Japanese Curry reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 258 Reddit reviews across 45 subreddits and 53 posts to rank the best Japanese Curry brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/sanfrancisco, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/JapanTravelTips, r/SingaporeEats, r/oakland. Top-rated brands include Coco Ichibanya (4.4/5), Curry Hyuga (4.5/5), Nippon Curry (4.9/5).
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Reviews258
Subreddits45
Posts53
Brands94
Products10
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#1
Coco Ichibanya
4.4
(26)
"The pork cutlet curry is amazing."
"Coco Ichibanya."
"Coco ichiban— the outlet at Bugis + is excellent."
"My wife said that's the best meal of the trip for her."
"I always eat Coco ichiban.. One of the best."
"Coco Ichibanya all day, every day. You won’t be disappointed."
"Coco Ichibanya is amazing."
"That is the only answer in the South Bay."
"CoCo Ichibanya on Sepulveda"
"Best Japanese curry in Korea"
#2
Curry Hyuga
4.5
(11)
"Curry Hyuga - Burlingame"
"Curry Hyuga, Burlingame"
"Curry hyuga in burlingame is about as good as it gets."
"Curry Hyuga in Burlingame is the best in the entire Bay Area."
"Curry Hyuga in Burlingame and Dela Curo Curry in Oakland are my two favorites"
"Curry Hyuga and Nippon Curry are my recommendations."
"Curry Hyuga"
"Not in Oakland but Curry Hyuga in Burlingame is my fav. They recently opened a store in SF."
"Curry Hyuga in Burlingame (beyond lol)"
"Curry Hyuga in Burlingame."
#3
Nippon Curry
4.9
(7)
"Nippon Curry is really excellent, on par with the curry rice I’ve had in Japan."
"Nippon curry in the marina, as others have said, I think is the best."
"Nippon Curry"
"Nippon Curry is my favorite."
"Nippon Curry in the marina is my favorite."
"I enjoyed nippon curry in the Marina."
"2 - Nippon curry is definitely pretty damn solid"
#4
Maji Curry
4.6
(7)
"Maji curry! My go-to when I’m having a cheat meal."
"Maji Curry"
"Maji Curry. They’re on the slightly expensive side, but every single bite is worth it and delicious!"
"Maji curry is bonkers good."
"My personal faves are Maji Curry and Gyuguya."
"Maji curry @ Novena."
"My brother (and Google reviews) say Maji Curry is pretty good."
#5
Japanese Curry
3.6
(8)
"YoYos has the best Japanese curry in the city."
"Da Pan in the K Food Hall at H Mart has a pretty good Curry Katsu."
"It’s a little out of the ways, but really great."
"Gombei But it’s been years since I was there."
"It's sweet and yummy and p"
"The one food I can’t seem to find here is a good Japanese curry."
"Curry Life in San Jose. Very bummed the one in Santa Clara closed."
"I really liked Ja Ramen's curry when they first opened but something changed."
#6
Curryfornia
4.8
(6)
"Curryfornia is the best."
"Curryfornia in Torrance!"
"Curryfornia is probably the best curry I’ve had."
"Curryfornia is my favorite."
"Curryfornia off Artesia and Van Ness has a slight edge on CoCo."
"I cannot believe I have been sleeping on both of these places!!!!!"
#7
Fumi
4.8
(5)
"Fumi!"
"Fumi on Mission St. is my go to in Bernal."
"Fumi curry and ramen in the mission/bernal heights is awesome."
"Fumi is great. Mission and 29th."
"Fumi curry and ramen in the South Mission is legit."
#8
Volcano curry
4.6
(5)
"The best Japanese curry is Volcano curry."
"My go to is Volcano Curry on Geary!"
"Volcano Curry. Does takeout."
"Volcano curry 🍛."
"Volcano Curry is delicious and fairly inexpensive."
#9
Golden Curry
4.4
(5)
"You can buy Golden Curry mix in most super markets."
"If you haven't tried it yet, just grab a box of Golden Curry roux and make your own. Comes out ridiculously good."
"Cooking Japanese curry is really easy."
"I'm a big fan of Golden Curry."
"With prices this day and age, making your own at home with a pack of golden curry isn't a bad choice."
#10
Saku
4.2
(5)
"Saku has the best tonkatsu I've had in Canada."
"Saku is my personal fave & good value always consistent"
"Saku a bit better due to the Katsu meat quality being better."
"Saku and Manpuku."
"Saku (tonkatsu place) offers curry as an add-on."
#11
S&B Golden Curry
4.2
(5)
"Definitely 'The Dinner' Curry. I think it's one of S&Bs."
"Smith’s sells Golden Curry which you can cook with any veggies/protein."
"S&B Golden Curry you buy at the store, use chuck steaks."
"S&b is my favorite, i like the hot because it's really not that spicy."
