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First thanks to Hayley and Yelp and Curry Do for having me being part of this awesome event. Curry Do actually has been my go to place whenever I am craving Chicken Katsu Curry and it never disappoints!! So needless to say that I ended up getting the original Chicken Katsu Curry on my visit today without any spices. Now to the restaurant itself, it's definitely on the smaller side but regardless the restaurant was clean and cozy and the service was nice and friendly. Shoutout to Joe who gave me a few extra pickled radishes upon request. My food came out in a jiffy and everything tasted so delicious. Thanks again for having me and I can't wait to come back! Cheers
I wish the staff at Curry Do had warned me to hold onto my udons because the shrimp tempura soaking in that broth gets tasty quickly. I did not know whether I was going to om or nom during each bite of udon. I do know that the dish is fit for a queen, & would curry the favor (sorry not sorry) of royals. Would devour again. Got a chance to speak with the manager: Joe. I found him to be a very assiduous, astute, & savvy restauranteur. He knew his curry, his menu, & the business model of Curry Do. I believe that additional Curry Do locations may appear in OC or LA provided Joe has a say in their development. I deeply appreciated the layout of this place. A very clean setting, devoid of garish signage, & well ventilated. Not to mention this does not look like the type of place that accommodates random customers who want to bring their dog or cat in to dine with them. I wish Curry Do the best for being a well run, clean establishment that preps quality dishes.
I haven't been to an Elite event in ages, so I thought I would dip my toe back in the water with an Elite Experience. In this case you receive a comp entree during a specified time frame. Being a good Yelper I also added two paid entrees to support a small biz. I ordered chicken katsu curry, and added tonkatsu curry and pork belly curry. Entrees are ~ $16.50 to $17.50. I primarily ate the pork belly, and it was solid. The portion was large, the pork belly was moist, and the curry sauce had a little kick. Normally I don't eat all the rice bc I am following a low glycemic diet. However, in this case I ate all the rice bc I wanted to finish the delicious sauce. I had a bite of the chicken & tonkatsu, and the fry job was very good. They were crispy and nicely seasoned. The beni shōga (red ginger) added a nice contrast to the bold flavor of the curry. This place used to be Hashigo Kitchen if I am not mistaken. The table layout is the same with large communal tables and tables of 4. The waiter was super nice, as was the chef who nodded and smiled at me in return. My food came out quickly despite two ordering b4 me, and a slew of other people arriving b4 noon. I ordered take out and the entrees were packaged expertly, and I was given accoutrements. The waiter also asked me if I wanted utensils, which is more than I can say for a similar place around the corner. They didn't give me any sauce or utensils. I would definitely return to get some very good curry, and drink some cold beer next time. There is a dearth of good curry places nearby.
Never realized that Curry Do had opened a location in Costa Mesa until this event! It's a clean and spacious space with carry out or a dine in option. I like how customizable the curry dish is with different toppings, spice levels, and side options! I got the mild and wow does it have a kick to it! I love the flavor of the curry and also how the chicken was seasoned! Very unique compared to the typical katsu I see at most Japanese curry places. Loved it a lot and so happy to finally be able to try it! Thanks Yelp and Curry Do!
Came during a Tuesday lunch and was seated right away for a party of 3. Parking was easy & the interior was beautiful, clean, and aesthetic. I was able to check into the Yelp Elite experience easily and service was really good! The experience included any entree with the option of a small add-on (e.g. fried egg, cheese, etc). I got the tonkatsu curry with fried egg and everything was delicious and flavorful. My friends also enjoyed their dishes. Thank you to the Yelp community for the awesome experience!
Really great food and amazing customer service. Staff was very welcoming and greeted me as soon as I walked in. Very clean and high quality food. Thank you so much Chicken Katsu Curry: 4/5, mild was the perfect level of spice! Gesokara (fried squid): 5/5, I'm biased because I love fried squid legs
I love katsu curry! Knowing there's another place for me to get crispy, flavorful, spicy curry katsu is definitely a plus. I got a Regular Chicken Katsu (Mild Spice) with Rice and Kurobuta Sausage. I accidentally ordered Extra Protein on top of it, but it was great as another meal in my leftovers. The spice was definitely there and my tolerance is pretty good, so I opted out of getting their new Spicy Chicken Katsu. Crispy and juicy chicken! The Fried Gyoza was also delicious touch before a heavy meal like the curry katsu. I have to definitely come back! The place is in a great plaza.
