5 stars for great, well-priced, Japanese rice dishes. I also really enjoy their takoyaki! I got the mini-don with Curry Spicy Tantan Rice and 1 school of rice. It came with a large portion of curry sauce and sweet & savory ground pork. It's only delivery/takeout and I ordered through DoorDash. It was made within 10-15 minutes. Pickup is to the left of Showa Tonkatsu restaurant and there are no areas to sit outside. read more

Ginto Express - Curry Spicy Tartan Rice - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Nope for the katsu. I was disappointed. The rice tasted weird, and there was not enough sauce (but it lacked flavor anyway.) The pork wasn't trimmed and came in big fatty chunks instead of nice slices which made it hard to eat. BUT I liked the takoyaki so 3 stars. read more

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We did a group order at work. Let me start off with everyone was happy with their order. Everything came correctly and labeled with our names since there were 10-12 of us. We will for sure order from here again as a group! I enjoyed my meal for sure. The baked creamy undo I had was soooo creamy and heavy so I got full off less than half. The side of Ton Katsu was soooo juicy but wish they gave us more sauce because the meat and sauce ratio was off. Other than that I loved my lunch! read more

Ginto Express - Baked Creamy Mentaiko Udon クリーミー明太子うどんのオーブン焼き and side of ton katsu - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

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3.5/5 stars for me! Ordered the unagyudon. Flavors were well balanced, not too overwhelming or salty. Portions were hefty which is what I hoped for $18 price tag (I got double rice!). I feel that I could make this at home, which is exactly the vibe I was going for for today. Nothing particularly standout but I would come back. I eat a decent amount usually and I would say with double rice I finished about 65% of the portion with leftover for a heavier snack. Prompt service -- my food was ready about 10 minutes after I ordered. Note they're takeout only. I'd advise you heat up the food after receiving if you can, but gently to avoid drying out the meat! read more

Ginto Express - Unagyu Don 鰻牛丼 - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Picked up lunch at Ginto Express after ordering online. I was surprised at how great the food was for a pick up type place. Ordered the Tonkatsu Curry and Takoyaki, as well as the Fried Chicken. All were so good! Flavors were delicious, and fried to perfection. read more

Gyu don - the beef was tender and the egg was perfectly poached. However, the rice bowl lacked flavor even though there was sauce. It needed more salt. read more

Ordered via Doordash. Food prep and delivery were quick. The karaage was hot and fresh, which I greatly appreciated. I can taste a lot of white pepper in the chicken but felt it could use more salt (and perhaps a dash of msg :D). The mini dons were a good portion size for lighter appetites (regular rice level) and had adequate toppings relative to size. I wish the mini dons were warmer (ideally hot) because all 3 were around room temperature. Flavorwise, they tasted ok and were fairly neutral. It's not the best tasting I've had nor was it the worst... but it was filling. Ranking the 3 mini dons I got, the Oyako Don was first (most balanced in flavors), then Spicy Tantan (which reminded me of kimchi and gochujang flavored rice -- not that spicy, it's less than sriracha level), and lastly the Curry Omu Don. The curry was quite light on flavor. read more

Ginto Express - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Just discovered this little takeout section of Showa! Incredibly cheap for SF delivery but still delicious! So far we've tried the katsu, beef, and eel... cooked to perfection. Udon and soup were great, very flavorful! Not sure how they manage to keep the meats from overcooking, but I'm not complaining. Even the poached egg was perfectly cooked! The katsu wasn't as crispy but that was expected considering we ordered cheese on top and it had to be delivered - but the best part was it came in an aluminum tray so we could just quickly pop it in the oven and rebake it! So thoughtful!!! read more

Ginto Express - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got the curry gyu don delivered and it was just all right -- the beef didn't feel very fresh and had a bit of a weird flavor. It was pretty fatty and stringy. I did appreciate that there was a lot of curry and rice. I liked the flavor of the karaage chicken, although it was pretty greasy/fatty too. It's 5pc but came with 6. Overall, this place gives a big portion for the price, but the quality felt slightly questionable. read more

Ginto Express - curry gyu don - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you're looking for a quick hot meal, then this is the place. I was pleasantly surprised on how fast! I doordashed the meal and was working through my lunch and within 30 mins of ordering, my order was at my door. That's quick! Tonkatsu Curry was on the menu for today. Generously portioned. However, the pork cutlet was lacking salt. The curry had a weird sweet tang that I later found cornichons in the curry. That was a little weird. All in all, the meal was on par and not bad -- Would I order again? Sure, but I'd have to be craving it. read more

