Ambiance: very simple and minimalistic with a few tables and some bar seating. Food: loved the taste of their curry! Probably some of the best I've had in a long time. I love that you can make your own curry with a base of udon or rice with choice of protein and add-ons. They also had several donburi (rice bowl) options for those who aren't feeling curry. The chicken katsu and beef belly were both really good. Service: friendly and attentive! read more

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This place is my new favorite spot to get Japanese curry! I always get their beef belly curry udon (large of course) and it never disappoints in taste. This is a hearty Japanese dish that has thick, chewy udon noodles served in a rich, curry broth with tender and fatty beef belly! They top it off with tempura flakes for crunch/texture, scallions for freshness, and red pickled ginger that gives a nice balance to the rich curry due to its sourness. The udon noodles were bouncy and the curry was perfect consistency. read more

Curry Do - Beef Belly Curry Udon - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

It was empty and the staff was very attentive and tried to come by generally enough. The place was clean and there is both paper and qr menu. I liked that when seated, they asked us which we would like. They even asked me about the sweetness I wanted for my matcha latte! The food was yummy! Not mind blowing but it hit the spot for me. Good amount of choices as well, between rice and udon and all different proteins. Came here with a friend and definitely want to come back. read more

Curry Do - Curry udon with half beef belly, half chicken Kats with cheese and a matcha latte. - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

The service was fantastic -- he was attentive and helpful, made sure I had what I needed. The restaurant is beautiful! Love the simple decor. High ceilings and a well-kept interior. I tried the tonkatsu curry plate, which they recently added to the menu for a limited time, and it did not disappoint. It came with rice, pickled radish, and some spice on the side (which I loved because I enjoy my curry spicy!). It was so good that I ended up ordering chicken katsu curry to go for my fiancé. He absolutely loved it and devoured the takoyaki I got him as well! This place is a little far from where I live, but if I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely be stopping by! read more

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Met up with friends for lunch. Parking is a little limited but not a deal breaker. Ambiance is clean and welcoming. Server was sweet and friendly. I appreciate that they have a lunch menu. My shrimp tempura curry was amazingly delish! I would definitely recommend! read more

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Having two little kids, my wife and I truly appreciate restaurants that offer free food for children. Kids eat free on weekdays! We were ecstatic. As for the food, Curry Do did not disappoint. We both ordered curry and I got the chicken katsu while she chose the beef belly. We got our curry medium and I elected to get the spicy chicken katsu and it was delicious. I thought about getting the curry spicy but I'm glad I did not. The medium provided a hefty kick and coupled with the spicy katsu, I had sweat beading up on my dome. My kids each got a kids meal, one got the sausage and the other got chicken katsu. They came with rice, soup, and two gyozas. I do have a little gripe for the owners: please maintain the carbonation on your soda machine. Our sodas were flat. I do however, appreciate that they have fountain drinks at all. Many small restaurants like this one only offer canned sodas. read more

Takoyaki was great. My friends and I shared food and the curry in the curry udon tasted good but the curry in the curry rice was too sweet? I don't understand why the curry tastes inconsistent in the same order. The Katsu was also just okay. The parts where the meat was thicker tasted good but the ends that were thin just tasted like fried panko with no meat. read more

Came here for the first a couple of days ago, and it wasn't just the food that was amazing, but also the people there were amazing. I had a large party of 10, and I was the first to arrive, and the staff and I were trying to see what table arrangement would work best for us. I told them we didn't mind being separated, but there was a large table set up and it had a reserved sign on it. It turned out to be reserved for, who I believe, the manager of Curry Do and his family, and without hesitation, gave my family the table. It was incredibly nice of him and staff to do so, and my family really appreciated it. There was also a BOGO 50% off promotion for wearing Holiday outfits and they added it into part of our meal... Speaking of the meal, it was amazingly delicious, whereas I had the Stonepot curry (spicy), and it really hit the spot. Definitely check out Curry Do for not only its deliciously amazing food, but also for it amazing staff! read more

