Katsu Cafe – Japanese
Katsu Cafe serves as a vibrant neighborhood retreat where the comforting steam of rich tonkotsu ramen mingles with the sweet, charred aroma of sizzling chicken teriyaki. The kitchen crafts satisfying plates that celebrate a harmony of textures, from the delicate snap of fresh California rolls to the golden, airy crunch of vegetable tempura. It is a welcoming destination for those seeking the soul-warming flavors of Japanese comfort food, served with a focus on heartiness and authentic flair.
7305, Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92111 +18585608859 https://katsucafesd.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Menu
Daily Specials
- Monday Special: Chicken Teriyaki & Fried Rice - $11.75: Includes soft drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuesday Special: Chicken Teriyaki & Salad - $11.75: Includes soft drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wednesday Special: Chicken Teriyaki & Fried Shrimp (2pc) - $11.75: Includes soft drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thursday Special: Mini Chicken Teriyaki & California Roll (8pc) - $11.75: Includes soft drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Friday Special: California Roll (4pc) & Shrimp Tempura Roll (8pc) - $11.75: Includes soft drink Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Dinner Specials
3:00 - 9:00 PM
- D1: Chicken Teriyaki & California Roll (8pc) - $16.95: Served with Rice, Soup, & Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- D2: Chicken Teriyaki, Fried Rice, Shrimp (2pc), & Vegetable Tempura - $19.95: Served with Rice, Soup, & Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen Soup
- Shoyu Ramen - $12.95: Shoyu Broth, Chashu Pork, Vegetables, Egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkotsu Ramen - $12.95: Tonkotsu Broth, Chashu Pork, Vegetables, Egg Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chashu Ramen - $13.95: More Chashu Pork in Shoyu Ramen Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banzai Ramen - $14.5: Tonkotsu Broth, Vegetables, Grilled Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Seafood Banzai Ramen - $16.95: Spicy Banzai Ramen with Seafood Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Ramen - $12.95: Miso Broth, Chashu Pork, Vegetables, Egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Miso Ramen - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Ramen - $12.75: Shoyu Broth, Chicken Breast, Vegetables, Egg Available at: dinner, lunch
Yakisoba & Yakiudon
- Shrimp Yakisoba - $13.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Yakisoba - $12.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Yakisoba - $13.75 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Yakisoba - $11.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teri & Yakisoba - $13.75 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Yakiudon - $13.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Yakiudon - $12.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Yakiudon - $13.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Yakiudon - $12.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Udon & Soba Soup
- Tempura Udon or Soba - $12.75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Udon or Soba - $11.95 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Udon or Soba - $12.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Udon or Soba - $11.75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry Udon or Soba - $12.75 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kitsune Udon or Soba (Grilled Inari) - $11.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tanuki Udon or Soba - $11.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zaru Soba or Udon - $11.75: Cold noodles Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ten Zaru Soba or Udon - $15.75: Cold noodles with tempura Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Rice
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $13.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Fried Rice - $12.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Rice - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Fried Rice - $13.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Fried Rice - $11.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry Fried Rice - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki & Fried Rice - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Plate Menu