"Don't underestimate S & B Golden Curry for home use."
#12
Jugem
4.2
(5)
"Keep Jugem on king street in the back of your mind whenever you come to town. I love their curry."
"Jugem. Add a side of spam katsu for the win."
"Jugem absolutely slaps."
"Jugem is great"
"I like Jugem."
#13
Hurry Curry
4.0
(5)
"Hurry Curry is my favorite (so happy they reopened in Santa Monica in '22 after shuttering all their LA-area stores a few years ago.)"
"I really like hurry curry of Tokyo"
"Yeah that's why I prefer Hurry Curry over Coco - Coco's is fine if I have a Japanese curry itch that I gotta scratch but I love the complexity of flavor in H.C.'s version."
"There’s Hurry Curry which is pretty good!"
"Too thin and watery for my taste - Hurry Curry is thicker"
#14
S&B
4.8
(4)
"It's so easy to make and the curry packs are only like 3$-4$. If you havnt tried yet..go get some golden curry, hot isnt even hot fyi, potatoes and carrots."
"I second cooking your own using packets."
"Berry Fresh carries S&B Golden Curry packages."
"Golden curry! it has three flavor: mild, medium hot, and hot"
#15
Demiya
4.8
(4)
"1 - by a far margin is Demiya in Cupertino it’s the best curry I’ve ever had, and I lived in Japan for 3 months."
"I actually think Demiya in San Jose is the best japanese curry in the Bay Area."
"Demiya, hands down."
"Demiya is great! Everywhere in SF is really rather mid and the only place that doesn't taste like S&B curry blocks is Hinoya."
#16
Joto Curry
4.3
(4)
"Joto Curry in Shinokubo was our go to in Tokyo."
"Ate at the location in Fukushima in Osaka and it was one of my favorite meals on our trip."
"Originated from Osaka."
"The curry is nothing to write home about, a little bit thinner and spicier than most."
#17
Muracci
3.8
(4)
"Muracci is fantastic and so is “indian curry”. I’d suggest exploring the Indian places here."
"Muracci's - http://www.muraccis.com/"
"Muracci’s is still my gold standard (only had the SF one tho)."
"The curry is good but not great. On par with Muracci’s I’d say."
#18
Kalé
5.0
(3)
"Kale is the only place you need. And buy some frozen curry to take home."
"Kalé is great. I’m also partial to the Japanese curry at Yama on SE Clinton."
"100% this answer! Kalé is LEGIT!"
#19
Oretachino Curry Ramen Koji Labo
5.0
(3)
"Hands down the best curry we had in Japan."
"Probably one of the best curry I've had so far."
"Amazing. We went twice. They do katsu curry but their curry ramen is phenomenal."
#20
Musashi
5.0
(3)
"Musashi!"
"Has the best Japanese in Charlotte."
"Amazing Japanese curry."
#21
Kale
5.0
(3)
"Unfortunately I have yet to have Japanese curry as good as Kale in Chicagoland yet"
"Kale, extra sauce, cheese, egg, beef. It's the best I've had in Portland, by far."
"Kalé has good curry."
#22
Muraccis
5.0
(3)
"Muraccis and Bon Nene!"
"I use to eat Muraccis all the time when I worked downtown."
"Muraccis is my favorite"
#23
Volcano
4.7
(3)
"Volcano in the Richmond and Fumi on mission"
"Volcano! never heard anything negative ab it"
"3 - Volcano/Murraccis/Hyuga are all kinda equal to me. Great options all of them"
#24
Chopstix
4.7
(3)
"Chopstix, hands down."
"Best curry in SD is Chopstix on convoy."
"I like the curry at Chopstix."
#25
Wanpaku
4.7
(3)
"Wanpaku!"
"I love wanpaku’s curry."
"Wanpaku has a great curry."
#26
Hinoya Curry
4.7
(3)
"Our favourite place is in Akihabara."
"Hinoya Curry - SF"
"Had a good bit of pepper in the curry, but for a little over 1000yen for a larger serving it was damn tasty"
#27
Umai
4.3
(3)
"I don't eat meat, but the curry from Umai (food cart in South Waterfront) is amazing."
"Umai, South Loop."
"Umai has a good katsu curry."
#28
Java Curry
4.0
(3)
"If I make it at home, I use Java Curry med-hot."
"Japanese curry is very easy to make yourself and I would argue the 'made at home style' curry is probably the most authentic version of the dish."
"I grew up in a Java Curry household so that's what I prefer."
#29
Curry Life
4.0
(3)
"+1 for curry life and rip miyabitei :("
"I like Curry Life in the San Jose area."
"I’ve had Curry Life a couple times and it’s decent enough."
