Japanese burger spot Katsu Burger has made its debut in Ballard—with sushi in tow. Located at 2034 N.W. 56th St., the new arrival is called Katsu Burger & Sushi.
Katsu Burger, which also has locations in Georgetown, Lynnwood, Bellevue and Capitol Hill, specializes in deep-fried beef, pork or tofu katsu burgers with a variety of toppings both Japanese (tonkotsu sauce, Japanese mayo) and American (pepperjack cheese, jalapenos).
The rest of the menu has a similarly Japanese-meets-American flair, with items like nori fries and matcha milkshakes.
This new location adds sushi to the mix, offering everything from salmon sashimi to spicy tuna rolls. Happy hour (Monday-Thursday 4-6 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9-10 p.m.) features discounts on everything from Wagyu beef sliders to sashimi platters, as well as beer and sake.
With a 4.5-star rating out of four reviews on Yelp so far, Katsu Burger & Sushi has been warmly received by patrons.
Marco C., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on July 13, wrote, "It's a definite upgrade from the regular Katsu Burger restaurant. They offer sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, burgers, apps, bento boxes, and a full bar!"
Yelper Ashley N. added, “So excited they opened a branch in Ballard! This Katsu serves the regular sandwiches/burgers but added a sushi menu. Nice move."
And Eileen H. wrote, "I was so excited for the soft opening and it didn't disappoint! All my favorite Katsu Burger favorites, plus new exciting dishes to try! I really enjoyed the Niban bento box."
Stop by to check it out: Katsu Burger & Sushi is now open at 2034 N.W. 56th St.
