This is such a hidden gem for a weeknight dinner. The katsu is really battered well-I would say almost like some diners in Japan. The dining room is setup just like you would expect in Japan too! Menus, decor, and even the pricing were pleasant surprises! The difference is that the servers are personable here in Costa Mesa! Thank you for great katsu! Some music to break up the closeness with other customers is my only suggestion. read more

My daughter was craving curry so this is our go to spot. It wasn't busy so was served right away. Unfortunately my daughter almost choked on plastic as she was eating. Somehow there was plastic wrap on the rice. They comped her meal as I let the staff know but I hesitate on their quality control on food read more

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Closest I'll get to Japan in California. I've tried just about every katsu place in the area that does the Japanese style omelette with it and this is as close to Japan as you can get. The curry is aromatic, the katsu is the perfect crunch, and I love their egg preparation. The curry isn't that spicy when you order it spicy but they have extra spices at the table. I'm usually able to stretch the meal into two because of how filling it is. 10/10 read more

Tokyo Katsu Curry - Omelet Pork Katsu Curry with Spinach - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Was there for lunch (around 1pm) on a Saturday. Sat at the last available table. Server gave us a few minutes to make selections while he took our drink order. The spice level is mild or spicy. We chose "spicy" which is the equivalent to a "medium" at other spots. The good was great and we enjoyed our meal. We were able to split our bill without issue. read more

Came here on a Saturday night. The place is quaint little place that seats about 20-22 so it's fairly small. That's about 6-7 tables of 2. Feels like one of those genuine Japanese small places. Walk in and you can smell some pungent vinegar like smell. All good. Most are to go orders.. I ordered the omelette Pork Katsu curry with side of sausage, karaage appetizer which may be the one with the slight vinegar like taste, hot green tea and a Coke can. The karaage, was just ok, but i may pass next time. The taste needs refinement and no sauce available other than ketchup. The omelette pork katsu curry was good! I'd had better, but this was good and for a large order, it was around $21. Good enough for me! Overal verdict is sure, try it! read more

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Great hole in the wall spot just a quick walking distance from The Camp in Costa Mesa. they also have a little parking area right in front of the restaurant. This place only has a handful of tables, it's cozy and homey, & I can imagine this place gets packed during dinner or lunch rush, but I've never had to wait for a table (lucky timing, knock on wood lol). The service is excellent and the food is prepared so quick, it felt like we waited 10min at most before our order was ready. You can't go wrong with Japanese curry; their recipe is slightly on the sweeter side, and there's a mild and spicy option. They also have seasonings on the table if you want to add more spice. I personally left mine as is; the omelet was cooked perfectly and the katsu was crunchy but still juicy on the inside! and this place has extremely generous portions. I didn't even finish half of my plate and took the rest to-go. Don't sleep on this spot if you're in the area! read more

Honestly blew my expectations! The place is pretty small so it can fill up quick. The curry was on the sweeter side which caught me by surprise, but it worked and I actually really liked it! Curry tends to taste very similar everywhere I go so was pleasantly surprised at the sweetness to this one. I didn't realize my group came 30 minutes before closing, but they didn't rush us and I even saw two more parties come in, with one showing up ten minutes before closing and I never felt like the workers were trying to get us out of there asap. While I prefer to avoid places thirty minutes before closing, I really appreciated how patient they were! I added one Shrimp katsu and potato croquette to my order but those can be skipped. Super bland but I guess that's the point, to eat it with the curry. The chicken katsu was tasty though! There was some confusion on spice levels, I asked what spice levels there were as I want the spiciest and the waitress said only mild but then when she read my order back to me, she said I got spicy. However, it didn't taste very spicy. Furikake fries were tasty but seemed like a very small portion for sharing purposes between four people. Don't think it's a spot worth waiting more than half an hour for considering the plethora of curry spots in the area, but can definitely see myself returning to grab a quick lunch! read more

Tokyo Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Reliably delicious curry. We especially love the Pork Katsu OmmeRice. Service is personable. Location a bit cramped, but tables were available. read more

