Spicy chicken katsu definitely has a kick so be warned. Paired with the medium spicy curry def had me sweating a little Also their agedashi tofu is to die for. read more

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Curry Do specializes in Japanese Curry with various protein options. The curries come in small or regular sizes. Curry (Small - $14.50 / Large - $17.50) - I wanted to try their soft shell crab curry, which incurred a $1 upcharge, and was only available as a large option, so $18.50 for crab. This came with fried soft shell crab served in a gravy-like curry which was slightly sweet and savory. I asked for it mild and it didn't have any heat, perhaps next time I would go with medium. It was served with some bright red pickles and rice. I wasn't too impressed with the crab, the quantity was on the smaller side. Curry Lunch Special ($13.50) - This comes with a small curry and half of a side appetizer. On a subsequent visit I ordered this with chicken katsu and the gyoza appetizer. This came with 3 fried chicken gyozas that weren't bad, but I think I would have preferred if they were steamed. For my curry I went with the chicken katsu, which was slightly overcooked but still went well with the curry. Overall, the lunch specials are reasonably priced here and I would stick to getting that when I visit again. It's not a big restaurant inside, with about 8 tables and a good place to go to get one's Japanese curry fix. read more

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Wanting something relatively quick, Curry Do showed up during our dinner search. It wasn't very busy on a Saturday evening when we arrived. We were given the QR code to scan to view the menu. We ordered: * Tonkatsu Curry ($14.50) small - I really liked that there were two options as I wasn't super hungry and the size was perfect. I had just enough for myself and enough to give a few pieces away too. The curry was tasty as well. * Child Set with Chicken Katsu, Potato & Carrots with Curry ($9.95) - The child set portion was also a nice option and also gave a little variety because it included 2 pieces of gyoza as well. * Tonkatsu Curry Udon ($17.50) regular - This was a good size, and it was obviously good as the Little Guy left the bowl empty. * Ishiyaki Curry with Tonkatsu ($18.50) - This was the most standout dish as it was different since it was served in a hot stone bowl. The crispy rice bits at the end were his favorite part. Service was good and attentive. Overall, the food was decent and satisfied us. We would probably return if we were in the area and wanted some Japanese curry. read more

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I can't say enough nice things about this place. Every-time i return, especially with friends or family, they consistently perform. My partner ordered her usual lemon udon and I got the lunch special. Delicious as usual. read more

Curry Do - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Located next to Anjin and Afuri, it's easy to find parking. When we arrived it was kinda full, but there was only one server. We waited quite some time until we got a qr code to scan. Inside is clean, and minimally furnished. The tap water tastes very bad, tried a sip and didn't want to touch it again. Food is mediocre, curry is fine, no acidic aftertaste which is a plus, katsus are very bland. One of the takoyaki is even cold inside. All in all if you are craving for katsu curry and is close by, it's an ok lunch place. read more

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Delcious curry at Curry Do! Came during lunch on a weekend and the restaurant was pretty empty. Don't know why because their curry is fantastic! Pricing is on the higher side for a regular size curry ($17.50). You can get a smaller portion for $14.50. I have a healthy appetite and got the regular with tonkatsu. The pork was a leaner than I prefer, so I would probably get the chicken the next time. The sauce was great and I cleaned my plate. My husband got the curry udon with shrimp and devoured his as well. During the week Tue-Fri 11:30am-3pm, they have lunch combos where you can get a small bowl of curry and an appetizer for $13.50. What a deal! I'm somewhere between four and five stars but will give five since service was great! Parking in the lot. read more

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Listen. I love curry. I've ordered curry from different Thai, Japanese, and indian restaurants (yes I know they are different) BUT of every curry I've ever ordered, Curry Do is my favorite. Idk how they make their curry, but it beats every other curry I've ever tried. Their gyozas are amazing, salad dressing is top tier (which is home made), and their beef belly and chicken katsu quality is unmatched. My coworkers and I always come here and are met with the best hospitality from Joe, and besides the amazing food, that's what keeps us coming back. It's a weekend and I ordered delivery because I had it yesterday and was craving it again. Highly recommend Curry Do for any curry craving you're having! read more

