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Katsusanderia

JapaneseKatsusandoJapanese Street FoodFried ChickenIsolaKazoku Group

Born as a lockdown delivery project by Michelin-starred chef Yoji Tokuyoshi, Katsusanderia is a compact Japanese street-food counter in Isola dedicated to the art of the katsusando. Expect flawlessly fried tonkatsu or chicken katsu nestled in pillowy shokupan bread with tonkatsu sauce.

Price
¥
Area
Isola (Mercato Isola / Piazzale Lagosta)
Since
2022
Chef
Yoji Tokuyoshi
Owner
Kazoku (Yoji Tokuyoshi & Alice Yamada)
Katsusanderia — authentic japanese restaurant in Milan, Isola (Mercato Isola / Piazzale Lagosta)
Plate № 29
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About
Katsusanderia is the casual fast-food arm of chef Yoji Tokuyoshi's Kazoku group, launched during the pandemic and now housed at the Mercato Isola food hall in Piazzale Lagosta. Tokuyoshi, originally from Tottori, Japan, trained under Massimo Bottura at Osteria Francescana before earning his own Michelin star in Milan. The menu is compact and precise: classic pork katsusando, chicken katsu, tamago sando, karaage, and okonomiyaki-style fries. Despite its street-food pricing, the kitchen insists on fine-dining standards — Tokuyoshi has stated publicly that 'my bread is fine dining too.' The Isola location sits within Sidewalk Kitchens, a multi-concept food space.
Neighborhood & visiting

Katsusanderia sits in Isola (Mercato Isola / Piazzale Lagosta), one of Milan's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Taste Michelin-pedigree technique at street-food prices: Tokuyoshi's katsusando uses the same exacting frying discipline he applied in his starred kitchen.
  • The tamago sando and chicken karaage are among the most precisely executed Japanese street-food items in Milan.
  • Located inside the lively Mercato Isola, making it a natural stop on any Isola neighbourhood food crawl.

Katsusanderia also operates delivery and a separate location at Via Bonvesin de la Riva 3 (Sidewalk Kitchens). The Piazzale Lagosta outlet is the Isola Mercato kiosk format. Confirm current operating location before visiting.

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Frequently asked

About Katsusanderia

Is Katsusanderia an authentic japanese restaurant in Milan?
Yes — Katsusanderia is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Milan: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
Where is Katsusanderia located?
Katsusanderia is located at Piazzale Lagosta 7, 20159 Milano MI, Milan, Italy in the Isola (Mercato Isola / Piazzale Lagosta) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Katsusanderia?
Katsusanderia does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in Milan we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Katsusanderia?
Katsusanderia sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Milan.
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