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    3.8 (50 reviews)
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    Carolen M.

    I had just hiked Mission Peak and all I wanted was something super warm in my tummy as it was super cold inside the Eat Up area of 99 Ranch. In short, wait time was atrocious, but that tonkatsu pork was so juicy and curry flavorful that maybe I'd pre-order if I were to come back again. L O C A T I O N Demiya is located in the Eat Up food court area in 99 Ranch off of Mission Blvd. in what use to be the easiest accessible Ross before it was turned into a 99 Ranch. Parking is a madhouse during peak eating times. Just beware. I N S I D E It's a food court. You can easily see this place as you enter. It's one of a few you see from the entrance in the center stalls to the right. There's a kiosk where you order your food then to the right, you get to pick up the food. There are a bunch of seats and tables in the front as well as bar seating I believe, but there's also a lot of seating all over the food courts so you don't have to sit immediately in front of the Demiya food stall. M E N U They specialize in curry but don't expect this to come with chunks of veggies. This is a smooth curry. The kiosk was fairly easy to maneuver to order what I wanted which was a pork cutlet (tonkatsu) with curry rice. The tonkatsu was super crisp and delectable and just had the best fat to meat ratio. The curry though very flavorful, I just really wished there were chunks of veggies that go along like a potato or carrots. I'm sure you can add it to the dish but ugh. Rice was plentiful and well cooked. S E R V I C E Upon ordering you get a number. I easily paid by card at the kiosk. There was only 1 other person who ordered before me so I thought this shouldn't take too long. It took almost 20-25 minutes. It was kind of ridiculous. O V E R A L L I would have rated this place at least a Good but the wait time was so excruciating. I would definitely go back for the curry maybe add some extras to it. But yeah, next time I'd order ahead and try other menu items. Perhaps it'll be a better experience in the future and of course I'd update my review then.

    Tonkatsu Rice (top), Donburi (bottom left), Curry (bottom center), Takoyaki (bottom right)
    Samantha L.

    Amazing Japanese curry spot conveniently located inside a 99 Ranch Food Court! I got the Tonkatsu Curry Rice. The Curry is very rich and thick, with a consistency like stew. It has both sweet and savory notes. I requested spicy level 1, which gave a warm tingle. It goes so well with rice, I couldn't stop eating it! The Tonkatsu is a fried pork cutlet with a golden, crispy exterior and tender interior. I also added Takoyaki on the side. 3 little balls of yummy goodness, filled with octopus and veggies. Drizzled with a savory sauce on top. Tonkatsu Donburi Rice is similar, but topped with egg, mushrooms, onions, green onions, and dashi sauce. It is lighter and slightly creamy, loaded with many ingredients. I like that both dishes had their sauces in separate containers for to go orders, so the Tonkatsu wouldn't get soggy. Conveniently located inside 99 Ranch, you can get your meal and shopping done together in one place. Quick service in a casual environment. We ordered online and everything was ready upon pickup. Plenty of seating for dine in too. Will be back when I'm craving Japanese curry!

    Chicken katsu curry
    Sarah T.

    The Fremont location is really good. The katsu came out super crispy and delicious. The rice was cooked well and the udon was just enough. The portions looked sizable but ended up being a lot of food. It is a bit pricy for lunch, $20/dish with add ons. This stall is inside a grocery store but the noise level wasn't that loud. It took a long time to get the food, so only go for lunch if you don't have any more meetings for the day. Food is ordered thru a kiosk and there's only a cook so every things is self serve.

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    Shari N.

    Went in to see the food court for EAT UP in Ranch 99 in Fremont. It was great to see different varieties of Asian cuisine and bakery. Finally found my stop here at Demiya Japanese cuisine on the go or dine in. I ordered the combo with the chicken katsu, steam rice, cabbage slaw salad and ebi(shrimp). You can ask for the pickled radish and the tonkatsu sauce hit different it was not as sweet but more peppery and I loved it! The salad was crispy and dressing was lite. The chicken katsu was juicy and crispy. I loved dipping it in the sauce they should make a bottle to sell. All payments and order through a self service kiosk no cash and menu is shown through Polaroids near the self service kiosk where you can also review the dishes to order. Great delight of yummy and delicious Japanese dishes for anyone who comes in the food court!

    Tonkatsu Curry Rice, the pork cut
    Nancy L.

    I'm so glad that a Demiya opened up in 99 Ranch nearby my house. I love the other location's curry and decided to take one to go! They have dine in options in the food court with some bar chairs at the wall across from the store. You order from a kiosk next to the counter and get texted for your order when it's ready. I got the Tonkatsu curry rice and i loved how perfectly crispy the cuts were!! The curry itself was really tasty and I got Level 3 (out of 3), the spiciest and it had a little kick. (I'm good with my spice so I preferred more spicy) One downside was the pork cuts having a lot of fat content. A lot of pieces had mostly fat. Not sure if it was just the meal I got of if it's like that all the time. Would prefer more lean meat than fat or it feels pretty greasy. I'd come back to try more of their options, like the other curries, the curry udon, or coquettes!