Love this place. Their curry is so comforting and just has the right flavor & spice. (MIld curry) We came here for their lunch special and it's so inexpensive. They have a lunch special M-F and it's $13.50 It comes with an appetizer or salad. There are many options for the meat. Reminds me of a home cook meal and the serving is just right. read more

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Curry burger combo was out of this world. Chasing in on an early review before this place starts getting awards and articles written read more

Curry Do - Cleaned the plate forgot to take a photo it was too good - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Stopped into Curry Do for a quick lunch after a gymnastics meet, hungry and a little pressed for time. It turned out to be exactly the kind of place you hope to find in that moment. We ordered two chicken katsu curry plates, one mild and one hot, plus agedashi tofu and an order of curry fries with cheese to share. The katsu came out crisp and evenly fried, with a light crunch that held up under the curry. The chicken stayed juicy inside, cut thick enough to feel substantial without being heavy. The mild curry was smooth and comforting, gently spiced and easy to eat quickly. The hot version had a real kick, not just extra heat for show, but deeper spice that built as you went. Portions were generous across the board and felt like good value for a lunch plate. The agedashi tofu was soft and custardy in the center, with a delicate crust that didn't get soggy. The broth was warm and savory without being overly salty. The curry fries with cheese were indulgent in the best way. Crisp fries, plenty of curry, and melted cheese that pulled everything together without drowning it. Service was quick and friendly, which mattered given the tight window. Orders were taken efficiently, food came out fast, and no one made us feel rushed once we sat down. Overall, this was a very solid five-star lunch. Comforting food, good portions, and smooth pacing from the kitchen. Practical tip: if you like heat, go for the hot curry. It actually delivers, and it's especially good with the katsu. read more

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My fave curry restaurant in OC. Food is always fresh and delicious. The curry is flavorful and you can choose your spice level. I usually get mild, maybe next time I'll try medium. The chicken katsu is crispy and tender (if that makes sense). The meat is moist and not dry. The ginger is one of my faves, it's so yummy, and I'm not usually a ginger person. Lol The chicken katsu with udon noodles is also good. The noodles are cooked to perfection. I haven't tried anything else, but will do! Update coming soon. I usually order the regular size, which used to be a pretty decent portion. I came last month and the portion was bigger, I was able to share it with my bf. However, today the portion seemed smaller than usual. Not sure if they cut down on their portion size. The service is always great. The restroom is clean. read more

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Curry Do is located in the same plaza as Halal Guys, Blue Bowl, and Wanderlust Creamery. I came during a Tuesday lunch and was seated right away for a party of 3. Parking was easy & the interior was beautiful, clean, and aesthetic. Service was great and attentive. I got the tonkatsu curry with fried egg and everything was delicious and flavorful. My friends also enjoyed their dishes. The lunch special they got also came with an appetizer and they said the 3-piece Takoyaki was also really good. I'd definitely come back if I'm craving Japanese curry or to try one of the many other things on their menu. read more

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Absolutely amazing. I love curry so much and Curry Do is THE spot when that craving hits. Everything about this place just hits right, the flavor, the spice, the comfort. Like seriously, I could eat this every week and not get tired of it. But I gotta give a massive shoutout to JJ, the best server on the floor and honestly probably the whole franchise. Dude was attentive, quick, funny, and just made the whole experience ten times better. Someone please give this man a raise because he's built different. I left full, happy, and already planning my next visit. read more

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Been to Curry Do in Tustin and already knew what to order here. My go-to is the pork belly with rice and fried egg and added potatoes/carrots. I've tried the Original curry which is sweet and very tiny spice and the Mild curry which is less sweet but more spicy. Both sauces are honestly great just depends what you prefer. The pork belly cooked to perfection. The fried egg sunny side and also perfectly executed. The white rice is quality and moist with great texture. Service friendly. If i could give 2 suggestions to make it even better: 1. Replace tap water with filtered water. I couldn't drink it tastes so bad. Should be the norm. 2. Add a little salt on the pork belly when cooking. Its very bland as is and salt will enhance the flavors. read more

