Chubby Curry

Went to my favorite Japanese curry spot in Sawtelle called Coco Ichibanya. It is the comfort food…read morethat everyone enjoys. Back in the days there was Curry House but sadly they are all gone now. Coco is basically the last one standing. My go to order is the pork cutlet omelet rice with curry. The egg is fluffy and the pork katsu is crunchy, meaty and juicy. I order the level 6 spicy which is just enough spicy to give it a kick. The gravy like curry has hint of spices, sweetness and smooth finish. Each order is just the right amount of food. The Japanese pickles give the dish a nice crunch and you can add as much as you want. This location is in Sawtelle so make sure to check out the dessert spots nearby after your meal. I usually park by the Marshalls which has 2 hour free parking.

Super classic Japanese curry place! I grew up close to a Curry House but they sadly closed down…read moreyears ago and so this brought back feelings of nostalgia like wowww I've missed this! Sawtelle and Ktown (the 2 locations closest to me) are both out of the way + traffic so I haven't actually had Coco Ichibanya in ages. Pork cutlet omelet curry ($18.25)-- Tastes comforting, homey... everything you want Japanese curry to be. The katsu is not exactly dry but not super juicy either? Can't beat the ones at tonkatsu places but it works as a topping for curry. The omelet was thin and wasn't anything spectacular so I wouldn't get the egg again. This place is known for its customization potential. Pick your rice portion, spice level, toppings etc... buuuut be warned that it can come with a pretty steep price tag. It'll add up pretty quick. The pickles on the table are great!! Goes soooo well with curry and helps cut the fatty/greasy feeling. Or if you're starting to get tired of the taste, have more pickles! The chili powder is good too. Tip-- FREE PARKING!! Just follow the signs for restaurant parking. The entrance is around the corner + drive 1 min further down. There's a ramp to enter. Take the elevator up and you'll be where the restaurants are. They'll validate the parking slip. To get down, just go back to the same elevator (insert slip to scan or else elevator button won't work). Japanese curry is just one of things you have to be in the mood for. If you're craving then this will definitely be the spot for you. Otherwise it'll be kinda meh so just depends on you! Free parking in this area is a great bonus though.

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Keema cheese fries which taste awesome

Kochi

4.4(395 reviews)

1.6 mi•Beverly Grove

We came here for dinner before a show at the Largo at the Coronet theater (3 doors down), not…read moreknowing anything about it. What a lucky find! At 6pm, we were only 1 of 2 parties; by 7:30pm, all the inside & outdoor patio tables were filled except for a couple. A large party made the indoor atmosphere pretty loud, but after they left it was easy to have audible conversation. Several people came in to pick up to go orders while we were there. Service was really warm, food came out so fast & everything was DELISH: Beef bowl - marbled beef cooked w/onions on rice. So tender & flavorful! Spicy tuna bowl - spicy tuna over rice, with a wasabi ponzu sauce. Yum! Albacore hand roll - fresh & buttery Eel hand roll - melt in your mouth delicious We were there early so it was easy to find parking at a meter. I can see why they get such consistently great reviews! I'll be back to try their yummy looking udon dishes. Highly recommend!!

Stopped by before a show at Largo, and there were only four other people dining at the time…read more Service was friendly. I ordered a diet coke, two orders of the eel sushi (each order comes with only two pieces!). I didn't feel four pieces of eel sushi was good value for $16. The hand rolls were $6 a piece which were smaller than the average hand rolls. The eel had great flavor, but the spicy tuna was off. Oh how I wish I didn't have to walk through the kitchen to get to the restrooms. I didn't enjoy seeing the behind the scenes of it all. And the bathrooms need to be cleaned better, especially around the base of the toilets. They smelled awful. I hate to say this, but I definitely wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

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Mentai Mayo Bread

Curry Hero

4.6(110 reviews)

2.7 mi•Westwood, UCLA

文文食食食 16 months ago…read moreThe food and service was excellent! They were good with refilling water. I think the curry wasn't too salty and everything was good