#30
Champion's Curry
4.0
(3)
"Champion has that Kawazana (Kanazawa?) style with the darker gravy. Closest thing I can find to GoGo Curry out here"
"Champion's Curry. They closed their DTLA location (sad) but still have one in Pasadena."
"Champions Curry in Berkeley is technically Kanazawa style, but their roux isn’t as dark so it’s probably closer to other curries. I also thought their curry was delicious!"
#31
Curry-Ya
3.7
(3)
"Curry-ya"
"If you don’t want to go all the way to Curry-Ya in Hk, Abiko is decent."
#32
Curry Pan
5.0
(2)
"Check out our "leftover" series - one easy recipe is to use refrigerator dough to make baked "curry pan""
"You can make Curry Pan (Curry Bread)!"
#33
Mr Japanese Curry
5.0
(2)
"Mr.Japanese Curry is my go to."
"Mr Japanese Curry off of Broadway."
#34
Tonkichi
5.0
(2)
"I would highly recommend tonkichi in takashimaya."
"There’s none better than Tonkichi, Shaw Center. Rubber stamped by Japanese expats."
#35
Gombei
5.0
(2)
"Gombei. San José Japantown."
"Gombei is fantastic."
#36
Suika
5.0
(2)
"How come no one's mentioned the Curry at Suika on Broadway?? so good!"
"Suika!"
#37
Manpuku
5.0
(2)
"Manpuku bento in Chinatown."
"Manpuku Chinatown or Izumiya Marketplace katsu curry."
#38
ZacZac
5.0
(2)
"Zac-Zac & Saku are my favourites."
"ZacZac inside the HMart on Robson, it’s consistently good."
#39
Daichan
5.0
(2)
"Daichan #1"
"It’s THE best!!!! And yes, they had closed Sawtelle location but are back in Santa Monica!"
#40
EE Nami
5.0
(2)
"EE Nami for sure."
"Another vote for ee nami."
#41
Muracci's
5.0
(2)
"Muracci's - Kearny"
"You already found the best and most authentic place, muracci's."
#42
Kibuna
5.0
(2)
"Kibuna in Mascot. You have to wait for about half an hour. They cook slowly in an small clay pot."
"Kibuna on Botany road in Mascot"
#43
Kuro Kare
4.5
(2)
"Their curry has deep flavour"
"Kuro Kare (SMU, NUS) is affordable and their curry has a more intense flavour than others."
#44
Zen Curry
4.5
(2)
"Zen curry has the best."
"If you're in San Diego, there's a Zen Curry there."
#45
Sozai Banzai
4.5
(2)
"Sozai Banzai for the most "homestyle" curry"
"Sozai Banzai in Arlington Heights is my favorite."
#46
Maruhachi
4.5
(2)
"You must check out Maruhachi. Great value for money."
"I like Maruhachi as a cheaper alternative, still good."
#47
Kizuna
4.5
(2)
"My go to is Kizuna. I don’t know what they do with the curry, but it’s so flavorful."
"Kizuna is good."
#48
Mitsuwa
4.5
(2)
"Try the food court at Mitsuwa in Plano."
"Not a lot of places in Chicago for Japanese comfort food. Mitsuwa is great."
#49
INO
4.5
(2)
"The best Japanese curry I've had in DFW is INO in Richardson."
"Best curry I've had here is the curry katsu at Ino in Richardson."
#50
On The Bridge
4.5
(2)
"I love On the Bridge in Japantown."
"I have always loved On The Bridge in the Japantown Mall."
#51
Tsuru
4.5
(2)
"Tsuru."
"Pero if you insist on a recommendation: Tsuru hehe"
#52
Kadoya
4.5
(2)
"Kadoya for quality."
"The best one is Kadoya, however it is $16.95... so not budget friendly !"
#53
Fish & Bird
4.5
(2)
"Best Japanese restaurant in the East Bay hands down. (Soba Ichi is second.)"
"The katsu curry at Fish & Bird in Berkeley is tasty!"
#54
Aoringo
4.5
(2)
"If you want authentic then it’s aoringo next to Saladaeng BTS"
"Aoringo, it's in Thaniya Plaza building around Silom."
#55
Glico
4.5
(2)
"Victory carries the Glico brand! Big fan of the Hot personally"
"To be fair glico curry rocks for a packaged product just the right amount of Make Shit Good spice in it delicious curry at home every time!"
#56
Shinsengumi
4.5
(2)
"Shinsengumi has my favorite one."
"Shinsengumi curry is surprisingly good"
#57
Java
4.0
(2)
"One block of Java, one block of Golden."
"I suggest buying Java brand japanese curry and made it yourself."
#58
Kotobuki
4.0
(2)
"Kotobuki in Montclair has a tasty one :)"
"Kotobuki on George St does Chicken Curry, $13 for a small, $16 for a large. I’ve always enjoyed eating there."
