Katsu-hama - New York

Great tasting food. Only problem was that it was a little warm in there so we were sweating for most of the meal. AC seemed to kick in more toward the end so maybe they were just having issues with the AC that day.

Really cosy place for a relaxing and comforting meal. Friendly staff as well. We both had the tonkotsu ramen which was really good and exactly what I was waiting for (the sauce was a bit too thick for my taste) . Will probably be back again this week.

Different from your typical sushi joint. Find delicious tonkatsu soups here!

Katsu-Hama is situated in the heart of Midtown and offers a finer dining experience for their choosy diners.

It is fairly easy to find decent tonkatsu dishes around New York City, most restaurants serving Japanese food have them, and do them well. Honestly, there is not much to breading and frying a pork cutlet I suppose. But to find the best in town, go to one of two Katsu-Hama locations in Midtown. Upon entering the 47th Street location, walk past the small udon bar and into the back restaurant. The place can get packed with business lunchers, but coming after 2pm or for dinner finds the place very mellow and easy. In preparation of your katsu meal, they give you miso soup, a small portion of pickles, and a grinding bowl with sesame seeds above) to make your own sauce with the table's portion of tonkatsu sauce below). Prices are on the rise, but the quality still remains intact. The simplest of meals, but most authentic way to enjoy the dish, is the hire katsu $19, below). A beautiful wedge of breaded pork that is served with a pile of cabbage, which you should