Thank you for such a wonderful experience. Especially after a long work day! It was much needed. I came in for a solo dinner and sat by the counter. It was right before the dinner rush, so plenty of tables were open -- staff kindly let me choose my seat, which I appreciated. Atmosphere: All I gotta say was they have a 10/10 playlist. Giveon Radio if anyone's wondering. And yes guys, I really liked it enough to ask the staff what they were playing. It seems a great place to go one on one with someone! The store is very simple but inviting. Food: Ordered the Beef Belly Curry -- it comes with your choice of udon, rice, or fries and in regular or small portions. You can add sides like sausage, potato, carrots, fried egg, or cheese. I went with potatoes, carrots, and a fried egg on the spicy option (though it wasn't too spicy -- just a gentle kick that blended beautifully with the curry). Warm, cozy, and comforting -- like a hug in a bowl. I loved that they added some tempura bits to add texture to the bowl. It also came with the usual pickled ginger you'd expect. I normally actually don't have pickled ginger with my curry but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it went with it! Extras: It was happy hour when I came, so I also grabbed agedashi tofu and edamame. Nothing groundbreaking, but honestly, I can never resist either. Overall: Great solo dinner spot, chill atmosphere, and perfect playlist. I'll definitely be back to try the other curry bases next time. I'm actually really interested in trying their tempura one next time!
Another great Yelp Elite event! I was feeling under the weather and didn't want to eat out, so I called the restaurant to ask if I could get the food to go and they said I could! YAY! I ordered ahead and picked up my dinner around dinner time. I noticed the workers were a bit slammed so it took some time. I didn't mind because I totally felt for the workers -- they looked stressed, but they were MOVIN!! @the servers, you guys were doing great! I ended up getting a Spicy Chicken Katsu and Pork Belly Donburi. Both were delicious! I really enjoyed the spicy chicken katsu and when they say spicy, IT IS! I LOVE spice and usually find that most things aren't that spicy for me, but this chicken was spicy and I really liked it! The pork belly was cooked beautifully. Both were great! THANKS YELP AND CURRY DO!
Thank you, Curry Do, Hayley H, Ari M, and Yelp OC for inviting me to this Yelp Elite Experience which allowed us to try one complimentary entree with one complimentary add-on. I came on a Saturday evening and was able to try the Ishiyaki Curry with Pork Belly. Although pictured on the menu, it does not automatically come with the fried egg. I was thankfully able to have it as an add-on that was included in my Yelp Elite Experience, and am so glad I did. The curry is not usually spicy for this dish but I asked for them to please make it spicy. The entrees arrived with the fried egg, pork belly, rice, and tomatoes already in a stone bowl. The server then poured steaming hot curry over it. Watch out for your first bite because the temperature can be very hot! I like that it came in a stone bowl because this came the temperature of the food hot for the whole meal. The Curry was tasty and flavorful and had the perfect amount of spices (although it did not feel spicy at all for me). The pork belly was tender and yummy. The rice had that little bit of crispiness at that bottom where it touched the stone bowl (which I loved). They offered a small side of pickled radishes that I threw into the pot and enjoyed the little bit of tangy flavor it gave to balance the whole dish. I really enjoyed my meal so I also ordered takeout for my family. I got the Pork Belly Donburi and Agedashi Tofu. Both which my family enjoyed! The restaurant interior was well-lit, minimal, clean, with high ceilings. Servers were great, polite, and we're quick to clean up tables as people left. Pop music was playing and the A/C was on full blast. Parking lot is free and there is valet (not sure how much it costs) available if you have trouble finding a spot since there are a lot of restaurants in this plaza area. I didn't have to use since there were a few spots available in front of the restaurant.
Great service and food! It was pretty empty when I came so the food and service came quickly. I got some edamame, spicy udon with beef belly, and the vanilla crepe cake. All delicious! The curry wasn't super spicy but it had a decent kick, and the addition of the potatoes and carrots made it more filling. The beef belly was fatty and flavorful, went well with the spice and edamame. Definitely coming again! I'm glad I got to participate in the Yelp event, I've been to Curry Do in the past and enjoyed different dishes. It's still nice to be able to try varying things and hear about their new deals/specials.
Ishiyaki Curry w/ beef belly: 4.5/5 Spicy chicken katsu udon: 2.5/5 Overall: 3.5/5 Came here for dinner w/ my husband and I ordered the regular size spicy udon w/ spicy katsu chicken and he ordered the ishiyaki curry w/ beef belly. His ishiyaki curry came first so I had a bite of it and it was delicious! It was a sizzling bowl w/ rice, tomato, carrots, your choice of protein and the curry is poured on top of the bowl at your table. The curry and food is piping hot, just the way I like it. The description said it included cheese but we were not sure where the cheese was. The image on the menu also included a sunny side up egg but the dish did not include an egg. Minus points for that - the dish should include an egg or adjust the image on the menu to accurately reflect the contents. My curry udon arrived a few minutes later and the udon was lukewarm, which was disappointing. The spicy chicken katsu was also a chicken katsu with chili sauce on top, I expected it to be a spicy battered chicken katsu so that was a bit surprising. The chicken katsu itself had really good flavor and remained crispy even though it was in the curry. Curry udon typically has a thinner curry consistency than curry with rice but the flavor of the curry in the udon was lacking compared to the ishiyaki curry, I wish I ordered that instead! The spicy curry had a kick so it would be great for those who like spicy foods. Would have enjoyed the udon more if the temperature was hotter! Overheard someone at another table also mention that their food was lukewarm as well so it sounded like a common issue here, not sure why their curry is not hot. I really appreciate the opportunity to try out a new curry place and enjoyed the ishiyaki curry but would recommend some adjustments to improve the experience for other diners!