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Thank you, Curry Do, Hayley H, Ari M, and Yelp OC for inviting me to your Yelp Elite Experience which allowed us to try one complimentary entree with one complimentary add-on. I came on a Saturday evening and was able to try the Ishiyaki Curry with Pork Belly. Although pictured on the menu, it does not automatically come with the fried egg. I was thankfully able to have it as an add-on that was included in my Yelp Elite Experience, and am so glad I did. The curry is not usually spicy for this dish but I asked for them to please make it spicy. The entrees arrived with the fried egg, pork belly, rice, and tomatoes already in a stone bowl. The server then poured steaming hot curry over it. Watch out for your first bite because the temperature can be very hot! I like that it came in a stone bowl because this came the temperature of the food hot for the whole meal. The Curry was tasty and flavorful and had the perfect amount of spices (although it did not feel spicy at all for me). The pork belly was tender and yummy. The rice had that little bit of crispiness at that bottom where it touched the stone bowl (which I loved). They offered a small side of pickled radishes that I threw into the pot and enjoyed the little bit of tangy flavor it gave to balance the whole dish. I really enjoyed my meal so I also ordered takeout for my family. I got the Pork Belly Donburi and Agedashi Tofu. Both which my family enjoyed! The restaurant interior was well-lit, minimal, clean, with high ceilings. Servers were great, polite, and we're quick to clean up tables as people left. Pop music was playing and the A/C was on full blast. Parking lot is free and there is valet (not sure how much it costs) available if you have trouble finding a spot since there are a lot of restaurants in this plaza area. I didn't have to use since there were a few spots available in front of the restaurant. read more

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Thinly fried chicken cutlets served with a rich and savory Japanese curry on a bed of fluffy white rice is something many of us crave for now and then. If you're like me, who appreciates a side of pickled red ginger, then you my friend have good taste lol.It really works wonder and my favorite component to this entree! I went to Curry Do on a Friday night around 6pm and the place was located in a pretty tight packed restaurant plaza. Luckily, we came right before the dinner rush so found parking right in front of the restaurant. We went inside and the it took over a Korean restaurant called Hashigo, which I loved, so I was expecting some good food here. The restaurant had a few patrons dining with their kids since they have a kids eat for free promotion going on. We got seated right away but this is where it went downhill after that. We didn't get to place in our order for about 7-10 minutes upon seating and when we were trying to get the attention of the server, he just did not bother to look our way or ever came back. He brought of beverage and never returned. I feel like they were understaffed or undertrained for service since I could also see other diners waiting for their food for a while. Another server came by to drop off our food, spicy shichimi peppers and pickled red ginger. She was better than the last server since it seemed like she knew what she was doing, but I did have remind to bring the peppers and ginger so kind of an inconvenience. I did think curry and cutlet was good, but my wife didn't see anything special with it. She prefered to eat across the street at Mitsuwa's food court where we usually go to but, I think they did a good job. The stone bowl really kept the dish and curry super hot which I love. The crispy cutlets were fried perfectly and curry had the perfect balance of sweet and savoriness. I'd rate 4/5 food but the service was 2/5. I would possibly come back once they got all their ducks in a row. read more

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Absolutely loved our meal at Curry Do! The chicken katsu was crispy, juicy deliciousness. We ordered the build-your-own bowl with chicken katsu and rice, plus another chicken katsu bowl with the spicy udon. Warning: spicy means SPICY. A lot of restaurants tone it down to an American spicy, but this is the real deal--true, burning, satisfying Asian spicy. So good! The plain udon was also a big hit with our kids, which made the meal even easier. And bonus: weekdays kids eat free! Huge win for families. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Always hitting the spot! So sad that the BP location closed because I used to doordash this pretty often but glad that they opened a Costa Mesa location and it's close to my Santa Ana office. If you're craving curry katsu, this is the place to go! It's so delicious and tasty and curry has such great consistency. Tbh, Cocoichiban hasn't been the same for a while so I definitely started to prefer Curry Do. Took my coworker here and it was his first time trying Japanese curry and he LOVED it. Service is great too! Highly recommend coming here. Also want to point say that I was here for a yelp elite experience and it did not disappoint, 5/5 allll around! read more

