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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Chicken Donburi
    Kevin T.

    If you are looking for a delicious meal made fresh to order, iBowl is the perfect spot to check out. They do everything in house and provide great customer service. I highly recommend trying out their gyoza and donburi!

    Lemon tea
    Mari A.

    Tasty tea and and juicy chicken curry combo. Service is very good. Love how it is family owned and operated. Clean dining area and safe location. I would walk and dine here everyday if I could.

    Crispy chicken

    Tried the pork katsu and crispy chicken. Visually appealing and also tasted delicious. Would return again. Good food takes time, expect a bit of a wait.

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    Marika C.

    Food and service are top notch! Restaurant is very clean inside. I was craving tonkatsu after running an errand in SF and iBowl was in the area. So glad I found this spot and tried it out. I ordered tonkatsu curry, fried chicken, and beef udon with curry. Everything was AMAZING and FRESH. I was worried the tonkatsu and fried chicken would be soggy by the time I returned to the East Bay, but nope, both items were still crispy and hot 45 minutes later and stayed crispy till dinner when my kids devoured everything.! The tonkatsu was thick and juicy, pairing well with the curry sauce that had a lot of depth in flavor. The fried chicken pieces were huge and the sauce that accompanied it was delicious. The chunks of beef were huge and tasty. The udon wasn't soggy and the shredded cabbage salad was crunchy and fresh. Portion sizes were so generous and fed our family of five. My kids were asking if I could buy more the next day. My family gave the food two thumbs up! If we lived closer, we'd go all the time! Customer service was awesome and I observed the chefs putting in so much care and effort into preparing the orders. I also love this is a mom and pop restaurant! Parking was plentiful and easy! We can't wait to go back the next time we go to SF!

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    Thanks! Kevin! Hope you enjoy the foods!

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    Thanks! Marika!

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    Thanks for coming in and hope you enjoy the food.

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    4 months ago

    It's actually inside the Bay Street mall. The owners are nice. I always go for drinks if I'm walking but.

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    7 months ago

    Great food! Awesome and very friendly employees! The serving size of the food is also pretty big.

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    Thank you! Patrick! Hope you enjoy the foods!

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    10 months ago

    food is AMAZING! everything is so fresh. highly recommend. I got the gyoza and lemon tea 10/10. staff is very nice and efficient!

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    Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill - Katsu Curry

    Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill

    4.0(1.8k reviews)
    1.1 miChinatown
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    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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    Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill - Inside, takeout with a small area on the right to eat

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

    Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill - Katsu curry with rice and pickles 9/14/23! Yum

    Katsu curry with rice and pickles 9/14/23! Yum

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    Cafe Okawari - Chicken Katsu Sando

    Cafe Okawari

    4.5(534 reviews)
    2.2 miMission Bay
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    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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    Curry Hyuga - Chicken Cutlet Katsu Curry

    Curry Hyuga

    4.6(229 reviews)
    2.9 miMission
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    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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    HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Downtown - Pork Donburi "Chashu Don" 2.0

    HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Downtown

    4.3(717 reviews)
    0.9 miFinancial District
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    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)

    HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Downtown - Interior

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    On the Bridge - Pork cutlet with curry and rice

    On the Bridge

    3.4(1.4k reviews)
    1.8 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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    This place is literally on the bridge, connecting the Japantown shopping centers. So it's pretty…read moresmall and narrow. Not really accessible if you have a wheelchair. It was kind of difficult already with my husbands crutches. A wheelchair could be possible if they sit you at the very front entrance. We wanted to go because they have napolitan and we were very happy that we went. The staff were nice. They keep to themselves and check in on you just enough. There's anime on the shelves if you want to read and relax. Love that they had a warning that some of them may not be suitable for kids. They don't split bills, so heads up if you're going with multiple people. Our boys really liked their curry and katsu. They were able to make it not really spicy and it was just right for them. Napolitan was so good. The serving size was just right. At first I thought it might be too big, but because it was so good, I scarfed that thing down. This will definitely be our spot to go back to when we're in Japantown.

    I've been going to the Japanese Trade Center since I was a little kid. It's been a huge part of my…read morelife. This was one of those places that I always passed and would think to myself "I need to stop there one of these days." Well I finally did and it was quite good. The curry I got would have been the perfect level of spice for my wife, who's fully white, but next time I think I'll go up a level or two. It was still good and full of great flavor, but I expected a bit more from the level of spiciness I got. The young guy that was helping me was very nice and attentive. There was this person visiting someone who worked there, I think she was a nurse who worked nearby, who was chatting with her friend (the other server) at such a volume I wonder if the nurse lady knew that inside voices were even an option. That was a little distracting but I don't blame my server for that. I don't care if employees at places want to chat, that's fine. Just be aware of the volume. Overall I'm very glad I went here and the food was delicious.

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    On the Bridge - 03.02.24 entrance to restaurant located on the West Mall

    03.02.24 entrance to restaurant located on the West Mall

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    Japanese Seafood Spaghetti

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    Torraku Ramen

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    4.0(243 reviews)
    2.9 miPotrero Hill
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    Food: 3-4/5 Service: Basic…read moreAmbiance: Casual Value: 3/5 Got Tonkotsu ramen and Oyakodon. The Tonkotsu broth was nice and the pork belly was soft. The Oyakodon I thought was just okay. Good in the fact it's simple, but left me wanting more. We went for lunch. When I say the service is basic, it's that we got seated, they brought out waters and that was the only service we received during the meal. The reason for my 3 star rating is that I wasn't really wowed by anything and the value. I understand rent and overhead is expensive but $17 for that Oyakodon is bit high. I understand Unagi being priced what it is. With that being said the ramen is comparable to other ramen shops in SF.

    Ramen in Potrero, Torraku was once a popular food truck that has now planted itself in a nice brick…read moreand mortar location that has coffee and empanadas close by. In 2017 it was listed on SF's best food truck list and if you've been a fan they've carried over their black and red color scheme to the restaurant.  The good thing is they are used to operating at high volume with fast turn around so the food comes out really fast. The menu is small but they do serve Japanese beers and sake. Shoyu Ramen: Noodles and broth were perfect and the chashu and seaweed were abnormally large, it was very tasty. For being proportional I would have loved more green onion. Spicy Miso Ramen: Perfect for warming you up on a cool SF day, it's savory with a delicate heat and thicker cut pieces of meat. Overall size may be perfect for other people but my friend and I could not finish our bowls, it seemed like we kept eating and eating and the bowl looked exactly the same so great value for the price.

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    Torraku Ramen
    Torraku Ramen
    Torraku Ramen

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