Curry Do is a great fast casual restaurant specializing in Japanese curry. Out of all the Japanese curry places we tried in OC, Curry Do has the most flavor. You can taste the time and love they put into their recipe. We used to go to the Buena Park location all the time until we moved. I was sad to hear they closed but we now frequent the Tustin location. Quality remains consistent. Their lunch special and loyalty program is great value. Recently new menu options were added which include the spicy chicken katsu, our new favorite. Don't skip out on giving Curry Do a try. You won't regret it read more

Arrived to Curry Do at about 1:15pm on a Sunday and was able to find parking pretty quickly and i was greeted with Friendly service! I ordered the curry with half chicken Katsu and half pork belly it was my first time trying curry formally at a restaurant and I really enjoyed it. The curry had a very rich flavor. The chicken Katsu was crispy and I liked the pork belly a lot! It did come with red pickled radish on the dish, which I actually wasn't a fan off but was easy enough to push to the side! I also brought home a side of potstickers, which were really good!! The restaurant is on the smaller side with choices of High tops, regular tables 4+ seats and several 2seaters - they have "bar" seating which faces a wooden "wall" of sorts as well (see pic) that may not be the best view/option but is good for additional seating due to size of the location! There is No indication of GF or DF options however the server was kind enough to obtain answers and offer recommendations- the curry uses butter but no additional dairy products and gathered the Udon is DF. (Did not clarify gluten free/sensitive options but meant to- I presume that obviously the chicken Katsu and curry is not gluten-free due to breading and thickening up the curry along with potstickers of course - from what i ordered) Overall, I had a nice experience and should I find myself around Tustin I would definitely go back!! read more

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pretty bad they burned my curry patties. service was horrible , no internet for the qr codes so they're slow. the workers obviously don't care about the owner's business and if he doesn't change the employees I don't see this place lasting long . employees are hiding in the back talking and doing whatever . read more

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The curry here was delicious, it didn't feel too heavy nor overly salted. I love that you can customize your curry bowl down to the protein style, spice and even choose noodles vs rice and add on eggs or other sides. The kari kari chicken was super light and crispy, it didn't taste too breaded at all. Plus, they offered a refill on the curry sauce throughout the meal. Everything is priced very well and the food is high quality. I would definitely recommend this spot to my friends as there's not a lot of good authentic curry in the area I have found lately. read more

Such a great spot for a curry fix!! The staff were super sweet and everything came super flavorful and hot. I also loved the drinks! Make sure to add on the honey cream top it's super yummy!! Would definitely go again! read more

AWESOME JAPANESE CURRY ! Small little place, but delicious food. Waiter was super cool and friendly. Music was cool ! Very Japanese / anime themed. And the food??? AWESOME. Haven't had curry this good since I left South Korea back in 2022. Would definitely go back and stop here again whenever I come through the area !! read more

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Not the best curry I've had but the lunch deal is a steal here! $11.95-$12.95 for a bowl of curry and appetizer! My fiancé and I came here around 12:15 Pm on a Friday not crowded at all so we got a counter seating. Parking is a bit tricky due to a small mall but there is parking near Carl's Jr. Interior is small with couple of table and bar seating. I got the chicken katsu curry with takoyaki and my fiancé got the pork belly with gyoza. Chicken Katsu curry (8/10)-katsu is crispy and curry is a little on the sweeter side loved how they give you a small portion of chili powder on the side the adjust the spiciness. Takoyaki (6/10)- comes with three one of them was a bit undercooked but overall not bad, I've had better. Gyoza (7/10)-crispy and not overly salty, pretty standard Pork Belly curry (7/10)-pork belly was a little dry, personally liked the katsu better but they give you a generous portion. For a lunch portion curry is a decent size and will fill you up! Overall great place for a lunch deal! read more

Curry Do - Chicken katsu curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

