I wish I had taken a picture! I haven't had Japanese tonkatsu curry since I was last in Japan this…read morepast year. I've been really craving it and luckily while I was in downtown I found JapaCurry in the sofa market! Did not disappoint. I got my food fast and the person the made my food was so nice! I highly recommend getting the potato croquets, they were perfect.

Took my daughter and her friends to JapaCurry, and they were honestly blown away by the chicken…read morekatsu Japanese curry. It was so delicious and comforting, and my daughter loved it so much that she's been saying she wants to have it every day ever since! The restaurant itself is nice, clean, and has a really welcoming feel. The service was great too! Definitely a place we'll be coming back to. If you're a fan of Japanese curry and katsu, I'd definitely give Japa House a try!

Stopped by when I was in SF only a couple minutes walk from BART and ordering online was super…read moreconvenient since their website accepts Apple Pay. I ordered the vegetarian curry with tofu and broccoli at the medium spice level (~$17). The spice level was exactly as described and the curry itself was flavorful. My only small complaint is that I wish the vegetarian curry came with a wider variety of vegetables. I was surprised it didn't include potatoes which were an additional charge. The portion size felt fair for one person I had enough to have leftovers for dinner. I do wish the price was a little lower since it's a takeout-only spot, but considering the area, it seems pretty in line with what you'd expect to pay in downtown SF. My partner ordered the chicken katsu curry and really enjoyed it as well. Definitely worth checking out.

I tried Muracci's Katsu-Curry and I'd say their Katsu is a 4 and curry is a 3, rounding out closer…read moreto 3. I appreciate the fact that they have a more authentic style of pork katsu instead of a chicken katsu that's more common in the US. They do have chicken too for those that wants one. The Katsu was fried right. Crisp, fresh, tad juicy and good. For the curry, it's been few weeks since I actually had it and I can't quite remember the flavor details. But, that's not much different from what I felt back when on the day I had it. Good, yes. But, didn't have a striking memorable flavor profile. Not much to say about ambiance since it's a take out only spot. The service was nice and pretty fast though. Excellent place for a quick takeout when you want to grab and go!

Dining out during these inflationary times ain't easy, especially in San Francisco! Thankfully…read moreNippon Curry offers a hearty, tasty, and hot meal for under $20...WOW! Ambience is non-descript, soulless, artless, modern, and clean. Service was efficient and robotic, I think the AI-Robots at Google Gemini and Grok have more personality. All good... $17 Tonkatsu Curry...the plate was huge! A thick, wide, juicy, tender, pork cutlet with that signature Japanese crispy crunchy batter embracing each other like a romantic couple on their 3rd date. The lovely fragrant hot, rich, mild brown curry sauce covers it all. Underneath it all is generous mound of steaming hot white rice. +3 Steamed Vegetables...get your vitamins and fiber, and let your bowel movements flow smoothly like Willy Wonka's chocolate waterfalls. The fresh veggies blend in nicely with all that flavorful curry sauce.

Still so good, to go and hits the spot! Ebi (Shrimp) Fry is my fave and Chicken to go was with tip…read more$40+. Different staff but still chill friendly people. I would like to eat in person one day as it looks amazing to eat there. When the winter time rolls around definitely. The interior tables and chairs seems more comfortable and nice than I recall from 3? Years ago. They also have all day happy hour here. lol is anyone doing this- what a great hangover cure if you needed it! This delicious anchor food and cheap beers!

The Japanese curry is delicious. It cooks after you ordered, so the pork katsu is hot and fresh…read more I ordered it medium-spicy, and it wasn't too spicy luckily. The portion size is huge.

Decent enough for curry, with solid portions, and the katsu sandwiches looked pretty bomb…read more However it's a bit ordinary inside, as befits a typical older Japanese restaurant in this area, and things like pickled vegetables are now an extra charge. Service was good but not super clear that pickled vegetables were not included at first, and honestly, while not bad, we also didn't find it memorable.

Stopped by a couple times recently, and this place is still going strong! Really one of the best…read morekatsu curry and Japanese sando places in the city. Chicken katsu curry is nice and juicy inside, crispy on the outside, with a medium bodied Japanese curry sauce-- exactly the way I'd expect it when I go to Japan. They have options to customize, eg mentaiko, extra katsu, etc, so def easy to get exactly what you are craving. Service is friendly, and food comes out quick. Both indoor, counter, and outdoor table space available, and it turns over pretty quick. Ordering togo is also pretty convenient (they hand you your phone out the window). Also recommend the drinks here-- Strawberry Match Latte and house-made Yuzu soda. This place is one of my gotos for lunch!

