This is one of the small food places within the SoFA Market. JapaCurry serves a variety of Japanese comfort foods from katsu curry's to unagi and karrage dons. I ordered the spicy chicken karrage don with the extra spicy enhancement! There's a good portion of chicken that's lightly breaded and covered with sauce and served on top of a light layer of cabbage and thicker layer of rice. Some edamame and pickled ginger accents are there. The chicken was very tender and the cuts of meat were good (meaty, not cartilage or fatty), which was great. The sauce was tasty and even with the spicy enhancement, it wasn't "sweat-inducing" level of spiciness. I found it had a level of umami that make me really want to eat it all up, which I did. It filled me up without overstuffing me. While the meat itself wasn't cooked to order (the meat was in containers and it was reheated), it didn't bother me at all. But as a results, the breading was soft as opposed to crispy. So all good, and I'd be happy to eat here again and try more dishes. read more

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Tasty and warm meal. My food was ready quickly and honey and delicious. The katsu had more fat on it than I was expecting, but was crisp, tasty and satisfyingly fried. I got my food to go, so didn't experience the ambiance. Happy with the food and would visit again! read more

JapaCurry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

Ordered takeout and got the gyu curry spicy. Off the bat, I'd say I didn't love this place because the packaging they used completely melted into my food. I don't love melted plastic in my food, but taste wise, the curry was fine. The meat was kind of tough and didn't taste fresh. The surrounding area is kind of hard to find parking in on a weekend. Overall, not a good experience and the food quality itself isn't great. Please please change your packaging so people aren't eating plastic. read more

JapaCurry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

Wanted to try this place for a while now, but they're closed last time we're here. Finally got to try it on Thursday night for an early dinner, before watching a movie at the California Theater. Ordering from the kiosk was easy, and the food was ready pretty quickly. We ate at the long communal table right in front of JapaCurry. I had high expectations because of their high ratings, but was quite disappointed with my mediocre chicken katsu curry plate. While the sauce was hot, the chicken katsu wasn't. It tasted like the chicken had been cooked for a long time. Portion size was not bad, with quite a lot of chicken. Flavor was just ok. Not something I would recommend. read more

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In a Curry Food stall located in the SoFA Market, which is an indoor food and drink hall in DTSJ. JapaCurry started out as a catering company in 2023, and opened this location early last year (2025). I first saw the Chef at JapaCurry being interviewed by a local news station** talking about his food and I became very interested in their authentic flavors. The Good: *They also have a pickup location in Santa Clara with new locations coming soon. *Still do catering *Dog-friendly covered outdoor dining *Easy kiosk ordering and paying *Minimal interaction with the staff, but it was all very cordial and pleasant. *Ordered the Tonkatsu (Pork) Curry and I was very impressed with the crispy, extra thiccc cut of tender pork. The curry itself was also quite good, and had a nice spicy kick at the end which was nice. The concomitant, and traditional, rice and red pickles (aka Fukujinzuke) made for a nice meal overall. *Pricing is pretty reasonable for around $16-19 for a nice sized lunch that gets you full, but not so much that you're comatose. The Meh: *They're a little stingy with the Curry itself. There is an option for "Extra Curry Sauce" for $4, if you absolutely need it. *Shared seating means you might have to share a table with *gasp* strangers. It's not ideal but it is what it is. *No alcohol but some of the other vendors inside the SoFA do. The Ugly: *Unless you come on a Sunday, then you're most likely going to have to pay for parking. Conclusion: Not my favorite Japanese Curry, but it's definitely up there. **I'm not 100% on the news station part, but I definitely saw an interview somewhere. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

JapaCurry - TonKatsu (Pork) Curry ($18.50) - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

Best rated food booth in this hall. Several closed restaurants. Seating available inside and out. Order at kiosk and pay electronically. Food (chicken) is precooked and kept in a heating cabinet. Curry has excellent flavor. Breading in chicken is good and the chicken portion was decent with good white meat. Not bad for prepped food. Would eat here again. read more

JapaCurry - Katsu Chicken Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

I bought a too good to go surprise bag and though they should use it as means to advertise I was disappointed. The end pieces of the chicken on the Katsu was dry and the curry sauce was not what I expected. Curry is normally quite flavorful-this fell short. I did enjoy the veggies, however. Very fresh and tasty. The gentleman who packed my bag was surprised and didn't have it ready. It's in a shared restaurant setting, like a food court, so you can dine in, but the restaurant alone is take-out. read more

JapaCurry - Curry chicken katsu - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