Curry Do - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This spot is located in a busy business area with a lot of foot traffic. Parking wasn't too bad and we found a spot out front. We walked in on a Wednesday night and we were immediately greeted and told to sit anywhere we wanted. We sat and they directed us to their QR code menus. It wasn't too busy inside and the waitress was very good with cleaning the tables and not leaving things there. We reviewed the menu and decided to get curry katsu chicken. I got the the regular and my wife got the small. I also added a tempura shrimp and an egg which came at an additional cost. The regular size curry chicken was around $18 and the small was about $14. We also got the happy hour gyoza. We both got mild curry and the waitress said that we could get the chili on the side that they would normally put in the curry to make it more spicy. It didn't take too long and to bring out our food. The small didn't look much smaller than the regular. However it did look like there was a little less chicken. The curry was delicious. It was on the sweeter side but when we out the spice in it, it made it more savory and a little spicy. We were glad we got the spice on the side and got to add it. It's a very nice spot. I'd come back for curry again. They were very attentive and checked in with us often which was nice. read more

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My hubby and I tried this new curry spot. We ended up getting take out. It seems they were short staff on a Friday night because there were only 2 servers and they were busy. After placing our order, the server was very friendly. She did give us a heads up that the wait might be longer than usual and apologized in advanced. The Chicken Katsu Curry was pretty good! Chicken was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. read more

Curry Do - Chicken katsu curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

*** YELP ELITE EVENT *** Thank you so much for participating in the recent Yelp Elite event. I was so happy to be able to try your tonkatsu curry. I ordered the spicy and it had THE BEST flavor and you nailed the spice factor! I was on the run, as usual, so didn't get to eat it till I got home and it was still warm and fresh. All the cute added sides in individual cups also took it up a notch and thanks so much for allowing us to take it "to go".... I also grabbed a Matcha latte while I was waiting and it was the first time ever trying a Matcha latte. LOVED IT... Especially the fact that the sweetness was adjustable. He told me the normal sweet pump was 2.5 and I was able to get 1 pump. PERFECT AMOUNT for me. What a treat that was!! I'm a fan.... read more

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I got their chicken katsu curry I thought it was very delicious and the katsu was crispy and not dried out. The curry also had good flavor and they gave me some spicy powder to add to my liking. The atmosphere is so really clean and light feeling. Make you feel like sitting and eating inside. The server was very nice and prompt. read more

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The Curry Do curry is so smooth, it's almost like a soup. It complements an array of bases and protein, which is perfect with the build your own menu. The curry comes in plain, mild, or spicy... with the spicy having a "be warned" disclosure from our waitress. Lunch set menu is a great choice. Menu accessible via QR code. We came early for seating and easy parking but they filled up quickly. Service is at a moderate pace. I door seating only. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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What a great curry restaurant! Food: 5/5 Great tasting curry. They have lots of different protein options from meat to fish. Their curry tastes freshly made. The dish is warm and comfy. Perfect for a cold day. Highly recommend the curry with rice. Ambiance: 5/5 Plenty of room in the restaurant. It might get a little packed on a Friday or Saturday night but you shouldn't have to wait long. Plenty of tables and chairs. Service: 5/5 The staff here are very nice and patient. They're there to answer any questions you may have and provide valuable insight if you're stuck between options. Parking is aplenty so you don't need to worry about that. It's in a large lot so you should be able to find a spot easily. read more

Curry Do - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I love how you can basically create your own meal here. I got a spicy chicken katsu curry and it was amazing. The spice level of the curry was actually spicy, and I liked that I was able to order a smaller rice portion. The restaurant wasn't busy during the weekend, so service was pretty fast. Will definitely return if I'm craving curry! read more

