I came here one weekday evening for dinner and ordered the tonkotsu curry rice and the tegone cheese in hamburg steak curry rice. Everything was made fresh to order which was nice, the hamburg steak takes extra time. The curry itself was good, good ratio of rice to curry as well. You can pick spicy or not spicy you want the curry. We got +2 spicy which was fine for us - but if you don't handle spice well it might be considered spicy. The tonkotsu was good portion size, crispy but was a little dry. However, the curry helped with it. For the hamburg steak, it is a beef patty with cheese in it covered in a brown sauce. The brown sauce was a mix of sweet and savory. It came on the side with curry rice. Good portion size. Overall, will be back again to try their other dishes. They have ones that I have never tried before and I saw others ordering different items like mapo tofu curry rice, curry udon, and so forth. read more

Got the pork cutlet over rice with curry and it was really good. The cutlet was nicely fried, tender, and the batter held up well. The curry itself was flavorful and well spiced, not mind blowing but definitely solid. Portion is generous. Maybe a bit too much rice for me, and I kind of wished there was a veggie side, but no real complaints. Food came out fast and hot. Staff was friendly. Seating is on the smaller side but it wasn't too packed when I went. read more

Demiya - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

Came in around noon on a Friday and surprisingly not packed! Plenty of seating but tables mainly fit 2 people, and can move them around for bigger parties. We had a group of 3. You order at the front, then grab a table and wait for your name to be called. We got the chicken katsu with curry, karaage with curry, and tonkatsu. We also ordered menchi katsu a la carte (side) which came with two pieces. All of the curry came with rice or cabbage and you can choose the spice level (1-3). Level 1 is a mild with a kick. Pickled radish is additional dollar, kinda wish the meal came with it. Honestly would recommend just getting the choice of protein with the curry because it's a couple dollars more than getting a la carte... Curry was very good! Nice flavors and the rice helped enhance it. I liked the menchi katsu the most. It is basically a deep fried beef hamburger with crumb coating, flavors were really good and was juicy; came with 2 pieces for a la carte. Can't go wrong with chicken or tonkatsu too. The chicken karaage came with a mayo sauce on the side! I liked it, but I think this would be better on its own. Overall would come back and try other options. read more

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So good! Demiya is one of my go-tos for curry. Love their tonkatsu curry. The meat is super crispy, juicy, and pairs so well. Only downside is they don't include the red pickles and they don't have corn potage. Prices are a little steep but the quality is there. Come early since there's limited seating. Lots of people also do takeout, so the place was busy right after they opened at 11:30! Be sure to bus your own table. Water is also self serve with various temperatures which is thoughtful and smart! read more

Demiya - Tonkatsu curry rice - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm surprised I haven't written a review for this place yet. I used to have a phase where I went all the time because I was craving it so badly! I truly love the curry here and the spice levels it offers. I literally get level 3 hehe. I like that this curry is not as thick and doesn't have tomato paste as well. I tried a few other curry places and the tomato taste is so strong :/ The tonkatsu is my go to here. I also enjoy the chicken karaage as well which comes with spicy mayo :) They are super generous with the rice and the curry which is super filling. I went on Saturday night since my cousin was craving it. Her food was fine and most of mine was but I noticed the end pieces (3 pieces) of my tonkatsu were a bit pink still? I brought it up with the cashier and she informed me they cook it to a certain temperature so it should be fine to eat. I was a bit hesitant and she offered to make me a new one which was nice. I would give it a 3.5 read more

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We came right at opening and entered as the second group. The seating inside was limited to roughly 20 table and maybe four or so counter seats. our group of six had to push together tables to make sure they were saved. Having eaten at Demiya before we knew what to order. However us being efficient didn't translate Into better service since it went downhill after ordering. It seemed like the restaurant was prioritizing take out orders over dine in. After a long wait two out of six entrees were prepped and then it stopped. It was at least another 15 minutes before the rest of the orders for our table trickled out of the kitchen but the to go bags were piling up quickly. When the rest of us finally got our plates there was miscommunication on the spice levels by the staff and took multiple times to clarify which was the correct one. At least when our food finally appeared the udon and katsu's were good as usual. The line continued to grow and eventually those people got their orders and were standing around waiting for a seat to eat. No pressure for those eating at tables (ha) that we missed having a leisurely lunch. Doubtful we'll have another group get together here again after this experience. read more

