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Katsu Ya Japanese

Katsu Ya Japanese

511 W College Ave, Appleton, United States

Sushi • Asian • Vegan • Japanese


"The sushi is quite good for the price, though I do find they tend to be a bit heavy on the rice. I would rank this as my second favorite sushi spot, and my top choice for hibachi. It may be pricier than other places, but the food is expertly prepared. My medium steak is actually cooked medium, my husband's rare steak is spot on, and my mom's well-done steak is cooked just as we requested. The sauce they serve is perfect. Their Philly rolls are delicious, the spicy tuna has just the right amount of kick, and their spider rolls are generously filled with crispy legs and thick chunks of crab meat. All three of my favorites are always done to perfection! When we sit at the bar to enjoy the sushi special, the service is consistently excellent. We've had a few less-than-great experiences at the hibachi, but those have mostly been related to the waitstaff rather than the cooks. Most of the issues have occurred at Nakashima's, the sister location in Appleton. One time at the hibachi, we received burned onions and sprouts because the cook went to find the waitress while the vegetables were cooking. By that point, the table had been over halfway through the meal with no rice or drink checks. It was quite disappointing, and we felt guilty about leaving a low tip since it’s a tip-share establishment. When the waitress finally returned, she still didn’t bring any rice. We ended up leaving without our ice cream, as she also vanished for another 15 minutes. Even the cook was puzzled about her whereabouts, as she wasn’t even attending to other tables – she was just missing. Despite a few hiccups, we’ve been there dozens of times, and most visits have gone well. Just a heads-up for the week of Christmas: my birthday is on the 27th, and every year they seem to be understaffed on weeknights. If my birthday falls on a weekend, things tend to run much more smoothly!"