KATSU鑫熟成豬排蓋飯｜四號公園店 — Restaurant in New Taipei

Walked past this place so many times, always seeing a line, so I finally gave in and tried it out one evening around 6pm. Luckily, no line—went straight in.

The highlight? Definitely the thick-cut pork katsu. Crispy golden coating, not greasy, and the inside? Juicy, not dry at all. It’s that rare kind of thick but tender, where the meat still holds a little bounce and bite, but feels like it’s been treated with care. The radish pickles on the side were light and refreshing—cleansed the palate in all the right ways.

What really surprised me, though, was the cheese-stuffed menchi katsu. I expected it to be heavy, but it wasn’t—just soft, juicy pork with a center of gooey, stretchy cheese that felt almost indulgent. Every bite was a little celebration.

Then there’s the fried peanut-filled mochi balls—crispy on the outside, molten inside. Like night market desserts, but upgraded. Sweet, savory, and totally satisfying.

That said—there are a few things to keep in mind. The shop’s tiny and fills up quickly. They only take cash, and dining time is capped at 50 minutes. Service is polite but by the book; there are a few house rules to follow, so maybe skim through them before going in.

Would I come back? If there’s no line, definitely. But I probably wouldn’t queue 30+ minutes again. Still, for a straightforward, well-executed pork katsu meal—this...

Easily one of the best katsudon i’ve ever had! The space was really nice, with a personal tissue box, and a sanitizer spray. The wooden spoons were a nice touch and the owner was very friendly. Overall, amazing experience and i recommend this place to anyone who...

This place makes extremely tasty fried katsu. I don't know what else to say about it other than, if you like katsu, eat this. Runny yolk so tasty.

Would recommend. Stop reading and just come here already.

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