#59
Chubby Curry
4.0
(2)
"Chubby curry in Beverly Hills"
"I go to Chubby Curry in Beverly Hills. Don’t know if it’s the best but I like it and it’s very convenient to my location."
#60
Hanaichi
4.0
(2)
"Hanaichi all day, everyday."
"Hanaichi will do if you're on a budget."
#61
Cocoro
4.0
(2)
"Cocoro has one in river north"
"Cocoro in River North is supposedly pretty good."
#62
Vermont Curry
4.0
(2)
"Just buy some Vermont Curry from Super G and make it yourself."
"I like Vermont Curry brand the best."
#63
Izakaya Dash
4.0
(2)
"Izakaya dash on 9th and Folsom hits the spot for me."
"I like the one at izakaya dash (former Kama sushi) at 9th and Folsom."
#64
Akane Chaya
4.0
(2)
"Akane chaya has a very good japanese "hotel" style curry."
"I think the curry at akane chaya is good too"
#65
Yama Sushi
4.0
(2)
"It's expensive, but definitely better than others I've had."
#66
Ginza Bairin
3.5
(2)
"Ginza Bairin in Waikiki. They're famous for their tonkatsu and I do recommend that over the chicken, but the chicken is still excellent."
"Ginza bairin or yoshoku by waikiki near longs better"
#67
Tamafuji
3.0
(2)
"Tamafuji or Bairin"
"Tonkatsu Tamafuji"
#68
Golden
2.5
(2)
"Overall I prefer Golden (any heat). Jawa is ok."
"People seem to like Golden a lot, but it always leaves a waxy residue."
#69
Curry Mabo Tofu
5.0
(1)
"Also Curry Mabo Tofu"
#70
Curry Croquettes
5.0
(1)
"Curry croquettes!"
#71
Kagura
5.0
(1)
"Then Kagura has a really satisfying crisp with their chicken or por..."
#72
Wadatsumi
5.0
(1)
"Wadatsumi looks to have changed names according to their new website, but their beef curry is dark and a little bitter but in a fantastically tasty way."
#73
Sola Izakaya
5.0
(1)
"I recommend Sola Izakaya in Encino. The owner, Miki, is super nice and the curry is nice and thick. I get it spicy."
#74
Azay
5.0
(1)
"Crab Curry at Azay. Mind blowing."
#75
Furosato
5.0
(1)
"Furosato in carlsplatz is the best Japanese curry I’ve ever had, and I used to live in San Francisco. It is really very excellent."
#76
Suehiro
5.0
(1)
"I’ll second Suehiro DTLA. I has some amazing curry."
#77
Hyakuten Manten
5.0
(1)
"Incredible curry"
#78
Samurai Curry
5.0
(1)
"One of the best soup curry outside Hokkaido"
#79
Sapporo Dominica
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is Sapporo Dominica"
#80
Superstore Asian Aisle Brand
4.0
(1)
"Superstore in the Asian aisle, top shelf and its is fantastic. I had some earlier this week. Under $5"
#81
Tokyo Premium Curry
4.0
(1)
"Try out Tokyo premium curry in winter garden and let us know"
#82
Mr. Curry
4.0
(1)
"Mr Curry for sure. It’s not super gourmet but damn it’s good."
#83
Kenny's Kitchen
4.0
(1)
"Kenny’s Kitchen has a solid good curry."
#84
Daidakoru Umaimon
4.0
(1)
"Daidakoru Umaimon and Tonkatsu Gonta."
#85
Kokolo Donburi
4.0
(1)
"I like Kokolo Donburi on Park St in Alameda. Chicken Katsu with rice and curry for less than $15. Portion is huge (to me) and I can usually make almost 2 meals out of it."
#86
Geta
4.0
(1)
"Idk if it’s the best but it really hits the spot and I just love the place- Geta in Piedmont"
#87
Dozo Ramen
4.0
(1)
"Dozo Ramen on grand Ave has really good curry, despite it being a ramen spot by name"
#88
Kyoto Ramen
4.0
(1)
"Kyoto Ramen in El Cerrito Plaza has crazy good curries and ramen."
#89
Secrets of Tiger
4.0
(1)
"Secrets of Tiger in Emeryville"
#90
Katsu Jin
4.0
(1)
"Katsu Jin in South Pasadena"
#91
Katsu Sando
4.0
(1)
"Katsu Sando has a few locations, the one I know of is in Alhambra (or maybe its San Gabriel...). Champion Curry is in Pasadena."
#92
NYP South Canteen
4.0
(1)
"Nyp south canteen thai curry house (literally just japanese curry)"
#93
Spice 32
4.0
(1)
"Spice 32 in Kyoto"
#94
Poke Box
3.0
(1)
"Poke Box has some good japanese curries for the summer, I think they still have them."
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