Came here with a friend from years past and my karaage chicken curry was pretty good. The chicken was freshly fried and was still moist and the curry was smooth and creamy even though it was on the runny side. I enjoyed the meal and highly recommend the place. Service was a bit slow as they just opened the doors and there was a line out the door. You self order and the food is delivered to you. The place is clean and so was the bathroom. They have like I think eight tables for four people at each table and a couple of two seaters. If you reside near here come on over and give them a try. read more

Demiya - Kaarage chicken curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

I've always seen this Japanese curry restaurant since Bar Bay Grill was still open in the plaza. I finally got around to trying the curry dishes here just last week. There was plenty of parking upon arriving. We had come around lunch time and there wasn't a lot of people inside, so we got to grab a table quickly. You order at the register with the cashier, grab a table then they call you when the food is ready. My boyfriend ordered the hamburg curry (he was craving since we went to Japan last year) and I ordered the chicken katsu curry for myself. We both got level 2 spicy for our curry. I want to say the food came out about 10-15 minutes later. Our dishes looked simple, but tasted amazing. I really enjoyed the curry and couldn't stop dipping the chicken in there. The level 2 was too spicy for my boyfriend, so I felt like he couldn't enjoy his meal all the way, but I love eating spicy so the level 2 was fine for me. The portion was too big for me, so I ended up giving my boyfriend half of the chicken katsu. We definitely both had food coma right after. I would come back here again when craving curry and I would probably try their other dishes they offer. This place was so good that my boyfriend went back a couple days later with his friend. There's no customer service here since it's more of an express self-serve restaurant. There's water and water cups available though. read more

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Came at the open on a. Friday at 5:30pm Got the chicken katsu and pork katsu. (+) Pork katsu was fine. (=) Chicken katsu curry was a bit overly salty (--) They "ran out" of chicken karage. Wth, right at the open?? The dublin location is better in food quality and service etc. read more

Demiya - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

This is a must for Japanese curry fans! I'm a huge fan of JC and this place takes the crown. Nothing in Little Tokyo or on Sawtelle in LA can compare. THIS IS A MUST TRY. read more

You order at the register and then sit down I got the chicken katsu curry with level 2 spice: Very filling! I love the portion of the meat they had... coco would only give u half of this .... The katsu was very crispy and yummy and the curry was flavorful and spiced just right, the only thing I didn't like was the curry was more on the thinner/liquidy side I'd come back! I am so full it was an amazing meal read more

Demiya - Chicken katsu curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been here a couple times with some friends, and the curry is always delicious. I've ordered the Mapo Nasu Curry Udon and the Buta-Shabu Curry Rice, and they've left me feeling satisfied. read more

Demiya - Mapo Nash Curry Udon - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

Experience (4/5 stars): *Food: chicken katsu curry came w/ deep-fried chicken cutlet w/ curry and steamed rice. I added some pickled radish on the side! Chicken crispy and curry was flavorful. *Price: ~$16 Overall, I'd come back here to try the tonkatsu curry! read more

