Curry Lab Sapporo serves a dish rarely found in the US - soup curry, which I've only eaten once before while visiting Hokkaido. When we visited on a Saturday for lunch at noon, the place was completely packed. The owner gave us an estimated 30 minute wait time, which steadily increased to over 45 minutes by the time we got our food 25 minutes later. I think this scared away a lot of people so it started to clear out soon afterwards. The restaurant is small and cramped with about 20 seats in a really tiny space with barely any room to move. It's completely self service; order at the kiosk, pick up food and utensils from the counter, then bus the table after finishing. Pork Katsu Soup Curry, Spicy Level 4 ($24) - The entree comes with two dishes, one with the rice, tonkatsu, and a slice of lemon, the other with the curry soup. The rice approaches being mushy, not giving the best mouthfeel. The tonkatsu isn't great either. It has a thick breading that's only fried until very slightly crisp on the outermost layer, with the rest of the breading becoming gummy and unpleasant. The pork isn't dried off that well before being breaded, so the crust detaches without much effort. The pork itself is fine; it's thinly pounded, not super overcooked or tough. Neither the pork nor the breading is seasoned much, if at all, so both are bland. Things improve when switching over to the soup curry. The soup has a concentrated savory curry flavor, filled with salt and curry spices with just a hint of tanginess to round things out. At spicy level 4, it's barely spicy at all, barely heating up the mouth at all. They actually deep fry veggies to order with the dish - in this case, a whole potato (probably par baked first), some eggplant, and broccoli. This gives a nice crust on the outside, which also helps them retain some texture in the soup. The potato, unfortunately, isn't cooked all the way through; the thickest part of the interior still is a bit hard with a raw potato taste. The curry also comes with two shishito peppers and a simply boiled quarter carrot. I got unlucky (or perhaps lucky?) getting one of the rare spicy shishitos, which turned out way more spicy than the broth. (4/5) Aojiru Beef Brisket Soup Curry, Spicy Level 2 ($24) - I think the base is the same, but is modified by adding a bunch of pureed green, and the substitution of tomatoes and cilantro for fried broccoli. The result? A much more vegetal tasting curry. There's no bitterness to be had here. For some reason, this curry at spice level 2 is more spicy than the other one at spice level 4. Still not very spicy at all, but it's definitely inconsistent. Instead of tonkatsu, this comes with four pieces of slowly stewed beef brisket. It's excellent, with both fatty and lean pieces, all the toughness cooked out by hours upon hours of being stewed. I would definitely choose the beef brisket over the katsu in the future. (4/5) Curry Lab Sapporo serves some warm and comforting food. While their food definitely has some issues, they still bring a flavorful and unique dish to the Seattle area. I'd visit again to try more. Bathrooms - Single unisex room. read more

See all

This place has introduced me to the more soupy, some might say watery, Sapporo version of Japanese curry and Spanky likey. The Aijiru Beef curry is divine...all their beef curries are divine. The katsu is fine, I wouldnt shoot for that first. The chicken is also good. Rice is cooked inconsistently but its a one man show (maybe a helper) so thats not the biggest problem, I came here for the curry not the starch. If you like Japanese curry and want to try a Japanese curry that isnt the more typical thickened style. Then go here read more

Great authentic Japanese atmosphere. Soup curry was awesome!!! Rice was exactly what Japanese ppl would love! So good! Great customer service. Price is expensive but it worth it. Excellent investment. It made me super full- couldn't eat food after that. Try this perfection of Hokkaido style curry!! read more

Curry Lab Sapporo - Green curry very mild yum!! - Japanese Curry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