- Chicken Teriyaki Plate - $13.95: Served w/ Rice, Miso Soup, Green Salad & Potato Salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki Plate - $15.95: Served w/ Rice, Miso Soup, Green Salad & Potato Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Beef Teriyaki Plate - $15.95: Served w/ Rice, Miso Soup, Green Salad & Potato Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki & Fried Shrimp (2pc) Plate - $15.75: Served w/ Rice, Miso Soup, Green Salad & Potato Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki & Fried Shrimp (2pc) Plate - $16.95: Served w/ Rice, Miso Soup, Green Salad & Potato Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken, Beef Teriyaki & Fried Shrimp (2pc) Plate - $17.95: Served w/ Rice, Miso Soup, Green Salad & Potato Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Plate - $15: Served w/ Rice, Miso Soup, Green Salad & Potato Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Katsu Plate - $15.95: Served w/ Rice, Miso Soup, Green Salad & Potato Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Tempura Plate - $13.95: Served w/ Rice, Miso Soup, Green Salad & Potato Salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp (4pc) & Vegetable Tempura Plate - $16.95: Served w/ Rice, Miso Soup, Green Salad & Potato Salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki, Shrimp (2pc) & Vegetable Tempura Plate - $17.95: Served w/ Rice, Miso Soup, Green Salad & Potato Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakiniku Plate - $15.95: Stir Fried Beef & Vegetables, Served w/ Rice, Miso Soup, Green Salad & Potato Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saba Shioyaki Plate - $16.75: Grilled Mackerel, Served w/ Rice, Miso Soup, Green Salad & Potato Salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Plate - $16.95: Served w/ Rice, Miso Soup, Green Salad & Potato Salad Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Kama Plate - $15.95: Grilled Salmon Collar Meat, Served w/ Rice, Miso Soup, Green Salad & Potato Salad Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkatsu Cheese Plate - $18.75 Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowl Menu
- Chicken Teriyaki Bowl - $11.75: Served w/ Rice & Steamed Vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki Bowl - $12.95: Served w/ Rice & Steamed Vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Beef Teriyaki Bowl - $12.95: Served w/ Rice & Steamed Vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki & Fried Shrimp (2pc) Bowl - $12.5: Served w/ Rice & Steamed Vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki & Fried Shrimp (2pc) Bowl - $13.75: Served w/ Rice & Steamed Vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsudon Bowl - $13.5: Pork Katsu, Cooked Onions, & Eggs on Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable & Tofu Bowl - $12.25: Stir Fried Veggies & Tofu w/ Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Shrimp & Veggies Bowl - $13.95: Stir Fried Shrimp & Veggies w/ Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp (3pc) & Vegetable Tempura Bowl - $12.5: Served w/ Rice & Steamed Vegetables Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki, Shrimp (2pc) & Vegetable Tempura Bowl - $13.95: Served w/ Rice & Steamed Vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Chicken Teriyaki Bowl - $8.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Beef Teriyaki Bowl - $8.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banzai Vegetable Bowl - $12.5: Stir Fried Vegetables w/ Grilled Chicken Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Curry Rice
- Curry Rice - $11.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkatsu Curry Rice - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Curry Rice - $13.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Curry Rice - $12.5 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Curry Rice - $13.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Beef Curry Rice - $13.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Rolls
- Katsu Cafe Roll - $14.95: Cali, Tuna, Salmon, Garlic Ponzu, Green Onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lions Yellowtail Roll - $14.95: Spicy Tuna, Serrano Chili, Crab, Cream Cheese, Avocado, Orange Sauce, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maya Roll - $14.95: Shrimp Tempura, Cream Cheese, Avocado, Spicy KrabMix, Spicy Tuna, Pickled Jalapeno, Cilantro, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Serrano Chili Roll - $14.95: Spicy Tuna, Serrano Chili, Crab, Creem Cheese, Avocado, Orange Sauce, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Together Roll - $14.95: Spicy Crab Meat, Avocado, Cilantro, Tuna, Albacore, Garlic Ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Star Roll - $14.95: Spicy Crab Meat, Avocado, Cilantro, Seared Salmon, Sliced Purple Onion, Garlic Ponzu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cali-Masago Roll - $10.95: Cali, Masago, Orange Sauce, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloha Roll - $14.75: Shrimp Temp, Avocado, Tuna, Masago Spicy Mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Roll - $13.95: Spicy Tuna Roll, Albacore, Fresh Onion, Ponzu Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jessica Albacore Roll - $14.75: Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Avocado, Albacore, Fried Onion, Spicy Mayo, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- King Salamon Roll - $13.95: Shrimp Tempura Roll, Salmon, Green Onion, Spicy