Katsu-Shack

Katsu-Shack

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Katsu-Shack is a Japanese comfort food spot in Lake View East built around tonkatsu — crisp, breaded cutlets served in a handful of familiar formats. The menu centers on dishes like the Bento Box, Black Curry & Rice, Katsudon, and the Katsu Sando, with sides like veggie croquette and miso soup rounding things out.

The space is small and casual, with a cozy, modern dining room meant for quick, easy meals rather than long sit-downs. Beyond the counter, the restaurant also handles catering, offering party trays and family-style spreads of cutlets, sandwiches, and rice built for group gatherings.
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City

Chicago

Neighborhood

Lakeview

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Cuisine

Japanese

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