I've been craving Japanese curry for a while, so when I saw this Yelp event, I had to sign up for it! Thank you for this! My husband and I went on a Monday night and it was pretty empty inside. QR code for the menu is on the table. Once we were seated, they tended to us fairly quickly. The waiters were so kind and helpful! I ordered a Regular Beef Belly Curry (mild) and my husband ordered the same thing, just spicy. Overall, the food was really delicious. Beef belly was nice and soft and the mild wasn't that bad. If you can handle hot Cheetos, you should be fine lol. It was a good sized meal. I also ordered a Fried Gyoza because I'm a sucker for them. Everything was good!
I love Japanese curry and was excited to check out this event. Thank you Yelp! Spicy chicken Katsu - it taste exactly as it looks. It was extremely spicy on par with Thai spicy! Pork belly - tender but not too greasy. The mild curry had a good spice kick. read more
1 year ago
Thank you Hayley H. , Arianna M, And and YelpOC for the great planned event as always. When I walked in Merrelyn L welcomed me...She was very friendly. I ordered tonkatsu curry which served with curry and rice and strawberry milk...The tonkatsu was crunchy outside and juicy inside...I enjoyed the food even though i brought it home but it tasted great. Strawberry milk was sweet and definitely Im so happy that I ordered.Thanks to Merrelyn suggestion. They werent too busy and i around 4:30 pm and the parking wasnt busy. The restaurant itself is cozy and small. I'll definitely come back. read more
I was so happy to be part of another amazing Yelp Elite Experience! A big thank you to Hayley, OC Yelp, and Curry Do for organizing such a great event. I came for dinner tonight and was seated right away for a party of two. I ordered the Udon Chicken Katsu Curry, and my friend had the Rice Chicken Katsu Curry. The Elite Experience included any entree with the option to add a small topping (like a fried egg, cheese, etc.). I chose to add a fried egg, and everything was delicious, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. My friend also really enjoyed her dish. The portions were very generous, definitely more than enough for me! Our server, Merrelyn, was so kind, patient, and helpful. I mentioned it was my first time trying this type of food, and she took the time to explain everything in detail . The restaurant's interior was beautiful, clean, and aesthetically pleasing, and there was plenty of parking available in front of the restaurant when we arrived. read more
First thanks to Hayley and Yelp and Curry Do for having me being part of this awesome event. Curry Do actually has been my go to place whenever I am craving Chicken Katsu Curry and it never disappoints!! So needless to say that I ended up getting the original Chicken Katsu Curry on my visit today without any spices. Now to the restaurant itself, it's definitely on the smaller side but regardless the restaurant was clean and cozy and the service was nice and friendly. Shoutout to Joe who gave me a few extra pickled radishes upon request. My food came out in a jiffy and everything tasted so delicious. Thanks again for having me and I can't wait to come back! Cheers read more
I wish the staff at Curry Do had warned me to hold onto my udons because the shrimp tempura soaking in that broth gets tasty quickly. I did not know whether I was going to om or nom during each bite of udon. I do know that the dish is fit for a queen, & would curry the favor (sorry not sorry) of royals. Would devour again. Got a chance to speak with the manager: Joe. I found him to be a very assiduous, astute, & savvy restauranteur. He knew his curry, his menu, & the business model of Curry Do. I believe that additional Curry Do locations may appear in OC or LA provided Joe has a say in their development. I deeply appreciated the layout of this place. A very clean setting, devoid of garish signage, & well ventilated. Not to mention this does not look like the type of place that accommodates random customers who want to bring their dog or cat in to dine with them. I wish Curry Do the best for being a well run, clean establishment that preps quality dishes. read more
I haven't been to an Elite event in ages, so I thought I would dip my toe back in the water with an Elite Experience. In this case you receive a comp entree during a specified time frame. Being a good Yelper I also added two paid entrees to support a small biz. I ordered chicken katsu curry, and added tonkatsu curry and pork belly curry. Entrees are ~ $16.50 to $17.50. I primarily ate the pork belly, and it was solid. The portion was large, the pork belly was moist, and the curry sauce had a little kick. Normally I don't eat all the rice bc I am following a low glycemic diet. However, in this case I ate all the rice bc I wanted to finish the delicious sauce. I had a bite of the chicken & tonkatsu, and the fry job was very good. They were crispy and nicely seasoned. The beni shōga (red ginger) added a nice contrast to the bold flavor of the curry. This place used to be Hashigo Kitchen if I am not mistaken. The table layout is the same with large communal tables and tables of 4. The waiter was super nice, as was the chef who nodded and smiled at me in return. My food came out quickly despite two ordering b4 me, and a slew of other people arriving b4 noon. I ordered take out and the entrees were packaged expertly, and I was given accoutrements. The waiter also asked me if I wanted utensils, which is more than I can say for a similar place around the corner. They didn't give me any sauce or utensils. I would definitely return to get some very good curry, and drink some cold beer next time. There is a dearth of good curry places nearby. read more