Ginto Express - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food is tasty, well crafted and authentic. The chef nails the identity of flavor and presentation. The price is friendly and I look forward it again. read more

Ginto Express - Unagyu Don 鰻牛丼 - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

doordashed the oyako don and unfortunately, the chicken was kind of tough. the egg also wasn't cooked the usual oyako don style so minus points for authenticity read more

Ginto Express - Oyako Don 親子丼 - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Don't mistake Ginto Express for Showa (an upscale Japanese dine in restaurant next door). We tried to enter Showa only to be redirected to a small take out window which is Ginto Express (To-Go and Delivery only). You can order in advance but we scanned the QR code at the window and ordered quickly through Doordash. We ordered the Nikutama Beef Udon and also the Mini Fried chicken Kara-age Don rice bowl. Wait time was about 15mins. Food was plentiful for the price but so-so quality. The beef in the udon was stringy and fatty. Fried chicken rice bowl was good if you're not too hungry, it's perfect portion sized. Given the lack of Japanese restaurants and Udon locations around here, this is a quick stop to hit the spot! read more

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Food was good, we ordered through grub hub but was disappointed since all our entrees were supposed to be "extra meat" but it seemed little like a regular order. Flavor and everything is good though. read more

Their Mini Donburi with beef and egg isn't good. It came cold, the rice was sticky and the beef was all fat, super hard to chew. Service was quick, it seemed like they rushed our meals. I like the chicken karaage, you can't miss with that one. The lunch is pick up only, I'm not sure if they have indoor dining for dinner. Overall 7/10 read more

tonkatsu is pretty good, nice loin cut with a fat cap. makes sense since this place is related to showa. gyudon was very underseasoned and worse than what i can make at home, good meat quality though. really good price considering this is sf. enjoyed this more than the full meal at showa considering the price diff. read more

3.75 stars for the baked curry tonkatsu don. I liked the cheese but I didn't care for cornichons in place of the traditional fukujinzuke. I think Curry Hyuga has better curry tonkatsu don. I can think of some places with better curry and others with better katsu. That said, I still think this restaurant is a great addition in the area where Japanese curry is lacking, even if it is a takeout/delivery spot. The attached sit down restaurant, Showa, is a fantastic experience so I hope both sides combined - Ginto and Showa - can keep this venture going. Beautiful presentation for takeout though - the container and chopsticks. Nice touch. Easy online ordering from the website (through DoorDash) and food came out quickly. read more

Ginto Express - Baked Curry Katsu Don カレーカツ丼のオーブン焼き $16.95. Not your typical takeout container - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Quick, affordable, and delicious lunch spot that I go to at least twice a month to treat myself. I always order ahead for pickup and theyre really quick with the order. I usually get the curry spicy tan tan don and it has been a favorite for over 2 years now. The pork has a small kick, but the star of the show is the curry. It's not like any of the plain box curry you have. This place is one of the only spots that remind me of curry I had in Japan (other spots being Curry Hyuga and Coco Ichibanya). Since this place is cheap and quick, it'll always be my special monthly treat for lunch. Highly recommend to check this place out. I do have to admit that their beef in the gyudon can be a hit or miss, but definitely try their curry. read more

Ginto Express - Curry tan Curry Spicy Tantan Don スパイシー坦々カレー丼 Mini Gyu Don ミニ牛丼 - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered it on doordash and received my food pretty quickly. Teriyaki and Curry, both pasted pretty good. It's a quick take out food place, the quality of food is 4 Stars. read more

Decently priced Japanese takeout food for the city! Personally, I ordered the Gyo Don and loved it! It was a large portion with great tender beef. The pickup process was convenient as well since they have a dedicated window for to-go orders. read more

A gem! I was in the area for a doctor's appointment and saw this nearby and decided to pop by. For now, you can only order outside at the window on the kiosk or online order for take-out only. I saw that there was an inside dining area, but it looks like it's still under construction for now. I got the takoyaki as a snack, and loved it! They're super generous with the bonito flakes and sauces. I wanted to try out their other menu offerings like the udons and donburis, but was pretty full that day. Their prices look great as well. If i'm in the area again, I'll try it out for sure! read more

