame on my Samsung S24 or its settings, as my colleague along with me was able to get the menu. When I checked the menu on my colleague's phone, I was bewildered to see "Shezwan Chicken Shumai" appearing under the Veg menu with a green dot (screenshot attached). On request, though reluctantly, the waiter gave me a menu card.

We ordered one Veg and a Chicken Hakka noodles, five minutes later came a plate and an empty glass. Waiter didn't bother to ask whether we need Hot water or Bottled water which is the customary practice in the restaurants of Calicut. But then on the corner of the table, I could spot a bottle of Mineral water. So if one needs to drink water, open the bottle, drink and pay for it. As I remained shamelessly without drinking water, the poor glasses remained thirsty till the end. Here comes the food which is supposed to be a treat for your taste buds, which actually turns out to be low in quantity, average in quality thus making it exorbitant in terms of price.

Once you are done with the food and wants to order for something else, no one will turn up to you and ask whether you require anything more. Even if you turn like a radar, you will find none, even will not get the bill on to the table. So went to the payment counter, made the payment by scanning QR. The lady at the counter pointed her finger at one more QR, which was meant for providing feedback. The statement at the bottom of the QR amusingly read as 'your feedback is like a soy to our sauce'. But then, I thought of adding some red pepper, black pepper and jalapenos so that the sauce would taste more exciting, hence delayed the feedback.

Quality, Quantity and Prices may differ from one restaurant to another, but in terms of basic service culture, an utter disgrace to the hospitality culture of the Kozhikodans. I, for one, decided to knock off this restaurant from the list of my culinary...

In January, we had an all-Kerala road trip and I fell sick due to my gerd. I couldn’t eat properly and was desperate to eat good food. My husband googled a bit and he found Katsu restaurant so we headed to Kozikode immediately because I haven’t eaten properly for the past few days. When I got the menu I was super excited when I saw Javanese Soto listed there. I ordered one and when it came, I was so disappointed. It wasn’t Javanese Soto but it’s Betawi Soto. Technically, yes Betawi people live in West Java but their Soto is definitely not Javanese because there’s a distinct difference between Javanese Soto and Betawi Soto. Javanese Soto has clear broth and mostly made of chicken while Betawi Soto has creamy broth made of coconut milk. When you say Javanese Soto then it refers to Soto from central and East Java, being the famous ones are for example Soto Lamongan.

I was disappointed and because I was not in good condition, I complained. The chef came and told me it’s their Soto so I explained that I am Javanese so I know how Javanese Soto should be. The chef patiently listened to my emotional ranting and he asked how do I wanted my Soto to be. I explained to him that the broth should be clear, made of chicken etc. He then returned to the kitchen and after a bit of waiting, I was served Soto ayam just the way it should be.

I cried while eating it, it’s the best meal I’ve had for the past few days since I got sick. It was warm, it was delicious, it was the way how I’ve been knowing a bowl of Soto all my life. Maybe I sounded like too dramatic but whenever I was sick, my late mother always cooked a bowl of Soto for me. Soto is more than just food for me, it’s one of the root that I hold on from my identity as a Javanese who grew up abroad. And it also is a core memory of me and my mom. It really means more than just a bowl of soup.

I cried and cried. I thanked the waiter, and conveyed my deepest gratitude to the chef. He’s the best chef ever, willing to listen to me and made me Javanese Soto ayam. Big applause and standing ovation for him. I really apologize for my strong reaction. I just wanted to say thank you for willing to make that bowl of Soto for me. Thank you so much.. I ordered one more to go. It was great, the best chef and the best restaurant in Kerala!!! Attaching a picture of an empty bowl after I finished my Soto… once...