1 year ago
Never realized that Curry Do had opened a location in Costa Mesa until this event! It's a clean and spacious space with carry out or a dine in option. I like how customizable the curry dish is with different toppings, spice levels, and side options! I got the mild and wow does it have a kick to it! I love the flavor of the curry and also how the chicken was seasoned! Very unique compared to the typical katsu I see at most Japanese curry places. Loved it a lot and so happy to finally be able to try it! Thanks Yelp and Curry Do! read more
1 year ago
Came during a Tuesday lunch and was seated right away for a party of 3. Parking was easy & the interior was beautiful, clean, and aesthetic. I was able to check into the Yelp Elite experience easily and service was really good! The experience included any entree with the option of a small add-on (e.g. fried egg, cheese, etc). I got the tonkatsu curry with fried egg and everything was delicious and flavorful. My friends also enjoyed their dishes. Thank you to the Yelp community for the awesome experience! read more
Really great food and amazing customer service. Staff was very welcoming and greeted me as soon as I walked in. Very clean and high quality food. Thank you so much Chicken Katsu Curry: 4/5, mild was the perfect level of spice! Gesokara (fried squid): 5/5, I'm biased because I love fried squid legs read more
1 year ago
I love katsu curry! Knowing there's another place for me to get crispy, flavorful, spicy curry katsu is definitely a plus. I got a Regular Chicken Katsu (Mild Spice) with Rice and Kurobuta Sausage. I accidentally ordered Extra Protein on top of it, but it was great as another meal in my leftovers. The spice was definitely there and my tolerance is pretty good, so I opted out of getting their new Spicy Chicken Katsu. Crispy and juicy chicken! The Fried Gyoza was also delicious touch before a heavy meal like the curry katsu. I have to definitely come back! The place is in a great plaza. read more
1 year ago
Thank you for such a wonderful experience. Especially after a long work day! It was much needed. I came in for a solo dinner and sat by the counter. It was right before the dinner rush, so plenty of tables were open -- staff kindly let me choose my seat, which I appreciated. Atmosphere: All I gotta say was they have a 10/10 playlist. Giveon Radio if anyone's wondering. And yes guys, I really liked it enough to ask the staff what they were playing. It seems a great place to go one on one with someone! The store is very simple but inviting. Food: Ordered the Beef Belly Curry -- it comes with your choice of udon, rice, or fries and in regular or small portions. You can add sides like sausage, potato, carrots, fried egg, or cheese. I went with potatoes, carrots, and a fried egg on the spicy option (though it wasn't too spicy -- just a gentle kick that blended beautifully with the curry). Warm, cozy, and comforting -- like a hug in a bowl. I loved that they added some tempura bits to add texture to the bowl. It also came with the usual pickled ginger you'd expect. I normally actually don't have pickled ginger with my curry but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it went with it! Extras: It was happy hour when I came, so I also grabbed agedashi tofu and edamame. Nothing groundbreaking, but honestly, I can never resist either. Overall: Great solo dinner spot, chill atmosphere, and perfect playlist. I'll definitely be back to try the other curry bases next time. I'm actually really interested in trying their tempura one next time! read more
1 year ago
Another great Yelp Elite event! I was feeling under the weather and didn't want to eat out, so I called the restaurant to ask if I could get the food to go and they said I could! YAY! I ordered ahead and picked up my dinner around dinner time. I noticed the workers were a bit slammed so it took some time. I didn't mind because I totally felt for the workers -- they looked stressed, but they were MOVIN!! @the servers, you guys were doing great! I ended up getting a Spicy Chicken Katsu and Pork Belly Donburi. Both were delicious! I really enjoyed the spicy chicken katsu and when they say spicy, IT IS! I LOVE spice and usually find that most things aren't that spicy for me, but this chicken was spicy and I really liked it! The pork belly was cooked beautifully. Both were great! THANKS YELP AND CURRY DO! read more
1 year ago
