Curry Do..you have stolen my heart (and tummy). HANDS DOWN, my new fav Japanese curry house!!! What started as a new food find w/ the hubs, one afternoon has now turned into an obsession and I can't get enough! Lol Located in Tustin, in the Strata Tustin Center ~ near THH sandwiches & Leaf N Cream tea house, Curry Do is a cute, modern, family-friendly Japanese-style curry house. The staff is super sweet, friendly & efficient. The establishment is casual w/ chill vibes, perfect for a lunch date or dinner w/ fam. I personally LOVE the awesome lunch special (offered M-F 11:30 am- 3 pm) ~ for only $13.50, you get one small appetizer and one small curry rice (with your choice of protein). My go-to has been the fried gyoza (3 pc) app & pork belly curry. The pork belly has the perfect meat to fat ratio. It's sooo yums! The hubs opt'd for the healthier option and went w/ the chicken katsu. We both get the medium spice level and it's perfect. Just the lil kick a curry should have. IMO, their curry is the true definition of what I envision for a Japanese curry. It's not overly spiced (like Indian curry), it's not overly sweet (or salty), but it's surely savory & memorable. I always do the add-on of the potatoes & carrots and fried egg. One time I even got the cheese and it just worked. Very deelish! You get a generous portion. I always can never finish it in one sitting and the leftovers taste even better. DEFFFFF ask for addt'l red pickle radish cuz it's chef's kiss. I was also enticed to stop by cuz I heard Curry Do sold Dough & Arrow cookies (also another fav place of mine..to which I was super sad it's flagship store in Costa Mesa closed), but have been bummed that I keep missing them. Boo! Will have to catch it someday.. A total RxFoodie recommend and I will be back to try the other yummy menu items! read more

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Curry Do is a small restaurant located in the same center as THH Sandwiches and Sake 2 Me Sushi on Newport. Parking is a little crowded during the lunch hour. I'm glad we got to try something new for lunch. We placed the order online directly on their website. It was simple but a little wonky. I had to go in and out a couple times to compete the order. There was a promotion of 25% off orders of $35 or more. (I think, but I might be forgetting the exact amount). But that was pretty cool! As we arrived to pick up our order, I missed a call from the restaurant. We spoke to the employee when we got there. She explained that the website needed to be updated because it doesn't prompt you to select mild, medium, or spicy. She was very nice about this and said she was just about to package our food. It was ready but she needed to customize our spice level preference. I got the pork cutlet and medium curry. Medium was the perfect level for me. A couple of the curry bites seemed extra spicy, but overall it was just right and I'm glad I went with the medium versus mild. The lunch entrees included a side of pickled radish and red spice powder. Everyone enjoyed their selections and I'd be glad to return and try to dine in next time. read more

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Chicken Katsu Bento was excellent especially for the price, the portion was generous. Having eating Japanese Curry for several years, the curry was good, but had a strange floral overtone i didn't like but my spouse lived (he can't smell and I'm a bloodhound lol). The Gyoza was amazing. The Katsu was cooked to perfection. I think the spring greens were a bit bitter, I prefer Romaine or Napa Cabbage. More than the food though was the service. If I was rating this simply on service 5 stars!!! I had called early in the day with some questions, as this restaurant was new to me. The person who answered the phone wanted to be 100% correct so they took my number and actually called me back with confirmed answers. When I sent my husband to pick up dinner (he's just starting his "There's a world being burgers" journey) the staff were very patient and helpful. This has definitely been put on our go to list! read more