Curry Do - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Tons of food options within this shopping plaza but if you're craving curry this is the spot. FOOD 4/5 Tonkatsu plate w/o curry Tonkatsu curry udon PARKING 4/5 Easy parking within shopping plaza SERVICE 4/5 Great service ensuring everything on par and smooth. read more

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UPDATE - Another win for Curry Do! Last time (a few posts back) I came for their lunch special, but this time I wanted to try something else. Service was quick as usual and the restaurant was not too crowded so things felt relaxed and super chill. They had a seasonal Cold Lemon Udon which sounded so refreshing and unique! I'm a big fan of sour soups, lemon / yuzu flavor profiles, and udon, so this was perfect. You can choose either a tsukemen (dipping ramen) style or soup. Each order comes with a side of katsu and either curry/katsu sauce. This was PERFECT for summer! Cold, refreshing, not too heavy, and very fresh. Udon was chewy and not overcooked. The dashi soy broth wasn't too salty and the green onion + seaweed added good flavor. 10/10! I also got the beef belly donburi which is a sauteed beef belly with sweet soy sauce served over rice with green onion, fried garlic, picked radish, and a side salad. Good ratio of sauce to beef to rice, and the picked radish added a nice crunch. Simple yet solid meal read more

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Stumbled upon Curry Do after watching a show at Segerstrom w/ 4 friends and it was so tasty! Highly recommend the chicken katsu curry with udon (it hit the spot)! I'm small and got the regular size and it was perfect! My friends got the soft shell crab and I tried it and it was so tasty!!! As well the kikusui sake? Perfect and smooth! I am generally allergic to alcohol but this didn't make me itchy and was very clean! Great music as well!!! Will def come back next time we are back in the OC! Excellent service! Thanks Pierce, Jae, Elaine and team! read more

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Curry Do is one of my favorite curry spots in OC. I usually opt for the chicken or pork cutlet curry, and it always hits the spot. The curry itself is so so flavorful, with just the right level of spice (I usually get mild and there's still a good kick). The chicken and pork katsu is crispy and cooked to perfection. And they give you the perfect amount of rice to balance it out. The food always comes out hot and quick, and the servers are always friendly as well. If you're ever in the area and want a great meal, this is the place to go! read more

Curry Do had a write up in AAA magazine so that's what brought me in! I got the chicken katsu curry with medium spice. It was tasty and just the perfect amount of spice. My friend got hers with carrots and potatoes, and I will definitely try that next time. They have a great happy hour menu with decent prices...my husband and I split a large beer for just $7. The vibe was pretty casual and the longer that we stayed the more customers came in. Our server was sweet and a little chatty, my husband like that. My only suggestion is that they have paper menus, I am kind of a purist when it comes to menus and don't care for the Covid era QR code codes. read more

Curry Do - Chicken Katsu - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

More curry than you'd expect... I came here during my lunch and initially wanted just a beef belly bowl (no curry). I guess the waiter misheard he and thought I said the beef belly curry. Either way, the food was good so I wasn't complaining. The one thing I will say is that the plate came out with more than 50% curry! I would help they'd at least mask it by spreading the rice out to make it look like it's half rice and half curry... but my photo should be clear to show that this was not the case. The ambiance here is typical for a curry do restaurant chain - it's fairly sized with multiple seating and tables. There isn't too much to say about the interior. The parking here can sometimes be tough only because it's in a plaza with a lot of other shops and restaurants. The service I would think is generally good, except for the order mess-up I had. Overall, despite the tough parking and the mixed up order, I'd still recommend this place as the food was good and the wait wasn't terribly long. I'd come back and give it another chance. read more

Curry Do - BEEF BELLY CURRY - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

For how simple the interior is, the service and food is exceptional! The food was really flavorful, large sizes and prepped fresh. I will say, the chicken katsu was a little soggy but idk if that's typical with this dish since the egg is cooked with it. But it was still very yummy. Their salad was also very unique and refreshing to pair with the main dishes. read more

