King Katsu Land - Korean, Daly City

2085 Gellert Blvd, Suite 6, Daly City CA 94015
(650) 333-7729

Parking: shopping center parking lot
Hours: Daily 11am-9pm
https://www.kingkatsuland.com/

Last Visited: October 27, 2025

Food: 4 stars
Atmosphere: 2-3 stars
Service: 3 stars
Price: $$ to $$$

It's been a while since I have written a post, so what better way to make a comeback than to share about a katsu bigger than the size of most people's faces!  King Katsu Land probably has the most extensive katsu menu that I've encountered - from katsu made with pork to chicken to fish to filled with cheese and even served with sweet potato mousse, you have plenty of katsu options to choose from here!

My friend, Yong, informed me that King Katsu Land's chef was brought from New York to bring this Korean Style, wide, and thin cutlet, available in regular or spicy, and served with a rich demi-glace sauce, to the Bay Area.

While the restaurant is simple in decor with bright orange chairs, gray tables and floors, and little on the walls, the katsu is definitely worth checking out.  We arrived at lunch time and after ordering, we were given a plate of pickles, pickled daikon, and kimchi diced turnip.  

- King Katsu (regular or spicy) - The katsu is fried until golden brown and the the seasoned panko is incredibly light and crispy.  The thin pork cutlet is tender and juicy.  Served with a scoop of rice, a scoop of thinly sliced cabbage with a sesame dressing, and a scoop of what seems to be a hybrid of potato salad and macaroni salad (a very comforting and delicious mix), you are sure to be filled up.  This katsu can easily be shared by two people if you're a small eater or if you've got a big appetite, you might just barely finish this.  The gravy dish is filled with a rich demi-glace that complements the katsu well and isn't overly salty.  I chose a regular katsu and had no regrets.  Delicious.  $19.95

If you want to try their challenge, they offer the Legendary Challenger - finish their Super Size King Katsu and double portion of rice in 30 min, and you get the dish, valued at $38.95, for free. And if you're not feeling like katsu, you can still have noodles or regular fried chicken.  

Check out King Katsu Land - while I've only been once, other friends who have visited repeatedly assure me that the quality is consistent and worth returning.  If you're a Japanese katsu lover, you're sure to enjoy this Korean version too.