About us
Katsu is an Asian bistro in Lisbon founded by chefs Ilia Mochalin and Rais Gainullin. After working in different Lisbon kitchens, they came together to create a place for bold Asian flavours, combining the chefs’ own Asian-inspired recipes with a modern vibe, low-intervention wines and cocktails.
From katsu sandos to comforting noodle soups, everything is prepared in-house, with noodles made fresh to order in front of guests. Come for a quick lunch or settle in for dinner, with natural wine, cocktails, sake and matcha.
A few things to know
Can I visit without a reservation?
Yes, walk-ins are welcome. We always keep some tables available for guests without a reservation, so feel free to drop by. Peak hours can be busy, and there may be a wait.
Is Katsu pet friendly?
Yes! We love dogs at Katsu. You and your four-legged friend can count on a warm welcome and a bowl of water.
Can I book for a large group?
Our online booking system accepts reservations for up to 8 guests. For larger groups, please email asianbistro1652@gmail.com with the subject “Group Reservation”. We will send you our group booking terms.
When is the lunch menu available?
Our lunch menu is available on weekdays, Wednesday to Friday, from 12:00 to 15:00. Katsu is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. See you for lunch!
Do you accept Portuguese meal cards?
We accept meal cards at Katsu, including Edenred.
Can you accommodate food allergies?
Many of our dishes contain soy sauce. On request, we can replace it with gluten-free soy sauce. This substitution alone does not make a dish gluten-free. If you have an allergy or intolerance to any ingredient, please message or call us before your visit, and let our team know before ordering. Ingredient descriptions are not a complete allergen declaration. We cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contact.
The table covers our main menu. Lunch dishes may differ; ask our team about the lunch menu. These notes include conditional entries. An allergen not listed here may still be present.
| Dish | Allergen and ingredient notes |
|---|---|
| Starters / Smashed Cucumbers | Soy sauce (soy, gluten), sesame (seeds), possible traces of lactose (if flavored oil is used) |
| Starters / Traditional Kimchi | Soy (gochujang). Please confirm the gluten content of the gochujang with our team. |
| Starters / Pineapple Kimchi | soy sauce (soy, gluten), garlic/ginger (spices – rarely allergenic) |
| Starters / Fermented Radish | Soy sauce (soy, gluten), sesame |
| Starters / Pickled Eggs | Eggs, fish (bonito flakes), milk (cream), soy, gluten, sesame. |
| Starters / Seaweed Salad | Fish, soy, gluten, sesame. |
| Starters / Tuna Tataki | Fish (tuna), soy sauce (soy, gluten), sesame, butter/oil (possible lactose) |
| Starters / Hamachi Tataki | Fish (hamachi), soy sauce (soy, gluten), sesame, butter/oil (possible lactose) |
| Starters / Tartare with Rice | Fish, eggs, soy, gluten, sesame. |
| Starters / Crispy Chicken | Gluten (breading), eggs, dairy (yogurt, butter), soy sauce |
| Starters / Crispy Eggplant | Soy sauce (soy, gluten), sesame, nuts (cashew), sugar (rarely allergenic) |
| Sushi rolls / Shrimp & Mango | Crustaceans (shrimp), fish (salmon), eggs (mayonnaise), milk (Philadelphia cheese), soy, gluten, sesame. |
| Sushi rolls / Tuna Uramaki | Fish (tuna), milk (Philadelphia cheese), sesame. Ask our team about the full allergen composition of sauces and any soy sauce served with the dish. |
| Sushi rolls / Salmon Uramaki | Fish (salmon), milk (Philadelphia cheese), sesame. Ask our team about the full allergen composition of sauces and any soy sauce served with the dish. |
| Sushi rolls / Salmon Aburi | Fish (salmon, fish roe/caviar), dairy (Philadelphia cheese), soy sauce (soy, gluten) |
| Sushi rolls / Tuna Tataki & Salmon | Fish (tuna, salmon), milk, soy, gluten, sesame. |
| Sushi rolls / Hamachi Aburi | Fish (yellowtail), milk (Philadelphia cheese), sesame. Ask our team about the full allergen composition of sauces and any soy sauce served with the dish. |
| Sushi rolls / Hamachi Uramaki | Fish (yellowtail), milk (Philadelphia cheese), sesame. Ask our team about the full allergen composition of sauces and any soy sauce served with the dish. |
| Sushi rolls / Spicy Tuna | Fish (tuna, katsuobushi), dairy (Philadelphia, cream), eggs (mayonnaise), sesame, soy sauce (soy, gluten) |
| Katsu sando / Chicken | Gluten (bread, breading), eggs, milk, soy, fish (anchovy aioli). |
| Katsu sando / Pork | Gluten (bread, breading), eggs, dairy (butter/mayonnaise), soy sauce |
| Katsu sando / Mushroom | Gluten, eggs, milk, soy. |
| Katsu sando / Beef patty | Gluten, eggs, milk (including cheddar), mustard. Ask our team about the full allergen composition of tonkatsu sauce. |
| Katsudon / Chicken | Gluten (flour, panko), eggs, dairy (yogurt in marinade), soy (soy sauce, kochudjan) |
| Katsudon / Pork | Gluten (flour, panko), eggs, dairy (butter), soy sauce (soy, gluten) |
| Katsudon / Mushroom | Gluten (flour, panko), eggs, soy sauce (soy, gluten) |
| Katsudon / Beef patty | Eggs (fried egg). Breaded beef katsu and tonkatsu sauce: please confirm their full allergen composition with our team before ordering. |
| Soups / Fish Soup with Dumplings | Fish & seafood (shrimp, white fish), soy sauce (soy, gluten), eggs (dumpling dough) |
| Soups / Pork Soup | Soy, gluten, eggs (marinated egg). |
| Soups / Vegetable, Mushroom & Seaweed Soup | Soy sauce (soy, gluten), mushrooms (rarely allergenic), sesame |
| Main / Mushroom Noodles | Soy sauce (soy, gluten), mushrooms, sesame |
| Main / Noodles with Squid & Mussels | Molluscs (squid, mussels), soy, gluten, sesame, eggs (noodles). |
| Main / Noodles with Beef | Gluten (noodles), soy (miso, soy sauce, tonkatsu sauce) |
| Main / Chicken & Shrimp Dumplings | Crustaceans (shrimp), gluten (dough), dairy (cream), fish (caviar/roe), soy sauce (soy, gluten) |
| Main / Beef Dumplings | Gluten (dough), soy sauce (soy, gluten), fish (katsuobushi in tare), sesame |
| Main / Pork Dumplings | Gluten (dough), soy sauce (soy, gluten), sesame |
| Main / Kung Pao Style Chicken & Rice | Soy sauce (soy, gluten), fish (fish sauce, unagi sauce), peanuts, celery, dairy (yogurt in marinade) |
| Main / Steak with Egg Yolk & Rice | Eggs, soy, gluten. The Portuguese menu also lists butter; please confirm milk with our team. |
| Desserts / Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberry | Gluten (flour, crumbs), eggs, dairy (cream, cheese, butter), white chocolate (lactose) |
| Desserts / Matcha Donut | Gluten (flour), eggs, dairy (cream, butter, cheese), white chocolate (lactose) |