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    Curry Life

    3.7 (376 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese Curry
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Xinran Z.

    My favorite katsu curry place in the South Bay. This place is pretty small, so eating inside is a little harder, so I usually just get it to go. The service here is pretty fast. The pork katsu is fried so well. For me personally, the small is plenty of food. One small tip, the spicy level of the curry is adjustable with the chili powder on the table, so just get mild and get the spice level right when you eat.

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    Lilly G.

    Food was good, might have been an off day today because we got our food after little over 30min after ordering with no explanation, but nothing unfixable Came in at around 11:30am with party of 2 on a Tuesday, was seated immediately and ordered 2 dishes shortly after. There was a long wait, but all curry dishes came at the same time for everyone else there today too so it wasnt just us. Food was really good, and very fresh so that was nice. I got an ebi fry curry plate with a side of veggies that was the perfect amount of food, and the ebi fry had a really good crunch. Curry and rice were all very yummy, no complaints

    Didi N.

    Came here on a weekend and there was around a 30 minute wait for lunch time. The inside is pretty small and packed, but the service is quick. I ordered the sukiyaki beef curry spicy and it was so freaking good. The curry was a perfect level of spice, rice hot and fluffy, and the beef was super tender and sweet and savory. 10/10 would come back.

    kyla a.

    Came here with my dad on the weekend. Great Japanese Curry location! Was greeted by friendly staff when I entered. Food had good portions and very filling but a little on the pricier side.

    Chicken katsu Curry Rice, Medium Spicy
    Alan D.

    My brother and SIL told me about a curry place they like a lot. When I found out it was in this plaza, I had to give it a try. We went together and it was pretty much empty (ate at night for dinner), so seating was quick for us. I originally wanted to try the "Pollo", which was chicken katsu + Karaage, but I couldn't find it on the actual menu. When I inquired with the server, they said I would have to order chicken katsu and add Karaage to it. That was a bit more than I would want to spend, so I just opted for chicken katsu itself. Chicken katsu: I got it medium spicy, which is they add spicy powder to the curry sauce. The pickled vegetable was delicious and I enjoyed it with my meal. The curry itself was flavorful and thick. I truly enjoyed the warmth and comfort I got from eating it. The chicken itself though, was a bit dry. The curry helped a lot bring up the moisture, but eating the chicken itself was tough. I did nibble a bit of my brothers pork katsu, and that was the star. Overall I can see myself coming back again. And getting pork katsu instead

    Ebi curry
    Wendy H.

    We were the first ones in when they opened. Service was friendly and fast. Food was pretty good. They used real chicken breast for the katsu don. Veggie is a single broccoli. My table mates enjoyed the curry. Restaurant is clean.

    Jaime F.

    I went here because the line at Tsujita was so long. Long story short..I'm glad I went here and tried the curry for the first time. It's really authentic tasting, just like in Japan. The anime theme and figurines give it a fun atmosphere! Talk about nostalgic. The servers are Japanese and they were really friendly and gave good service. Definitely going to be my go-to Japanese curry place. The curry flavor was perfect to me. I got medium spicy, maybe my spice tolerance went down because I was sweating and my face turned red for the first time (lol). I was in line for the bathroom in the back and I could see them preparing the curry. They have this big stock pot that is just like in Japan. That's so cool.

    Beef Sukiyaki Curry Udon
    Kelley T.

    My group of 3 came here about 10 minutes before the shop opened so we were seated right away. I ordered a beef sukiyaki curry udon while my friends ordered the Karaage chicken curry udon and the Karaage chicken curry rice. The food came out and the presentation was pretty nice. I was taken aback that the udon had both curry and broth added to it (even though I should have known better since it shows up like that in the menu pictures). The broth and curry made it nice to eat as a soup but I kinda wished it was just curry. But soon that wish did disappear as I tried my friend's curry as it had a weird consistency for me. The beef sukiyaki was good and tender while the chicken Karaage was crispy and moist. It was a pretty good meal, but I didn't really like the curry that much so I probably won't be back.

    Curry udon with chicken karaage
    Linda M.

    Located on the Mitsuwa plaza, parking can be pretty hit or miss. I've taken to parking on the street since Tsujita opened. We came here around peak lunch time and had to wait maybe 20 minutes for a table to open up. There is limited seating inside and some outside. Utensils and condiments are self-serve. We split an order of curry udon with chicken karaage. Very delicious, chicken was nicely fried and crisp. It was enough food for the two of us. I also liked that they separated the karaage so it didn't get soggy in the curry. If you sit at the counter, you get to see the chefs work. Pretty cramped inside but the aesthetics are nice.