Thank you, Curry Do, Hayley H, Ari M, and Yelp OC for inviting me to this Yelp Elite Experience which allowed us to try one complimentary entree with one complimentary add-on. I came on a Saturday evening and was able to try the Ishiyaki Curry with Pork Belly. Although pictured on the menu, it does not automatically come with the fried egg. I was thankfully able to have it as an add-on that was included in my Yelp Elite Experience, and am so glad I did. The curry is not usually spicy for this dish but I asked for them to please make it spicy. The entrees arrived with the fried egg, pork belly, rice, and tomatoes already in a stone bowl. The server then poured steaming hot curry over it. Watch out for your first bite because the temperature can be very hot! I like that it came in a stone bowl because this came the temperature of the food hot for the whole meal. The Curry was tasty and flavorful and had the perfect amount of spices (although it did not feel spicy at all for me). The pork belly was tender and yummy. The rice had that little bit of crispiness at that bottom where it touched the stone bowl (which I loved). They offered a small side of pickled radishes that I threw into the pot and enjoyed the little bit of tangy flavor it gave to balance the whole dish. I really enjoyed my meal so I also ordered takeout for my family. I got the Pork Belly Donburi and Agedashi Tofu. Both which my family enjoyed! The restaurant interior was well-lit, minimal, clean, with high ceilings. Servers were great, polite, and we're quick to clean up tables as people left. Pop music was playing and the A/C was on full blast. Parking lot is free and there is valet (not sure how much it costs) available if you have trouble finding a spot since there are a lot of restaurants in this plaza area. I didn't have to use since there were a few spots available in front of the restaurant. read more
Great service and food! It was pretty empty when I came so the food and service came quickly. I got some edamame, spicy udon with beef belly, and the vanilla crepe cake. All delicious! The curry wasn't super spicy but it had a decent kick, and the addition of the potatoes and carrots made it more filling. The beef belly was fatty and flavorful, went well with the spice and edamame. Definitely coming again! I'm glad I got to participate in the Yelp event, I've been to Curry Do in the past and enjoyed different dishes. It's still nice to be able to try varying things and hear about their new deals/specials. read more
Ishiyaki Curry w/ beef belly: 4.5/5 Spicy chicken katsu udon: 2.5/5 Overall: 3.5/5 Came here for dinner w/ my husband and I ordered the regular size spicy udon w/ spicy katsu chicken and he ordered the ishiyaki curry w/ beef belly. His ishiyaki curry came first so I had a bite of it and it was delicious! It was a sizzling bowl w/ rice, tomato, carrots, your choice of protein and the curry is poured on top of the bowl at your table. The curry and food is piping hot, just the way I like it. The description said it included cheese but we were not sure where the cheese was. The image on the menu also included a sunny side up egg but the dish did not include an egg. Minus points for that - the dish should include an egg or adjust the image on the menu to accurately reflect the contents. My curry udon arrived a few minutes later and the udon was lukewarm, which was disappointing. The spicy chicken katsu was also a chicken katsu with chili sauce on top, I expected it to be a spicy battered chicken katsu so that was a bit surprising. The chicken katsu itself had really good flavor and remained crispy even though it was in the curry. Curry udon typically has a thinner curry consistency than curry with rice but the flavor of the curry in the udon was lacking compared to the ishiyaki curry, I wish I ordered that instead! The spicy curry had a kick so it would be great for those who like spicy foods. Would have enjoyed the udon more if the temperature was hotter! Overheard someone at another table also mention that their food was lukewarm as well so it sounded like a common issue here, not sure why their curry is not hot. I really appreciate the opportunity to try out a new curry place and enjoyed the ishiyaki curry but would recommend some adjustments to improve the experience for other diners! read more
I've been craving Japanese curry for a while, so when I saw this Yelp event, I had to sign up for it! Thank you for this! My husband and I went on a Monday night and it was pretty empty inside. QR code for the menu is on the table. Once we were seated, they tended to us fairly quickly. The waiters were so kind and helpful! I ordered a Regular Beef Belly Curry (mild) and my husband ordered the same thing, just spicy. Overall, the food was really delicious. Beef belly was nice and soft and the mild wasn't that bad. If you can handle hot Cheetos, you should be fine lol. It was a good sized meal. I also ordered a Fried Gyoza because I'm a sucker for them. Everything was good! read more
10 months ago
Came on a Friday afternoon for lunch with my guest and since it had just opened, we got to choose anywhere to be seated. The interior is very nice. The server was very kind, he explained the different spice levels for us to gauge because we were interested in the Spicy Chicken Katsu. We got the lunch special and both opted for Spicy Chicken Katsu bowls. Presentation wise, it looks good, served in big bowls. This was my first time having Japanese curry so I did enjoy it. Would say that the size of the chicken was a bit small though. Overall, I did have a good experience regarding the ambience and customer service. read more