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I love this place. I've had the pork and the chicken, both excellent. The chicken has the best crust. Great food and great friendly service. read more

Clean place, and plenty of parking. We came on Sunday and there were only 2 other groups. The servers were friendly. Ordered chicken katsu curry. Good portion and good flavour. It's just nothing special and I have had better curry. The curry paste taste very similar to grocery curry. Overall good place to grab some quick curry if you don't want anything too fancy. read more

Curry Do - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

Came here for lunch and ordered the lunch special which came with an appetizer. Ordered takoyaki and it was frozen! I was quite disappointed that not only were the takoyaki frozen, but that they don't make the appetizers fresh. The curry was also pretty average. Wouldn't come back. At least the manager was super nice and gave us free gyoza for the frozen takoyaki. read more

Hands down, this is one of the best underrated curry spots in OC. The curry is rich, dark, and thick, beating Maji Curry and Coco Ichibanya by a landslide! The servers and staff are always very friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. If you like it spicy, their spiciest level is no joke--it is full of Thai chilis! read more

One of our go-to curry spots! We stopped by again and noticed they added a bunch of new items since our last visit. This time, we both went for the ishiyaki curry--first time trying it, and it was sooo good. We got the beef belly and chicken katsu, and both were super tasty. The curry was just as delicious as we remembered, and the stone pot made it even better. Loved how the rice got all crispy at the bottom--such a nice touch. We'll definitely be back again soon! read more

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Service was quick and they check on you a few times while there so that was nice. The curry had a faint taste of tomato but overall good. The chicken katsu was pretty thin so it was pretty dry after it's been fried but it was crispy so would still pick it. read more

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Love the food, love the service, and the ambiance... the BEST Curry I've had! (This place beats the curry restaurant in Mitsuwa) Love their matcha latte too. I definitely recommend this place... I live in the IE and we drive all the way here to eat... Curry fries are also bomb! Beef belly - Yummy!!! come and check them out... you won't regret it! read more

Curry Do - Chicken Katsu and Beef belly curry... delicious!!! - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

After reading the overall positive reviews of Curry Do, I decided to try it out for myself. I was quickly seated and had my order taken just as quickly. I ended up ordering the curry udon with beef belly and with the potatoes and carrots add on. My dinner came to me in less than 5 minutes. Through out my meal, the waitress came by multiple times to check on me. While the service was appreciated, I did think it was overkill for a more casual style sit down restaurant. Curry Udon 1.5/5: Sadly, I did not enjoy the curry, despite the hype. Let's start with the positives. The beef belly was great and didn't have too much fat. There was also plenty of beef belly, and I was pretty satisfied by the amount with the regular size. Now to the negatives. Firstly, the udon noodles were overly soft and have lost their chewy texture. They were as soggy as my mood having to eat them. Secondly, the curry soup was rather underwhelming bland. I understand that the curry sauce is mixed with dashi broth, but I didn't taste much of the savoryness of the dashi. The curry flavors were present in the soup, but tasted unremarkable. Thirdly, the potatoes and carrots add-on were bland. The root veggies looked and tasted like they were boiled in a separate pot instead of with the curry. The veggies were also on the firmer side, a clear indicator they were not cooked with the curry. Finally, I have to bring up the price. For a base price of $17.50 for the regular size, I am expecting a quality better than store bought curry roux. Unfortunately, I cannot say that curry do was better than something I could make at home. read more

My hubby and I are on a curry kick lately and have been searching around for really good Japanese curry. Based on the pictures and reviews, Curry Do seemed like the next best place for us to try. I ordered a curry side ($5.75) to-go. It came with chili powder, fukujinzuke (red pickles), and tempura bits. I just really wanted to taste their curry, so I opted for just the curry and poured it over rice I made at home. The curry itself was good. It tastes like Japanese curry, but a bit on the sweeter side. Like many things, I think that everyone has their own preference when it comes to flavors. I prefer my Japanese curry to be more savory with a slight sweetness to it. Curry Do was just too sweet for my liking. Even though the curry here isn't for me, I still recommend this place! The waitress was friendly and I got my curry really quickly. I also like how bright and clean the restaurant is. read more