Delicious! I got the pork katsu udon. Noodles were very chewy and the katsu was perfectly done. I would ask to have the katsu on the side if you don't want it soggy inside the soup. Staff was friendly and on top of everything. Would def come back! read more

Tokyo Katsu Curry - Pork katsu udon with cheese - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I shared a large chicken katsu omelette curry with my husband and I was really disappointed in the amount of katsu given. Hardly any meat and the pieces had to be smothered in curry sauce to taste good. The photos from the restaurant are very misleading on the portion sizes. I was surprised since other reviews stated large portions but I couldn't disagree more. Rice was also not as tasty as real Japanese white rice, which I could eat just on its own. The rice here was tasteless and a bit dry. The curry sauce was the only redeeming thing. That was flavorful and delicious. Omelette was made decently well too, but overall I would not come back. read more

Very cute little place. Seating for maybe 20 people. Curry was delicious. I got the omelette pork katsu curry and my daughter got the sukiyaki udon. The katsu was pretty big and very tasty. The curry was also very good. I got the spicy which was a mild spicy so also perfect. We both finished everything down to the last drop. Price was about normal for food these days, but the quality of the food made it well worth it. Will definitely come back. read more

Tokyo Katsu Curry - Omelette pork katsu curry. So good. - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First time visitor Located in a small business park / open and potential limited parking pending time of day Indoor dining only / one main room maybe 15 to 20 people pending party size. Different art on the wall to feel like being in Japan? Even I think a transportation map and photo of the city center One server for the main room who was helpful and kind in answering questions, taking orders, and serving Take out also an option Appears to have both omelet udon and rice options along with sides Loud environment it can be but definetly a easy spot to chatter or just keep to self. Family friendly, large portions shareable, date night, group outing like 2-3 maybe 4 pending how many tables are available Toast rewards available at this location Matcha latte $5 not overpowering smooth and nice floral end taste Curry comes in regular or large, regular spicy (mild essentially) or non spicy and there is also 2 types of powders (chili and essence) available too The Katsu (pork and chicken) was freshly fried, crunch, not too thick of a crust, juicy, and upheld when dipped in the curry. Curry was not overly spicy, had a nice tough of heat that potentially increased with the power Vegetables were not just boiled and thrown in but very tender and picked up flavor of the curry Did not seem overly salty Very tasty would certainly return to try other dishes. Even with eating the entire plate did not feel overly stuffed read more

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I love getting pork katsu curry from Tokyo Katsu Curry whenever I'm in the area. They are less generic and commercialized unlike Coco Ichibanya or Kagura. Parking is free right outside the shop. Service is efficient. You can get your order as to-go or for dine-in. I just wish they'd stop using styrofoam containers for takeaways. The inside of the restaurant is snug. Kinda gives you the literal Tokyo shokudo feel in a shitamachi-setting. #iykyk The food itself is pretty consistent in quality. The katsu is very thick and juicy. I used to prefer the ones from Kagura down the street but this spot is just as good. Their pricing is comparable. Just less fancy feeling if you are dining in. One item I really really really wish they offered is katsudon. But I understand it's a curry place!! read more

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Curry is so yums! It definitely on the sweeter side but I think it balanced well with the spice and "curry essence" powder they provide you. The price for the portion was really good and the chicken/pork was crispy and juicy. I didn't have any complaints! The restaurant was pretty empty when we went in on a Friday night so it was a good place to yap haha. I would definitely come again to satisfy my curry cravings :p Ratings Pork katsu curry: 4.8/5 Chicken katsu curry: 5/5 read more

