The food, the service and the restaurant interior itself felt very welcoming and cozy! We were new to this location, and the gentleman who helped us was very informative on everything on the menu! From recommendations, from vegan options and different types of beverages! We ordered the Chicken Karage Curry, Pork Katsu Curry, Pork Katsu Sando, and their Moshi Sparkling drinks (Oolong Tea Lychee and White Peach). The curry definitely has a small kick as you eat, but it's not spicy to the point you'll need to down some water. It's enough to give that delicious flavor that Japanese curry has to offer. I love the rice to curry ratio; it was perfect amount for every bite! There was good amount of protein as well! I wish I can increase the spicy level for the curry; that would make it perfect for me! The Pork Katsu Sando were definitely tasty and great portion, but could use more sauce or flavor, since it was missing a little taste! Overall, it was a really nice experience and I'm glad I got to enjoy it! Parking was a little hassle, but it was worth it, since it's near Japantown, like less than 10 minutes way :) read more

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I've never been to a restaurant that specializes in curry only. It was an interesting experience for me. I fully enjoyed my Curry. I ordered pork curry and tempura. Curry was delicious pork was juicy, tempura was good too. It's kind of a self-serve restaurant where you pick up your order and sit down at the table. I want to go back to try other curries on the menu. read more

This is the best place for Japanese curry. It sweet and spicy, their karaage is so juicy and tender. Adding the boiling egg was so good but wish it was a soft boiled egg. Honestly the best curry in San Francisco. read more

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This place always impresses and their curry is phenomenal. I drive from San Jose just for their karaage which is absolutely perfect. Crunchy, tender, moist and very tasty. The curry itself is very flavorful, a hint of spice and you just want to dip everything into it. Sooooo good. read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Chicken Karaage - 3 piece - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Finally got to try Nippon Curry in the Marina. I got the chicken katsu curry with their vegetarian roux. I'm so glad that is an option because I don't eat beef. And I'm happy to report that the veggie version is pretty good! It still has deep flavors that I expect from a Japanese curry. And it was a peppery, which was a surprise to me. I liked the spice and I didn't think it was overwhelming. The chicken was perfectly crisp and the pickles gave the dish the acidity it needed. It is optional, but I recommend getting them. There's plenty of seating for a variety of parties inside. There are high tables for two and plenty of regular tables. Service was friendly and I got my food pretty quickly. And it's really clean. They even have hand sanitizers on the tables. I love Japanese curry and I'm glad the city has another option on where to get some. read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Chicken Katsu Curry with vegetarian roux - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yummy to the tummy. The curry is definitely good and the meat is crispy. I have no photos lol I was too excited to eat so I forgot. Parking is very difficult to find in that area! I will be back soon hopefully. read more

Great Japanese curry spot, for all your curry cravings. Their spot has amazing mashed potatoes croquettes and in fact I preferred this over my own pork katsu. The side dish of pickles were also amazing and vinegar, it was also sweet so it had a good explosion of flavors. It's a little shop with enough stewing for a good amount of people, and the customer service was good. You order at the counter and pick up the food at the counter so it's more of a fast food feel than an actual restaurant. I highly recommend this spot of u are craving a good solid Japanese curry. read more

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solid spot if you're craving delicious katsu curry! the curry flavor is so comforting & the croquette was a perfectly crispy flavor explosion! the chicken was slightly dry by itself, so the curry helped in that aspect. the workers were sweet & very attentive :) read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Side Japanese Potato Croquettes 2pc - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Super fast service. You just order at the counter and find a table to GRUB. I love the restaurant, tons of natural lighting and seating. The food was super scrumptious, it was literally the perfect portion. The chicken katsu was crispy and crunchy. A solid flavorful curry. DEFINITELY WORTH VISITING read more

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Nippon Curry has been on my list for a while, and I'm glad I finally got to try it since I was in the neighborhood. I ordered the pork katsu curry and added a side of the potato croquette. Overall, I found the curry to be a bit too sweet for my liking. I ended up putting a lot of the spicy seasoning to counteract the sweetness, but it wasn't really enough. The pork katsu and potato croquette were fried nicely and tasted quite delicious. Overall, I'd recommend this restaurant if you prefer your curry on the sweeter side. read more

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Everything on the menu: 12/10 every. single. time. Service: always a 10/10 Music never misses and I really like the set up! read more

Just had dinner at Nippon curry and was a bit disappointed of the price and was told I needed to order extra tonkatsu sauce if I needed more. I went to Volcano curry located at 5454 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121. And ordered 3 orders of Katsu curry, 1 side of chicken cutlet and 3 korokke and the bill totaled $65.94 also they had specials that included fried oysters @ &1.95 each not to mention 4 levels of spice level. Today at Nippon curry I had two katsu curry @ $ 17.00($15.50 @Volcano)1 order of 5pcs fried oysters $14.00 ($9.75 @ Volcano) and when I asked for extra tonkatsu sauce they said I need to order it. I also had extra rice $ 2.00 and extra curry sauce $ 4.00 But when compared to the normal serving it looked almost the same. Total bill $ 61.09 Totally disappointed curry was on the sweet side menu had 3 pcs of rakkyo but served with only 1 At the end of the day I was not happy Staff was great and listened so I would like to thank them for their effort. read more