Demiya - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

Demiya is located in a small strip mall with a small and limited parking lot. The restaurant is small and cozy. Not really setup to accommodate any large group, mostly a small number of 1-5 people. Simple decor but kept clean and proper. Order with the cashier, pay, then wait and they will call your name to pickup your food when ready. Self-bussing your own dishes. One unisex restroom only. The menu has expanded since the last time I was there and I was intrigued by this dish. So, I ordered it. *Niku Maki Cheese Curry Rice: Deep-fried 3-pork cheese rolls with house-made brown sauce served with curry and steamed rice (4/5). The pork cheese roll was pork slices wrapped around a mellow white cheese. I really enjoyed my dish. The brown sauce was sweet. The curry sauce (spice level 2) was spicy and had a good enough kick for me. *Chicken Katsu Curry Rice: Deep-fried chicken cutlet served with curry and steamed rice (3.5/5). The two golden brown cutlets were white meat. My wife enjoyed her dish though at spice level 1, it was really spicy for her. Our other friends ordered the... *Beef Croquette Curry Rice (4/5). I got to try a little bit of the beef croquette. It was crunchy on the outside yet creamy, and delicious on the inside. *Tonkatsu Curry Rice: Deep-fried pork cutlet served with curry and steamed rice (4/5). Traditional, and comforting. We were disappointed that they did not include Fukujinzuke (Japanese red pickles) with the curry rice plates. You have to pay extra for it. Comforting food made more enjoyable with great friends! Support your local business. read more

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Definitely coming back!!! A huge variety to choose from, ordering is pretty straight forward, a lot of parking, seat yourself and order at the front. Take-out is an option! Got the Katsu chicken curry rice, +2 spice level and it was really good! Chicken was crisp and curry matches so well with everything! read more

Demiya - Chicken Katsu Curry Rice - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

They added more to their menu. So much flavor and plenty of food for sharing. The chicken katsu curry rice was a lot and is great for sharing if you only eat a little bit. Beef croquette was different but also very good. Need to try the rest of the menu next time. You order at the cashier and pay as soon as the order is taken. The restaurant is a bit small but table turn around is quick. read more

Demiya - Chicken katsu curry rice - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

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Yummy curry tonkatsu! It's a pretty small restaurant! At first I thought the food was on the cheaper side but soon realized it's because everything is an additional charge. Like a side small salad is more money. But overall good read more

Demiya - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

3 stars for service/ attitude- I haven't been here in ages, but decided to come back for lunch with my parents. Cashier was great. Food came out and my parents thought the 1+ spice is too spicy for them. I got the 2+ medium spicy and thought it was quite spicy for a medium. I was a bit surprised too since it was more spicy than I expected and I can eat spicy. My parents wasn't tolerating the spice well so I went to ask the cashier if we could get some non spicy curry to mix in for my parents. Cashier went to ask the cook, and he straight up rolled his eyes and shook his head. After he made the curry, he slammed it onto the counter in front of me. To the cook with the pearl earring: keep your attitude at home, this is business, and I had a small request. Maybe consider another industry. Otherwise food was good. read more

A basic counter service Japanese curry restaurant. It was okay. I still judge any curry restaurant against Curry House when House brands in Japan still owned them before they sold, then closed. The tonkatsu was also okay. I was disappointed given the high reviews they've gotten. If I'm back in San Jose, I'll give them another try. Maybe I visited on an off night. read more

Tasty curry! Smaller portions than other locations. The Katsu Chicken was ok Curry: 10/10 Chicken Katsu: 6/10 The curry here is pretty tasty and I really enjoyed it but was a bit disappointment with the Katsu Chicken- it didn't have that juicy taste from the chicken that I was looking for and tasted very deep fried like hash brown. (I got the curry rice chicken Katsu). The portion was also a bit smaller than I expected, my sister said other locations of this place give more. Parking wise they have a lot of public spaces for you to park and the staff were friendly. read more

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We came here for sat lunch. Fresh and delectable garage! Everything was good; miso soup, salad, perfectly cooked rice!! Clean and efficient service! read more

Demiya - Karage lunch box - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

A fast casual spot for Japanese curry. The restaurant is in a plaza so parking is easy. You order at the cashier and then find a seat to wait for your number to be called out. The restaurant is on the smaller side so the line to order goes down the middle of the restaurant right next to the tables. When we went got there for lunch on a Sunday, there were a good 6-8 parties ahead of us, so we did have to wait a bit to order and then had to wait for our food as well. The curry flavor is solid. I do like that you can add vegetables. It is a $4 extra charge, but I'm just one of those people that love to get some sort of veggies in my meals so I'm glad it's an option. read more