I ordered the beef belly udon curry and thought it was good. Husband and FIL ordered the curry tonkatsu. They added carrots and potatoes for 75 cents (really cheap) but it looked like they put one tablespoon of diced carrots and potatoes (why add them at all?). Husband rated the dish 6/10. MIL got the katsu donburi which was a total let down. Flavor was not there. Would not order this again. The waiter was really nice but like a nice scripted robot. The digital menus were taking forever to load so when he came by to check on us, we told him we were still waiting for the menus to load. He dived right into telling us (in a very kind tone) they don't have paper menus and we would just have to wait for the menus to load. I then asked him how big the small and regular bowls are, using my hands to form a bowl size. He suggested I scroll down to the next page in the menu for an idea of the size. The photo was not to scale. I asked again how big the bowl is, gesturing with my hands. Again, he told me to reference the photograph. I then asked how big the small size is, also gesturing with my hands. He said about 2/3rd the size of the regular. Useless. read more

Katsu curry is one of my all time fave comfort foods, so I'm always on the hunt for some new spots! We found Curry Do tucked in a small plaza in Tustin and absolutely LOVED it!! It's a cute little, more casual eatery serving a variety of katsu curries, donburis, udon, and more. You can customize your own curry bowl with different toppings and adjust spice levels too!! We started brunch off with drinks: strawberry milk + matcha latte with a honey cream top and agedashi tofu--simple but delishhhh. For entrees, we had their most popular Ishiyaki Curry, which comes in a hot stone plate, and their Shrimp Tempura Curry. All the food came out quickly and service was amazing. Highly recommend for your next brunch/lunch plans! read more

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Delicious spot! Their karage and spicy katsu curry were on point and very spicy. Opted for the medium spice level, but they have mashed red chilies in between the katsu as well so be prepared if you can't handle spice. Tonkatsu was a great dish as well, not on the spicy side but perfect texture and crunch. Overall great spot to check out if you're craving katsu curry! read more

Curry Do - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

Tried Curry Do and already want to come back. Such a good spot if you have kids because they offer kids eat free, which honestly makes dining out feel way less stressful. I ordered the pork belly curry and it was so comforting and flavorful without being overly heavy. The pork belly was tender and the portion size was really good. We also got the curry fries as an appetizer and those disappeared fast. Crispy, seasoned well, and perfect dipped in the curry. For drinks I tried the Matcha & Poppy which was super refreshing. We also ordered the beef belly donburi and the beef was soft, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the rice. The restaurant itself felt clean, casual, and family friendly while still having really good quality food. Definitely one of those places you can go for a comfort meal and leave happy read more

Curry Do - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

Very much enjoyed their lunch special $13.50 for a pork belly rice bowl with curry + 3 pcs gyoza! Curry is delicious and generous and filling! We also ordered spicy chicken katsu with mild curry and was satisfied. The restaurant was so busy during the lunch hour, Jose was a one-man show taking orders, serving, bussing, taking payments. He remained calm and smiling the entire time. We are motivated to return to try the other items in the lunch menu and maybe happy hour! Thank you Jose! read more

Curry Do - June 2026 - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

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A friendly neighborhood eatery specializing in Japanese curry. The lunch specials are popular and good value at $13.50 for your choice of a small appetizer (gyoza, takoyaki, etc.) and entree (shrimp tempura curry, katsu curry, etc.). I got the menchi ishiyaki curry and added a fried egg. The original (mild) curry sauce is slightly sweet, and the side of hot sauce (available upon request) was a nice kick of flavor...a little bit goes a long way so don't add too much at once. Service is friendly, and environment is relaxed. Saw lots of people stopping by for takeouts so might try that next time for family dinner. read more

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This is a great casual restaurant to get japanese curry. There's plenty of parking, the place is clean, and the staff is very attentive. We got the build your own and opted for tonkatsu with cheese with rice. Also ordered curry fries and chu hi lemon soda to drink. Tonkatsu with Cheese- The curry sauce is delicious and flavorful. We ordered it mild so there isn't too much heat. The tonkatsu is crisp with a juicy interior and paired well with rice. The add on cheese delivers a creamy contrast. The pickled radish adds a burst of freshness. Curry Fries- Fries have a nice crisp and served piping hot. The curry and cheese provides a delicious sauce that absorbs so well. Such a fun appetizer! Chu Hi Lemon Soda- This has 6% alcohol but it was so refreshing I could barely taste. A nice twist to lemon soda. Great experience overall! read more