A solid, reliable lunch spot near the office…read more I appreciate the protein-forward menu and flexibility to customize bowls to your liking. The ingredients are fresh and the portions are satisfying, though the flavors are fairly unremarkable and nothing particularly memorable. A convenient option for a quick, balanced weekday lunch though!

10/10 please try the creamy udon with mentaiko and bacon! The udon was cooked to bouncy perfection…read morenot mushy at all and the toppings made for a lighter dish. The cream sauce wasn't too heavy as to weigh you down the rest of day. Great balance of creaminess and richness. Of course the tonkatsu and curry is also a hit. The tonkatsu was juicy and crispy without being overly oily. The curry had great depth definitely not made from the curry cubes. There's even a bunch of pepper powders at the table if you want to up your spice level!

We love the San Mateo location and thought we'd swing by the SF location since we were in the area…read more We were the only customers that were dining in for lunch. Our server was so nice and friendly. My husband got the classic katsu curry and I went for the croquette curry. The menu here is slightly different from the other location. Personally I prefer the SM location as I think the curry tastes a bit better over there and I felt like the fry on our items was a bit overdone. Either way the curry hits the spot! Parking is honestly a nightmare here, so if you are not familiar with Mission district, please be aware.

Great spot Ordered…read morethe Hinodeya ramen. Incredible flavor and beautiful execution. The setting is lovely and well lit, both ambient through the windows and also with warm lighting all around. Service was very pleasant and efficient. Great for business meals but I'd honestly come back for the ramen any time and for any reason.

Do you startle easily? A drum sounds every time a new customer walks in! A fun touch, but it can be…read morea little much during the 12-1 lunch hour downtown. The Spicy Miso Butter Corn Ramen was very good, but not "spicy"! Highly recommend ordering extra noodles on the side if you're planning on taking leftovers home. Bonus points for their well designed takeout containers that keep the broth and noodles separate so everything stays fresh for later.

I have gone to this joint for over 15 years. the family is super nice, My friends have known them…read morefor ages. The food service is impeccable and the meals are delicious. This staple deserves all the love.

Very promising and diverse menu, but meh execution. The pizza's dough was perfect but the flakes…read morewere too much and the available pizza flavors were overall not that appealing. The hamburger steak was overly greasy and mushy. Nothing too notable for the unagi don or the spaghetti. Service was nice but slow. The restaurant has a super cool location but feels stuffy, dark, and dated.

This place has rapidly become one of my favorite ramen spots in the city. At Torraku, cozy,…read moreno-frills dining meets ridiculously fast service and delicious bites. Hole-in-the-wall doesn't quite capture the wild disparity between the unassuming storefront with a Square card reader taped to a folding table and the immensely rich flavors bursting out of each dish. With that in mind, the important stuff: What to get: It's hard to go wrong with the tonkotsu ramen with black garlic. I like spicy, so I prefer to order it spicy, but it's still great even at mild. In terms of meat, the kakuni (pork belly) is my top pick, but the chasu is also fantastic. If you're still hungry, grab a plate of the chicken karaage. Those suckers are juicy. When to go: This place is pretty informal, so it's great for a lunch or casual dinner date. It can get crowded weekends, but the line moves fairly quickly. This spot used to be a food truck, and it maintains those down-to-earth vibes.

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.

This place is modern Japanese food with bentos, soups, and lots of snacks. We tried a variety of…read moreitems: - bento: picture pretty and had a ton of variety, but not very filling - tuna roll and salmon roll: so good and such big pieces! - katsu chicken: crispy, delicious - potato croquette and shrimp croquette: possibly our favorite from the batch! - salmon chowder: so so good, perfect for a cold foggy day - rice balls: just okay, felt like they were missing something and the packaging wasn't great, making the seaweed soggy Overall, this place has good food, but the prices are really high compared to other spots.

Extremely disappointing. I ordered the regular beef curry and it was basically a container of salty…read morecurry sauce and rice with three small pieces of beef. I genuinely thought there had been a mistake, so I asked the owner about it. Apparently, three pieces of beef is the normal portion for a regular size. That's honestly ridiculous for something being sold as "beef curry." The curry itself was also overly salty, so there wasn't much redeeming the meal. If I'm paying for beef curry, I expect an actual reasonable serving of beef--not mostly rice and sauce with three token pieces of meat. Terrible value and an incredibly stingy portion. I would not come back.