Tokyo Katsu Curry - Chicken Katsu Curry, Pork Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Cozy restaurant that serves warm katsu curry that giving you the home-made atmosphere. Came on a weekend afternoon and there was no wait. They had comfy booth seating and our waitress was very attentive. Parking: Located in a medium sized plaza. Parking was easy to find inside the plaza & there is reserved restaurant parking in the front of the store For the meal Combo #5 Chicken Katsu with mixed vegetables The katsu was crispy. I ordered a Spicy Curry, the spice level was comparable to a mild level of heat. The curry itself had a deep umami flavor and not a typical chunky thick curry. But a thinner consistency. This made the dish comparable feel "homemade", and easy to clear the entire plate. Veggies were nothing entirely too special. Toppings included green beans, white potato, sliced carrots, and some wedges of onion. I'd probably ordered the omelette with it or cheese instead next time. Chicken Katsu Large sized portion The large sized portion was plus for me. Katsu again was cooked well. If you want additional spice there is a spicy powder at the table. The portion for me was well worth it as most curry spots around the area only offer one size or the option to increase rice/add additional meat for lots more $$$! This was a great value. Also if you're a big pickled radish fan, you can find it already placed for you on the plate! Overall great experience, I would visit again! read more

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Delicious Japanese style curry! First time enjoying it. Ben said it did remind him of curry he had in Tokyo while living there. Nice cozy spot , great service. read more

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To me this place was just OK. The gyoza was ok but not as good as a lot of places. The karaage wasn't crispy enough probably because the chicken was way undercooked as in raw at the center. The pork katsu and curry were average. I didn't dislike the food but I can't say it excited me or made me look forward to returning. It's a small place with only about 20 seats. The place was pretty full right after opening and the one waitress kept up with things fine. read more

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We came right when it opened, so there was no wait. This is a small restaurant with limited seating; very true of restaurants in Japan. Because of this, I like the vibe! Our server was prompt and friendly. The Chicken Katsu Curry was delicious. The katsu breading was light not thick like others. It was also a generous portion. My husband liked his Sukiyaki Beef Curry. The curry in both our dishes were flavorful. I love matcha so I had to try theirs. It didnt disappoint. We will definitely come back to try the other dishes. read more

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I was really impressed with the price and portion of the Japanese curry here. I got a large chicken katsu egg curry and it came out quickly and the portions were large for the price. It's also nice that they have the spicy curry powder at the table so you can add as much as you'd like. When my plate came out the server notified me that my chicken cutlet piece was a bit on the smaller side so they're going to fry me additional chicken. That was nice of them on their part and I appreciated the customer service. This is a great little spot if you're in the mood for Japanese curry. Plus the parking here isn't bad too which makes it convenient lunch spot for the area. read more

Although the shop is quaint, it's a lovely hideaway spot. Full of flavorful dishes. Associates help with dietary issues (I'm spice intolerant). Any additional concerns, the team was really helpful when I was undecided on which to select. read more

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Its Mediocre Mon again I got a take out order bc The Huddle bar a few doors down does not serve food. I ordered the omelet pork tonkatsu curry and two katsu shrimp. The entree was a good size portion. The pork was tender and the batter was nice on the outside. Secondarily, the omelet was good sized and seasoned nicely. Lastly, the side order of shrimp was GBD, and reasonably priced. However, the major fail w/ the food is that I was given a thimble sized container of sauce, and it wasn't full. While I was waiting, I read that this place touts its sauce on the menu and wall. I was expecting the sauce to be on the omelet, or to have a decent sized container. I couldn't taste the quality of the sauce w/ such a ridiculously small portion! Regarding the ambiance, this place is tiny and narrow. There are only 4 tables that were mostly full. I was the only one sitting at the chairs against the wall and it felt packed. The guy at the front was nice, and the food came out quickly. Nonetheless, another major fail is that I was not given utensils or napkins! Luckily my friends had some in their car. The only reasons that this is not a Two Star 2uesday is that the food was good, the portions were large and the food came out quickly. I doubt I would return tho bc of the major fails. read more

Tokyo Katsu Curry - Omelet Pork Curry (regular $18.95) and two shrimp ($1.90/each) Thimble sized sauce container and no utensils for take out - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The curry here is delicious! The flavor is a nice balance without being too overwhelming. The protein portions are great too! We got the chicken katsu, pork katsu and the chicken karaage udon. The udon came with a hefty portion of karaage so it definitely felt like you get your money's worth. Service was a little disappointing as they were quite slow. There was only one person working the tables, taking orders and cleaning up. So we had to wait quite some time to even input our order, and then waited a while more for the food to finally come out. Ambiance was nice, small intimate setting but it also means not too many seats. Be prepared to wait if you're coming at a busy time! read more