Best curry around! Service was excellent will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend if you…read morelive curry

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Fried Calamari Curry

Midoh Sawtelle

4.3(290 reviews)

If you like tonkatsu (pork cutlet), this is the place to go! I am not a fan of tonkatsu, but for…read moresome reason, I really like the tonkatsu here. Sometimes, I even have a craving for it. My sister was INCREDULOUS when I said I wanted to eat tonkatsu here again. haha I always eat the pork loin which is not dry, is tender, and has some fatty bits to it. I really like the texture of their pork. And the tonkatsu sauce flavor is SPOT ON, which is very important! My sister LOVES the corn soup. It IS tasty, and so is the miso soup. I also like the salad dressing that comes with the side salad for an entree. For me, tasty salad dressing is a must or I won't eat salad! My sister always eats the shabu shabu salad, which I have also tasted and like, but I only eat salad occasionally when I have a craving, so I haven't had the salad as a meal. Unfortunately, I tend to eat the same thing over and over, so I can't comment on the rest of the menu. We also only do takeout, so I cannot comment on service, but the tonkatsu here is definitely the best I have had thus far, and like I said, I am not a tonkatsu fan, so that's saying A LOT!!!

Midoh is a casual Japanese comfort-food spot with fun beach-town vibes. We ordered the Mixed Fried…read moreKatsu Meal, Fish & Chips, corn soup, and curry. The katsu combo (chicken, pork, shrimp, and mackerel) was very crunchy, and the chicken and pork were especially tender. The proteins were a bit bland on their own, but the dipping sauces were solid and helped a lot. The Fish & Chips were a highlight--the fish was soft inside and crispy outside, and the fries were very good. The corn soup was naturally sweet and mild but surprisingly flavorful. The curry had a good level of spice and came out in a fun gravy boat since we ordered it as a side for dipping. The vibe is relaxed and beachy, with surfboards and a cool blue sky ceiling feature. Service was friendly and fast. Unlimited rice and grinding your own sesame seeds were nice touches. I'd come back to try their creamy udon dishes.

Special appetizer-- kalbi (limited time only)

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Kids' Meal $14

Hurry Curry of Tokyo

4.3(199 reviews)

4.4 mi

Locally owned & operated

34 years in business

A friend of mine surprised me to this place, he said it was his treat and ordered for us. So I said…read morecool I'm fine with whatever if I'm not paying I guess lol. He got us this dish that I have never seen before in my whole entire existence. This plate was massive, pasta noodles surrounded with mochiko chicken and a side of this white yum yum sauce that's out of this world to pour onto the noodles. It was so good it blew my mind. No way I finished it, it was too much. This place had such a cool vibe and atmosphere. The service was super friendly. Parking in the back and they also validate. Cant wait to go back and try other items on the menu.

Years ago, my friends and I would go to their Sawtelle location every year for Friendsgiving. It…read morewas a tradition that we had. When they closed that location it was very bittersweet. Now this latest location is a smaller place but still the same great great food. I ordered the Pork Cutlet, but instead of curry I asked for the white sauce. Just how I used to order it. The only difference really is rather than being greeted by a host to show us to our table, we just walk in order at the counter and they bring it to our table, wherever we may sit. Please come in and enjoy the food.

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Menya TIGRE

4.5(449 reviews)

Curry Curry Curry!! Do you love Curry?…read more I think if you're into curry you gotta check out Menya Tigre. Came on a Sunday around noon. Got seated right away. Was able to try the keema noodle and some of the tsukemen with a side of karaage. Everything was delicious and virtually as I expected plus more. The place is pretty small but big on charm. I don't think Menya Tigre gets talked about as much as other shops in Sawtelle so lets get this one going! Parking: street VERDICT: Rinse and repeat

Curry lovers need to check this place out! Having tried both the katsu curry rice and curry ramen,…read moreboth are hearty and filling. The rice dish comes with a huge piece of katsu, and the soup of the curry ramen is very thick, rich and flavorful. The portions are large and feels worth the price. The food comes out fast and I am lucky to have been be seated right away upon arriving. Parking is rough in this area, probably just on the street.

