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    Cafe Okawari

    4.5 (535 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 7:30 pm

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    Iced matcha latte
    Anchal A.

    This review is for their matcha only, not food. Stumbled upon this place and I'm surprised I haven't heard of it before! I got a plain iced matcha and it was so. good. The matcha flavor was strong and the drink overall was creamy. I got it less sweet but did end up adding splenda in it later on. They have a lot of food which smells delish, haven't tried it yet tho!

    Chicken Katsu Sando
    Erica W K.

    One of the best katsu sandwiche places in the Bay Area! Cafe Okawari has been on my list for the longest time and I'm glad I finally got the chance to try it. I went on a weeknight at around dinner hours at 6pm and the place was busy but not packed. I managed to find a spot very quickly after ordering. We first ordered at the counter and then the seats are self-served. I got the fried chicken katsu sando with their house soda. The katsu sando is 5/5. The chicken is juicy and tender. The outside is crispy. The pickled cucumber and the lettuce are so refreshing to pair with the katsu. The bread.. let's talk about how amazing it is. The bread is fluffy and milky. What stands out to me is really how soft and fluffy the bread is. I took one bite and immediately know that this katsu sandwich would be bomb. The house soda is just alright, solid 3/5, nothing too surprising. I would definitely come back for the sando again!

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    Brittany D.

    Japanese sandos? yummmmm, some of the best in town I must say. If I'm in the mood for a chicken katsu sando, I come here. Why? Because it's consistent and just the right amount of crisp. I also love their fruit sandwiches. I think tho the katsu sando is the best texturally with the softness of the bread and the crunch of the katsu. If you don't believe me, try for yourself!

    Chicken Katsu Sando + Dirty Matcha
    Jamie T.

    Staff members are friendly and polite. Orders are made fairly quickly. Love that! It's fresh and delicious. My go to is the chicken katsu sando and dirty matcha. Bon appetite!

    Jenna M.

    Stopped in for lunch on a weekday and was pleasantly surprised! The area has so many options and this is a great one with coffee and meals of varying sizes to please all! The curry katsu plate is a pretty solid size with tender yet crispy chicken and rich curry! Highly recommend if you are in the area!

    Chicken Katsu Sando
    Wendy L.

    Tried the Chicken Katsu Sando since I was in the area and it did not disappoint! $17 feels pricey for a sando, but it was a pretty hefty portion that left me very full. The bread was soft and pillowy, the chicken was super juicy, and there was a perfect amount of thinly shredded cabbage that added the right amount of fresh crunch. I do wish the breading was slightly crispier/thicker, and that there was bit more of the tonkatsu sauce, but those two changes probably would've made the sandwich overall more heavy (I appreciated how light it was despite being a fried chicken sandwich). If you're a saucy, strong flavor type of person, you might find the sandwich too plain flavor-wise, but I'm sure you can ask for some tonkatsu sauce on the side, or order a side of curry sauce to dip your sandwich for an extra fee -- another Yelper recommended this so I might try it next time! I also ordered an iced strawberry matcha latte to-go and it was solid. FYI you can adjust the ice and sweetness (which would be adjusting the amount of strawberry puree they use). I got light ice and default sweetness and the sweetness was just right. The strawberry balanced the matcha nicely, but I wish the drink was a little less milky and that the strawberry flavor came through more. Overall, I'm sure there's other better sandos and matcha lattes out there, but as some reviewers have pointed out, there's not a lot of places that have this casual Japanese cafe-style offering in SF or even The Bay in general, so this place is a keeper! Service was fast during Monday lunch hour -- I ordered my food at the front, sat at the counter, and got my food in literally 3 minutes.

    Pam K.

    They serve fantastic matcha lattes and chicken katsu sandwiches in a snap! The service is fast and friendly. The entrance is small so it can feel crowded quickly if it gets busy which it totally does.

    Eva C.

    Yummy pork cutlet sando! I've been wanting to try this place but it only opens on weekdays. I was able to try this place before going to a concert at chase center on a weekday. There are seats inside and they also have one restroom. Not sure about parking since it is in the city. The sando was pretty yummy! The pork cutlet was juicy and their sauce was nice with the milk bread.

    Chicken Katsu Sando
    Chastity V.

    5 stars for the Chicken Katsu Sando! The panko fried chicken thighs are juicy, paired with the right amount of mayo and sauce and cabbage on delicious milk bread. We ordered at the counter and were able to get seats for 2 people around 11:50am on a Wednesday. Our food was served to us within 12 minutes. My friend and I split the seasonal Mango Cream Sando for dessert (3/5), which was mildly disappointing only because the mangos weren't sweet. I also got the green tea lemonade (4/5), which was decent.

    CeCe C.

    I stumbled upon this little cafe this evening! It was a nice surprise to find esp in this neighborhood! I ordered the beef gyudon ($17.50) and substituted the rice with salad. I also got the housemade soda ($4.50)! My friend ordered the chicken katsu ($13) Both dishes were very tasty and filling! The staff was very quick with servicing us our food and friendly! The bathrooms are clean and the seating area is casual and spacious!

    Chicken Katsu, Croquette Curry
    Celine T.

    Tried out this small cafe that was cozy with a few tables. Food came out relatively quick as it wasn't busy on a Friday afternoon. Chicken Katsu sando size was decent and flavorful! Croquette curry was good too, but felt a bit pricey to receive just 2 croquettes, curry sauce, and rice. Likely would not get that plate again as it did not felt worth the price. May go back for the katsu sando!

    Roop K.

    Underrated place IMO, the food and drinks speak for itself. Iced matcha is excellent, level of sweetness is adjustable. Quality and gradient is on the better end. $6.52 a cup so not too bad price wise. 2nd day in a row that im here....

    Chicken Katsu Plate
    Ming C.

    Wish I could gatekeep this place honestly! It's so goood. I used to live in Mission Bay and would regularly get their katsu sandos. Then I read a yelp review saying I have to get curry sauce on the side for dipping and when I say my third eye awakened.... I remember the day like it was yesterday, I was fighting with my partner over something trivial as one would in a happy relationship. We walked in silence along the Embarcadero path, my anger simmering like the sun beating down on my neck. He pulls out our sandwiches and we take a break on the side to eat....anyway now we're engaged--not because of this sandwich, but perhaps it played a role. Unfortunately, I don't have a photo of the sando from that day but I did return and also got their katsu curry plate which was just as good! Also love their yuzu soda. Service is always quick and friendly and the restaurant is small and cozy but very clean.

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    What a great place near the Giants ballpark. Those fruit sandwiches are sooooo addictive

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Okawari

    Can one order and pay for a loaf of milk bread by itself?

    I don't know what do you mean. In my opinion, you should try and it's really delicious!

    Can the onsen tamago bowl or potato croquettes / curry be made without onions or garlic?

    The onsen tamago bowl can be made without onions and does not have garlic in the dish. The potato croquettes dont have onions or garlic in them. The curry cannot be made without onions.… Read more

    Hey is your chicken halal? What brand halal is it?

    Due to supply chain issues we are not using Halal chicken at this time

    What brand oat milk do they use?

    Califa Farms

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