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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Oyakodon
    Serena M.

    We went to Kizuna while we were visiting family in California for Christmas and New Years. We met up with friends who it was also their first time coming to Kizuna. They took us in right away and helped us right away. The service was great. They had a pretty extensive menu also so there was a lot to choose from. All of us ordered and we waited just a little before our food carne out. We were a little stunned when the food came out because we were eating in the restaurant. All the food came out on paper plates with disposable silverware or disposable bowls. It definitely caught us off guard. I got the oyakodonbori and it was in a disposable bowl. We quickly got over the presentation when we tasted the food. It was really good. I enjoyed my oyakodonbori. Other people ordered the combination meals and they enjoyed their meal as well too. Overall it was a rather great meal and it was pretty affordable. So don't worry about the presentation, it tastes good, trust me.

    The best katsu curry
    Tomo S.

    I tried most of curry restaurants in Bay Area and this place serves the best katsu curry! Katsu is juicy inside and crispy outside. My boyfriend had chicken katsu curry and both of us agreed pork katsu had more flavor. All dishes and drinks come in paler/ plastic plate and cups and the customers have to clean the table after eating. I usually don't like eating food in togo containers but this place is exception! I would love to support their minimum labor.

    Katsu curry entree, agedashi tofu (broth not shown), curry udon entree
    Gillian A.

    I already had a good feeling about the food here right from arrival as the majority of people dining at the time were chatting in Japanese lol. A small, no-frills spot but sometimes these kinds of places have the comfiest of comfort food! --------------- Agedashi tofu: tofu was melt-in-your-mouth silky smooth and the broth was soothing and flavorful. Katsu curry: katsu was crispy with a uniform non-greasy bread coating and the curry sauce actually tasted house-made not being over-reliant on instant curry blocks like how some much-fancier Japanese restaurants are. Not strikingly salty and had a complex hearty taste. Curry udon: same great curry sauce with plump udon noodles. --------------- At the time of my visit (May of this year) there was very minimal waiter service with ordering being through QR code at the table. Self-service water station and bus own table before leaving. Unsure if any of these protocols have changed since my visit. Overall a nice place to chill with delicious no-fuss Japanese comfort food!

    Emily W.

    Pretty impressed by this restaurant's katsu curry! I got take-out on a Thursday evening. It wasn't too crowded - only 2-3 parties were dining in at the time. It's a pretty small, peaceful restaurant with a few tables inside and outdoor seating available as well. They seemed to be pretty busy with take-out orders. The cashier was very kind. I ordered a chicken katsu curry and it was ready in less than 10 minutes. Aside from the chicken katsu and curry (curry comes in separate container), they also included a side of salad, some mac salad, and some edamame. They also give pickled radish in a small container. I usually go for pork katsu, but the chicken katsu was delicious and more tender than I expected! The rice texture was good too, not too soggy and not too hard. Curry consistency was thick and not too watery, which I enjoyed. Overall I think the quality is really good here and I would definitely come back!

    Caili C.

    Such a hidden gem! It doesn't look like much at first glance but the curry here is amazing! The curry katsu is my favorite in the bay and the udon is really great as well. We came recently for a late Saturday lunch and found ourselves quickly seated. There's a few tables inside but this is also a great takeout spot. For a starter, we got the agadashi tofu which was light and perfectly fried. For entrees, the chicken katsu curry as well as the curry udon and both were fantastic. The chicken katsu was perfectly crispy outside and super juicy inside. Served with a rich curry sauce on the side (which is great to keep the chicken crisp), the set came with salad and mac salad as well. We'll definitely be back to try the pork katsu as well and excited to have found another go-to take out spot.

    Kakiage udon
    Ally P.

    Kakiage udon Everything here was still Covid procedures. Had plastic plates, bowls, utensils. Had to self serve and clean up essentially. There is about only 4 tables open sit in this resturant. The Udon was decent, but nothing special. It just reminded me of the udon Costco package. The tempura bundle was so huge I coudknt finish it all. It also didn't fit in my udon bowl to dip.

    Pork cutlet with curry
    Denny L.

    Sooooo flavorful! I've been to Japanese curry places from SF to the South Bay. They all satisfy your craving for a bowl of rice with a lot of curry sauce and a friend piece of protein. BUT, here at Kizuna everything part of that same dish has so much flavor. The curry has depth, the pork is light and crispy and finished just right! I will be back over and over!

    Katsu donburi
    Maggie L.

    One of the best curry katsu/katsu donburi places in San Jose! I was craving a katsu bowl and found this amazing place on yelp! There were other curry katsu resturants but I wanted to try something new. It was a plus that it is a family-owned establishment, kinda like a shukudo. It is a smallish resturant about 6-7 tables and a table in the middle with water and to-go boxes. At the table, there's a QR code where you order and pay before they bring out your food. This makes getting your food quick and easy and since you just can leave after without waiting for the check. But the only issue I saw that some people had was they didn't know you had to pay before so it could help to have a sign about it. Not a big deal but if you do eat here, it's all card, no cash so just heads up! The whole resturant is like a self-serve place. The workers just bring out the food and help with any issues you may have. They don't serve you. The food comes out on either paper plates or take out bowls, depending on what you get, so you can throw it away in the trash can when your done. The water and to-go boxes are in the middle of the resturant so you can get your own water and boxes whenever The food is amazing, I got the katsu donburi, and it was so good. They make to order so it's hot and fresh. Similar, with the curry katsu. They also give you a seperate container for the curry so you can control how much you want to use. Each order also comes with sides: salad with roe, salmon, and edamane.