    Food court store front in 99Ranch
    Art L.

    It's a food court restaurant inside 99Ranch Grocery Store. Service can be improved... ordering via standalone self serve tablet screen. Quite easy to do order & paid via CC. As for pickup, the two workers are always having their back turned from customers and facing cooking equipment. I suggest to them that they need a mirror or camera to view the store front so customers like me don't have to wait 5-10 minutes before picking up my to-go meal. Menu has many appetizing choices including special ones that costs about $10. Tonkatsu with curry sauce was my order. Surprisingly, very good. The crust on this pork chop is very crunchy without being heavy in batter. And the pork chop is moist & tasty! Tastes above its grade; more like restaurant food than food court food. At $15.50, it's a bargain! Of course, they can improve on some condiments like pickle cucumbers and some veggies, which are missing. It's a 4.5 stars experience. Will round it up to 5 Will be back to try other dishes.

    Chicken Katsu Curry
    Anthony W.

    Heard there was a new location out here so had to try it with some friends recently. Glad to see I wasn't disappointed. This location is located inside Ranch 99 on the left side. This is more of like a togo location ad there is very limited seating room if its a busy day. Luckily we lucked out and were able to get some seats behind where you order. Our order took a little extra than it normally would and the dude cooking recognized that by giving us an extra helping of Chicken Katsu which we graciously accepted. But yea overall this place taste just like the other locations. Happy to see that the quality of service is still 5 stars despite not being a traditional sit down location.

    special brown sauce
    Jeff C.

    Super happy demiya open in fremont, but is true that this isn't as good as the one in san jose. On one hand is expected as it is inside a ranch 99 food court, on the other hand the price isn't cheap either. They key difference I see is the katie is always a bit "darker", which mean either the oil use isn't as fresh or they over fried it. The food still tastes good. When I ask for the brown sauce for the katsu, the guy said they charge $1 extra, but he did gave it to me for free at the end. I would think katsu should come with brown sauce, even if it is a curry udon. I don't know does ranch 99 food court rent charges a lot or what, but I feel like some of these extra charges is a bit much for food court. After trying the brown sauce, I sorta get it, as it is not your run of the mill bulldog sauce, taste better and look made in house, I get it if it is extra if you want more, but at least come with a single portion.

    Chicken katsu curry rice
    Melody T.

    I will say that I went with the expectation of it being a sit down restaurant but it's not. It's in a food hall of 99 Ranch, which isn't a problem. However, it was very self service with just two workers who often have their back turned so we would have to wait for them to turn a bit to catch their attention. Even resetting my expectations, the food was just not great. We ordered the beef shabu curry rice which didn't have much meat. Fortunately, we figured that might be the case so ordered the pork katsu on the side, but that did not taste right. It was rubbery? Potentially was frozen. We also ordered the chicken katsu curry rice which also did not taste that great. The chicken was super dry and over fried which also made us think probably frozen. I enjoyed the potato croquette because I love potato and cheese and fried food but my partner commented that it lacked salt/flavor and was more fatty tasting than anything. It also sucked that you had to pay for add ons like a small container of pickled radish for $1.

    Buta Shabu Rice Curry (15.50) pickles +1
    Victor G.

    Demiya opens where Kokolo Donburi was. Same counter. No decor. Change of name. Menu has only curry related eats now. Similar seating. Offerings: a la carte, noodles/rice, Teishaku (no curry), toppings, curry rice/udon, daria, onigiri.. Ordered at counter. Pd. Food ready in 10ish min. Bites: Buta Shabu Curry Rice (thinly sliced pork, 15.50) pickles +1 -similar taste to Tonkatsu without the breading & associated calories. Short grain rice & curry the same. -rice perfectly made, firm, fresh, warm, not sticky. -curry warm, semi-spicy curry-wise, no chiliness. -thin cooked pork just right, not overcooked, tender & moist. Just mix with rice & curry. yum! -pickles added a nice tanginess. 4.5 stars leftovers traveled well.

    spicy tonkastu curry rice w/ sunny side & cheese w/ side of pickles & curry udon: karaage w/ sunny side up w/ side of pickles
    Natalia A.

    The food wasn't that hot but that's maybe bc we came maybe like 40 mins before closing. The food wasn't that bad but I wish the portion size was a little bit more for that being the price. The workers were nice when we were given the food at the counter.

    Emeline T.