Demiya - Buta Shabu Curry with added vegetables - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

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The curry was very flavorful and you can taste the spice it works perfectly with the Tonkatsu. Very delicious curry. Portion size may seem small on picture but when eating all of it together you do feel full. Now the the biggest issue I had was the rice was extremely hard. Meaning it wasn't cooked all the way before serving the food or added enough water or it just wasn't checked beforehand. It felt disappointing. The amount sides, there really wasn't much to look at and the cost also is a bit pricey. The place is mainly selling Curry from what it looks like. Though everything is more self serve at this place it does feel pretty nice. read more

Demiya - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

Located along Stevens Creek, available parking spots are quite limited. The plaza is nice and has a couple of other different restaurants. Chicken karaage curry rice (5/5): fairly basic but very solid. It's got rice, curry (just sauce) and the chicken karaage. Also comes with karaage dipping sauce. There was a generous amount of karaage and the pieces were quite sizeable too! Karaage was absolutely spectacular. It wasn't dry yet still had that crunchy exterior. The curry was a good spice level for regular. I tried a +3 that my friend ordered and definitely had a kick out of that one. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall, Demiya has some amazing food. Great place for a quick meal. read more

Demiya - Chicken karaage rice - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

A friend swore this was the best Japanese curry spot in town so I decided to try. Ordered a curry ramen with chicken tonkotsu. Tonkotsu was crispy and not greasy. Meat was juicy enough. The curry had good flavor. To be fair, this was my first time trying curry ramen. I liked it but not impressive to me so 4 stars instead of 5. Will come back to try curry rice for fair judgement. read more

Demiya - Curry ramen with chicken tonkotsu - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

We ordered the Tonkatsu Curry Rice and Menchi Curry Udon. Both the tonkatsu (pork) and menchi (ground beef) were made with high-quality meat and crispy. The curry was very richly flavored, with the rice curry sauce being much thicker than the udon curry soup of course. For the curry rice, you can choose a spicy level between 0 and 3. This is the spiciest scale I have ever seen a Japanese restaurant calibrated to. I selected 1 (a bit spicy), and there was enough of a kick to make it interesting. I probably would have selected 2 (spicy) for myself, but we were sharing and my girlfriend prefers things a little more mild. If S&B Golden Curry extra hot isn't doing it for you (I find it less spicy than level 1 here), this is the place to be. read more

The curry here was nothing bad, but not super memorable either. The curry was too watery in my opinion and the service was really slow. It's all self-serve so you order at the counter, grab your order, then bus your own table after. It kinda felt more like a cafeteria than a restaurant. This is a good place for a quick and filling meal. read more

Demiya - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

STARS: 4.5 MENU AND FOOD: Demiya cooks up a variety of Japanese curry rice and udon bowls. SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE: Service was friendly and quick, but it did start getting crowded after we sat down. Their indoor decor is appropriate and appealing. They have indoor seating only. PARKING: Located in a small strip mall, they have a shared parking lot. IMPRESSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: We had their tonkatsu and shrimp katsu rice plates, both of which were delicious! The shrimp had a good texture, but the panko on the tonkatsu kept separating from the pork chop. We both got level 2 spice, which was a very nice medium. We'll definitely be back to try their other katsu or udon bowls, like the soft shell crab! read more

Demiya - Ebi fri (2+ spice level) - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

I usually rave about Demiya's karaage and menchi, but oh my lord do I regret dining in at this particular restaurant. This location committed numerous food safety violations: -A chef rinsed his gloves in the sink -Using the same gloves, he breaded raw chicken, handled breaded katsu, and scooped cooked fried chicken *with the same gloves* Important Notes On Food Safety -Chefs and other people serving our food should not rinse or rewash gloves -If they're wearing gloves, they shouldn't handle raw and cooked food with the same gloves due to cross contamination -They should change their gloves between tasks and wash their hands in between glove changes Unrelated to the problems in the kitchen, the soap in their restroom was watered down. Please only fill the soap dispenser with soap. read more