Ginto Express - Takoyaki - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

The curry dishes here are awesome! This is a takeout window for a much more expensive restaurant. Hey, works for me! Love the curry katsu with & without cheese, the gyudon bowl with curry (a little boring without the curry). There's a constant line of delivery guys picking up food, so you know it's good! read more

One of the worst meals I've ever had in SF. Ordered the unagyu don: beef and onions, bbq eel and a soft-boiled egg over rice. The beef was 90% fat, gristle and inedible silver-skin. I'm a butcher, and I suspect I was served the scraps you're supposed to trim off and throw away. (Likely off of the beef chuck) This, plus a depressingly soggy and small piece of eel. I'm talking like "am I being pranked?" Small. Don't waste your time or money on this place. read more

Delicious food! The mini bowls were tasty enjoyed the cheese takoyaki, cheese katsu, the mini curry tamago bowl was so good as well.

Delivery or takeout only. Azasu family meal has a little of everything including a Japanese dessert which I thought was a nice touch. All of the bowls were delicious and the added flourishes from fancier chopsticks to the takeout container itself were noticed and appreciated by my family. Worth a repeat order when in the mood for takeout or delivery of Japanese comfort food. read more

Ginto Express - Azasu family meal - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got the Baked Curry Gyu Udon and as much as I love me a good curry udon, the meat in this dish really brought it down for me. The beef was sliced pretty thick and it was very rubbery making it hard to eat. The curry flavor was fine and the udon could've been cooking slightlyyyy less but it was still yummy. However, I was unable to eat most of the meat as it was so rubbery and tough :( Good for a quick bite but would skip out on any of the dishes w their "gyu" read more

Ginto Express - baked curry gyu udon - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing Curry. Did not disappoint. I will definitely be going here again. I literally can't say enough good things about them. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu. read more

This place is TAKE OUT ONLY! It was a little confusing to find at first, especially with the non-traditional storefront, but the food was worth it! First of all, all the photos online show the bowls with the extra $2.00 rice. Although it's marked, it can be easily overlooked. My friends and I all ordered without the extra rice and found each meal to be quite filling and the ratio of meat/sauce to rice was still great. Pictured is the Spicy Tantan Curry Don, Curry Katsu Don, Tonkatsu Don, and the Azasu Family Meal Set. Everybody thoroughly enjoyed the meal and I found that the spicy tantan was definitely a little too spicy! I'd say it was a good 8/10 spicy for me and I usually order medium spice wherever I go. Just beware if you aren't good with spice. The katsu and curry dishes were cooked well and had good texture even after travel. I'd definitely recommend anybody to try this place if you're looking for quality take out and comforting Japanese flavors. read more

Ginto Express - Spicy Tantan Curry Don, 2 Curry Katsu Don, Tonkatsu Don, and the Azasu Family Meal Set - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been here a few times to grab a quick, affordable lunch. So far I have tried the Kitsune Udon and Okonomiyaki Fries. The udon hits the spot, especially on rainy and cold days! The small size portion is perfect for my appetite and wallet. The fries are pretty good too! I usually order via website for pickup, my order is usually ready within 10 minutes and once I show up at the window pickup is smooth. I have not encountered a line yet so if you need something fast this is a good option. read more

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So glad I found this little gem while walking around the area on NYE. I ordered the Pork Curry Katsu Don and side of Chicken Karaage and it did not disappoint! The portions were very generous, rich flavor, and the fact they were open on New Years Eve was such a treat! They were pickup and delivery only FYI; I don't know if this is temporary or because it was a holiday. read more

Ginto Express - Katsu Don and Chicken Karaage - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

For takeout, I was pretty impressed with the quality of food here! The food stayed really warm and didn't feel soggy by the time I was home to eat my meal. In terms of taste, I think the real standout by a long shot was the baked curry gyu udon. It was so rich and extremely flavorful with each bite! It's the perfect comfort food on a cold, gloomy day. The gyu don was a bit lacking in flavor and seemed almost bland in comparison. The takoyaki was pretty standard and I liked that there was actually a good ratio of real octopus inside. I think in the future, I'll just stick to trying some of the other baked udons! read more

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One of my favorite Japanese places in SF! Very convenient and so yummy! I usually get their baked curry katsu don, which is delectable. Their karaage and takoyaki also delivers consistently. read more

Delicious and very affordable. I love the takoyaki and the tantan dish. I would definitely order from here again. read more

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Fast, delicious. First time here and the vibe is right. Never had a fry like this before in my life I'm in love!