[Food] - Tonkatsu Curry ($18.50): Love the flavorful tomato/beef based curry! Definitely not like the average Japanese restaurant curry! Rice (fluffy) & moist) and tonkatsu (fatty but a bit overcooked) were plentiful, but the curry portions just weren't the same ratio as the rice and tonkatsu overall. I appreciate that the curry includes some vegetables (carrots, potatoes, spinach) without paying more. So depending on your preferences this could be a hit or miss but I still can overlook everything just for the curry. You can also get extra curry sauce ($4) - Fried Tofu ($4.50 for 4 pieces): A bit bland, but of course delicious with curry sauce or even sriracha. I have to admit that the price is pretty steep for 4 pieces. I would personally skip this next time. [Service] - Helpful, friendly, attentive [Ambiance] - Small mom and pop shop at DTSJ in SoFA Market [Overall] - Would come back again as there aren't many places that serve a more flavorful tomato/beef based curry. Most Japanese restaurant serve more of a store bought Japanese curry flavor (beef/potato) flavor. read more

JapaCurry - Tonkatsu Curry ($18.50) - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

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My friends, wife, and I checked out JapaCurry. Unfortunately, we arrived later in the day around 2pm, and a lot of their entrees were already "sold out" like their tonkatsu and karaage. My friend ordered the Pork Belly (Kakuni) Curry. Thick, Rich, "beefy" flavorful, and soothing curry. Nothing is as comforting and enjoyable as a bowl of curry rice. The pork belly was tender and soft. The rice was fluffy and soaked up all the curry goodness. Served with cabbage to give added texture and to help cut the richness or spice. Also fukujinzuke which is a must when eating Japanese curry! We'll be back! Support your local business! read more

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JapaCurry offers a decent option for Japanese curry fans in downtown San Jose, but my visit left me feeling a bit underwhelmed, especially considering the price. While the curry flavor itself was good, a few elements of the dish and the overall experience could have been better. What I had: - GyuCurry (stewed beef) - Added shredded cheese - Added marinated egg The curry itself had a solid flavor -- rich and comforting without being too heavy. However, the stewed beef was just alright; it didn't have the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness I was hoping for. It's possible I ordered the wrong protein since, unfortunately, the more popular options like karaage, tonkatsu, and chicken katsu were sold out by the time I arrived :-(( The shredded cheese felt like an afterthought -- simply sprinkled on top without being melted into the dish, similar to how Chipotle tops their bowls. I had expected a gooier, richer texture. Like if you've ever been to kbbq restaurants and they have melted cheese over the meats- yeah that's somewhat what I was expecting. As for the marinated egg, it tasted fine but didn't really have the depth of flavor that a good marinated egg usually offers. Considering I paid close to $30 for the bowl with toppings, I found the protein portion and topping quality a little disappointing for the price. JapaCurry is part of the SoFa Market food hall, which has a casual and lively atmosphere. Seating is communal-style, meaning you'll likely be sitting close to strangers at shared tables. Finding a spot can be a bit hit-or-miss depending on the time of day. Parking downtown can be tricky, but there are nearby paid lots and some street parking if you're willing to circle around. Service was quick and no-frills -- order at the counter and wait for your food to be called! TLDR: Overall, while I liked the curry flavor, the value and toppings didn't quite justify the price for me. I might consider giving JapaCurry another try earlier in the day when more proteins are available, but this visit was just okay. I give JapaCurry a 3/5. I hate to rate small businesses and mom/pop shops harshly but I feel like this was just satisfactory overall. Hoping that if I come back and try one of the sold out meats, my rating would be alot higher! How I rate on Yelp: (5 stars): Exceptional!! -- food, service, and atmosphere all outstanding. Worth going out of your way. (4 stars): Great! -- very good experience overall, minor flaws but nothing major. (3 stars): Good -- decent, acceptable, but there's room for clear improvement. (2 stars): Poor -- disappointing experience, multiple issues (food, service, or setting). (1 star): Terrible -- very bad experience, would not return or recommend. read more

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Ordered the chicken katsu curry udon to go, the chicken was soggy and bland, the udon noodle was decent. Also ordered the potato croquette which was also soggy and greasy. Maybe this is not the place for to-go orders. read more

JapaCurry - Chicken katsu curry udon - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

Wanted to try their potato croquette curry but it wasn't available so we went with their natto green onion curry with a side of fried tofu. I've never had natto in curry before but it was a tasty addition with very little fermentation flavor. The curry itself was flavorful and light. The tofu was soft and perfectly fried and helped complete the meal and make it more filling. I'll be back to this stall to try their potato croquette curry next! read more

