Katsu House Japanese Fusion Restaurant — Restaurant in Taytay

Restaurant Review: Katsu House, Antipolo (Beverly Hills Village)

Date of Visit: October 2025, lunch time Purpose of Visit: Casual meal with high expectations for Japanese comfort food Location & Accessibility: Katsu House is tucked inside the Beverly Hills Village in Antipolo, which requires a ₱20 entrance fee at the gate. While this might feel like a slight inconvenience, the silver lining is that street parking is easily available and hassle-free, a big plus compared to many other spots in the area.

Parking & Exterior: There’s no designated parking lot, but finding a spot along the street right outside is simple enough. The restaurant exterior is humble but clean, with a clear sign and a banner outlining their menu and store hours. The place feels like a neighborhood eatery with a laid-back atmosphere.

First Impressions & Interior: Inside, the ambiance is cozy with a mix of rustic elements and Japanese-inspired decor. There are Japanese banners hanging across the ceiling and a small grocery section selling Asian products. The interior is clean, warm, and gives off a homely vibe, but don’t expect anything too upscale. The space is well-lit, with adequate ventilation and air-conditioning. There’s enough seating for small groups, though the layout is somewhat tight. Noise levels are moderate — you can enjoy a conversation without shouting. A restroom is available and kept decently clean.

Service: The staff was polite and approachable, though service speed could be improved. When I ordered their signature dish, I was told that pork was unavailable and only chicken katsu was being served — quite disappointing considering it’s their signature item.

Menu & Food Variety: The menu focuses on Japanese comfort food like ramen, curry rice, and katsu dishes. The design is straightforward and easy to read. They also cater to vegetarian, vegan, and low-carb diets, which is a nice touch. However, their core offerings — particularly ramen and katsu — fall short on flavor and execution.

Food Review: I tried three of their main dishes: Chicken Katsu with Curry Udon • Visually, this dish was very appealing. The crispy chicken katsu looked golden and crunchy. The curry sauce was glossy and topped with sesame seeds. However, the taste was overwhelmingly salty — to the point that my tongue felt numb. The curry tasted like a store-bought instant pack, lacking depth or homemade character. Chicken Katsu Ramen • This came with a side of extra noodles, which is absolutely necessary because the portion of noodles in the bowl was tiny. The broth had a soy sauce base but was overly seasoned with what seemed like artificial flavor enhancers. Again, it was too salty, and the seasoning masked any real umami or subtlety you’d expect in a good ramen. Chicken Katsu Curry Rice • The plating was neat and generous. The rice was topped with sesame seeds, and the curry had large chunks of vegetables. However, the same issues persisted — excessive saltiness and an artificial taste. The chicken katsu itself was well-fried but didn’t balance out the salty curry.

Value for Money: Price-wise, the dishes are reasonably affordable. Considering the portion sizes and the presentation, the pricing is fair. However, flavor-wise, it just doesn’t deliver. If you’ve experienced the comforting taste of local Japanese eateries — the kind you’d find on a quiet street in Japan — this will likely leave you disappointed.

Overall Verdict: ⭐️⭐️ (2 out of 5) While the aesthetic presentation and affordable pricing are positives, the food’s overwhelming saltiness and lack of authentic Japanese flavor make it hard to recommend. The absence of key ingredients like pork for a signature katsu dish also signals poor planning or supply issues. I wouldn’t return, but it may be worth trying if you’re nearby and craving something quick — just keep your expectations modest.

Best for: • Casual meals nearby • Those not too particular about traditional Japanese flavors • Budget-friendly diners • People who want to try fusion Japanese with Filipino...

What to expect going to Katsu House based on my experience.

First thing is that the restaurant is inside a village. They would require you to pay 20php upon entering, not sure if the rates changes.

They have a 3 page menu, I would say that the price is average and affordable for a Japanese restaurant. We stumbled on this place to get a snack.

We ordered the classic sampler (20pcs maki) and Ebi Fry. Ebi fry was served on a wooden board, aesthetic and appearance was great. (Could have been paired with tonkatsu sauce on the side since their Ebi tempura was tonkatsu style)

Classic Sampler was also served on a wooden board. The price was fair to the serving. Form and wrap of the ingridients was nicely done, the only comment I had was the wasabi did not have a kick anymore. Probably because it was not prepared the same time or it was already a day old and refrigerated.

Overall, it was easy on the wallet with a dish that's acceptable. I would probably go back and try the other dishes and see what they...

You can't come here hungry. It would take almost an hour before they serve you your food that you'll be so hungry you'll think everything in this resto taste fantastic. It doesn't matter whether you're the only customer or you're with other customers inside the place. It will take them around 45mins to serve you your food (on my first visit).

Update: We (7 persons) came in at around 12:15pm, gave our orders at 12:30pm. We needed to follow up on our orders multiple times for over an hour (not just 45mins) just to have our food to go at 2pm since we needed to head back to work. I had to apologize to my coworkers since I hyped them up about this place but they ended up hungry. It wasn't surprising when they said "I guess we're not...