Came around noon on a weekend with my girlfriend for this Elite experience, and surprisingly we were the only ones there for about an hour. A couple more people trickled in later, but overall it was a quiet and relaxed visit. The ambiance is clean, minimalistic, and calming -- definitely a nice space to sit and enjoy a meal without feeling rushed. For food, we ordered the spicy chicken curry and the tonkatsu curry. Between the two, we both agreed the spicy chicken curry was the star. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and held up really well with the richness of the curry. The tonkatsu was still good, but the pork leaned a bit tough and chewy, so texture-wise it wasn't our favorite. One thing to absolutely note: the spicy chicken curry is spicy. Not "mildly warm" spicy -- like a true, lingering kick. I enjoyed it, but if you have a low spice tolerance, definitely approach with caution. Overall, solid curries, great service, and a peaceful atmosphere. I'd come back to try more items! read more
Loved Curry Do. The staff was really friendly and made the experience worth it. As far as the food goes, it was great. Not the best Japanese curry I've ever had, but it was good enough for me to recommend to anyone who's in the Costa Mesa area and wants it. Would I choose to go here over Coco Ichibana for example in Irvine? Based on food alone, probably not. But since I hate parking at the Jamboree center in Irvine, I'd probably go to Curry Do instead for the convenience. For my food, I ordered the beef belly curry spicy. The spice level was great, it had a good kick to it but wasn't too hot. I personally love things crazy hot so I could've gone even hotter but I think this spice level is perfect for the typical consumer. I added a fried egg and cheese because I love eggs and cheese. On the side, I decided to ask the waiter for recommendations on appetizers and he suggested the takoyaki so I got that. It was great. Among the better ones I've had. All in all, Curry Do was great and I'd 100% come back here to eat again. Thanks again to Yelp for a great Elite Experience. read more
Thank you Curry Do and Haylee for thus experience! We come to this plaza occasionally and have always said we'd come here. We came on Friday night, and given how busy it was, the two servers handled it well. My server made great recommendations and also helped my sister break down her order to save her money! I ordered the tonkotsu curry with fried egg and veggies ( potato's and carrots ). The portion was definitely shareable. The curry had a mild spicy kick to it which added some flavor. Rice to protein ratio was good. We also ordered a chicken katsu, and the chicken wings! The wings were perfectly crispy! Definitely would return. read more
1 year ago
Thank you so much for organizing! Great food and awesome service! Reasonably priced for the big portions! I ordered the build your own curry with pork belly, katsu and rice. It was so so good! I really liked that the curry was on the side. I would totally order this again. Looking forward to going back! read more
I was very excited about this event. I ordered the Pork belly donburi and also got an extra Agedashi tofu as an appetizer. While waiting I was surprised a salad was brought out. The food I ordered arrived shortly after. The tofu was a much larger plate than I expected with a thicker cut but it was refreshing and well presented. The Pork belly donburi was also served in a huge bowl. The Pork belly was tender and the sauce that was drizzled on was savory and flavorful. I think it could have been made better with an addition of a boiled egg. Staff was friendly and service was great. The restaurant is clean and pleasant. The parking lot is shared with other restaurants but there were no parking issues. This was a great event and everything was enjoyable. read more
Thank you Yelp & Haley for another awesome event! After being stuck at home sick all week, I was so excited to get some curry. This spot felt really homey, and the service was great. The staff were all super friendly and the food came out fresh and hot. I got the spicy chicken katsu with mild curry, and let me tell you, that chicken was SPICY. I'm so glad I got mild curry to offset it. The curry was delicious, and everything tasted fresh. I definitely want to try the Tustin location next because this place is on track to be one of my favorite curry spots. Thank you again for the opportunity to try this place! read more
Thank you Yelp and Hayley for another great opportunity! I got to try Curry So for the first time and was impress with the food! I love that I have the option to order take-out and bring the food home, since I couldn't find anyone to come and dine in with me. I stopped by after work on Friday. There was a bit of a wait, but the staff were so nice and friendly. They kept apologizing, but totally understand since they were slammed with busy hour. Unfortunately, I'm allergic to cardamom and sometimes Japanese curry has cardamom inside. For safety, I opted for the Pork Belly Donburi and it was so good! I got to add the fried egg on top and that made it event better! The park was sweet and savory at the same time! The sauce was so die for! I event got a salad with my meal! Again, thank you Yelp team and Hayley for planning this! Thank you to Curry Do for the amazing food! read more