Tokyo Katsu Curry - Top: pork katsu. Right: chicken katsu. Bottom: chicken karaage udon - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Delicious curry rice. Super tasty and authentic. Service is always excellent. Place is small so tables of 2 are best; wouldn't try to come here with a group of 7. Parking is decent...can be more difficult during prime times. read more

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Tokyo Katsu Curry has one of the best chicken katsu dishes that I've ever tasted! I ordered the regular size, and it's a pretty big portion size for me. It was too good to leave anything left over. The rice to chicken ratio was perfect! The service was good and pretty quick. Although it was a little confusing finding a seat since the cashier is by the kitchen. I wasn't sure if we were supposed to seat ourselves or wait to be seated. The restaurant is small, but there's plenty of seating options for couples or small groups. I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

Tokyo Katsu Curry - Chicken Katsu - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Cozy spot for Japanese curry. Not too many tables so it can get pretty crowded. Service was fairly quick even though there was only one server. Got the omelette with chicken katsu and added in potato croquette. The chicken katsu was good, it was crispy, not overly oily, and the chicken was still tender. The potato croquette was okay, nothing special. The curry sauce was good but sweeter than other curry I've had. read more

Tokyo Katsu Curry - Omelet Chicken Katsu Curry with potato croquette - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

It's a small interior that gives off the vibe of those cozy Japanese spots where people come in, eat, and head out. The service is good and somewhat quick. I got the chicken cutlet omelette curry and the pork cutlet omelette curry both were really good. Honestly, I think it's even better than Coco Ichibanya in my opinion. The portions are big and delicious! read more

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Awesome pork katsu curry!! Was delicious . Will be back to try the chicken katsu next. Small hole in the wall restaurant, so great to support a small local business. Good friendly people working here too read more

Tokyo Katsu Curry is a little homey joint. I like the omelet katsu curry. Decent food and friendly service. read more

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Very good Katsu Curry. Have been here multiple times and have enjoyed the food every time i've came. I typically get the Katsu chicken and curry with egg and added cheese. It hits the spot every time. The place is a little small, I don't know how they get during busy hours but every-time i've went I was able to get a table and served really quickly. Love the vibe in there and service is also really good here. read more

Came on a rainy busy Friday night and Ordered the spicy chicken katsu curry. The waiter reassured me that the spicy is actually not that spicy at all and that is very true. Even the spicy was on the sweet side. Sweet Japanese curry is not my favorite style, but I will say their blend of sweet with a hint of spice is better than most restaurants I have tried and I did enjoy it. read more

Tokyo Katsu Curry - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I ordered for pickup on a Saturday night. It's in the same plaza as The Huddle and I guess it was a busy night at the bar and I ended up parking at the vape shop on the other side of the plaza. Service was not very good. The staff gave me my order in a plastic bag with 3 boxes but they weren't neatly packed; the boxes were jumbled together and the 2 smaller containers were on its sides. One was the extra rice which they don't give a lot of. It was about a scoop and barely filled half the box. I usually order extra rice because other places provide quite a bit of curry. The curry container was also barely half filled. The flavor was unique and didn't taste like the traditional Japanese curry. It seemed a bit sweet and adding the powdered spice helped quite a bit to improve the taste. The pork cutlet was well cooked and crunchy but the chicken karage was not; it was kind of moist and greasy at the bottom. The best part of the dish would have to be the omelette with the rice. The potato croquette was a bit bland by itself but went well with the curry rice. I'm not sure I would order here again but it could just be a bad experience thru takeout, but might be a better experience dining in. read more

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Great food but not the best place to eat in. As noted by previous reviews, there are low wait times even on weekends but once the interior of the restaurant becomes filled with customers, the vibe changes and becomes a bit too cramped for my liking. Tables are quite close together and you can hear everyone else in the vicinity. Service is no frills and leans more towards the typical Asian style. I ordered the omelet pork katsu curry. The pork katsu was tender but also crisp on the outside, and the egg was plentiful. As a spice lover, I wish the curry was not so mild, but it was satisfying. read more