JapaCurry - Natto green onion curry with fried tofu - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

JapaCurry is located downtown, inside SoFA market, which makes it difficult to find parking. I went near closing time and it was still hard to find a spot! I got the karaage curry, and I initially thought the portion size was small for the price since it was three pieces over rice with the side of curry sauce. The curry sauce could have been more flavorful, but overall it was still a filling meal since the three chicken pieces were actually pretty large! I docked a point because it was disappointing that they gave way too much rice, which can be a nice problem to have I guess, but I wanted to finish my food, not toss the leftover white rice. The customer service was really great, so that helped make my experience overall pretty positive. I would consider coming back, but I would want to try something else! read more

The customer service was awesome. It made the food taste better. Added some spice seasoning that took my food to a great level. read more

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Great tasting Japanese food with an incredibly authentic way of service. They offer differing variations of curry bowls and rice bowls, as well as my favorite udon noodle bowls. There are plenty of different kinds of Japanese style protein bases to try such as karaage, gyudon and pork/chicken katsu; these pair incredibly great with their signature curry. What sticks out most is the wonderful head chef who creates a great ambience by putting his all into every dish. Try this place out for one of the best Japanese food experiences in San Jose! read more

This place reminded me of a curry place inside of a kyoto train station so good! The smell took me back to Japan. Love the ordering kiosk as well, also like being back in japan. Food came out super fast. We will definitely be back! read more

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Located in the SoFa market. Lots of seating with other restaurants inside. Came around 5:30pm on a Saturday and there was no line. The staff was super nice and my order was ready in 5 minutes after ordering! I got the Potato Croquette Curry ($15.00) and it was really good! The croquette was pillowy soft, the curry was good, and the ratio of rice to curry sauce was perfect for me. The shredded cabbage and pickled red things were a nice touch too. My other 3 friends also really liked what they got. Super fast, nice staff, super convenient in the area of downtown SJ and menu was so small that it was not overwhelming with choices. I love that! Would come again if I'm in the area and craving Japanese curry! read more

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Nearly $20 with tip--after paying for metered street parking -- to get this karaage (fried chicken) curry plate and the chicken was SOGGY exactly like it was microwaved from frozen. Not to mention the rice was overcooked. The curry itself was the only edible thing. Why bother running a restaurant with this level of disrespect for the food and your customers? I want so little out of life and this completely ruined my day read more

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There's nothing like eating Japanese curry on a cold day. JapaCurry is located inside of SoFA Market, a food court in downtown San Jose. This place is about a 5-10 minute walk from the SJSU campus, making it a convenient spot for students to swing by. My friend and I came here for dinner on a weeknight, and there was quite a bit of seating available inside. Once we ordered and paid at one of the kiosks, the food came out quickly. The curry itself was warm and tasty, and I appreciated the thickness of the pork cutlet in the tonkatsu curry. Some of the rice was slightly on the harder and drier side, though, and I wish there was a bit more curry sauce provided so it could match up with the ratio of rice that is included with the dish. Despite these aspects, I was still satisfied with my meal overall and the portion size. The workers were friendly and welcoming, too, and the person who I believe was the owner was super kind and let us sample their matcha ice cream. I hope to come back to try some of their other curry dishes in the future! read more

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The five stars is for the taste between the fried chicken batter, with the brown sauce, and with the light orange sauce. The reason why the 3 components create so much variety is because I tasted almost all these following possibilities when eating the fried chicken in the rice bowl: 1. Batter taste only 2. Brown sauce only 3. Light orange sauce only 4. Batter + brown sauce together 5. Batter + orange sauce together 6. Brown sauce + light orange sauce together 7. All three together: Batter + Brown sauce + light orange sauce together And 8: no sauce and no batter on the chicken. I tasted 6 of the 8 possible variations in one single order. The chicken was moist like KFC, but not squirty like Costco. The batter was essenced like Safeway, but not crackle-ly like at Popeyes. The rice was plain and dry, but the two types of ginger and the green soybeans helped disrupt the singularity of taste. There were green onions garnished on one of the chicken pieces which multiplied the effects of the light orange sauce, but it was not enough for all the chicken pieces, and nothing left to spare for helping the rice ant. Comparing the rice bowls at JapaCurry, the JapaCurry is superior to the Jack in the Box teriyaki bowl, but inferior to the Santo Market poke bowl which has 3x as much sauce to drip into the rice, and additional furikake flakes which were like firecrackers of flavor which were missing from the JapaCurry bowl. read more

