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Is Katsu Burger Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Seattle, WA)

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As of September 2026, Katsu Burger is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Yelp listings for both the Capitol Hill (updated July 2026) and Georgetown (updated August 2026) locations show recent customer reviews and current posted hours, consistent with active operation of the chain.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Katsu Burger appeared again on 'Go Big or Go Hungry,' spotlighting its Georgetown location's panko-crusted, deep-fried burger patties finished with Japanese-style sauces and toppings, alongside classic sides like furikake fries. Katsu Burger is a Japanese-themed burger chain based in the Seattle metropolitan area, according to Wikipedia's entry for the business, revised 2026-07-30. A 2026-09-08 check of the chain's Georgetown page, katsuburger.com/seattle-georgetown, described the location as serving crispy katsu and Japanese flavors in South Seattle since 2011, and the site listed an active online-ordering link and current menu pages at the time of the check. The Georgetown shop is one of several Katsu Burger locations that have operated in and around Seattle since the chain's founding.

Man v. Food's Casey Webb-era Seattle episode (S6E5, aired December 18, 2017) featured Katsu Burger, a Japanese-influenced burger restaurant known for topping beef, chicken, or tofu patties with panko-breaded katsu-style breading, teriyaki sauce, and toppings such as a fried egg or wasabi mayo. The business, which has operated multiple Seattle-area locations including Capitol Hill and Georgetown, built its menu around fusing the American burger format with Japanese katsu preparation, according to Wikipedia's article on the chain. Since the episode aired, Katsu Burger has continued operating as a small local chain. Yelp's listing for the Capitol Hill location, updated July 2026, and a separate listing for the Georgetown location, updated August 2026, both show recent customer reviews and posted hours, indicating the chain remains in active operation at multiple Seattle locations nearly nine years after its Man v. Food appearance.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 17, Episode 9
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Go Big or Go Hungry
What was featured
Deep-fried panko-crusted katsu burgers and Japanese-style comfort food
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Katsu Burger
Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
—
What was featured
Japanese katsu-style breaded burger patty
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Katsu Burger

Frequently asked questions

Is Katsu Burger still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Katsu Burger is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Katsu Burger after Food Paradise?

Katsu Burger appeared again on 'Go Big or Go Hungry,' spotlighting its Georgetown location's panko-crusted, deep-fried burger patties finished with Japanese-style sauces and toppings, alongside classic sides like furikake fries. As of September 2026, Katsu Burger is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Katsu Burger located?

1410 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Katsu Burger?

Season 17, Episode 9 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Go Big or Go Hungry”.

Is Katsu Burger still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

A 2026-09-08 check of the chain's Georgetown page, katsuburger.com/seattle-georgetown, described the location as serving crispy katsu and Japanese flavors in South Seattle since 2011, and the site listed an active online-ordering link and current menu pages at the time of the check. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
1410 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • katsuburger.com — https://www.katsuburger.com/seattle-georgetown
  • Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katsu_Burger
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/katsu-burger-seattle-6
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/katsu-burger-seattle

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