Thank you Yelp and Hayley for another great event week! Came to order takeout as I was unable to bring the family for dinner tonight. Service was amicable, and the ambience was very casual and comfy. I do wish we could have ate in, as I am a firm believer in losing the magic of a meal when not eaten immediately. Regardless, we ordered several plates and some appetizers. Everything was absolutely delicious. Although I would say the takoyaki was slightly undercooked inside than what I'm used to, but it was still deliciously made. The Gyoza were your typical standard set, and nothing super out of the ordinary although the sauce served with it was, I believe just a malt vinegar. Now the curry was unbelievably spicy granted I did order the spicy one, and was pleasantly surprised when it had me sweating before I could finish the meal. I tend to lean more towards adding extra spice, because most meals are usually not as spicy as they are said to be for me, but in this case, it was truly absolutely spicy, and I loved it. The menu was very limited, but that's not a bad thing. They just specialize in what they specialize which is curry, so I would definitely come back if I was craving one of these plates. read more
1 year ago
Wow! Thank you for the opportunity to try this place!!! I've never had curry so I was so excited to be able to get this Yelp elite experience! First off service was amazing!!! Great recommendation! I got the Beef Belly Udon Curry it was amazing! The flavor was perfect! They said I should the takoyaki which I've tried at another spot and there's was great! I also added some edamame! I ordered and took it to go! Service was fast he had it out in like 10 min! Definitely will be going back!!! read more
Thank you for having the yelp elite event. I've been in search of a good curry place and this place is my new hangout. I was greeted and my order was taken immediately. The waitress recommended what I ordered, I also ordered a matcha latte and the edamame. Everything was sooo good! I definitely will be back! read more
There was plenty of parking when we went but I know that it may be hard to find parking during peak hours. The staff was nice. We tried Takoyaki, Chicken Katsu with Udon, and Spicy Chicken Katsu & Beef Belly with Fries. Food was fine but at the same time, nothing stood out. The spicy sauce was REALLY spicy. Thank you yelp for hosting! read more
Yummy! I went on a weekday and brought the hubby and MIL. I noticed that the menu online was a little different to the paper menu they had in store. The server explained what I could order for my entree and explained some of the other dishes as well. I ordered the Ishiyaki Curry with tonkatsu, which comes in a hot stone bowl. When they served it, it was really hot! The server poured the curry and it was SIZZLING! My husband ordered the build your own curry, where he got the chicken katsu with the mild curry. The mild curry had some kick to it, I can't imagine how spicy the other levels are. My MIL ordered the karaage, which came with some salad on the side. It was nice and crispy. The food tasted sooo good! I loved the hot stone but I had to wait a little longer to eat it because it was piping hot. The flavors were amazing. Will definitely be back! read more
Thank you Hayley, OC Yelp, and Curry Do for such a great and fun event! This strip mall can have it challenges of parking, but that's because of all the offerings here! Got a spot, and smooth sailing from there! It wasn't very busy when my husband and I went on Thursday night. Easily got a seat. The waiter was really nice, and answered all of the questions we had. I went with the Spicy Curry with the Spicy Chicken Katsu because the waiter said the spice level is a bit like the Buldak Ramen, not as spicy, but up there for sure. I love giving myself a spice challenge. I also ordered a fried egg to go on top. It was delicious, but yeah, it was a good spice level. I would get that again, but probably with just the regular Chicken Katsu and also add cheese on it. The chicken they gave us was a good cutlet size, and there was a good crunch and texture of the chicken itself. My husband ordered a Mild Curry with Chicken Katsu, and added an egg on top and cheese, which was under the curry to help it melt! That was pretty smooth. I love that they added the cheese below the curry to help with the melting process. It was really well done. Chicken Katsu, same as mine, a good cutlet size! I would definitely go back here when I have a craving for Japanese Curry. It's a good spot to hit that itch. read more
Happy to participate here in my first elite event! I took mine to go, and I only had to wait 10 minutes from placing my order. The staff provided very warm service and the restaurant interior was clean and well lit. I think my only feedback here was it might have a better mood if the lights were slightly dimmed. The katsu was perfectly crispy even after my 15 minute drive. I would have gotten spicier curry so it could have a bit more of a punch, but the mild wasn't bad either. I used the additional toppings, and it was a great meal overall. read more
1 year ago
These events are great, as they get me to try restaurants I otherwise wouldn't have, and I'm always sure to buy more items so the restaurant isn't just giving away free stuff. I was able to place my order over the phone for pick-up, which I really appreciated. If I would've had to bring my maniac toddlers to a restaurant, it wouldn't have been fun for anybody! The staff were friendly and insightful, as I've never heard of some of their offerings. Order was ready on time and food was delicious, even when eaten awhile after it was prepared! I got the pork belly donburi, shrimp tempura udon (not pictured), and curry fries. My fam thoroughly enjoyed all items! read more
