Misato

Visited here for lunch on a Saturday. The place wasn’t vey busy, a few people at the counter and a few at the nearby tables. You can get the menu from the people at the register and then place your order there. They will give you a number (or place it at your seat) and then delivery the food to you. I had the Katsu Chicken Curry which was excellent. The curry sauce was very nice with carrots and potatoes and a nice bit of spice (spicier than at most Katsu places but I rally liked it (there was also a good portion, it was in a separate small pitcher). The chicken was crispy and hot with a bed of rice with sesame seeds on it. It also included cabbage and pickled onions. I would have liked some kind of dressing (sesame) on the cabbage but the onions were very nice.
Service was pleasant and quick. I’d happily return. Prices are very low for the quality and quantity. It was less than $ 9 for the chicken katsu curry when I had it.

At the basement of The Cathay, there is a Japanese restaurant which is located near the toilet. Interesting about this restaurant is that there is only about 10 counter seats. It accepts cash and credit cards with 10% service charge. The menu while looks limited, has quite a good range and priced reasonably. After placing order and making payments at the counter, one would be given a number tag. Food will be served to you. As it is past the usual lunch hour, I still wait quite awhile for the food to be served.
Matcha Ice Blended ($ 4.90)
Uji green tea powder specially blended with whipped cream
It is served on a tray with a sealed straw. There is red bean in the bottom of the drink, therefore it would be better if bigger straw is used so that it would be easier for drinking. The drink is thick and rich with the green tea taste.
Misato Oyakodon ($ 8.90)
Chicken & egg in seasoned broth over rice
Although it is a common dish, the version is served more atas with the topping of shrimp and fish roes on top. The shrimp roes adds a crunchy popping texture to the dish. The raw egg yolk makes the dish creamier.
Handmade Gyoza ($ 5.50/ 6 pieces)
The panfried dumplings is served with a thin crispy layer on top, which is not easy to make. The skin is quite thin. Not bad.
Matcha Zenzai Mochi ($ 4.90)
Green tea, azuki bean + grilled mochi
Served on a tray in a little red bowl, with a pair of pink chopsticks. The chopsticks sit on a cute little chopstick stand. The mochi is nicely toasted with a crispy crust, while inside is soft and chewy. Best eat it while it is hot.
Overall the food is not bad. I like that the food is served in exquisite tableware from Japan, which makes it looks so atas. The thing I pick on is that there is a fly which keeps flying around while I am eating. Quite annoying. Service is not bad but a bit slow.