Katsu Bar — Restaurant in Chino

Since this place just opened and its my first time going, the review may be updated later.

Im a huge katsu curry fan so hearing this place opened nearby I had to try.

The food: i ordered the chicken katsu curry, which came with chicken, rice, lettuce, tomato radish. I also opted for the spicy curry for $.50 more. As a fan I will say this was pretty good. The curry was spicy and flavorful. The chicken was breast rather than thigh which I prefer so thats great. It was nice and crispy. The rice was alright, but could be better.

The service: when entering, ordering is done with a tablet. Im mostly ok with this as this allows me to take my time to make selections however there needs to be more tablets to allow others from not getting bottlenecked. I did find it strange not everything on their menu was on their tablet. Maybe they werent ready to sell those yet? The staff were friendly but seemed a bit overwhelmed even though it wasnt hugely crowded. Perhaps the online orders were adding to it.

Atmosphere: The inside definitely looks like they were going for instagramable. Personally that isnt my vibe. The entire left side of the store is a "self photo studio". If it were up to me, I would get rid of the studio and add more tables.

If I had any real negatives, the price is a bit high for a casual...

Taste :4.5/5 Environment: 4.5/5 Service：4.5/5

Katsu Bar in Chino brings back my love for Japanese katsu sandwiches — but with a Korean twist that makes this spot stand out. Almost everything is under $15, which makes it a great place for a quick, casual meal without breaking the bank.

What I recommend: •Rosemary Katsu Sando w/ Waffle Fries – Soft bread, crispy katsu, and when you add the spicy mayo, the flavors really pop. The waffle fries are crunchy and fun. • Curry Katsu Plate – Big portion with delicious chicken katsu. The rice has more texture than other places, which I personally loved, and it pairs perfectly with the curry. • Yubu Pockets – Cute little bites with different fillings, fun to share. • Korean Gang Jung – Crispy chicken bites with a sweet-savory glaze, blending Japanese and Korean flavors. • Calamari – Perfectly fried and crunchy, especially the squid legs (my favorite part!). • Strawberry Sando – A sweet finish to the meal. Soft bread, fresh strawberries, and light cream that’s not overly sweet.

Overall, this place is creative, affordable, and tasty — whether you’re craving comfort katsu or want to try fun fusion bites. Definitely worth checking out if...

I saw that they opened up recently near Starbucks and Panda Express. I first came during their grand opening so they had specials for the first few days. I chose to get their fried cauliflower ($8), Yubuchobap which is marinated soft tofu skin pockets filled with spicy tuna and egg salad ($3.50 each), and a katsu platter ($15.50) which came with a small salad, macaroni salad, pickled radish cubes, with rice.

I liked their fried cauliflower and yubu appetizers more than my entree. The yubu was filling and not too heavy on the mayonnaise. The fried cauliflower was crispy and the ranch sauce went well with it. The original katsu sauce was very tomato sauce flavored, I would try their curry katsu sauce next time. The katsu was crispy and the meat was moist, breading was not too thick. Their salad was mostly arugula with a single tomato with a vinegar dressing. The macaroni salad was ok.

The staff was nice. The katsu sandwich they gave me for the grand opening was good, they have a good amount of seating and parking lot...