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    Marie C.

    Curry Life is honestly one of my favorite curry spots! I love the pork katsu curry because it's fresh and the spice is perfect for me. It's a cozy place, but not super crowded. They have a lot of customizable options. Employees are courteous and it's a great place overall that I always keep going back to

    This is what fancy little dishes of ketchup gets you. Just let me squeeze the bottle on to my plate, like I used to...
    Daniel D.

    Posting just after dropping a piece of my chicken cause they decided to be "fancy". They added waiters and now serve condiments in little dishes (used to just grab a bottle and self serve), which caused me to flip a whole piece of katsu to the floor. Liked the place they way it used to be. No frills and excellent food. The food is still good, but now I have to tip and ask/ wait for condiments when I used to be able to grab them in an instant,

    Cynthia W.

    Food: 3.8 I think their curry flavor is more a mix of Japanese and Indian curry... it's more pastey in texture too. I do like it! Service: Food court style that you order on the kiosk and wait for your number to be called. Self serve water station and you need to return your own plates back too. The staff seem very friendly and helpful. Ambiance: not a lot of tables inside. Good place for casual hangout and a quick meal.

    Chicken katsu Curry Rice
    Ushna U.

    THE CHICKEN KATSU IS AMAZING! Truly one of the best in south bay! Try it with original curry and you won't regret it?

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    Freshly made. Authentic Japanese Curry in the South Bay. A little pricey but you can pick up any bento but half the price

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    Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill - Katsu Curry

    Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill

    4.0(1.8k reviews)
    40.3 miChinatown
    $$

    Used to be a must and go to almost a decade ago when I used to visit SF more often (meaning it was…read morea fav of one of my ex's). The first couple of times was great and then it started to fall off later on. Including the texture and flavor not hitting as hard and the fact that it's closed on weekends now. Impossible for non wagies to go there, meaning I can't have any when I'm there on weekend vacation I guess, but with how everything closes early and is dying in Bay Area, I'm somehow not surprised. Very tiny spot and not much seating, so you're either taking it to go or you're praying there's a chair and a counter that's free. No big deal since I've been to other Japanese curry places like this. I've had a mix bag where the katsu was deliciously crispy and moist on the inside and days where the meat inside is dry, even drenched in curry. Hot curry sauce is Japanese hot, so it has spices in it but not spicy at all. The workers do their best for the lunch rush, so that's a plus at least. Overall, it was okay, but man the times sure have changed.

    Got a medium spicy katsu curry and was fairly spicy! So if you are unsure, err on the lower side!…read moreFood tasted good, nothing super special. Not the worst curry I've had, but also not the best. Fairly liquidly curry, not thick at all. This is also one of those pick-up only locations, so don't expect to be able to sit down and eat. You order and pick up at the window.

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    Inside, takeout with a small area on the right to eat

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    Cafe Okawari - Chicken Katsu Sando

    Cafe Okawari

    4.5(534 reviews)
    39.3 miMission Bay
    $$

    We had a wonderful meal at Cafe Okawari before the Giants game. It's a great location that's 1.5…read moreblocks from the ballpark, and very close to the Caltrain station. The restaurant was full when we got there, but the food still came out soon after we ordered. We had chicken katsu curry, korokke curry, and a menchi (fried ground chicken) sando. The chicken katsu was among the best I've ever had, super juicy inside and crunchy outside. One of the greatest quick bites I've had in recent memory.

    Stumbled onto this place in a mild hunger panic on the way back from the city, looking for…read moresomething Japanese before jumping on 280. Yelp delivered. Parked easily on the side street, walked in around 3:30 in the afternoon, no hassle. The place has an authentic Japanese cafe feel, the kind where the menu has things you don't typically find at your average sushi spot. I had my eye on the sandos, specifically the Chicken Katsu Sando, but landed on the Spicy Tuna Don instead. Good call. Spicy yellowfin tuna tartare over well-seasoned sushi rice, topped with sesame, furikake, green onions, with a little radish and cucumber on the side. The tuna was very fresh, the rice was on point. Service was quick and polite - they even have an outside window for takeout. One nice detail: a neat dollop of wasabi is pasted along the inside wall of the bowl, which is a clean way of letting you control exactly how much heat you want to mix in. Tasteful presentation, but don't let that fool you. It has a legitimate kick, so calibrate accordingly. Paired it with their Honjozo dry sake cup, which was a nice complement to the meal and exactly the right call for a mid-afternoon bite. The sandos looked great on other tables and I fully intend to go back for the Chicken Katsu Sando - and then go try the wine bar next door to it. which was pretty tempting.