JapaCurry - Chicken and rice bowl - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

Really authentic Japanese curry! Being from Japan, I really appreciate when a place gets J-curry right, and they absolutely do. And their Katsu is also top-notch! Quick service and friendly staff made the experience even better. Must-try! read more

JapaCurry - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

JapaCurry a newly established food court just opened a few weeks ago serving authentic Japanese curry and karaage donburi are on my top list. I hate the cheap imitation simply too sweet or too bland mostly gear to Western taste. Ordering is very simple via self service kiosk with a list of appetizers, drinks, donburi and of course their main specialty curry. I chose curry potato croquettes comes with rice and schredded cabbage with pickled beets. The flavor is not so overbearing and the croquettes are coated with breadcrumbs and deep-fried as it should be. Definitely be back weekdays are the best even on a Friday afternoon not as crowded as I got there right after the lunch crowd parking not a problem. JapaCurry is one of many ethic food located inside of SoFa Market one can dine-in or out by the patio. ポテトコロッケカレーありがとうございました！translate thank you for the potato croquettes Japanese curry! read more

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I got to try multiple items on the menu and they were all AMAZING. From the chicken karaage to the egg gyudon, they were all super declicious. The server was incredibly kind and welcoming, and that went extra well with how the food had a very warm and familial taste. Overall, if you want great Japanese cuisine this may be as good as it gets in San Jose. read more

Great place that is walking distance from the convention center and hotel. The plaza this restaurant is located in has many other cuisines to offer so perfect spot for friends to hang and get food if everyone wants something different. Highly recommend checking out Japacurry. We originally wanted to get their pork cutlet but there fryer was down, so we got the hamburger steak cutlet instead. It was very Flavour and filling, paired with the rice and cabbage. For an additional cost, we also added an egg. Once you order, they will give you a number buzzer and you can walk around to check out the area. There a free water dispenser by the bar that is self service. Make sure you grab some seats if it's busy. When we went during Fanime, there was a lot of open spots to sit and eat. read more

JapaCurry - Hamburger Cutlet with Egg - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

nothing really tastes like anything? if that makes sense the crispiness of the katsu definitely tore my mouth apart but maybe my gums are weak lol the meat didn't really have a taste though - the curry also didn't taste like Japanese curry, it was just slightly salty? imo would rather go a few minutes away to japantown if I really wanted curry, but this place makes do in a pinch I suppose read more

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I'm in a review-writing mood today and this is my 3rd one. The pork katsu was SOLID. I'm knocking off one star for the $4 edamame--there were literally 8-10 pieces. Inflation is real and totally understandable, but we've got to do better. That said, I'd totally come back for the katsu. read more

JapaCurry - $4 edamame - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

I just had tonkatsu udon noodles. It was soooo good. The broth was rich and flavorful. There was a lot of meat (which is rare due to shrinkflation). read more

I've been looking for great Japanese curry place for a while and this place takes the cake for me! The food is very flavorful and very much reminds of curry I had back in Japan. One filling will get you full but one you take a bite into the chicken you can't stop! The staff is amazing and caring! Definitely will be stopping by more often! read more

JapaCurry - Chicken Katsu Curry and Hokkaido Croquettes - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

inside SoFa market & IYKYK, parking is a tad bit tough.. especially if you're solo. 4 stars due to their online ordering issues & moist Katsu . I had to order there, but luckily it was super quick! I ordered @ 12:00 PM & it was ready 7 mins later, no kizzy!!! I love how they saran wrap all containers to prevent leaking/moving of items--but absolutely hate that they pack the katsu in same container--it really made the Chicken Katsu soft and less fresh. I'll make sure to dine in next time or request to separate the protein. Besides that, everything from the rice, flavorful curry and tasty Fukujin-zuke was sooo good ! I love that there's potatoes and carrots in the curry sauce. We'll definitely be back! :) read more

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They are located near the front of sofa market, on the right side of the front entrance. Fast service, good portions, decent price, and very tasty! Couldn't ask for more, especially during fanime weekend, which can be insanely busy. The staff was very kind, and the food did not suffer in quality despite the mad rush, which speaks well to how smooth they are operating. Hope they do well! I'll def be back when I'm in dtsj for an event! read more

One of my favorite spots in downtown sj!! Every time I go the food is great and the service is even better! If you are looking for a local business to support, this is the one! The owner is the sweetest and you can tell he really cares for his customers and his business. I recommend anything on the menu, I've gotten most things and each time is a great experience! read more

