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    Karē Japanese Curry

    4.5 (211 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    chicken katsu curry and shrimp tempura
    Angeline N.

    My friend and I were walking around Rodeo 39 and decided on this place! We ordered on a kiosk and the food came out really quickly. I was a klutz and accidentally dropped my utensils while bringing my food to the table. It was super embarrassing and honestly I was just gonna walk away shamefully and wipe the spoon and use it anyway, but the nice worker had already grabbed me a new one. We were able to sit at a table nearby since we came on a weekday and it wasn't as busy. They played mostly pop music while we were there yapping and it was a great vibe! The curry itself was pretty good and slightly spicy, which I enjoyed. I thought the chicken katsu was pretty bland and flavorless, but fortunately the curry was packed with flavor so I didn't mind as much. I really enjoyed the side of shrimp tempura and felt like it was definitely better seasoned than the katsu. The proportions were really good and I liked that the curry was in a separate container so my katsu didn't get soggy.

    pork belly: grilled pork belly, white rice, curry, pickled radish + green onions = $15
    Trung N.

    The curry is quite good here. I tried it in two forms: -chicken katsu ($14.00): fried chicken katsu, white rice, curry, pickled radish + green onions -pork belly ($15.00): grilled pork belly, white rice, curry, pickled radish + green onions To be honest, I didn't read the descriptions and instead relied on the picture menu. Based on pictures, I thought the pork belly was breaded. Boy was I wrong. You get 4 generous pieces of grilled pork belly. Pairing it with curry is interesting. Not bad, but not familiar, so I liked it okay. The chicken katsu on the hand was great. I'd definitely order that again. This place is great if you're in the mood for curry.

    Miso soup w/ curry Chicken Katsu
    Anne A.

    This is close to where I live, so it's my to go to place whenever I'm craving for chicken or pork curry katsu. The service is very quick, and when ordering now, they have self ordering using touch screen. Don't worry if you don't know how to use or how to order, there will be a person standing in the front kiosk to help you. The chicken filet meat they used is white meat, and yet still tender and juicy. The crispy ness is good, the curry sauce is also taste really good. Portion wise is good with the price. But as for me to get a miso soup for $3, is not worth it. It comes in a small cup, the flavor for me is a bit water down, and the seaweed and tofu is very little, so basically is just a broth soup. So the place is inside the food court. And they have move suites from the old one, where before used to be on the left side from the stage, now it's the opposite side, which is the left side of the stage, closer to the tattoo store in the back (where the Filipino fusion store used to be) The atmosphere at night & weekend will be very loud, because on the stage there's always something going on, from karaoke night, trivia night, a live band or a sporting events. So seating could be a challenge, but you can always find one. So it is good for a big groups, and plenty of variety of foods at this place and also there's a bar that serves alcohol.

    Chicken Katsu
    Sandy V.

    Delicious, good price, quick. Katsu is super crispy and curry comes on the side. 12/10 stars would recommend.

    Shrimp Tempura
    Avery T.

    Great food and customer service. Cashier Bryan was very kind, and helped me pick out a meal as it was my first time there. Looking forward to coming back again! (Sorry to the cashier if I spelled your name wrong.)

    Chicken Gyoza w fried egg
    Priscilla Y.

    Solid food and i love how they don't have option to tip! I would tip for just for that! Anyways first time at the public market and I chose this to satiate my cravings after a hard workout. I got the fried chicken gyoza plate with a side of fried egg. They also give you a side of chili powder to add which is a must bc I like my curry with a spicy kick. Service is quick but also there was no crowd on a Tuesday late afternoon. For $16 I'd say it's pricey but it's a no frills no hassle place so I could imagine myself coming back if I were in the area and looking for a quick eat.

    Beef Belly Curry
    Nick P.

    Newest addiction! We are obsessed with the beef belly curry from here. The beef is extra tender and they make sure to load your bowl with plenty of it. The curry is savory and pairs perfectly with the beef belly and rice. Great bang for the buck. You can easily make two meals out of a single order. Love it here!!

    Beef belly curry rice
    FREDA G.

    Beef belly curry rice was so good. Think of a yoshinoya beef bowl but elevated... the onions to meat ratio was 1:1 and the meat tasted like it was of high quality and not too fatty. Paired with the japanese curry brought it to the next level. We enjoyed it with the side of red pickled radishes.

    Chicken Katsu
    Sam T.

    Absolutely loved the chicken katsu and curry! The katsu was crispy and the curry was rich with bold flavors. Check it out!

    Chicken Katsu
    Danielle M.

    Located in Rodeo 39, this little establishment has been my go to for Japanese curry for a year now. The majority of the time I have it delivered to my house. It's less expensive if you order there in person. The chicken katsu curry is my favorite. The portions are decent as are the prices.

    Spam Katsu and Fried Egg
    Katie V.

    The spam katsu curry was so tasty!! I've been looking everywhere for good crispy spam katsu. Ordering was easy too, the girl standing at the counter helped us, however the kiosk was pretty self explanatory- Food came out within 15-20 minutes! The curry itself wasn't too overpowering either, definitely makes u want to keep eating it.

    Chicken Katsu & Beef Belly
    Ivi K.

    Went here for the first time. It's located in a marketplace/food court type place. You place your order on a screen. They only accept card or Apple Pay. You pick your food up when it's ready and find a place to sit. My husband and I sat inside and we enjoyed our curry. I got chicken cutlet and curry and my husband got beef belly and curry. They were both delicious!! Got two cans of Diet Coke. One of the best Japanese curries we've had & we've been to Japan. Will definitely be coming back again for more curry! 5 out of 5 stars would recommend to a friend!! (:

    Chicken Katsu
    David W.

    We went to Rodeo39 to pick up some cookies from Sweet G's and decided to try this new curry spot. My wife and I used to live near Sawtelle in LA so we have definitely had some solid curry in our day...and I am sad to report that Kare is pretty average. I understand that food prices have gone up and labor is more expensive, but the value proposition that they offer for their chicken katsu curry is just not there. Their labor costs cannot be that high because you literally order on an ipad despite the worker standing right behind it, which is awkward. The portion was average and while the flavor of the curry was good, they have zero customizability on their entrees - I am used to being able to modify the spice level and add various toppings to my dish, none of which, Kare offers. The chicken katsu itself was also average, not the worst, but not special in any way either.

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    I ordered chicken katsu with curry. The chicken katsu was thick and juicy! The portion was pretty good too.

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    Get the beef belly, add egg. The food taste super gooooooooooood. The beef and rice is perfect match with the curry.

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    We waited 45 minutes for our food. We came with a few other people and they were done 10 minutes before we even got our food. Never again.

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    Ask the Community - Karē Japanese Curry

    Is the curry itself vegetarian, or does it contain meat?

    It is vegetarian and also the vegetable gyoza is vegan.

    Is there dairy in the curry?

    Portion look really small, is it enough to make you full?

    portions are solid! I am satisfied with the Chicken Katsu curry plate :)

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