Japanese-inspired Cuisine

Curry Katsu Bowl
Choice of Protein over garlic rice, Shichimi and a side cup of Japanese curry. $19
Pork Katsu Sando
House Marinated Twice Fried Center Cutlet, Nori Kewpie, Carrots, Radish and Cabbage on Milk Bread with Side of House Pickles. $18
Fried Gyoza
Deep Fried Chicken and Shiitake Gyoza with Chili Oil, Sesame Seeds and Chives. 3 Pieces $6
Chicken Katsu Bento Box
House Brined Twice Fried Breast Cutlet over Garlic Rice, Choice of 2 Sides/Salads, House Pickles and Tonkatsu Sauce. $25
Portobello Katsu Bento Box
House Marinated Twice Fried Center Cutlet over Garlic Rice, Choice of 2 Sides/Salads, House Pickles and Tonkatsu Sauce. $25
Pork Katsu Bento Box
House Marinated Twice Fried Center Cutlet over Garlic Rice, Choice of 2 Sides/Salads, House Pickles and Tonkatsu Sauce. $25
Bites Curry Bowl
Choice of Katsu Bites over Garlic Rice, Coleslaw and Spicy Tonkatsu. $18
Curry Katsu Bowl
Choice of Protein over garlic rice, Shichimi and a side cup of Japanese curry. $19
Kimchi Katsu Bowl
Your choice of protein, with Garlic Rice, house-made Kimchi, Crispy Shallots and Scallions. $17
Slaw Katsu Bowl
House Marinated Twice Fried Choice of Protein over Garlic Rice, Coleslaw, and Spicy Tonkatsu. $17
Bites Slaw Bowl
Choice of Katsu Bites over Garlic Rice, Coleslaw and Spicy Tonkatsu. $16
Pork Katsu Sando
House Marinated Twice Fried Center Cutlet, Nori Kewpie, Carrots, Radish and Cabbage on Milk Bread with Side of House Pickles. $18
Chicken Katsu Sando
House Brined Twice Fried Breast Cutlet, Nori Kewpie, Carrots, Radish and Cabbage on Milk Bread with Side Pickles. $18
Portobello Katsu Sando
Twice Fried Giant Portobello Cap, Nori Kewpie, Carrots, Radish and Cabbage on Milk Bread with Side of House Pickles. $18
1/2 Tamago Sando
House Egg Salad on Milk Bread. $11
Shishito Peppers With Yuzu Scallion Aioli
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Yuzu Scallion Aioli and a touch of Ichimi $12
Pickles
Evil Pickle Brined Carrots, Cauliflower and Celery. $5
Garlic Rice
Nishiki rice cooked with garlic puree $4
Coleslaw
Vinegar based Cabbage and Carrots Coleslaw dressed in a Dijon Vinaigrette with pickled Shallots and Pickled Celery. $6
Edamame
Nuf' Said. $6
Cheddamame
Aged Cheddar shaved on Edamame. $7
House-made Kimchi
House-made Vegan Napa Cabbage Kimchi with Crispy Shallots and Scallions. $8
Umami Mushrooms
Cremini Mushrooms sautéed in Butter, Soy Sauce, Yuzu and Chili Flakes. $10
Market Salad
Mixed Greens, sliced Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Yuzu Vinaigrette. $10
Potato Salad
Japanese Style Potato Salad with Kewpie Mayo, Uzukushi, Pickled Mustard Seeds and Chives. $8
Sunomono
Salted thinly Sliced Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Hijiki and Dashi-Miso Dressing. $9
Egg Salad
Japanese Style Egg Salad with Kewpie Mayo, Tarragon and Ichimi. $9
Chilled Udon With Heirloom Tomatoes
Chilled Udon Noodles with Soy Sauce, ginger, and aged red vinegar, Marinated Cherry Tomatoes and Shiso. $15
Hiyayakko Tofu
Silken Tofu with Smoked Soy, Ginger, Bonito Flakes and Garlic Chips. $12
Side Cup Japanese Curry
Japanese Curry with Shichimi. 4 oz $5
Japanese Pork Meatballs
3 All Pork Meatballs with Sancho and Ginger, Topped with Amazu-An $6
Fried Gyoza
Deep Fried Chicken and Shiitake Gyoza with Chili Oil, Sesame Seeds and Chives. 3 Pieces $6
Cauliflower Katsu Bites
Shio Koji Marinated Cauliflower Bites with Choice of Sauce and House Pickles. $12
Pork Katsu Bites
8 Piece House Marinated Pork Bites with Choice of Sauce and House Pickles. $12
Chicken Katsu Bites
8 Piece House Brined Chicken Bites with Choice of Sauce and House Pickles. $12
Portobello Katsu Sando
Twice Fried Giant Portobello Cap, Nori Kewpie, Carrots, Radish and Cabbage on Milk Bread with Side of House Pickles. $18
Portobello Katsu Bento Box
House Marinated Twice Fried Center Cutlet over Garlic Rice, Choice of 2 Sides/Salads, House Pickles and Tonkatsu Sauce. $25
Cauliflower Katsu Bites
Shio Koji Marinated Cauliflower Bites with Choice of Sauce and House Pickles. $12
Shishito Peppers With Yuzu Scallion Aioli
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Yuzu Scallion Aioli and a touch of Ichimi $12
Umeboshi Blondie
Buttery Blondie with Umeboshi Plum flavor. $7
Smoked Soy Brownie
Dark chocolate Brownie with a Smoked Soy kick. $7
Smoked Soy Brownie
Dark chocolate Brownie with a Smoked Soy kick. $7
Umeboshi Blondie
Buttery Blondie with Umeboshi Plum flavor. $7
Shishito Peppers With Yuzu Scallion Aioli
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Yuzu Scallion Aioli and a touch of Ichimi $12
Cauliflower Katsu Bites
Shio Koji Marinated Cauliflower Bites with Choice of Sauce and House Pickles. $12
Portobello Katsu Bento Box
House Marinated Twice Fried Center Cutlet over Garlic Rice, Choice of 2 Sides/Salads, House Pickles and Tonkatsu Sauce. $25
Portobello Katsu Sando
Twice Fried Giant Portobello Cap, Nori Kewpie, Carrots, Radish and Cabbage on Milk Bread with Side of House Pickles. $18

Evil Katsu was born out of necessity. The three of us--Chris, Hai, and Asher--met while working at a Michelin starred Spanish tapas restaurant in Union Square. Late nights after service spent on St. Marks cemented our passion for katsu, not to mention our bond (Chris and Hai would marry in the summer of 2019!). After finding ourselves without jobs due to Covid, we decided to take the plunge and start our very own restaurant dedicated to the dish.

Using the fine-dining techniques we perfected in the past we are able to create an elevated takeout experience. We hand butcher our proteins, bread each item to order, and make all of our sides from scratch (to be fair, we do buy Kewpie, though, because it's incredible). With an eye toward detail and flavor, Evil Katsu delivers thoughtful and delicious food to the neighborhood where it all began.

EK Caters! Custom-tailored menus can be made for any event. Whether you're hosting an office lunch or birthday party our sandos, bowls, and bentos are perfect for feeding your guests, as well as all our sides and bites!