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Yummy japanese curry in the oc! I got their ishiyaki curry and it comes with curry refills which was really nice. The curry is very flavorful and definitely comes with a strong kick if you order it with spice loved the appetizers such as their chicken wings as well as their drinks and dessert, not too sweet and perf way to end the meal read more

My fav curry spot in OC and in my old hood Eastside Tustin. The first time I got my ass kicked was right around the corner. The first 10 on 10 gang fight was around the counter. So many memories! I took my 13 year old, it was his first time having Japanese curry and he loved it. The service was excellent, I'm pretty sure it was the owner. We ordered the shrimp tempura udon curry bowl. The bowl was topped with the hottest, crispiest, freshest just out of the fryer shrimp. UUUUUHHHHMMMM i still dream of this. And that thick curry with the baddest ass udon noddles made by the Japanese gods. So good! Also the beef belly which was like that beef belly you get in Korean bbq that has that flat top crispiness. Served over that incredible Japanese rice. Da best! Also those pickles cut right through the heaviness of the spicy curry. So darn good, loved every bite. We'll def be back. read more

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A cozy little restaurant. Not good for large parties. We were a party of 5 and can only sit at the bar seats. We happened to be there during happy hour. Takoyaki and agedashi tofu for $5 each. -The takoyaki wasn't as crispy as we would have liked. -tofu was good. -Beef belly donburi and chicken katsu donburi was flavorful but the beef to rice ratio was off. Not enough protein to rice ratio for my 13 year old growing teen. Haha -spicy chicken katsu with spicy curry level. Boy! That was SPICY! I can take spice and I eat thai chilies all the time, but let me tell you this was Hella spicy. I was sweating and couldn't even finish. (Fire emoji) -curry udon with soft shell crab - this was very tasty! Overall, the service here was very attentive and food was great! read more

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This place is every curry lovers dream, the food is immaculate and the service is top tier. Our server carefully explained how to order our food and walked us through the steps. The tables and floor were nice and clean as well. The vibe was very nice as well along with a good ambiance. Recommend this spot to everyone who loves curry!! read more

Curry Do - Lunch Combination : Spicy chicken katsu with medium spice and gyoza side - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

AMBIANCE (4/5): Modern and sleek. It's usually pretty empty for the 2 times I've been here. I think I've been the only one both times. SERVICE (5/5): Service was prompt and extremely friendly. We stayed to talk a long time and they didn't mind. But again we were the only ones the whole time. FOOD (5/5): The protein portion is small for each dish, so unless you're a "light" eater I highly suggest to add more protein. The taste of the food is AMAZING! It's a simple menu and I love that! They execute what they have very well. $15 SPICY CHICKEN KATSU CURRY: it was a building spice & I also added red pepper that they serve on the side. They have a build your own bowl, also got a PORK BELLY UDON. The udon is such a great option, I'm definitely ordering that next time. Don't forget to add a fried egg for added flavor! HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

Curry Do - $15 SPICY CHICKEN KATSU CURRY: it was a building spice & I also added red pepper that they serve on the side. - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

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A great japanese curry spot that doesn't have lines! Best part is that you can create your own bowl, including which meat, base, spice level, and add-on sides you want. Decided on the pork belly curry udon w/ an added egg. Pretty standard - the curry was very flavorful but the pork belly was very dry. They also do give a lot of meat compared to the base though! read more

Curry Do - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

Popped in for some takeout dinner. Got the chicken curry on rice with a egg. It was good. The egg was overcooked, but maybe that was due to it being taken out. The place was empty while I was there, and I thought it was a bit overpriced, but I liked it. read more

my first time trying curry udon! Every time I come to a curry spot I always get the plate because it's what's familiar but here you can order curry different ways so I decided to try the udon and it was really good! I definitely recommend it especially now that the weather is a little cooler. You can also do split protein, which was great because I couldn't decide. This location is pretty decent because it has its own parking lot and it's nearby other shops as well. The people here are really nice and the service is pretty fast! It's a great casual spot to get your curry fix. read more