    Was honestly super impressed with this spot, located in the Fremont Ranch 99 food court! I had heard of their other locations but have never been, and I feel like you never know with food court places sometimes. This one pleasantly surprised us though! My boyfriend and I ordered the tonkatsu curry over rice to share, with a +1 spice level. We weren't very hungry, hence why we shared, but these portions would definitely be individual sized in a normal meal for us. The tonkatsu was tender and juicy, able to be cut through with just a spoon! The breading was crispy and fresh, honestly a textbook tonkatsu cutlet. The curry spice level was perfect with a kick without being overpowering, and I think the overall ratio of curry to rice was good as well. I really have no notes for this food -- just a simple, delicious, no-frills comfort meal in my comfort grocery store :) Shoutout to the server working as well -- he was super patient and knowledgeable in answering all of our questions and gave recommendations too!

    Chefs at work
    Cynthia C.

    I'm so excited to have an epic curry place so close to us!! Deimya just opened in ranch 99 fremont food court! We came on the first day and waited in line for curry the flavors were amazing!!! The katsu was crispy and nice and thick. It was absolutely perfect. The only thing is that you have to pay for your pickles! but whatever I still love them !

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    Great tasting Japanese food. Conveniently located inside 99 Ranch. Kids love the katsu portions.

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    Nippon Curry San Francisco

    Nippon Curry San Francisco

    4.5
    (463 reviews)
    35.0 mi
    $$

    Dining out during these inflationary times ain't easy, especially in San Francisco! Thankfully…read moreNippon Curry offers a hearty, tasty, and hot meal for under $20...WOW! Ambience is non-descript, soulless, artless, modern, and clean. Service was efficient and robotic, I think the AI-Robots at Google Gemini and Grok have more personality. All good... $17 Tonkatsu Curry...the plate was huge! A thick, wide, juicy, tender, pork cutlet with that signature Japanese crispy crunchy batter embracing each other like a romantic couple on their 3rd date. The lovely fragrant hot, rich, mild brown curry sauce covers it all. Underneath it all is generous mound of steaming hot white rice. +3 Steamed Vegetables...get your vitamins and fiber, and let your bowel movements flow smoothly like Willy Wonka's chocolate waterfalls. The fresh veggies blend in nicely with all that flavorful curry sauce.

    Heard really great things about Nippon Curry but ended up feeling meh about it, especially since we…read moredrove here from San Jose. I think it's because I've had better in the South Bay. I do see that the curry is prepared different from other curry restaurants and the curry itself is actually very good. Rice to curry ratio is like 80% rice, 20% curry. CHICKEN KATSU CURRY (3.5/5) - chicken is super thin and I wish there was more. EBI FRY CURRY (4/5) - decent, crispy ebi. I actually enjoyed the panko breading and it went well with the curry. Overall, nice casual spot. I can see why it's popular with locals but I wouldn't go out of my way for this place especially with the likes of Curry Hyuga.

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    Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill

    Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill

    4.0
    (1.8k reviews)
    33.2 mi
    $$

    Stopped by when I was in SF only a couple minutes walk from BART and ordering online was super…read moreconvenient since their website accepts Apple Pay. I ordered the vegetarian curry with tofu and broccoli at the medium spice level (~$17). The spice level was exactly as described and the curry itself was flavorful. My only small complaint is that I wish the vegetarian curry came with a wider variety of vegetables. I was surprised it didn't include potatoes which were an additional charge. The portion size felt fair for one person I had enough to have leftovers for dinner. I do wish the price was a little lower since it's a takeout-only spot, but considering the area, it seems pretty in line with what you'd expect to pay in downtown SF. My partner ordered the chicken katsu curry and really enjoyed it as well. Definitely worth checking out.

    Overall, it was an alright spot for a quick lunch. The Japanese curry was decent--nothing…read moreparticularly memorable, but it hit the spot if you're looking for something simple and filling. A curry katsu dish cost $20 before tips. One downside was the customer service. The woman working the counter came across as unfriendly and didn't seem very welcoming, which made the experience less enjoyable. Also, keep in mind that this is strictly a grab-and-go place. There's no seating available, so you'll need to plan on taking your food elsewhere. If you're just looking for a convenient curry lunch, it's fine, but don't expect much in terms of service or dine-in atmosphere.

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    Inside, takeout with a small area on the right to eat
    Katsu curry with rice and pickles 9/14/23! Yum
    Katsu curry with rice and pickles 9/14/23! Yum
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    Kobeya

    Kobeya

    3.8
    (591 reviews)
    21.0 mi
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    I'm a sucker for small mom and pop shops like this! The inside isn't anything to write home about…read moreand you'll leave smelling like oil but the food is worth it! The lady working here was also super nice and friendly. Chicken katsu curry 4/5 The fried food here is so good. Delicious katsu. Curry was a little too sweet for my liking but warm and hearty. Spicy tuna roll 3.5/5 Not too spicy. Tasty, pretty standard, Agedashi tofu 4/5 Light and fried nicely. Soy sauce was delicious and paired well. Tempura 5/5 Probably the best and lightest tempura I've in the states. Comes close to being in Japan! Overall, definitely will be back when I'm craving tempura or katsu. Have to support small businesses like this!

