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Vancouver › West End › Robson Street Area › Saku
SakuA-
1588 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2G5, Canada
· Tonkatsu restaurant, Japanese restaurant
· West End
Crowd-pleasing tonkatsu with generous sets and free refills; expect waits, lively energy, and mostly excellent execution with occasional service and queueing missteps.
Why this grade
Saku delivers reliable katsu excellence through exceptional food quality and outstanding service attentiveness, earning a solid A- grade. Occasional consistency lapses—dry cutlets, salty miso—and scattered safety concerns prevent grade A territory, though the free refills and generous portions deliver strong value. A dependable neighborhood favorite with family-friendly warmth, not a destination restaurant.
One caveat: Queue and online waitlist estimates can slip at busy times; plan ahead
What to order here
- Rosu Katsu
- Curry (side or set)
- Zenbu Katsu
What stands out
- That first shattering crunch on the cutlet
- Endless salad with sesame dressing
- Large platters like Zenbu that feel celebratory
Opening Hours
Monday11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:30
Tuesday11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:30
Wednesday11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:30
Thursday11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:30
Friday11:30–21:30
Saturday11:30–21:30
Sunday11:30–21:30
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