Curry Do - curry udon with katsu and shrimp tempura - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

Took the family to Curry Do in Tustin after a long day at work. We didn't order much since the kids spoiled their appetite. We probably arrived about an hour and a half before closing. We were immediately seated and got to ordering two items. Service was quick and friendly. Our drinks were topped off frequently so we never ran out. That was really good because I drink a ton of water. I mean a ton. FYI. We were very cold inside. The table we were assigned to, was right under powerful AC vents. If you get cold easily, you need to bring a sweater. What we ordered; 1) Kari Kari - it's a chicken appetizer that comes with cabbage and tomato, with a soy garlic and mayo sauce. It seemed to have a tempura style batter on it, but not sure. This was a small portion even as an app, it was good. I liked it, however, I got tired of it quickly despite the small serving. You definitely need to have some of the cabbage to break the monotony of the fried chicken. A palette cleanser. 2) Beef donburi - this dish reminds me of Yoshinoya just eyeballing it. It was so good. I would order this one again. The meal came with a side salad that was also pretty tasty. The beef donburi was a hit with my picky kids. They started eating my food but they weren't hungry enough to order their own. I left Curry Do wanting more. I'm just gonna need to go back and make sure to order them one. Overall, I was happy with our food choice and the service. The food was good and we were well taken care of. read more

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My husband and I wanted to try the spicy chicken katsu curry with rice advertised on their window, so we ordered this through their Curry Do app. The app is super simple to use and uses your digital wallet. We ordered the entree with the spicy curry which was indeed above the level my husband can tolerate so we ended up swapping plates. We added the carrots and potatoes. Just a note, the small curry and regular curry dish is priced the same so order the bigger portion to save for later! This curry was so good and reminded me of the curry we had in Japan. The food came out fairly quickly and the servers are super nice. I'm so glad there are more of these spots in OC because curry is life! Curry Do is located on Newport near the THH where I go for Vietnamese banh mi when I don't feel like driving into Little Saigon. The parking lot can get busy at times but it's worth a visit if you're in the area. The restaurant has a few tables inside, along with a bar area that can sit single diners and you can always order your food to go. read more

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1. Kari Kari chicken appetizer: very crispy. Surprise hit. Would get again 2. Hot stone menchi katsu mild: not spicy. Had a slight kick. Like the crunchy rice 3. Chicken katsu spicy: a lot of sauce which is great. Most places there's too much rice. It is spicy but just good enough. Doesnt taste like curry just but a great alternative. Would come back again. Food tastes better there than taking home. Too bad it's not closer. Service was A++++. Overall 4.5 read more

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Their lunch special is great! Choice of appetizer, pick your protein and spice level, for $15. I had the gyoza, which were fried and came with a nice dipping sauce, and I had the beef belly adding potatoes and carrots, at medium spicy. Overall it was really good, and the bowl had a good amount of pickled reddish to refresh the pallet, I only wish it had a bit more sauce or maybe less rice... just needs to balance out. The service was quick and friendly, and the place is very clean and bright. Definitely recommend, and I will be coming back for more. read more

Curry Do - Beef belly curry lunch special, with potatoes and carrots. And fried gyoza. - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

We've always had great experiences at the Curry Do in Costa Mesa, so we came to the Tustin location excited and expecting the same quality. Unfortunately, this visit really missed the mark. Right off the bat, our order came out wrong -- I ordered the chicken katsu udon and received pork instead. My husband's "spicy" udon had zero heat, which was surprising since their spicy usually packs a punch. On top of that, my udon noodles were mushy and overcooked, losing that chewy texture that makes udon so good. The flavors just didn't land the way they usually do, and the overall execution felt sloppy compared to what we're used to. We really wanted to love this location, but it just didn't deliver the Curry Do experience we know and enjoy. read more