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Came here on a Tuesday night and the place was empty, which meant fast service for us though. It's located in a plaza that is SUPER busy so parking in their free lot can be hard here. The curry was great and the menchi patties were on the sweeter side but it didn't blow my mind or anything. I personally don't feel a need to come back but if my friends wanted to, I would still go cause it was good. The size was decent, I was able to eat my leftovers as another meal by adding more rice haha. The squid legs were probably my favorite. The service was great. read more

Curry Do - Menchi curry in stone bowl also the fried squid - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

A M A Z I N G curry FINALLY!!! Better than Coco's curry. The flavor of the curry is so good, you don't need to add spicy-ness to help add flavor. The chicken katsu was cooked to perfection. The portion size and ratio is also great as well. The Costa Mesa location is small but still roomy. Service was quick when I called in my order. PLEASE OPEN ONE IN SAN DIEGO- till then, can't wait to re-visit and grab more! read more

Curry Do - CHICKEN KATSU CURRY - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

別讓我們明白的太多道理後，反而失去了原來該有的快樂，長大後就算看得懂再多的虛偽，但我們仍然可以保有最難得的赤子之心～ 有人會像我一樣， curry house 收掉好幾年了，但時不時在與朋友交談之時， 還是會提到以前都吃curry house 的甚麼甚麼甚麼，喜歡吃 咖喱的朋友應該很多， 這家 Curry Do, 開在 Costa Mesa, 名烤肉店 Anjin 旁邊，價格算是一級棒，記得po 帳單給我的好友們看時，他們還以為我是一個人去吃飯 ，兩個人才吃 了三十幾元，朋友還有點杯綠茶呢，他家lunch special ,有個前菜加咖喱才13.5元 歐，我自己則點了正常的katsu 咖喱 ， 也是十幾元一盤， 他們家的咖喱，我以前在 Buena Park 就吃過，很讚， 味道很道地，我很喜歡， 可惜Buena Park 那家關了， 現在想吃 就得來 Costa Mesa 啦， 剛剛上yelp 看到 Tustin 也有一家， ，一樣遠啦 read more

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The lunch combos are very good value, around $15, can get most curry rice dishes, plus an appetizer like takoyaki or gyoza. The Tonkatsu Curry was good, but the shrimp tempura was the skinniest shrimp I have ever seen. I would come back for tonkatsu, or try the soft shell crab next time. read more

Curry is super solid but even more important to me is their current collab with Dough & Arrow! Love to see businesses support each other and that really adds one more reason for me to come back! read more

We heard about Curry Do through an Instagram reel. We ordered the spicy chicken curry, curry fries, and ishiyaki curry with beef belly. The ishiyaki curry was so hot but also very good. They give you one extra bowl of curry if you order the ishiyaki. The chicken curry was okay. I thought the curry was pretty sweet compared to Japanese curry I've had. The chicken katsu was not good. I got spicy katsu and they put something on top. The katsu felt more soggy than crispy. I thought the curry fries were okay but the curry tasted like box curry you can get at the Korean market. The only thing I enjoyed was the ishiyaki curry. The restaurant was pretty spacious which was nice but I'm not sure if I would come back. read more

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came back a second time and was NOT disappointed! decided to try the curry pair sampler & chicken wings this time in addition to the takoyaki :p pair sampler: salad came out fast and was so good! tangy dressing on a spring mix of sorts with grape tomatoes. curry itself wasn't spicy at all but still made the dish so good. the tempura batter was very light and crispy. the shrimp inside was still springy too! pork katsu was probably my favorite protein here: insanely crispy crunchy and yummy. not dry at all! chicken wings: came with a soy garlic and a jalapeño sauce of sorts on the side. literally the most insane & crispy chicken i've had in a long time. meat was juicy & paired SO good with the garlic sauce. highly recommend! takoyaki of course: sauce is sweet & savory and the octopus isn't soggy staff were very polite & it was an awesome lunch read more

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Curry Do gives you a lot of bang for your buck. The curry is tasty, but the standout dish for me was their agedashi tofu appetizer. The texture and flavor were spot on. Service was quick and the food was surprisingly affordable for their lunch special. read more

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