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Was in the mood for a Japanese curry while waiting for my wife....searched Yelp and found this place...it's in the food hall. I was looking forward to a good authentic lunch based on the reviews but my experience was somewhat different. I ordered the tonkatsu (pork) curry and was disappointed on a couple of fronts: the sliced tonkatsu was not fresh and it felt like it had been previously cooked and microwaved; the rice also had that "day old" feel and was not hot; the shredded cabbage garnish was undressed; and finally, the curry portion was very small - barely enough to cover the sliced tonkatsu and none over the rice! On the good news side, the tonkatsu portion size was appropriate and the curry itself was tasty...service was friendly and I didn't feel the price was out of line for the area (downtown San Jose food hall). On a positive note: some suggestions for the restaurant....serve hot, fresh rice daily and revisit your portioning; a good Japanese curry is always about the rice/curry combination and the proteins are almost secondary...rethink the proteins - the tonkatsu was probably great if served fresh vs reheated; personally, I'd probably be okay with reheated karaage chicken vs pork or even a croquette. So, was hoping for some nice Japanese comfort food....everyone has a bad day and maybe later in the day, stuff would've been fresher. It's worth a try, your mileage may vary.... read more

- Thick slices of juicy chicken katsu (thigh meat by the way) - Slightly sweet, crispy breading - Great depth of flavor in the curry My only qualm is that I ate it too fast. Eat it right as soon as you get it for the best experience. It really does taste like the curry in Japan. read more

JapaCurry - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

Have had really poor experiences through delivery here. We've only ordered food twice from JapaCurry a few months apart through their website. Each time the curry itself was omitted from the order and not packed. We either received plain rice and katsu or plain noodles. It's really sad to miss the most important item in the order on every occasions but unfortunately we won't be giving them another chance. Be careful if you plan to order online. We couldn't even reach them by phone afterwards. read more

I got the chicken katsu curry and it was delicious. The chicken was very crispy and the curry was well seasoned with potatoes and carrots in it. Another part was the red pickled ginger which was little savory but I loved it. Wish they had put more. Overall, the portions were plentiful and the rice was fluffy. Would definitely recommend it. PS: It's inside the Sofa Market and it has a tap to pay machine. However, the wait time was quick and the worker was nice and friendly. (Curry was on the side btw) read more

JapaCurry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

Excellent pork belly curry with authentic flavors! Food came out quickly and portion sizes are fantastic. Only downside is that a good chunk of their menu was not available, including the tonkatsu curry - perhaps next time! read more

You won't find kinder staff members than at JapaCurry. We ordered a croquette and chicken katsu curry. The chicken katsu is soooo thick and juicy, I haven't had a katsu curry like this one. While we were eating at one of the tables, the chef/owner was so kind and voluntarily went to the water station and surprised us with a couple cups of water He is so kind and cheerful, I wish him and the business all the success! read more

Very friendly staff and delicious food too! It's not up to full speed with all their food offerings but I had the hambuga steak which was like a half pound burger patty cooked well but extremely juicy and tasty in typical Japanese style with curry sauce over rice with some raw thinly sliced cabbage and a red pickle I love, called fukujinzuke. I will order a curry dish if I know they have fukujinzuke. It is available as a side for $2. Sorry no pictures, I was so excited to try the food that I got totally distracted and forgot to take pix. Highly recommend you try these guys. I can't wait for them to get their katsu and kaarage going. read more

Listen, we all seek comfort food for various reasons. Maybe it's the warm embrace our bodies feel the moment we take a bite, or perhaps it's the longing for nostalgia we seek. I cannot express how much I've been wanting to try JapaCurry for the authentic experience most can only get abroad. And what better way to enjoy quality Japanese curry than on a brisk Spring day! I chose the pork belly curry and instantly fell in love when my utensil pierced the pork belly like a knife cutting through room temperature butter. It was tender, juicy, and made me grateful for the time and effort spent behind the scenes. The flavors are light enough to settle any unset tummies while still satisfying my desire to feel comforted. The bowl of curry is perfect for a balanced lunch with protein and veggies. I took my meal to go and was genuinely thanked by the staff as I picked up my meal. I can't wait to try the rest of their menu! read more

JapaCurry - Pork belly curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

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Amazing service and a very clean, welcoming environment. The owner is kind, attentive, and made the experience even better with his warm personality and smile. I especially enjoyed the tonkatsu curry--it was delicious and well-prepared. Highly recommend this place! read more

JapaCurry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California