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I've been seeing this place on social media for a while and the hot stone curry is not only for show but packs a fulfilling flavor. They offer a variety of protein options but I opted for beef belly for my protein. I arrived after a work day to a spacious quiet dining room. The menu was provided through a QR code on the table and within moments we were greeted and offered some drink options. read more

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The food is so delicious and I recommend this place to anyone in Costa Mesa!! The service is pretty great and they are very accomadating. It is nice and quiet and the ambience is very calm. I got the curry udon and chicken katsu, everything comes out the perfect temperature and texture. read more

I love the build-your-own curry! You can customize everything -- I got udon, pork belly, and added fried eggs. So good! read more

Curry Do - Pork Belly Udon Curry with Fried Egg - Small Size - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

I came here for the second time yesterday and it was so good, which is to be expected, considering I LOVED this place the first time I had it! I got the chicken katsu with udon, and our waitress was very attentive throughout the course of the meal too :) read more

Curry Do - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

Curry Do is a welcome addition to the Tustin area. I remember it being quite packed when it first opened, but the crowds seemed to have died down after a few months, so you don't have to wait too long for a tasty plate of curry! The menu is pretty straightforward, you pretty much have two decisions to make. One, you pick your base (either rice or udon). Second, you pick your protein (pork belly, beef belly, shrimp tempura, or chicken katsu). Other than that, there are a few optional add-ons you can add to your plate (like a fried egg or cheese), and if you think you'll still be hungry with just the curry, there are a few appetizers you can get with your order as well (like a house salad or curry fries). I usually get the chicken katsu over rice curry. The panko breading is quite crispy, and the chicken is nice and tender inside. But of course the star of the show is the curry, and thankfully they give you a heaping portion of it. There's enough to dip your protein and all your rice in, and you'll still probably have a little left over (to dip with whatever else you may have at your table). And if you need to kick it up a notch, you can add some of the spicy powder to the curry as well. Worth checking out if you're in the area and craving some curry! read more

Curry Do - Chicken Katsu Over Rice Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

Curry is good but for $22 a meal for a little protein and curry it's overpriced. I think they have a $13.50 lunch portions during the week only but would that meal be even smaller? We tried it, it was an empty restaurant, and it wasn't worth it read more

Likes: + Yummy mix of curry with meat and rice. + Pleasant ambience. Nice, helpful staff. + I like that for to-go orders the free sides come in side containers. + Good amount of indoor seating. . Decent parking. Non-likes: - Rather lacking in vegetables. I'm used to meals with larger veggie portions. - A little expensive. - UberEats: no option in size. On DoorDash an order costs $4 extra. I had: $19.98 Chicken Katsu Curry + egg + tax = $21.53 read more

I haven't been here in awhile. I was a bit disappointed. The curry was good but the tonkatsu was overcooked. They had a good lunch special which I chose the takoyaki. The takoyaki was good. Service was good. read more

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This was the most disgusting curry I've tasted in a while. It's like if you tried making it at home and accidentally dropped a boatload of sugar and still decided to serve it. I made sure to the server if this was an off day or if it's how it normally tastes and she said "yes, it's on the sweet side." I would definitely not recommend this place. Funny thing was the they were expanding to a second location. Mind blown. read more

Hey guys! This is a good spot for curry. It's a little shop in a strip mall in Tustin. The indoors is simple, clean and has a Japanese influence. It's not a fancy place at all. The menu is on one page front and back. To see pictures of what you are ordering, go to Yelp. We ordered the pork belly curry with rice. They give you a generous amount of meat. The curry is very good. We were very satisfied with the amount of food we were served. The service was wonderful. All in all, it was a great meal. Curry Do is alright! read more