The parking in this strip mall is always a challenge. Be ready for a battle! The 3 star review was more for the meat to meal ratio: meager to say the most. The flavors were on point I guess but I couldn't taste the beef for the lack of it. It was probably more tiny because it was over cooked to nearly jerky texture but the curry was good and the rice was adequate. The tofu was plentiful but under-cooked. We also had to ask for another set of cutlery for some strange reason. An oversight that was easily corrected. I probably won't be back since there are tons of available options that do all this much better. Unfortunate. Passable but not remarkable. read more
Delicious Curry! It was busy the day we came and it was short staffed so we came back the next day. The food was great and nice little spot to have dinner. We got their chicken katsu curry, tonkatsu curry, takoyaki, and kari kari chicken. Kari kari chicken was crispy. So good. Staff was friendly and will be back to try their donburi. read more
What a yummy elite experience!! Curry Do is located in a small plaza that gets busy because of some popular restaurants there, so parking can be difficult. I came in at around 2:30 PM on a Tuesday and was immediately greeted by a friendly worker who asked if I was dining in or picking up. The place was empty as I waited for my takeout order, likely because I was there between typical lunch and dinner hours. I ordered a beef belly curry for myself and purchased a chicken katsu curry for my husband. The worker explained that I could choose between their mild "sweet" curry and a spicier curry, but I decided to stick with the mild sweet one for my first time trying it. He gave me some chili sauce, panko, and what I believe were sweet pepper slices (?) on the side - these really augmented the dish! He also gave me a stamp card that applies to their Tustin location as well. It took me almost an hour to get home to Brea because of traffic, and my curry was still perfectly warm and delicious! (Side note: I don't recommend eating it in the car because curry will get all over the place... Trust me, I tried) The beef belly was great and the curry was super flavorful with a slight kick! My husband devoured his chicken katsu. I'd love to come back when I'm in the Costa Mesa or Tustin area again!! Thanks for having me! read more
1 year ago
Came in at 7:30pm to check out the Curry Do event and was seated immediately. It seemed a few tables had ordered but were waiting for food. By the time we finished checking out the menu, servers were ready to take our order as well! The fried squid legs came first as our appetizer and it did not disappoint. The frying batter was not too heavy and turned out nice and crisp. It was a great addition to dip into my curry as well. The chicken katsu curry similarly had a warm homey taste, with the curry and rice complementing each other perfectly. The chicken katsu and tempura flakes on top provided a great contrast in texture. The curry itself is on the sweeter side but there is also a bit of spice that creeps up on you as well. I didn't have much of the shrimp tempura udon but the sip I had was good. Thanks so much for a great event and the chance to try out such a comforting restaurant! read more
Haven't been here before but I love curry so I was so happy to see that I was able to attend this experience! Came on a Tuesday night and the restaurant itself is very unassuming; it wasn't very busy and nothing really stands out.. until you taste the food. We got the ishiyaki curry with chicken katsu as the free entree and ordered a beef belly curry udon as well. I feel like Curry Do was so generous with their offer! I was able to get the ishiyaki curry with ANY add-ons included in the free entree, as well as a free curry refill. I haven't been to many Yelp Elite events but this has set my standards high! Thank you so much to Yelp OC & Curry Do for this experience and for being so generous! read more
Never had cold udon before! Thank you Yelp for this experience. It was delish! Also tried their strawberry milk and Takoyaki as it was happy hour. Plenty of parking space and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The udon was flavorful and lemony but not like a bad sour, more like refreshing and it added to the flavor! read more
This food is absolutely delicious. I went with the chicken Katsuwith rice. I got the regular spice but next time I'll go spicy. Service is amazing. The employee was very friendly. He checked myself and two other Yelpers in. I will definitely return to Curry Do. Thank you Curry Do, Yelp, and Hayley for this event read more
1 year ago
Another experience that helps open my eyes and stomach to new foods and respectable restaurants. The restaurant manager Joe is awesome! He helped introduce their various choices on the menu, helped me explore how much you can customize your plate. I stuck with the claimed favorite, a regular sized chicken katsu with their house curry. Awesome mix of flavors, chicken was excellent, perfect amount of curry to compliment the meal. We got some fried gyoza as well, I was not too fond of the choice. Experimented with a bottle of the white peach yuzu, a nice flavor but not a strong peach taste (to me at least). Strawberry milk is a favorite of mine, I ordered a cup of that too. Tasted no different than Nesquik, I just paid $5 for it. Overall not disappointed with this visit. I look forward to another visit to try an udon bowl. read more
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