Ponzu Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Salmon Roll - $14.5: Spicy Cali, Salmon, Lemon, Green Onion, Spicy Ponzu Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Salsa Salmon Roll - $16.75: Spicy Tuna Roll, Salmon, Avocado, Mango Salsa, Chipotle Ponzu Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $14.95: Cali Roll, Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Albacore, Ebi, Avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Dragon Roll - $14.95: Spicy Krabmix, Avocado, Eel, Tuna, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Jalapeno Roll - $13.75: Spicy Krabmix, Cucumber, Salmon, Avocado, Jalapeno Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Triple Fantasy Roll - $13.25: Shrimp Tempura Roll, Spicy Tuna, Crunch, Spicy Mayo, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- T.C. Roll - $11.95: Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Cucumber, Lemon, Cilantro Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunshine Roll - $9.25: Cali Roll, Jalapeno, Spicy Mayo, Sriracha Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Salmon Roll - $15.75: Spicy Krabmix, Cream Cheese, Avocado, Salmon, Masago, Onion, Spicy Mayo, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caterpillar Roll - $14.95: Eel, Krabmix, Cucumber, Avocado, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dragon Roll - $14.95: Cali Roll, Eel, Avocado, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Shrimp Roll - $13.75: Shrimp Tempura Roll, Ebi Shrimp, Avocado, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dynamite Roll - $17.75: Cali Roll, Baked Shrimp & Scallops, Masago, Green Onion, Spicy Mayo, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crusty Cali & Fries - $14.95: Deep Fried Krabmix, Avocado, French Fries, Spicy Mayo, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crusty Philly Roll - $13.75: Deep Fried Salmon, Cream Cheese, Avocado, Spicy Mayo, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumping Shrimp Roll - $14.95: Deep Fried Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Tuna, Cheese, Avocado, Spicy Mayo, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Combos & Bowls
- Pick 4 Sushi - $11.25: Choose 4 pieces from Tuna/ Salmon/ Yellowtail/ Albacore/ Ebi Shrimp/ Unagi/ Spicy Tuna/ Masago/ Inari Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nigiri Combo - $19.95: 2 Tuna, 1 Salmon, 1 Yellowtail, 1 Albacore, 1 Ebi, Cali Roll 8 pieces Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Mix - $23.95: Cali Roll 8, Tuna Roll 8, Shrimp Temp Roll 8, Ebi Sushi 2 pieces Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sashimi Bowl - $17.25: Tuna, Albacore, Salmon, Yellowtail, Ebi over Sushi Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Bowl - $14.95: Fresh Spicy Tuna with Marinated Mountain Veggies Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Salmon Bowl - $14.95: Fresh Spicy Salmon with Marinated Mountain Veggies Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Basic Rolls
- California Roll (8pc) - $7.95: Krabmix, Avocado, Cucumber Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll (8pc) - $8.95: Spicy Tuna, Cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philadelphia Roll (8pc) - $10.5: Salmon, Cream Cheese, Avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura Roll (8pc) - $9.75: Shrimp Tempura, Krabmix, Avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Crunch Roll (8pc) - $11.95: Shrimp Tempura Roll, Crunch, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Skin Roll (8pc) - $8.95: Salmon Skin, Masago, Cucumber, Kaiware, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eel Roll (8pc) - $11.75: Eel, Avocado, Cucumber Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Roll (8pc) - $9.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Roll (8pc) - $9.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Roll (8pc) - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Roll (8pc) - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Hand Rolls
- California Hand Roll - $5.5: Krabmix, Avocado, Cucumber Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Hand Roll - $5.5: Spicy Tuna, Cucumber Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philadelphia Hand Roll - $5.95: Salmon, Cream Cheese, Avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura Hand Roll - $5.95: Shrimp Tempura, Krabmix, Avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Skin Hand Roll - $5.5: Salmon Skin, Masago, Cucumber, Kaiware, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eel Hand Roll - $5.95: Eel, Avocado, Cucumber Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Hand Roll - $5.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Hand Roll - $5.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Chicken Breast Meat Upgrade - $3 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Brown Rice Upgrade - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
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