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When we arrived at the restaurant it was pretty empty. A big group was just finishing up. As soon as I sat down the waiters gave us iced water. When we were ready the waiters came back to get our order. Today we ordered the Chicken Katsu curry rice with a side of Shrimp Tempura and a Pork belly curry udon. The food was really good as always. I think what could have made it better was more spice. We weren't expecting the pork belly to be crispy but i think it was a great touch. Also the tempura had a good crunch as well. I also loved how the waiters would come back and refill our drinks and would ask about our experience. :) I will be coming back again when I'm craving Japanese curry! read more

Curry Do - Chicken Katsu Curry Rice, Pork Belly Curry Udon and side of Shrimp tempura. - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

Curry Do is extra comforting and delicious on a cold or rainy day! We've visited a handful of times and have never been disappointed. Service is attentive and friendly, and the ambiance is casual and relaxed but still clean and a nice aesthetic. Beef belly: very tender and flavorful! Pork belly: slightly charred, fatty, and absolutely delicious. Curry flavor is a nice and mild Japanese curry, but Curry Do also provides chili powder so that you can customize the curry's spice/heat level to your taste. Udon is well prepared with a slightly chewy texture, and an excellent vehicle for consuming delicious curry. I also love that Curry Do includes generous amounts of the fukujinzuke (picked daikon) as a side for each curry dish. It provides a nice contrast of freshness, texture, and a bit of sweet and savory flavor to complement the curry, protein, and carbs. We also got side salads, and the dressing was delicious and tangy. read more

Curry Do - Pork belly curry udon - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

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I got the katsu curry and pork belly curry with rice. It was so good!!! Even for take out! I can imagine how the katsu will be crispier and the pork will be more juicy if I ate in store but honestly it was sooo bomb even as delivery! The katsu was still crispy and the pork belly was still delicious with a nice texture and bite. The rice was cooked to perfection, especially with the curry. It tastes 1000x better than Coco ichibanya. The curry reminds me of Curry House that used to be open a long time ago in Irvine. Very rich in taste and perfect consistency. It's about time we have a high quality rich tasting curry house like Curry Do. Excited to try the curry udon next! read more

Curry Do - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

Again, I've been wanting to try this place and FINALLY I'm in the area~~ ~~ORDERED: Chicken Katsu Curry *Taste: 8/10; the curry taste didn't seem as strong as I expected it to be but adding the spicy powder and the tempura crunch is a good addition *Crunchiness: 8.5/10; I did buy this to go so that was probably why it wasn't as crunchy but it was still fairly good ~~PEOPLE: The second I walked in, I was greeted quite enthusiastically! (Which I loved and surprised me if I'm being honest since it's fairly rare that that happens). They quickly helped me to get my order ~~VIBE: It was very nice and quiet family dining place. Clean and chill which I enjoy from time to time ~~OVERALL: I'd definitely come back and see how all the food is when it's nice and pippin hot :3 read more

Curry Do - To-Go Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

This place is great! Easy parking. Very little wait. And such a good deal. They give a lot of protein. I've had the katsu curry udon and beef belly curry udon. Both of which were delicious. The place is clean with fast wait staff read more

Curry Do - Beef Belly Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

The menu is simple for curry bowls with limited options for protein: chicken katsu, pork belly, beef belly or shrimp tempura and choice of base: rice or udon. You can make it spicy or they provide chili powder on the side so you can adjust to your liking. Fiance gets the chicken katsu and a side of chicken katsu for more protein. It's an add-on for $6.25. They top the protein with chopped green onions and your rice with panko bread crumbs and pickled vegetables. I love their beef belly since the meat is so tender. The portion size is more than enough for me as I usually pack about 1/3 home. In the microwave, the beef belly crisps up so it's pretty nice. The only thing that gets me in the two times I've been here is the heartburn I experience in the evening. The curry sauce isn't very spicy, but to experience it both times after eating here makes me less excited to enjoy my meal for future visits. read more

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