    Curry Udon
    Alex L.

    How do you know when a place is authentic? When you look into the kitchen and see the people cooking your food are obviously not hired help. You can come up with your own interpretation of what that may be, but if you come here and look you'll know what I mean. Now let's get down to business. You come in, sit yourself down and scan the QR code at the table and place your order on your phone. Thirsty? Get your water yourself you lazy bum. It's right there in the center next to you. You want more napkins? Don't act like you didn't see it next to the water. Don't bother the ladies in the kitchen. They are busy cooking orders for Ubereats and Doordashes between trying to whip up your order. What's good? I've only tried the Chicken Katsu Curry and the Curry Udon and let me tell you I cannot pick which is better. Both Curries look the same but they are both different and fantastic in their own way! Go ahead and try Japanese curry at any restaurant and then come here. TELL me this isn't the BEST curry you've ever had?!?!?! The Chicken Katsu (autocorrect keeps wanting to change this word to "cat" lol) is so incredibly flaky and they give you a TUB OF CURRY to dip your chicken pieces in! It is so difficult to not eat every drop of that. I started dipping chunks of rice in that tub until every drop was gone. The Udon was also the best I've ever had. How did these ladies do it? I'm guessing it's a recipe passed on for generations and I'm so lucky to be able to taste it. I will be back to try something else one day but for sure these two things are my go-to.

    Katsu curry, chicken katsu curry
    Sarah C.

    We came on a Sunday noon and there was plenty of seating inside and outside. We opted to sit on the patio since the weather was so nice! You order via the QR code at each table. Make sure to pay first so that the kitchen receives the order! We sat there like fools for a while before the staff kindly let us know. There's also self-served water inside. We ordered the Katsu (pork) Curry and Chicken Katsu Curry. Both Katsus were incredibly crispy, which went perfectly with a dip into the curry. The pork katsu was a little on the dry side, while the chicken was very juicy and tender. Thankfully, the curry helped with tastiness of the pork. The curry itself was thick and flavorful, which I happily poured over the rice with each bite. Each katsu came with a traditional Japanese salad as well as some edamame, Japanese pickles, and a seaweed salad that was so flavorful and umami! Overall, the food was very comforting and yummy! I just got caught off guard by the restaurant-style seating with the take-out style service. Everything came on paper plates or to-go containers. They also had a counter of additional boxes/lids to grab if needed. Next time, I'll know what to expect!

    Thanh T.

    Came here for dinner on a Saturday night after some rock climbing. Luckily we put our name down right before a bunch of groups came and we got seated in a few minutes. Otherwise it was looking to be at least a 20 min wait. Ordering was through your phone. You also pay on your phone. Water is self serve. Food comes out on disposable plates. So turn around for tables can be pretty quick! They have their system nailed down. All the food came out quickly and it was all delicious. But oh my god the pork katsu. That first bite was heavenly and I will have to order it every single time! We all got a variety from karage to chicken katsu but the pork...always pork from now on. It was tender and just melted in my mouth. And the fry was perfectly crispy. I can't wait to come back!

    Curry udon
    Cindy C.

    Nice homey spot for Japanese curry and other fare! Great food and quick service overall :) You order at the front counter and do keep in mind that you need to have a table ready before you order if you are dining in! My boyfriend and I stopped in at ~6:30pm on a Friday evening and there was one open table that we were able to snag, but things can definitely get busy at times. I got the curry udon which came with inari along with a few sides (macaroni salad and edamame), and my boyfriend got the katsu curry which came with the curry on the side along with a side salad and a few sides. Both of our meals were good, and the portion sizes were just about right especially for the price that we paid. My udon was very flavorful and came with slices of tender beef, and I actually really loved the inari and the macaroni salad that came on the side.

    Christine G.

    Portions here are huge! Mo also always steals some of my Kakiage Don and I'm still stuffed after. Curry here is also on point. Overall a simple spot that is quick to eat and slightly cafeteria style in that you order at the counter and then food comes to you and you clean up after yourself. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Parking is easy peasy. Ambiance is non-existent but a clean place. 5/5

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    Is this the same owner as before? The place closed down a couple of months ago

    No. Nope. They changed ownership. The curry is definitely not as good as before. No opinion about the other food as I didn't try it, but the curry isn't the same and that's a crying shame.

    Are you now open for dine in?

    Yes, they have dine-in option!

    Do you have vegetarian or vegan options?

    Unfortunately there don't seem to be any vegan or vegetarian options. Like most Japanese food almost everything uses a fish or meat or some broth which is not vegetarian. The most you can eat here is probably miso soup, side salad or edamame which… 

    Is the curry gluten free?

    Yes

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    4.0
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    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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    4.5
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    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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    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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    Kobeya

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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!

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