Best Katsudon in Subang Jaya

Raku Pizza is a new kid on the block yet has been garnering positive reviews from epicureans of all ages. The name of the restaurant certainly paints a picture in your mind - pizzas with Japanese twists. Patrons have the liberty to customise their own pizza with toppings that like bonito flakes, Japanese mayo, seaweed and many more. But don’t let them lure you away as kastudon is what you’re after and they deliver it with flying colours too. A bed of white rice is dressed to kill with their homemade sauce and crunchy chicken fillet cooked with onions and egg, then finished with a splash of spring onions. 

A stalwart in the Subang Jaya cafe scene that is known for their Japanese-influenced dishes and selection of freshly brewed coffees. Your welcoming reward would be a façade spruced up with greenery and interior that oozes laid-back vibes. Among the mainstay on the menu is their chicken curry katsu, a winning combination of deep-fried chicken fillet which is cut into slivers, sitting on a pool of thick curry and paired with a mound of white rice and garden salad. The real deal is the meat itself, crispy breaded crust encapsulating the juicy meat beneath. The curry is pleasantly spiced while the greens employ an element of crunch. If you’re not in the mood for rice, opt for their chicken katsu sandwich which tows along potato wedges. 

Loha Cafe offers a fusion of Japanese and Western food, and their Japanese curry kastu rice is dubbed as one of the best in town. The plate is replete with a generous serving of white rice and treacly curry loaded with carrots and potatoes, topped with deep-fried chicken slices and shredded cabbage, and finished with a smattering of chopped chives. Sink your teeth in the crispy fillet which reveals the tender meat and the curry has the ideal symmetry of spice and savoury. For you weight-watchers out there, they also serve katsu salad where the chicken slices are thrown into a haystack of colourful greens. 

Tomoe Japanese Restaurant has been a staple destination for Japanese food enthusiasts. Living up to their reputation, there’s a great range of sushi, sashimi, udon and so on, yet you should never go past their chicken katsudon. Expect a bowl generously stocked up with white rice drenched with sweet sauce, topped with egg and slices of fried chicken fillet, then sealed with a sprinkling of chopped chives. Certainly a bowl that brims with taste and texture in every mouthful, and for a dose of heat, do ask for chopped chillies. The flavours are good but the attentive service and cosy ambience just make the experience even better. 

Housed in One City Shopping Mall, Tokyo Kitchen is another reliable contender for Japanese food lovers to have a field day. The clever blend of wood and bamboo in the backdrop, as well as the moodily-lit lamps flaunt cosy and nostalgic vibes. Among the showstoppers on the menu is their chicken katsu curry rice – deep-fried breaded chicken fillet perched atop a bed of white rice and thick curry loaded with tender potato halves and finished with a smattering of sesame seeds. The curry leans towards the sweet side and is mildly spiced to ensure it fits the bill for all palates. Done mopping the bowl clean, while away the time by writing your comments and reviews on wooden planks which are then festooned in a decor space of the restaurant. 

This charming restaurant has been winning over the loyalty of locals with a menu that boasts a wide selection of Japanese, Indonesian and Western delights. A dish that would bring out the glutton in you is their chicken katsu beef curry don. Think a huge slab of chicken breast coated with breadcrumbs and fried to crispy perfection, tender chunks of beef and carrots liberally littered in a savoury curry, white rice sprinkled with sesame seeds all tied together in a platter. As good as it sounds, the marriage of flavours are utterly delicious and does bloat your tummy up. If you wish to add slices of fruit and drink too, opt for their value-for-money set meals.