The tonkatsu curry here is the very best in South Bay (arguably SF Bay Area) in my opinion. During last visit, it was the most busy I'd ever seen the restaurant, and folks had to wait outside for tables to open up even after ordering. Thankfully I was able to secure a table right after ordering. Food comes out after not a noticeably long amount of time, and always fresh and hot. Spice levels 3 is perfect (as a spice lover), and the curry sauce to rice ratio is great. Feel like I want to come back here at least once a month. read more

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You order and pay at the counter, then they call your name when your tray with the food is ready for pickup. After eating, you bring your tray to the back and place it on the rack. The food was amazing and the curry portions were generous and filling. I wanted to try the soft-shell curry, but it wasn't available, so I went with the chicken katsu, which was perfectly crispy. I got the spice level 3 and it was spicy, but not too spicy which I liked. The curry was creamy. My friend ordered the Tegone cheese-in hamburg steak curry rice, and you could literally see the cheese oozing out of the meat. It took about 20 minutes for the order to come out. They also offer additional toppings. I got the Takoyaki. Service wasn't great and the dining area felt a bit stuffy. I went on a Friday right when they opened at 5:30 pm, and it got crowded quickly. There's plenty of parking outside. I'd return, but next time I'd probably get it to-go. read more

Japanese curry that is not only flavorful, but an amazing value for its portions as well! I've been here a few times now.. typically getting a either a tonkatsu or chicken katsu curry with rice.. meanwhile the gf usually enjoys her curry udon. The restaurant was crowded as I would have expected during dinner time, but was still able to find a nice table. Nice open area with plenty of seating as people come in and out after their meal. During this last visit, I decided to change it up a bit and went for the tegone cheese in hamburg.. which is a cheese stuffed hamburger meatball. The menu warns that extra time is needed for its preparation, so it added to the anticipation on how it would turn out. Ordered it with spice level 3 as well as some extra pickles and some croquettes to complete my meal. While the menu I think mentioned a possible 20 min wait, it certainly felt a lot quicker. Food came out and took a few photos before I devoured it. The demiglace on the meatball was delicious and the cheese was nice and oozy. I think i was expecting spice level 3 to be more spicy, but it still had a good amount of heat. Very good curry.. Overall, they are best known for their large katsu pieces and might stick back to that the next time around. read more

Demiya - Tegone Cheese in Hamburg - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

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Demiya - A Casual Spot for Japanese Curry Lovers in San Jose Tucked into a modest storefront in San Jose, Demiya is a popular local curry house known for its Japanese-style curry rice, udon noodles, donburi, and teishoku sets. While the shop has built a strong following, especially for takeout, the dine-in experience is more of a casual, fast-food format than a full-service restaurant. The dining space is compact, with wooden two-person tables that can be pushed together for small groups, but the layout isn't ideal for larger gatherings. The décor is minimal but thoughtful--featuring Japanese artwork, a teapot or two, and a few playful touches like Hello Kitty plush toys. Demiya's menu offers a wide range of protein options including tonkatsu, chicken katsu, karaage, menchi (ground meat cutlet), tofu, nasu (eggplant), beef shabu, croquettes, and ebi (shrimp). A spicy level could be chosen with the curry option. I believe the curry rice with the fried protein could be high in calories. You can customize your meal further with toppings like mushrooms, veggies, omelet, egg, and sausage. While the variety is impressive, the prices run high considering the dishes are relatively simple and home-style in nature. Ordering is done at the counter, and food is picked up once your name is called. Self-service water is available, and the dine-in staff presence is minimal--likely due to the team's focus on prepping a steady stream of to-go orders. During lunch hours, even on weekdays, be prepared for a short wait in line. If you're looking for quick, customizable Japanese comfort food, Demiya delivers on flavor and variety, though not necessarily on atmosphere or service. Best suited for a solo visit or casual lunch, especially if you're a fan of Japanese curry done right. read more