    We had a warm and hearty lunch here. We actually had planned to eat at one of the Chinese…read morerestaurants across the street but didn't want to deal the wait, and this spot was quaint and quiet. The food took some time, even though we were the only party at the time that we ordered, but you can tell that it is made of fresh and with love. As someone who enjoys eating flavorful meals, but is also very conscious of healthy choices, I was very grateful that they had grilled chicken curry option since it normally comes fried only, and that you could opt for brown rice instead of white rice. My chicken curry dish was so hearty and flavorful, the curry is housemade and the chicken was very tender We also ordered a chicken Katsu Bento, which was both juicy yet perfectly crisp. It comes with a little bite of soba noodles and a bite of macaroni and that small salad . Order at the counter , and there's a handful of indoor tables The tonkotsu ramen was also delicious - came with two super huge slabs of juicy pork belly and the broth was scrumptiously rich . Glad we ended up here for lunch !

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    Cafe Okawari

    Cafe Okawari

    4.5
    (542 reviews)
    32.2 mi
    $$

    Cafe Okawari is my favorite place to get katsu sando in SF!…read more Chicken Katsu Sando - The chicken was juicy and crispy. The bread is soft and pillowy. I also like the pickles! It added a lil bit of depth into the overall flavor. Beef Gyudon - On the pricey side but the portion is decent. Overall on a bit salty side (wish there could be more rice), but I like the soft texture of the beef and the taste of ginger. Went on a Wednesday noon! There was a line but it moved super quickly. Would definitely come back again :)

    A great work lunch spot. I needed something quick so I ordered an egg salad sanwhich and green tea…read morelemonade to go. I love egg salad sandwiches so I had a high bar. This blew me out of the water. It was not too sweet, not too mayo-y, and something about the bread was even better than milk bread in Japan. It was slightly chewier and heartier while still being super soft, and had an indescribable taste - like butter? The green tea lemonade was unfortunately short of the matcha/lemonade flavor. I'll have to come back to try their protein bowls and curry when I have more time Logistics: - indoor and outdoor seating - extremely limited street parking nearby, but walkable from light rail, Caltrain, buses, bike trail - if you order takeout step back outside and they'll hand it through the window

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    The café is busy with patrons eating Japanese sandos or bowls! 12/1/23
    The café is busy with patrons eating Japanese sandos or bowls! 12/1/23
    Egg Salad Sando w/ jidori egg ($13)
    Egg Salad Sando w/ jidori egg ($13)
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    On the Bridge

    On the Bridge

    3.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    34.1 mi
    $$

    This place is literally on the bridge, connecting the Japantown shopping centers. So it's pretty…read moresmall and narrow. Not really accessible if you have a wheelchair. It was kind of difficult already with my husbands crutches. A wheelchair could be possible if they sit you at the very front entrance. We wanted to go because they have napolitan and we were very happy that we went. The staff were nice. They keep to themselves and check in on you just enough. There's anime on the shelves if you want to read and relax. Love that they had a warning that some of them may not be suitable for kids. They don't split bills, so heads up if you're going with multiple people. Our boys really liked their curry and katsu. They were able to make it not really spicy and it was just right for them. Napolitan was so good. The serving size was just right. At first I thought it might be too big, but because it was so good, I scarfed that thing down. This will definitely be our spot to go back to when we're in Japantown.

    I've been going to the Japanese Trade Center since I was a little kid. It's been a huge part of my…read morelife. This was one of those places that I always passed and would think to myself "I need to stop there one of these days." Well I finally did and it was quite good. The curry I got would have been the perfect level of spice for my wife, who's fully white, but next time I think I'll go up a level or two. It was still good and full of great flavor, but I expected a bit more from the level of spiciness I got. The young guy that was helping me was very nice and attentive. There was this person visiting someone who worked there, I think she was a nurse who worked nearby, who was chatting with her friend (the other server) at such a volume I wonder if the nurse lady knew that inside voices were even an option. That was a little distracting but I don't blame my server for that. I don't care if employees at places want to chat, that's fine. Just be aware of the volume. Overall I'm very glad I went here and the food was delicious.

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    03.02.24 entrance to restaurant located on the West Mall
    Japanese Seafood Spaghetti
    Japanese Seafood Spaghetti
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    Menchi Katsu with tonkatsu sauce

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