Tucked into the heart of Ravenna, Curry Lab Sapporo serves a seriously satisfying bowl of soup curry that took me right back to Japan. I visited during peak dinner on a weekend and was surprised it was not too busy at first, though it filled up closer to closing. The katsu side was already sold out unless ordered as part of a full meal, which says a lot about its popularity. It was extremely crispy, light and juicy!!!!!! We ordered the chicken leg soup curry, katsu soup curry, and a vindaloo to share. The spice scale runs from 0 to 10. My level 2 soup curry was mild, while the level 2 vindaloo was noticeably spicier. The level 4 curry had a slow, building heat. The chicken leg soup curry stood out. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the broth was lighter and well balanced. I finished every last spoonful. The soup curries come with a good amount of vegetables. Add-ons are available, though it was not clear if the portions increased comparing the different dishes we got with different type of add ons! The rice is plain white but comes with lemon and cilantro, which worked surprisingly well and added brightness. Ordering is done at a kiosk, and you pick up your food when called. The space feels clean with a visible kitchen, and service was friendly. It is self-bus, but the setup is easy to follow. The location is a bit hidden behind a bus stop, so it can be easy to miss. On the plus side, it is convenient by transit and there is decent street parking nearby. Portions are generous. We could not finish everything and had leftovers. Overall, a well executed and thoughtful take on soup curry. Definitely a spot I would return to!!!!!!! read more

Curry Lab Sapporo - Sade on the wall :) - Japanese Curry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great place to get curry. Overall, you can tell that the quality is good, very hearty and healthy, not too oily or fatty. For the price, the portion sizes are small. Overall an okay restaurant . read more

See all

I love this place. A japanese soup curry style. Such a comfort food for anytime. Parking: free parking near Herbalist, or any street parking Restroom: 1 gender neutral restroom Seating: limited, probably can fit about 20ppl max. Good for a group 2-4ppl max Order via machine. The guy is super nice, still an authentic japanese culture. The curry sauce is so perfect We order: Beef brisket Pork katsu Pickled chicken Love love these. Will definitely come back for more. read more

See all

We got takeout on a Saturday night and the food was delicious! My husband picked up the food. It was nicely packaged in takeout containers. I got the katsu soup curry. I found it super unique that they give the vegetables cooked and whole! There was a potato, jalapeño, shishito pepper, carrot and eggplant for our curry soup. I wish they have just a little more soup because it was so good and I wanted just a bit more to have with my rice and katsu. Overall, the flavor is delicious! You can choose from 1-10, I got a 4 and it was perfect, a nice kick but not so hot that I would sweat. I'll definitely be back for more curry soup! Especially with the colder Seattle weather! So glad this spot opened! read more

Curry Lab Sapporo - Japanese Curry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

TL;DR: MUST TRY JAPANESE CURRY SHOP. Serving Japanese soup curry which is a Hokkaido-take on standard Japanese curry. It's soupier like curry ramen for example--but not thick or oily. Bright and cute dining area but limited to 14 seats (including bar counter). We tried out Curry Lab Sapporo after we heard it was opening. It's a sister restaurant of Yoroshiku, Secret Fort, and Indigo Cow which are all delicious spots so we had to try this one... and it did not disappoint. 1/LOCATION. It's located in a cute storefront off 65th. You can usually find street parking or park in the free lot to the west of the building. 2/ORDERING. It's a self service ordering system managed by 2 kiosks. If you need help, there is staff available to help. 3/FOOD. The menu is focused on soup curry. It's Japanese style but lighter and brothier... like curry ramen. It's not oily or heavy, so it's an easy eat. Lots of big vegetables and meat cuts within the broth. It's served alongside a plate of rice. Recommend the Chicken Soup Curry. You get a large tender cut of chicken alongside eggplant, carrots, and other fresh vegetables. The special curry was beef vindaloo. It wasn't heavy like the traditional Indian style. It was more like a traditional Japanese curry with tender beef brisket and Indian spices. You can also adjust the spice level from 0 to 5 on all curries. The 0 and 1 levels aren't spicy at all, so you can definitely eat here even if you usually don't do well with curry. 4/VALUE. Prices are $20. It's a bit steeper than a cheap curry spot. You're paying for the high quality ingredients and the large cuts of meat they include with each curry. All in all, I highly recommend you check out this new spot! read more