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It's been a long time since we've eaten at Demiya and we usually do take out. We loved our visit and find it much better than their curry competitors in the South Bay Area. Good portions for the price and love the variety in their menu. Seating can get a bit crowded and it's self service to bus your own dishes on a clean rack in the back. The curry udon and Tonkatsu rice set were both delicious, a bit on the spicier side given we got mild. It gets spicer as you keep eating but we'd recommend and we'll be back! read more

Demiya - Curry Udon with Chicken Katsu - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

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Omg this place is SOOOOO good. We ordered the curry udon, nikumaki (deep fried pork rolls w cheese), and katsu curry with rice. Everything was fried to perfection. Perfectly crispy!! And the curry sauce was so rich in flavor. I would just say that this food is heavy!! I ko'ed after eating here lol At lunch time, there is a huge line out the door and I can tell why. I would order ahead of time if possible unless u have time to wait. Service is great. Ambience is decent for a casual diner. read more

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Really good spot for curry! I usually get the curry rice, but wanted to try their udon today. My boyfriend also got some takoyaki, potato croquettes, and a chicken doria for us to share. It was super busy on Valentines evening which was expected, so we were told the food would take a little longer to get out. It's a smaller restaurant, so my boyfriend and I sat on the bar and were able to watch the cooking happen. The service was great though! They were friendly when taking our order and the people cooking were working quickly and efficiently. We waited a bit for our food, but it wasn't a ridiculous amount. It was worth it in the end! read more

Demiya - chicken katsu curry udon, takoyaki, and potato croquettes - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came by on a Friday night at 730 and there was no wait. The restaurant itself is better for smaller groups as most tables are groups of 4 or there's a bar for a long row of seating. This is a fairly casual restaurant where you order at the counter and wait for them to call you number. The food itself was pretty tasty and gave me a homey vibe. I ordered the niku maki cheese which is a cheese and pork roll deep fried. They look a bit like poop logs but it actually tastes pretty good. I got +1 spice on the curry which wasn't that spicy. Food here is solid but I wish there were some carrots or potato in the curry. I would rate this place somewhere between 3.5-3.8 but rounded up to 4. Wouldn't mind coming if I was craving curry. read more

Demiya - Niki maki cheese (deep fried pork and cheese roll) it tastes better than it looks. - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

Demiya is my favorite spot for when I'm craving chicken katsu curry. The space usually fills up quick for lunch so try to grab a table if you can. Their Japanese curry is perfection, and you also have the option to change the spice levels. I would recommend ordering the side salad. It used to automatically come with the orders but is now an additional side option. I love their dressing so I'd order it either way. read more

Demiya - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California

The curry here is delicious, and probably my go-to place to get Japanese curry in south bay. I've never had a bad meal here. The tonkatsu is always perfectly cooked and the curry is flavorful and smooth. You order at the counter, find your own seat, and then they call your order when its ready. You get your own water and bus your own table. Something that I don't like is how there are so many add-on charges. If you want to order your food to go, it costs extra. If you want to add the red pickled things, it costs extra. These things usually come free anywhere else, but not here apparently. read more

My friends took me here for the first time and I was very satisfied. We came on a weekend a little after the place opened and we had to wait a bit for a table. The restaurant's eating area is quite small with maybe five or six tables and a benches area towards the back in a narrow hallway. You can see the cooks in the back making the food to order. So if you're hungry don't watch as you'll get impatient like I did. I got the Fried Tonkatsu Curry and added an egg which was $2 extra. The tonkatsu was perfectly crispy and juicy. The curry was very flavorful and the egg added an extra creaminess I enjoyed really well. I cleared this plate in five minutes it was quite delicious. My friends got the chicken katsu which was also good but I think the tonkatsu's flavor was more enjoyable. read more

Demiya - Tonkatsu Curry with Egg - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Jose, California