Curry Do - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

Food - Curry chicken or pork katsu, pork belly, drinks and add ons like kurabata pork, eggs, etc. We ordered the half and half Chicken Katsu curry with rice. Yummy good! Service - we ordered to go but the service is good. Ambiance - nice and cozy and clean too! Verdict - if you are craving some curry, go here and try it. I like the spicy rendition of their curry. read more

Curry Do - Resto front - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

Chicken Katsu is delicious. Curry is spicy after I added extra spice, I am weak with spice next time I will just do regular. Clean and service is excellent. read more

Curry Do - katsu curry udon extra spice was def hot - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

The food is nice here. Spicy chicken katsu curry was delicious. The portions are definitely shareable. I would bring a friend to share a dish. read more

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Curry Do is a pretty good Japanese curry place. I was glad to find a place closer to me. Our server was very nice and sweet. Pricing was a bit on the expensive side. They're having a deal where kids under 12 eat free on the weekdays. You do have to get one adult meal to get one free kid meal. They also have Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3-7pm. * Curry with half Chicken Katsu & half Shrimp Tempura 4.5/5 - The curry was yummy. Katsu chicken was crispy. The shrimp was not bad. Only thing is I was told I could do half and half for proteins, but they didn't mention the extra $3 charge. * Kids Meal 5/5 - I didn't try the food, but it looked good and had nice portions of rice, proteins, and vegetables. * Strawberry Milk 5/5 - Delicious, creamy strawberry milk with a perfect sweetness. read more

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Came back for a second time and the curry tastes even better! We ordered spicy chicken udon curry for one dish and pork belly curry for our second dish. The consistency of the curry this time was a lot better. It wasn't runny nor was it very thick, but just right to where it was able to get through the nooks and crannies of each piece of udon or rice. The flavor of the curry is rich and deep. The spicy option has a nice bit of heat that isn't overpowering but you know it's there. The chicken and pork belly were cooked well - crispy and not dry. The servers were very nice and courteous. They were able to help with any questions and were very helpful during our meal. read more

Curry Do - Spicy chicken udon curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

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My wife and I are major curry heads so when I say this is the best curry we've ever had you know we know what we're talking about. We had the sampler for two and everything was perfect. The rich, heart flavor of the curry, the juicy and yet still crunchy chicken katsu, and the pork cutlets. Oh my God, the pork cutlets. If you're in the area and you love curry this is an absolute must stop place. read more

If I could give a -0, I would. Unbelievable! We ordered the chicken katsu and the shrimp tempura. The pieces were minuscule, like something a small child would eat. Half of his chicken was inedible--hard pieces.They were so little and the pieces so small, that it was ridiculous. My shrimp were so small, but I ate the rice, so I made that my dinner. Lucky we bought 3 extra shrimp, so he could have more of a dinner. Also, the medium spice curry was very spicy. I can't imagine why they got such good reviews. Now I believe the people that told me that the restaurants friends leave some reviews. I always read the bad reviews and make my choices off that. There weren't enough bad reviews on this restaurant. I've never seen anything like this. This was the one in Tustin. We call it Curry Don't now. lol read more

Curry was okay. Very watery for Japanese curry. Lots better places out there. Katsu was a little dry too

