A Japanese-fusion restaurant is set to make its debut in Tacoma.
Katsu Burger, billed as the “Home of the Original Deep-Fried Goodness,” will open at 2805 6th Ave., taking over the former space of The Redd Dog, according to a Facebook post.
“It’s official… Katsu Burger Tacoma is coming! See you guys soon!” the post read.
This will be Katsu Burger’s ninth location in Washington, joining outposts in Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Federal Way, Kent, Lake Stevens and Lacey. The chain also has a location in Santa Clara, California.
The restaurant has earned numerous accolades and has been featured on the Food Network and Travel Channel’s Man vs. Food.
Katsu’s menu features burgers like the “Tokyo Classic,” made with natural beef katsu, Tonkatsu sauce and Japanese mayo, and the “Godzilla Attack,” topped with 12 Spice, jalapeño, pepper jack cheese, Tonkatsu sauce and spicy mayo.
The restaurant also offers “mega burgers,” including the “Mt. Fuji,” stacked with crispy natural beef katsu, chicken katsu, pork katsu, egg, bacon, cheddar, American cheese, pepper jack, wasabi mayo, spicy mayo and Tonkatsu sauce.
To complement its burgers, Katsu offers sea salt fries, Nori fries roasted with seaweed flakes, curry fries and 12 Spice fries, along with banzai bites, korokke, seaweed salad and wasabi coleslaw.
“The passion of our restaurant stems from our desire to deliver quality ingredients. The beef patties we produce are created with the highest quality 100% natural beef, and our non-GMO chicken or pork patties are made to the same standard of health consciousness,” the website reads.
While an official opening date hasn’t been announced, the team responded to the Feb. 13 Facebook post stating they are “trying to open ASAP” and “got the keys Monday.”
Before opening, they still need to hire staff and secure kitchen equipment and permits.
Visit the Katsu Burger website and follow them on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
What Now Seattle reached out to the team. This article may be updated.
