Wako Donkatsu

“Service: 5/5 Food:5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Comments: perfection.”

J Shin★★★★★

We ordered the chicken katsu udon combo and the tonkatsu cold soba combo at Wako, and honestly, my husband and I weren’t even sure we could finish everything because the portions were huge. But it was SO good that we couldn’t stop eating 😂 It seriously felt like the first time in a while that we had proper Japanese tonkatsu. Grinding the sesame seeds yourself and mixing them with the special tonkatsu sauce made it even better. The salad portions were generous, and even though the katsu was filling, every bite was worth it. The interior was also really cozy and relaxing, and the service was

Matty Lee★★★

A great addition for hearty Japanese food in Ktown. Their seasonal cold citrus soba was amazing, great chew and the brightness of the citrus was so refreshing during a hot summer day. Their seasonal smoked tonkatsu was great, huge potion to share as an appetizer and the charred veggies with bbq and mustard sauces were a usual yet great combo of flavors. Would recommend!

Daniel J★★★★

The Order (Takeout): I placed a takeout order for four people, getting the Regular Donkatsu (pork cutlet) and the Combo with Soba. • Service: The service was impressive. I requested a specific pickup time, and the food was packed and ready exactly on time. Food & Value: The food is solid. It was "ok to enjoy"—meaning it satisfies the craving for a standard, crispy Donkatsu, even if it isn't the fanciest version in town. The price was reasonable, making it a good value for a family meal. Logistics & Availability: • Parking: A major plus is the plenty of parking available, making pickup easy. •

Taka H★★★★

Behind this longtime favorite is a story of grit, family, and flavor — Owner Jane, a single mom who journeyed from South Korea in the ’90s, took a chance on a sleepy neighborhood spot and turned it into a katsu haven. For decades, she’s poured heart and hustle into every batch, drawing in regulars with crispy cutlets and a secret sauce that keeps folks coming back. I still miss their Wilshire location, but I’m so glad they’re still around. Their katsu game remains strong — consistently crispy, juicy, and satisfying. Lately, they’ve leveled up with smoky donkatsu and a late-night menu that kee