See all

Excited to try out Curry Lab. Lunch hours 11:30-2 but the curry was sold out at 1 pm when I got there. But I wanted to try this place today so I killed time until 5pm at Samosa place next door and at Macrina bakery I was able to order beef vindaloo curry and chicken soup curry online both with 3 stars and picked up at the restaurant around 5 pm. This time no one was at the restaurant.. maybe because it was raining and windy out. The food was well packed no drip after 40 minutes drive back home. I tried vindaloo curry first and it was spicier than I thought but very good! The beef was tender and flavorful, the curry had a complex flavor with spices. I can tell the rice they use is good quality. Rice is really important when it comes to curry or any rice bowls. Soup curry was rather light flavor with after taste of dashi, seafood stock? Not too hot. A chicken leg, big chunk of carrot and a whole potato all well cooked with deep fried vegetables like eggplant, broccoli and shishito pepper? For topping. I wish I could dine in as Deep fried vegetables would have been crispier. This soup curry reminds me a little bit of very soupy spice curry I used to have in Osaka at the steak house that was served during lunch time once a week. Full of flavor of vegetables and spices with super tender beef, which is something I still search for. That said, I like vindaloo curry better from this restaurant. I wish the soup curry had more flavor.. I know they are two different curry but the two combined in some ways might be good. read more

Curry Lab Sapporo - Half of chicken soup curry that I take out. - Japanese Curry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was my first time having Sapporo soup curry. As you'd expect from a dish with soup in its name, this has a more soupy consistency than the stew version of a Japanese curry you might think of. TLDR: Whether it's worth a try or not will come down to your preference when it comes to curry and whether you prefer a soup or the traditional stew base. I love a thick stew curry but glad I gave this a try!! I went with a level 2 spice which was more than enough for me and I could really feel it towards the end of my meal lol I think the beef soup was richer in flavor because the beef itself added a little more dimension, but my brother felt the opposite and liked his chicken curry more. I thought the chicken lacked a bit of seasoning, but the soup itself helps add in that flavor. The vegetables were one of my favorite parts of the meal. Their broccoli was made so well I think it was roasted or sautéd and I really enjoyed the char on it! Service was wonderful! Everyone was being checked on to make sure tastes were up to expectation and the staff made sure all guests were satisfied with their experience. They were even giving recommendations on how to best enjoy: squeeze some lemon + scoop rice to dip on the soup ;) Space is a bit small so during busier hours I imagine it will be a longer wait/harder to dine in, but that fortunately wasn't an issue for us since we arrived right as they opened and during a weekday of soft opening. There's free parking on the side/back of the building! They have a map with the area marked posted on their IG page. read more

See all

I love soup, I love curry and when you put them together you get amazing goodness at Curry Lab! It's such a comforting bowl of soup; with big chunks of veggies and tender pieces of meat. I loved that you can either dip your rice in the soup or you can just drench your rice with it...both ways are delicious! A unique place to warm up during these cold days!! It's easy ordering through a kiosk; and it's such a simple menu. I love that it's not overly complicated with too many dishes and options. The place was clean and the workers were very friendly. I would definitely come back again! read more

See all

This place has been in its soft opening for a little over a week, yet it deserves a lot more people coming in for all the right reasons! I came here on a Sunday noon for lunch around 12pm just a half hour after they open. Street parking or the parking lot on the side of the building are good choices in getting here if you drive. This place mostly serves Hokkaido-inspired Japanese curry in soup, and wow it's still making my mouth water as I'm typing this review! The dining area is casual and quiet-ish, and composed of about 14 seats split among 5 tables and a bar to the right-hand side of the restaurant. Calm, non-heavy beats play in the background which is perfect since it means people don't rush when they eat. You place your order on one of two kiosks at the front, and staff do come and help you if needed to describe Japanese curry or to help with working the kiosks themselves. For this visit, I got the chicken leg curry soup as part of the recommendation that I saw from an IG video my friend sent me earlier in the day. This comes with a plate of rice and a slice of lemon to squeeze onto the rice. From past restaurants I've eaten at, I've started enjoying curry a lot more, and this place was no exception. The curry soup was light, hearty, not too fatty or oily, and had a ton of spice despite me getting only 2 out of 10 for spice level (1-2 is their standard mild spicy here). The chicken is so tender it rips right off the bone and matches so well with the curry soup. The curry soup also comes with potato, eggplant and other veggies. This whole dish was so good I drank all the soup after, and was moderately full. All of this was for $20 before tax, so this is on the pricier end yet you get richly flavored meats and taste as a result. My picture does not do it justice on how presentable and delicious everything was! It was really nice being able to talk to one of the staff members Ken after eating as well. He greeted me and everyone walking in and showed us how to use the kiosk. He was also really helpful when explaining Japanese curry and the origins of the restaurant. Both the owner and chef are from Sapporo, and they use a ton of spices for at least the chicken leg curry soup I got. Those spices can actually be seen on a tall shelf rack near the counter to the left-hand side of the restaurant. And there are a LOT of them! It's pretty criminal that the food here is so awesome yet I was the only one in there eating by myself for a good portion of my half-hour stay; there should be more people enjoying this place with me. I'm happy to have gotten to try this new spot, and I can't wait to come back again for their grand opening and beyond that! read more

