Golden hand-crumbed tonkatsu set at Katsuhon Melbourne
Melbourne CBD · Walk-in only

Tokyo-style katsu,
hand-crumbed to order.

A tiny counter on Queen Street serving the tonkatsu Melbourne queues for — golden, crisp, never oily — with wagyu sukiyaki nabe, udon and sake.

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4.6 / 5 across 981+ reviews
5.0 on Tripadvisor
Featured by Urban List & The City Lane
Sauces made from scratch daily
お品書き · The Menu

Six katsu. One obsession with the crust.

Every set is finished with yuzu cabbage, miso, rice, house tonkatsu sauce, wasabi, Dijon & truffle salt. Plates range roughly $20–$40.

Signature
Tonkatsu Set at Katsuhon

Tonkatsu Set

$26

Free-range pork loin, hand-crumbed in panko, fried light & golden. Served with yuzu cabbage, miso, rice, house tonkatsu sauce, wasabi & truffle salt.

Best Seller
Wagyu Sukiyaki Nabe at Katsuhon

Wagyu Sukiyaki Nabe

$38

Marbled wagyu simmered tableside in a sweet-savoury sukiyaki broth with tofu, mushrooms & greens. The dish regulars travel for.

Tori Katsu Set at Katsuhon

Tori Katsu Set

$24

Juicy chicken thigh, crisp panko shell, finished with our full katsu set of sides. The crowd-pleaser of the counter.

New
Cheese Katsu Nabe Udon at Katsuhon

Cheese Katsu Nabe Udon

$25

Crisp pork katsu over thick udon in a rich broth, blanketed with molten cheese. Comfort in a clay pot.

Karaage & Takoyaki at Katsuhon

Karaage & Takoyaki

$14

Soy-marinated fried chicken and Osaka-style octopus balls, made to share while you wait for the mains.

Vegan
Vegan Basil Soba at Katsuhon

Vegan Basil Soba

$22

Cold soba tossed through a bright basil dressing with seasonal vegetables — the plant-based plate even the pork lovers steal from.

Menu rotates with the season & the market. Walk in to see today's full board.

Chef at the Katsuhon counter preparing katsu
勝本katsu · the origin
Our Story

Born from eating our way across Japan.

Katsuhon began with Charlie and the team travelling Japan, hunting down the country's best katsu spots one crisp, golden cutlet at a time. They came home determined to bring that exacting standard to Melbourne.

So we built something small on purpose — a counter, a few booths, a sheltered patio — where the focus stays on the little details you only find in Japan. Ingredients are sourced locally where we can, and every sauce and condiment is made from scratch, on site, every day.

"Quality over everything, in the smallest of rooms." — Charlie & the Katsuhon team

Why Katsuhon

The detail you can taste.

Hand-crumbed to order

Pork loin, chicken, prawn or lamb pressed into fresh panko and fried light & golden — crisp shell, juicy centre, never oily.

Sauces made from scratch

Our tonkatsu sauce, dressings and broths are built in-house daily. No shortcuts, no bottles — just the real thing.

Walk in & settle in

No bookings, no fuss. Grab a counter seat, order an Orion or a sake, and watch your katsu come together.

Wagyu sukiyaki nabe hotpot at Katsuhon
The one to travel for

Wagyu Sukiyaki Nabe

Marbled wagyu, simmered tableside in a sweet-savoury broth with tofu, mushrooms and greens. The dish our regulars call "worth every dollar."

Come Taste It
★ 4.6 from 981+ diners

Melbourne can't stop talking.

"The tonkatsu set and wagyu sukiyaki nabe were so good. Fresh, fast and the service was lovely — a proper taste of Tokyo on Queen Street."
Billie Pang
Google Review
"Interesting menu — my first time trying lamb katsu and it did not disappoint. The sake list is great too. We will be back."
M. M.
Google Review
"The wagyu hotpot sukiyaki was beautiful and worth every dollar. Absolutely a must-try if you can find this little spot."
Hoài Anh Nguyễn
Google Review
"The meat stayed incredibly juicy while the coating was crispy without ever being oily. You can taste the detail in every plate."
Daniel R.
Restaurant Guru
"Tasty, quick and authentic Japanese katsu. Generous portions, traditional flavours — exactly what I was hoping for."
Tripadvisor Diner
Tripadvisor · 5.0
"Tucked away and worth the hunt. No bookings, a small queue, and then the best katsu in the CBD. Go early."
Priya S.
Google Review
The Counter

A look inside.

とんかつ Tonkatsu at Katsuhon Melbourne
とんかつ Tonkatsu
うどん Udon at Katsuhon Melbourne
うどん Udon
カツ定食 Katsu set at Katsuhon Melbourne
カツ定食 Katsu set
唐揚げ Karaage at Katsuhon Melbourne
唐揚げ Karaage
カツ Katsu plate at Katsuhon Melbourne
カツ Katsu plate
店内 The room at Katsuhon Melbourne
店内 The room
Good to Know

Before you walk in.

Katsuhon is walk-in only — we do not take reservations. We are a small counter-and-booth space, so the best time to grab a seat is right as we open at midday or 5pm. There is usually a short, fast-moving queue at peak times.

You will find us in the lower shop at Shop 3, 200 Queen Street, Melbourne CBD 3000. We are tucked away on the lower level — look for the Katsuhon sign just off Queen Street.

Every katsu set is served with yuzu-dressed cabbage salad, miso soup, steamed rice, our house-made tonkatsu sauce, wasabi, Dijon mustard, toasted sesame and truffle salt — plus a small seasonal side.

Yes. Our vegan basil soba is a guest favourite, and we can guide you through other plant-friendly dishes on the day. Just ask the team at the counter.

We do — Orion beer on tap, a curated sake selection, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic highballs, alongside Japanese teas.

We are open Monday to Saturday, 12:00–3:00pm for lunch and 5:00–10:00pm for dinner. We are closed on Sundays.

Find Us

Tucked away on Queen Street.

AddressLower Shop 3, 200 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone0455 224 812
HoursMon–Sat · 12–3pm & 5–10pm
Sunday · Closed
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勝本 · Katsuhon

The best katsu in the CBD is worth the queue.

No bookings — just turn up early, grab a seat at the counter, and let us do the rest.

Get Directions Call 0455 224 812