Tokyo Katsu Curry is a solid spot for Japanese curry. It's just good comfort food done right. We tried the curry udon (not spicy) and the curry was noticeably sweeter than the rice version. Katsu curry was crispy and well-portioned. The meat quality was excellent. Sausage curry was also good, at least it won my 6 year old over. Nothing over the top, but satisfying. Just a note. Spice level is super mild. Even the "spicy" option barely registers heat. There is powder on the table to add heat and I like that I can season up to my preference. The vibe is chill and relaxed. Small interior, so probably not ideal for big groups. But plenty of parking, which is a win, especially compared to The Camp next door. The food is quick and the service is prompt. I appreciate how friendly the staff are. I guess you can say there is a limited menu, but what they do, they do well. I definitely think it's worth checking out if you're in the mood for katsu curry or a quick lunch. read more

Tokyo Katsu Curry - Omelet Sausage Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Cozy little hole in the wall that seats about 20 people. Simple menu. Katsu with curry over rice, with egg omelet, or a la carte options. You can also add extra topping. They also have shrimp, gyoza, sukiyaki beef, hard boiled eggs, etc. Food came out fairly fast. Decent portion. I ordered the basic pork katsu curry over rice. Flavorful and filling. Service was good and efficient. read more

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IMO, probably the best curry sauce and it's because they make their own. Vegetables, fruits, spices and simmered for 24 hrs. Also, theres a variety of ways to enjoy the meal. Typical chicken/ pork katsu (tender), sukiyaki beef (my favorite) dumplings, shrimp tempura (lightly crispy and tasted like shrimp not oily) potato croquettes (lightly crispy soft inside) etc. what really got my wife was the omelette rice. It really is a nice option. If you enjoy curry and a variety of options, TKC has you covered. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night & there was no wait at all which is perfect, because the inside of the restaurant was pretty small with limited seating. I ordered the chicken Katsu curry udon & it was amazing! The Katsu was very crispy and the chicken wasn't dry at all. I also love the flavor of the curry. I will definitely be coming back here to get my curry fix! read more

This place is an old school Japanese restaurant. You know the kind with limited space and tables, the tables are clean, yet sticky. We sat at the table in the corner closest to the kitchen. Something smelled really bad in that area. It was really fowl. The food, was decent. I got the chicken katsu with the mild curry. I like my curry to be just a little bit thicker, this was a bit watered down in my opinion. We also got some sort of fries and the gyoza. The gyoza was cooked in a deep fryer, kinda like the kind you find at your local Japanese fast food place that sells "Beef Bowls". It was that quality, I would guess they're frozen. The parking situation is somewhat limited. Not really my groove, and there are more modern places with the same quality food. Just a lot of things you'll have to overlook for average katsu. read more

So glad that I discovered this place! I swear this time was somehow better than the last time. And the last time was great! Absolutely delicious curry. I ordered ahead and it was ready when I got there. Super fast process. My only wish is that they'd open one closer to me in HB, lol, but it's worth the drive. read more

Absolutely terrible, and it is all due to service! My boyfriend and I saw this little cute curry place and thought let's grab takeout so it'll be quick and we will give this small little hole in the wall spot a chance... Saturday night, 7pm... About 3 tables filled. What's the harm right? Well.... 45 minutes later we are sitting there waiting on our order. It was just 2 chicken curries. Nothing special, nothing out of the ordinary... We ask the employee if it's coming out soon... He said 15 minutes, they are a bit backed up. After already invested so much time and paid we said ok, fine. 20 minutes later we ask and he says they are working on it now. Excuse my language but WTF!! First off, if in the beginning he knew they were backed up, he should have told us..just a heads up there is a bit of a wait. Then I would've respected this place a lot more! Overall waited an hour+ for some curry... Absolutely not worth the time. Sorry and I will not return read more

Quiet place. Quick and tasty vegetable curry & rice arrived. Oishii. Friendly staff member. Gochisosama deshiita!