The baked Curry Katsu Don was so yummy. It was the best delivery non sushi Japanese food I ever had in San Francisco. It was fresh and tasty. The cheese and the katsu was amazing. Must try. read more

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It's ok. The beef in the gyudon is just not sliced thinly enough, making it too chewy. Gyudon works for the same reason cheesesteak works. If you slice tough meat thinly enough, it makes it tender. But if you don't, these aren't quick cooking cuts and they end up being tough. read more

Came across ginto express when I was browsing for restaurants at a cloud kitchen that also has Project boba. Ginto Express offers japanese comfort food such as curry, udon, donburi bowls, desserts and much more. I love japanese curry, I love katsu and I hellaellaella love cheese. So I had to pick up an order of their Baked curry katsu don to treat myself after a long work week along with some boba from Project. I ordered via yelp, which was a simple and painless transaction. As I was browsing the menu, I ordered items from their daily specials for my fam; curry udon and kitsune udon. Also, I love how they offer mini versions of their udon and rice bowls. I drove to the cloud kitchen (which is located at the end of an industrial building), checked in at the ipad and walked over the guy manning the front desk to ask for my order. The food was ready for pick up on time and came in a temper sealed plastic bag. My baked curry dish was piping in it's tin foil container. It was pretty hefty, too. The udons were packed with the noodles and the soup separated to prevent soggy noodles. My baked curry dish was very delicious and comforting on a cold day. The dish was very filling. I could only eat half the bowl at a time. I wasn't able to sample the udon bowls but my family seemed to enjoy it and finish them off. Overall, good food. I love that they offer daily specials and mini bowls. The items are reasonable priced and the food was well packaged. I'll definitely add Ginto to my list of places to eat for a 'lunch at work' bookmarks. I'd love to their their udon and desserts next time. Check them out and support small business! read more

2nd time ordering. Wasn't too impressed the first time, but thought I'd give it a try again. As a place that's focused on take out/delivery, I wished they would have thought ahead to keep items fresh, warm, and tasty. Ordered their fries and it was soggy and cold when it arrived. I would have expected the packaging box to have some sort of holes to prevent the steam from making the fries soggy. Would not recommend ordering this for delivery. Gyudon was okay, but fairly flavorless in my opinion. Maybe my experiences would've been different if these items were dined-in. read more

Picked up lunch a few weeks ago at 92 Charter Oak. We got the family set meal plus the unagi with beef don. Food was fabulous. Pick up was slightly disappointing. Arrived when eta was for food. They told me it wasn't ready. Gentleman went on break. Different person covered the desk. 15 mins later a new cart of food was brought in. I went up to check on my order. It was on the rack the entire time I was waiting. The jiggle on the egg was phenomenal. read more

Ginto Express - Azasu Family Meal Set plus unagyu don - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the most surreal dining (or rather, not dining) experiences of my life. I approached the to-go window, eager to order. After what felt like an eternity, someone finally opened it. "Can I order here?" I asked, naively hoping for a straightforward transaction. Silly me. "No", apparently not. With all the enthusiasm of a DMV clerk, she reluctantly pointed to a QR code taped to the window. So I tried scanning it. Of course, it didn't work--because why would it? When I informed her of this minor issue, she simply said, "Oh," and closed the window like I was interrupting her dinner break. And then... nothing. Through the glass, I could see her in the kitchen to join five coworkers, who all appeared to be performing the universal restaurant worker ritual of avoiding eye contact with a customer. Meanwhile, I'm standing outside in the rain, confused and increasingly damp, locking eyes with various employees who seemed to be conducting some kind of silent protest against the concept of restaurants. After three minutes of this Kafkaesque standoff, my friend and I realized the obvious: No one was coming. No food, no help, no explanation. It's hard to feel like you've done something wrong when all you wanted was food, but this place had us questioning our very existence. We left stunned, hungry, and slightly wetter than when we arrived. This is not a restaurant. This is an anti-restaurant. A place where you cannot order food, even if you want to. read more