01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Freshly cooked dishes are brought directly to the built-in teppan hot plate at the center of each table, allowing diners to share and savor every bite piping hot until the very end—the defining appeal of Katsura in Kitano-Hakubaicho. Run by a husband-and-wife duo, the restaurant carries a warm, relaxed atmosphere where it feels easy to linger over a sizzling meal.
The okonomiyaki lineup features both layered beta-yaki and batter-mixed neri-komi-yaki. Toppings range from classic pork to stewed beef sinew, seasonal oysters, and generous combinations like pork, squid, and shrimp. Alongside the savory pancakes, the yakisoba noodles—fried in fragrant sauce—can also be ordered with meat, squid, or shrimp, making them ideal to split with dining companions.
Beyond griddled noodles and batter dishes, the menu offers a solid spread of small plates to accompany a drink. Slowly stewed Wagyu beef sinew, softly cooked cheese omelets, spicy pork kimchi, and butter-grilled bites provide an affordable izakaya-style teppan selection to graze on.
Weekday lunches include practical options such as the okonomiyaki set, yakisoba set, and combo sets pairing both noodles and a mini savory pancake. Seating includes both tables and counter spots, comfortably accommodating solo diners as well as small groups. Payment is cash only.