Came in for a full meal and tried the Ishiyaki Curry (Spicy) combo. It came with Chicken Katsu, a side salad, a drink, and I added an order of Fried Gyoza. Visited on a Sunday between 4-5 PM and was pleasantly surprised--no wait at all and the service was very attentive throughout the meal. *QR code for Menu, No physical Menu* ​The Food: ​Ishiyaki Curry: The flavor of the curry was good, but even though I ordered it with cheese, I didn't really taste the cheese at all once it was mixed in. ​Sides: The Fried Gyoza was a nice addition, but the Chicken Katsu was just okay--nothing particularly special compared to other spots. The side salad was a good, fresh palate cleanser for the heavy meal. ​The Hot Pot: BE CAREFUL! The Ishiyaki stone bowl is extremely hot and stays that way for a long time. It definitely keeps your food warm, but it's easy to burn yourself if you aren't paying attention. ​Pro-Tip for diners: Since the stone bowl is so hot, the curry sauce boils away and thickens up very quickly. If you like your curry more liquid, you might want to ask for free extra sauce on the side to keep the rice from getting too dry toward the end. ​Decent spot for a hot meal. read more

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Saturday lunch, they have a few tables inside and a large counter that seats 8 or so. If you have a party larger than 4 you will most likely need to wait a while during peak hours. Ordered the pork katsu curry and kids meal. Their curry sauce is a little on the sweeter side but lots of depth of flavor and complexity. Pork is crispy but a little firm and dry. Kids meal has variety and comes with a drink, great value. Overall delicious bowl and great service. read more

Curry Do - Kids meal - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

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The curry is fantastic...chicken katsu, shrimp and pork belly tempura. The service is excellent and everything is. Extremely clean. We will go back in a heartbeat read more

I was craving some curry udon so I thought I'd try this place out. The service was good and quick and the waiter was friendly. I ordered a mild chicken katsu with curry and udon and I thought it was just okay. I think they might have mixed up the spice level with my friend's order because mine came out spicier than expected. Even though the order was good, it wasn't anything that stuck out when I compare it to other curry katsu places. read more

Curry Do - Agedashi tofu - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

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In my experience the 4.5 star average rating is warranted. Read on. I opted for the $13.99 lunch special that includes a "small" curry entree of your choice of appetizers. It's plenty of food. I left stuffed. I chose the fried Gyoza (deep fried chicken dumplings) as my appetizer. There are other choices, but I think these are the way to go. They were great. I chose the beef belly curry with medium spice and chose the mild spice level. It, too, was great, but I think I'll choose the spicy spice level next time. I don't mind a little heat. There are about six protein options. The service was excellent. It was friendly, attentive, and on the ball. The dining area is on the small side, but it's pleasant. It's a good place. read more

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This is an amazing spot. Food is on point. I usually get the chicken katsu udon and it is delicious. Serving size is also generous. The servers and staff are also all very friendly (Nori knows our order better than we do!). read more

Curry Do - Chicken katsu curry udon - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

Got the spicy chicken katsu curry with rice. The flavor is really great, not too salty and the spice actually has the kick I'm looking for. They gave a good amount of rice but I wished there was more curry. The chicken katsu was cooked well, still juicy but wish it was meatier pieces. The breading to chicken ration was pretty much 1:1. We tried ordering a fountain soda but staff said they ran out for the day sadly. The place wasnt crowded when we walked in to grab our to go. Everything looked cleaned and sanitary. Staff was nice enough. read more

I love Curry Do! My go-to protein is the beef belly, which is always cooked well, and the medium curry had the perfect amount of spice. I appreciate the different sizes they have. The small is always just the right size for me. I recommend adding egg and cheese. This was my first time at this location. It was a bit smaller than another location I went to, but it was clean, and we were able to easily get a seat for a Sunday dinner. The staff were also super friendly and just the right amount of attentive. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying the new soft shell crab and other menu items! read more

Curry Do - Beef Belly Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Tustin, California

Went for a late lunch, but happily within hours for a delicious, cheap meal. Takoyaki is great. Strawberry milk with the honey cream is amazing but be sure to stir in the cream. The curry was good. I normally eat my curry without add-ins, but the pickled veggies made it absolutely delicious. This is one of the sweeter curry bases I have had. My husband still prefers Meji, but I love both. I ordered the beef belly and it came thinly sliced. I thought it was better than the fried cutlet, which had a thick coating. Really good value. Would come back. read more

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