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    Cafe Okawari - The café is busy with patrons eating Japanese sandos or bowls! 12/1/23

    The café is busy with patrons eating Japanese sandos or bowls! 12/1/23

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    Demiya  - Curry Udon with Chicken Katsu

    Demiya

    4.0(806 reviews)
    0.5 miWest San Jose
    $$

    Came in around noon on a Friday and surprisingly not packed! Plenty of seating but tables mainly…read morefit 2 people, and can move them around for bigger parties. We had a group of 3. You order at the front, then grab a table and wait for your name to be called. We got the chicken katsu with curry, karaage with curry, and tonkatsu. We also ordered menchi katsu a la carte (side) which came with two pieces. All of the curry came with rice or cabbage and you can choose the spice level (1-3). Level 1 is a mild with a kick. Pickled radish is additional dollar, kinda wish the meal came with it. Honestly would recommend just getting the choice of protein with the curry because it's a couple dollars more than getting a la carte... Curry was very good! Nice flavors and the rice helped enhance it. I liked the menchi katsu the most. It is basically a deep fried beef hamburger with crumb coating, flavors were really good and was juicy; came with 2 pieces for a la carte. Can't go wrong with chicken or tonkatsu too. The chicken karaage came with a mayo sauce on the side! I liked it, but I think this would be better on its own. Overall would come back and try other options.

    Got the pork cutlet over rice with curry and it was really good. The cutlet was nicely fried,…read moretender, and the batter held up well. The curry itself was flavorful and well spiced, not mind blowing but definitely solid. Portion is generous. Maybe a bit too much rice for me, and I kind of wished there was a veggie side, but no real complaints. Food came out fast and hot. Staff was friendly. Seating is on the smaller side but it wasn't too packed when I went.

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    Volcano - Fried Shrimp Curry with mushrooms (06/2025)

    Volcano

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    42.3 miOuter Richmond
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    I came to this small, mom and pop restaurant after a fun day at the Renegade Craft Fair. I have to…read moresay after walking up the winding and hilly streets of SF, this warming and comforting curry really hit the spot! I want to preface that this restaurant is simple, no frills, and looks a little outdated when you walk in. However, the service was very friendly and the menu is pretty extensive! This location offers Japanese-style curry dishes from chicken katsu curry to fried fish curry and even offers vegetarian curry dishes as well. I also love that you can pick from a list of toppings to add to your curry. Not to mention, you can choose the spice level of your curry. Volcano offers a spice level of 1 (mild) - 4 (volcano). I ordered the fried shrimp curry with the addition of a potato croquette, spice level 2 (medium). I was STARVING and was tempted to add more toppings but didn't want to go too crazy so I could enjoy the curry itself! I also ordered a cup of miso soup on the side. I'm going to be totally honest, I was just expecting an average bowl of curry but boy was I wrong... 5/5! The food came out piping hot, to-go style, in white plastic containers. The shrimp was golden, light, crispy, and tender. The potato croquette was super crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I was amazed that none of the fried items were greasy whatsoever. The curry was thick, hearty, comforting and had a slight kick of spice. Accompanied with a mound of steamy, white rice, this dish was delicious and the portions very generous! The miso soup was light, umami, and broth-y. It really helped to cut the richness of the curry and fried items. I'm so happy I got to try this place and will be back to try their katsu sandos next time!

    This review is mainly for the takeout I ordered. The curry was good. I ordered a side of sausages…read more(plural) for $1.75, but when I opened my takeout order, there was only one sausage--like, what? Looking at previous photos of the sausages, there were two in each order. Have they started skimping?

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    Volcano - Fried Shrimp Curry extra pickles and fried oyster

    Fried Shrimp Curry extra pickles and fried oyster

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    Curry Hyuga - Chicken Cutlet Katsu Curry

    Curry Hyuga

    4.6(229 reviews)
    39.4 miMission
    $$

    So glad there is a Japanese curry spot right here in the Mission! The curry was flavorful and the…read morepork came out so crisp. Service was attentive especially the staff often returning to refill our water. Relatively quiet for a Sat evening with ample seating. Hoping business increases for them soon! Recommend this cozy spot and look forward to coming back .