See all

Amazing new Japanese curry stop! The curry is rich in flavor and full of spices. Definitely going to be a to-go spot for cozy rainy days. Currently still in soft opening with a limited menu, and is the former location of Muto. read more

Curry Lab Sapporo - Menu - Japanese Curry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Curry Lab, Sapporo completely exceeded expectations. The curry had deep flavor, smooth texture, and that comforting homemade quality that keeps you wanting another bite. Portions were generous, presentation was great, and everything arrived hot and fresh. The chicken katsu was golden and crunchy while staying juicy inside. Service was quick, warm, and attentive without feeling rushed. Seattle has a lot of great food spots, but this one stands out. Easy five stars, and I'll definitely be back. read more

See all

Pretty good! Basically a light curry soup with rice on the side. The chicken and veggies were well cooked as well. It's just not my absolute favorite but I would go again. read more

Curry Lab Sapporo - Japanese Curry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent Japanese curry and service. Its not fine dining - more of a quick sit down or takeout place but the food is yummy

Ordered the Brisket Vindaloo. I enjoyed the flavor but there were just a few small pieces of meat for $19. While I realize Brisket is a fatty cut, I was disappointed that among those few pieces of meat were pieces of just fat. Not sure Brisket which is more expensive is worth a skimpy portion when Beef Chuck is less expensive and might allow for a larger portion of meat. read more

really great food but service ( or the lack of it ) ruined the experience. First of all there is no waiter and everything is self served, u order thru kiosk. there is zero service but yet the kiosk ask for tips. After finishing the food we didn't know we supposed to bus our table (there is no sign or instructions suggest we need to) and we feel like tipping 18% we deserve the right to just leave but wrong.. the owner chase us down outside the store and demand us to come back inside to bus our table. it is really no big deal if we know that beforehand and we would have adjust tip accordingly but this just ruin the experience and annoyed me enough to write a bad review read more

Curry Lab Sapporo - Japanese Curry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious and perfect for a fall or winter Seattle day! I visit Japan frequently, this shop is similar to yummy soup curries that I've enjoyed in Hokkaido. The beef is incredibly tender and the pickled sides add a nice zesty kick read more

Curry Lab Sapporo - Beef soup curry and beef vindaloo - Japanese Curry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food tasted good. Owner is pretty nice. My only disappointment is how the side dishes and sauces are charged as extras. Like I need to pay 2 dollars extra for katsu sauce when i ordered a katsu dish. I think like a minature bowl of 1-2 sides with the main meal can be a game changer. read more

Curry Lab Sapporo - Japanese Curry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We did take out our dinner tonight. Ordered Chicken leg and Pork Katsu with spicy level 10. They were not too spicy so don't be scared. The takeout packaging was nice! It was our first time ever trying Sapporo soup curry and was super excited to try them. However, the curry and veggies were just too oily for me. The carrot and potato were fine but eggplant was literally soaked in oil.. couldn't eat after one bite. Soup was a bit oily as well and I'm just not sure if this is supposed to be this oily. The vegetables were not fried nor grilled but soaked up too much oil. Other than this issue, they were fine. Curry had nice flavor and flavor. Both chicken and pork katsu were cooked perfectly. I just wish they were less oily.. felt like I was straight up eating vegetable oil. read more

