Katsu Burger

Katsu Burger is a Japanese-themed burger restaurant chain in the Seattle metropolitan area, in the U.S. state of Washington.

Katsu Burger
Exterior of the restaurant in Lynnwood, Washington, 2022
Restaurant information
Owner(s)
  • Tom Jung
  • Stephanie Kang
Previous owner(s)Hajime Sato
Food typeJapanese–American fusion
StateWashington
CountryUnited States

Description

The chain's main menu features several burgers that are inspired by Japanese dishes such as tonkatsu, chicken teriyaki, and curry. The meat burgers are described by Nation's Restaurant News as "crossover" foods from Japan to America, combining the Japanese sando and the American burger; meatless burger options such as a tempura batter honey tofu burger are noted.[1] French fries are served with several condiments, including curry seasoning, nori, and sea salt.[2][3] Stores also offer wasabi cole slaw, Japanese sodas, and snacks.[2][4] The menu has also included Kinako & Black Sesame milkshakes.[5] The Ballard restaurant serves sushi.[6][7]

History
The Capitol Hill location, 2022

Hajime Sato opened the first Katsu Burger restaurant in Georgetown in 2011.[8][9][10] The restaurant closed in 2014.[4] Tom Jung and Stephanie Kang purchased the business and reopened the Georgetown location later that year.[11][12]

A Bellevue location opened in 2014.[13] The chain expanded to Lynnwood in July 2015.[12] In 2017, another Seattle location opened on Capitol Hill and the Georgetown restaurant was expanded.[14][15] The Ballard restaurant opened in 2018.[16] There were five locations as of 2018.[6][17]

Katsu Burger & Bakery opened in Edmonds in 2020, serving the original menu as well as Asian pastries and desserts.[18][19] In 2021, Katsu Burger opened stores in Kent and Lake Stevens.[20] The Edmonds location had closed by 2022.[21] The Lake Stevens store closed for several months in 2022 for unspecified reasons.[22]

Reception

Dylan Joffe included the restaurant in Eater Seattle's 2016 overview of the city's best fries.[23] The website's Jay Friedman and Jade Yamazaki Stewart included Katsu Burger in a 2022 overview of "where to find Japanese food in Seattle beyond sushi and ramen".[6] Friedman also included the restaurant in a 2022 list of "six sensational burgers made with international flavors in Seattle".[24]

See also

References
  1. Nancy Kruse (September 25, 2018), "Katsu crosses over", Nation's Restaurant News
  2. Brown, Andrea (November 18, 2015). "Katsu: Big, tasty burgers, with a side of whimsy". The Everett Herald. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  3. Perry, Julien (April 19, 2013). "Readers Vote: Top 8 French Fries in Seattle". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on October 11, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  4. Billups, Sara (August 12, 2014). "Katsu Burger Has Suddenly Closed in Georgetown". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  5. Gujavarty, Shalini (January 25, 2012). "Vessel's Reopening Hits a Snag; Woodinville Vodka Wins Competition". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on January 28, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  6. Friedman, Jay (January 18, 2017). "Where to Find Japanese Food in Seattle Beyond Sushi and Ramen". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  7. Hill, Megan (March 27, 2018). "Katsu Burger Ballard Will Serve Sushi Alongside Its Deep-Fried Burgers". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on December 5, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  8. Vermillion, Allecia (September 21, 2011). "Mashiko Owner Quietly Opens Japanese Burger Shop". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on November 29, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  9. Gujavarty, Shalini (December 2, 2011). "Hanna Raskin at Katsu Burger; Providence Cicero at Coterie Room; Bethany Clement at Altura". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  10. "Meet Katsu Burger, a New Venture From Mashiko Owner and Sushi Chef Hajime Sato". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  11. Billups, Sara (October 3, 2014). "Katsu Burger's Triumphant Return to Georgetown". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  12. Davis, Jim (August 14, 2015). "Katsu Burger brings Asian-fusion burgers to Lynnwood". The Everett Herald. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  13. Hill, Megan (December 3, 2014). "Bellevue Scores a Katsu Burger". Eater Seattle. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  14. Vinh, Tan (January 25, 2017). "Cult favorite Katsu Burger opens on Capitol Hill — with a bar". The Seattle Times. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  15. Hill, Megan (April 12, 2017). "Katsu Burger Unveils Expanded Georgetown Space". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  16. Karwacki, J. P. (June 21, 2018). "Ballard's Katsu Burger and Sushi Bar is All But Officially Open". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  17. Stewart, Meghan (December 13, 2018). "Katsu Burger brings a Japanese twist to an American classic". king5.com. Archived from the original on December 14, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  18. Bruestle, Sara (September 14, 2021). "Now you can make Katsu Burger's best-selling burger at home". The Everett Herald. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  19. Guarente, Gabe (August 5, 2020). "Popular Fast Food Chain Katsu Burger Expands to Edmonds with Its First Bakery". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  20. Guarente, Gabe (August 16, 2021). "Local Fast Food Favorite Katsu Burger Reveals Its New Location in Kent". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  21. "Restaurant News: Korean Jokbal on Hwy 99, Charcoal specials, dome dining at SanKai". My Edmonds News. October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  22. Goebel, Taylor (October 11, 2022). "Nuggets: Sully's closes, LA Korean barbecue chain opens in Lynnwood, Katsu Burger reopens in Lake Stevens". The Everett Herald. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  23. Joffe, Dylan (November 29, 2016). "Seattle's Top French Fries Don't Even Need a Burger". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on June 6, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  24. Friedman, Jay (October 20, 2022). "Six Sensational Burgers Made With International Flavors in Seattle". Eater Seattle. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
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