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Curry Ramen, Fried Shrimp, Keema Noodle

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Curry Ramen

Tenkatori

4.8(385 reviews)

What I appreciate most about Tenkatori is their consistency. I periodically visit when I'm near…read moreSawtelle, and if I'm craving popcorn chicken I know that I will not be disappointed with a visit to this restaurant. They offer a variety of chicken dishes including wings, karaage, and even chicken parts such as gizzards and cartilage. You can also get combo chicken meals, bento boxes, sides such as rice and shishito peppers, and sauces to accompany your dishes. I can be a creature of habit when I find something I like, so I've only tried the popcorn chicken. The crispy texture and hint of spice is always on point, and the service is fast and personable. While I often see people ordering food to go, there are also a smattering of tables and seats if you decide to eat on site.

i've really only had the karaage here but its absolutely the best karaage in socal…read more i've probably had it 10-15x. Sometimes I get curry down the street and buy the karaage and take it all home, thats my goto take out when i go to sawtelle

Jed Henry prints adorn their wall. (Prints also available at Giant Robot Store or GR2 Gallery)

Yuzu Aioli and Sweet & Spicy dipping sauces

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Karaage Chicken

Anzu

4.5(419 reviews)

checked out anzu at its new location, sharing the same space as menya tigre. i loved the chicken…read morekaraage with the curry. ask for a side of their mayo!

This has merged with Menya Tigre and we took it to go. We were craving chicken sandwiches and this…read morewas what we were looking for.

5.4 mi•Koreatown, Wilshire Center

Karaage 10 Pcs

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Rather limited outdoor seating.

Katsu Bar

4.2(240 reviews)

We stopped by Katsu Bar's Ktown location and tried a bunch of stuff: curry katsu plate with cheese,…read morerosemary katsu sando, black garlic ramen with katsu, dill egg salad sando, strawberry sando, and the shrimp curry plate. The rosemary katsu sando and shrimp curry plate were definitely my favorites--both hit just right. The strawberry sando ended up being the surprise of the day, really good and a nice way to finish the meal. Everything else was solid too, especially if you're into katsu. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the staff is friendly. It's a reliable spot for Korean-Japanese comfort food, and I'll definitely be coming back.

Stopped by with a group of friends on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant is pretty casual,…read moremedium-sized, and clean. It was empty when we got there. It was my first time here. I was still pretty full from breakfast, so I ordered an appetizer. I got the Korean Gang Jung (Tender bites) Honey Garlic flavor. The meat was extremely juicy and flavorful. It was pretty affordable as well. Overall, I would highly recommend. Not the BEST chicken I've ever had but still very delicious. It is my friend's favorite spot in K-Town. Parking: There is a parking lot out front but I think it was valet. Paid street parking nearby.

Katsu sando combo with waffle fries

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Rosemary Katsu Sando W/ Sides

Daichan

4.5(1.2k reviews)

5.4 mi•Studio City

5 stars isn't enough for Daichan. The food was incredible and the service was phenomenal --…read moreeveryone was so sweet and welcoming. We loved the sake sampler since it was a great way to try multiple bottles. My wife's Daimyo Chirashi was packed with an amazing variety of fresh fish and flavor, while my kalbi beef was perfectly cooked with the perfect sweet heat. The garlic squid was easily our favorite dish, and the mochi with dorayaki was the perfect dessert combo to finish the meal. 100/10 experience -- can't wait to come back!

Came in for the pork katsu curry and left a fan. The cutlet is perfectly crispy, the curry is rich…read moreand cozy, and together they just work. Grabbed a canned iced tea to go with it and honestly couldn't have asked for a better meal. The staff was super friendly. Felt welcome from the moment I walked in. Did have to wait about 20 mins for a table as it's first come first serve but well worth the wait. The decor is so cozy and will def be back to try more on the extensive menu. If you haven't been yet, go.