    Curry Hyuga specializes in Japanese curry which is sweeter, milder curry compared to something like…read moreIndian curry. And unlike Thai curry, it has no coconut milk. It has almost a thick gravy like texture and often is dark brown in color. I've had Japanese curry in Japan as well as around the SF bay area and I would say the japanese curry here is average at best. The texture is a little lumpy to be honest and there isn't a tremendous amount of curry flavor. Today, we ordered a couple of items off the special menu - Kaki Curry (oysters) and Shiso Mentaiko Cream Spaghetti. The Kaki Curry came with six fried oysters, some rice, potato salad, and a dab of sauce for the fried oysters. The fried oysters were fresh and crunchy. Overall, it was satisfying but nothing spectacular. The Shiso Mentaiko Cream Spaghetti is a cream sauce based pasta dish with roe, shiso leaves, and nori seaweed. It's an interesting twist to your popular spaghetti dish so the flavor profiles were interesting. The dish was creamy and the nori and roe brought some unami flavor. Between the two dishes, I enjoyed this one slightly more even those this place is a "curry" spot. Dish comes with a japanese cabbage salad and miso soup which tasted pretty standard.

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    Curry Hyuga - Signature Katsu Curry w/ pork loin, rice, shredded cabbage, potato salad, fukujinzuke pickles ($17) - add dome egg +$3

    Signature Katsu Curry w/ pork loin, rice, shredded cabbage, potato salad, fukujinzuke pickles ($17) - add dome egg +$3

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    Kobeya - Spicy Tuna Roll

    Kobeya

    3.8(592 reviews)
    24.0 mi
    $

    I'm a sucker for small mom and pop shops like this! The inside isn't anything to write home about…read moreand you'll leave smelling like oil but the food is worth it! The lady working here was also super nice and friendly. Chicken katsu curry 4/5 The fried food here is so good. Delicious katsu. Curry was a little too sweet for my liking but warm and hearty. Spicy tuna roll 3.5/5 Not too spicy. Tasty, pretty standard, Agedashi tofu 4/5 Light and fried nicely. Soy sauce was delicious and paired well. Tempura 5/5 Probably the best and lightest tempura I've in the states. Comes close to being in Japan! Overall, definitely will be back when I'm craving tempura or katsu. Have to support small businesses like this!

    We had a warm and hearty lunch here. We actually had planned to eat at one of the Chinese…read morerestaurants across the street but didn't want to deal the wait, and this spot was quaint and quiet. The food took some time, even though we were the only party at the time that we ordered, but you can tell that it is made of fresh and with love. As someone who enjoys eating flavorful meals, but is also very conscious of healthy choices, I was very grateful that they had grilled chicken curry option since it normally comes fried only, and that you could opt for brown rice instead of white rice. My chicken curry dish was so hearty and flavorful, the curry is housemade and the chicken was very tender We also ordered a chicken Katsu Bento, which was both juicy yet perfectly crisp. It comes with a little bite of soba noodles and a bite of macaroni and that small salad . Order at the counter , and there's a handful of indoor tables The tonkotsu ramen was also delicious - came with two super huge slabs of juicy pork belly and the broth was scrumptiously rich . Glad we ended up here for lunch !

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    HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Downtown - Pork Donburi "Chashu Don" 2.0

    HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Downtown

    4.3(717 reviews)
    40.5 miFinancial District
    $$

    Solid spot for a comforting, satisfying meal. I got the fried chicken over rice with curry, and it…read morereally hit the mark. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy inside, with a nice light seasoning that didn't overpower the dish. The curry sauce was rich, slightly sweet, and had just enough depth to keep you going back for another bite. Portion size was great for the price, and everything came out hot and fresh. The vibe felt cozy and laid-back--nothing fancy, but definitely the kind of place you'd come back to when you're craving something reliable and filling. Only reason it's not a full 5 stars is I wish the curry had a bit more spice or complexity, but that's personal preference. Still, a really enjoyable meal overall and worth checking out.

    Came with friends to get a quick dinner before heading to North Beach!…read more The service was great, as the servers checked up on us and took our order swiftly. The ambiance was also quite nice. I enjoyed the wall decor, and the ambiance is a bit darker. As for food, two of my friends got the creamy vegan ramen (they're vegan and vegetarian). My other friend for a pork don with a spicy miso ramen, and I got the gyu-don with a spicy miso ramen. The food was very delicious - everything was cooked well, perfectly flavored. I like the rice plates as they come with a tiny bowl of ramen of your choice :) Overall, we would definitely come back again as we thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience!

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    HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Downtown - Interior

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    HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Downtown - Shrimp Tempura (5 pcs)

    Shrimp Tempura (5 pcs)

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