ICHI KATSU

A Totoro-themed Glen Waverley izakaya turning out crispy tonkatsu and donburi bowls, though quality has grown inconsistent.

A cosy, Totoro-decorated izakaya-style dining room that genuinely evokes a Tokyo night out, with booth and bar-bench seating and a warm, casual buzz.

QR-code ordering with pay-at-counter, a limited-daily wagyu gyukatsu cooked tableside on a hot stone, mocktails and Japanese beers, and a kids menu.

Reviewers who've eaten in Japan describe the flavours and izakaya atmosphere as genuinely close to the real thing, and it draws a strong Japanese- and Chinese-speaking regular crowd.

Opinion is split. many find the generous set portions fair for the price, while others feel it's overpriced compared with nearby katsu specialists for similar quality.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.