Curry Lab Sapporo - Chicken Leg and Pork Katsu curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This curry is so tasty. I'll grab a photo next time we get it. The chef makes it from scratch each day and the broth is rich and light and the ingredients are fresh. It's one of the most authentic and delicious Japanese foods I've tried in the seattle area recently read more

Incredibly delicious. Will definitely be back, perfect for a cozy winter day. The beef soup and the vindaloo were amazing, excited to try the katsu next time read more

There is NOTHING more warming, tasty, and delicious than soup curry in Seattle winter!!! I hadn't had soup curry before but absolutely fell in love with it when I tried it here - it's still just as rich with deep flavor, but lighter than thicker curries im used to. Got 7/10 spice which was perfect for me (I like spice). Staff is amazing as well, so nice and friendly. This opened at the perfect time - Cant wait to be back. read more

Curry Lab Sapporo - Chicken soup curry. SO GOOD - Japanese Curry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tastes good interesting Japanese curry bc it's thin but tastes good! I liked the beef. Level 4 had kick but not too spicy

I didn't even try the food. The service was horrible. I placed a to go order at the kiosk. The space is small, so I stepped outside while I waited for my order. I saw a paper bag thinking it would be mine and walked back in. I gave my name to the person behind the counter and they told me that they canceled my order. Checking a week and a half later, I have a charge on my credit card from Curry Lab Sapporo. I was excited to try this place. I won't be going back. read more

Reasonable prices for the area. My order came out correctly and on time. About three stars.

I had the fresh tofu curry with extra eggplant. Absolutely delicious. Perfectly spiced, not heavy. Fresh ice water was also particularly delicious to rinse it all down. We'll be back! read more

Curry Lab Sapporo - Fresh tofu curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It was really tasty! The vegetables were well cooked & the soup curry was delicious, and the meal was a nice set together. read more

Curry Lab Sapporo - Japanese Curry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

Food is really good, the curry and vegetables flavorful and the pork cutlets were crispy (and thick)! Service was quick and the staff are kind and knowledgable read more

Curry Lab Sapporo - Japanese Curry Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic! The broth is lovely, the portions are big (I have seen complaints on the price but this was two large meals for me?), the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I've made Japanese soup curry at home but never experienced it elsewhere so I'm VERY excited to have such a fantastic spot serving it up as their specialty. The location is super cute, too, which doesn't hurt! read more

Tried this out last weekend with a friend. We had the chicken soup curry and the katsu don curry. I'd never had soup curry before, but thought it was quite good, especially for a cold Seattle day. Also, the restaurant's suggestion to add lemon to the rice (Sapporo style apparently) was a nice touch. The only ding was the price -- $21 for the chicken soup curry, $23 for the katsu don. At the same time, Seattle is expensive so I can't blame them. read more

The owner was very helpful. Our son is gluten-free and dairy free. He made dure his meal had no gluten or dairy. The food was delicious. A very cute little restaurant. We will be back. read more

The beef brisket vindaloo was delicious, tender and flavorful. We also had the tonkatsu soup curry. The soup was great and a nice compliment to the tonkatsu. We had 3 stars and it was the right amount of spice. read more

We ordered Beef soup curry and beef vindaloo curry. Both are delicious and full of flavors! We would definitely come back again to try more items on the menu. read more

Very good curry. Very efficient service. I shall put emphasis on the quality of the food, and the efficiency of receiving the food.

Great food and great atmosphere!. Service was quick and helpful! Will definitely be back when in the area!

The food was unreal. The vibe of the whole place was very calm. I really liked how the curry was a soup, which is a great variation from normal curry read more

Very tasty good ambiance good selection and the chicken falls off the bone. Big chunks of vegetables

Delicious, flavorful, simple, authentic Japanese curry that was the perfect cozy meal. Super friendly staff. We need more great restaurants like this in the neighborhood. Highly recommend! read more