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Quick Summary: - More inside seating than outside - Listen for your order number - There is a plain curry option, but it's not displayed on menus - Portions are more than it looks, especially if you ordered fried - From a person with low spice tolerance, the curry is pretty spicy - Menu is difficult to read, so always ask the staff question when ordering: vegetarian options or the plain curry option The curry restaurant is close to the Presidio region. The restaurant is cozy place with plenty of tables inside. There were some tables outside, too. Before we visited, we checked the menu and we noticed that each of the curry has a deep fried meat protein on the top. One of my relatives wasn't hungry, and they thought they wouldn't be able to finish the dish with that much fried food. However, when we went to the cashier, the staff told us that there is a plain option, and we can add toppings on it (topping had vegetables too). My relative was pleased on this choice. We ordered three dishes: plain, shrimp, and chicken katsu. The wait wasn't that long, and we heard our order called. The initial surprise was how large the chicken katsu was; it was almost as large as the plate. I have low spice tolerance, so the curry was slightly tingly spicy. Occasionally I needed to drink water to cool down the heat. This restaurant seems to only have one spice level; however, you can make it spicier with the ichimi tōgaarashi when you pick up your order. For my other relative, who has a higher spice tolerance, they mentioned that the curry is mild, so they added a thick layer of the spice powder. Both of the deep fried shrimp and chicken katsu were very good! Both were juicy and the shrimp was plump and sweet! Overall, very pleased and I love how it tasted like an authentic Japanese curry. read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - (front) chicken katsu curry; (back) plain curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A solid Japanese curry place in the city! Flavors were good and I liked the variety of toppings available. Service was quick and friendly. This is definitely a bit more of a casual place, you order at the counter and bus your own table. The oooonly bummer is that you have to pay extra for pickles (edit: for extra pickles)! I enjoy having a tub that I can eat my curry with but that's also probably me with my high pickle to curry ratio haha. Also, always add cheese!! read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Japanese Potato Croquettes Curry with cheese - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came to Nippon Curry for lunch on our chill date day. All the food hit the spot, we had the pork katsu curry, the katsu Sando and karaage. Everything was spot on. I see us coming back here and ordering online read more

Absolutely amazing. Nippon curry serves the best Japanese curry in the Bay Area, hands down. I'm always met with exceptional service and even better food. Wonderful atmosphere inside of the restaurant! read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Portion size is very small for $17-$19 curry, rice and protein. Been to little tokyo in LA, japantown in SF, and tokyo. For japanese curry, rice is more bountiful to savor the curry taste. I even ordered a side of rice for $4.00 and even that is tiny. Taste is above average. Just watch out for all the SF sales tax plus SF mandate, it all adds up to 12.8% additional. read more

Very authentic curry spot. The curry is slightly spicier than many of the places in Tokyo or Kyoto but not too spicy. Very flavorful and the katsu was great. The crab coquette was good as well. Creamy smooth. read more

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Right off the bat, amazing vibes with the sleek but comfy interior and retro J-pop to accompany the amazing scent of the curry. For the pork Katsu, it was incredibly filling with how many slices you get. Inside, the juicy meat with the crisp crust makes it addicting. The pickled vegetables on the side helped cut the saltiness of the curry as well. . On the other hand, my sister ordered a crab katsu that accompanied the usual plate but with only a few balls of crab katsu. No doubt, the cream and crab inside was delicious but there was nowhere near an equal amount to the amount of rice and curry sauce left over. It was also pricier than the others, so I thought it was weird that the meat quantity would be such a steep difference. This is noted in the picture on the menu though, so it's not that surprising. For the service, the waiter was nice and gave us water, but wasn't very involved or needed to be. Overall, great place to grab curry at if you're in the SF area :) read more

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The perfect curry lunch break. Sauce was hot and flavorful, potato croquettes crispy and fresh. Cheerful Japanese music, friendly staff and fast service. No notes! read more

This is some of the most delicious Japanese curry I've ever had! We ordered both the chicken katsu and pork katsu curry, I personally preferred the pork but both were amazing. The portions are also HUGE which is an added plus to the already delicious meal! We ordered a side of the potato croquettes which were quite good but the curry was without a doubt the star of the show. The staff here are really sweet and there's a bunch of seating available. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Side Potato Croquettes (2 pcs) - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

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*Uber Eats Edition* Whoa, what a find. This menu is spectacular from the looks of it. The types of curry, karaage chicken options, some of these Katsu options. How was I supposed to be ready for all these Katsu options? This side of beef curry roux was about as good of a curry sauce as I've ever had. The potato croquettes were the perfect density and texture. The Pork Katsu sandwich was huge. I mean that thing in my hand was just 1/3 of it. I don't fancy myself some sort of curry or katsu expert, but based off the reviews I don't think I'm far off. Bravo Nippon. (4.5 Stars) read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Pork Katsu Sandwich Side Potato Croquettes (2 pcs) - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nippon curry is a great place for when you're craving a hot plate of curry and rice. The ambiance feels like a cafeteria and is very casual. Food was delicious, only complaint I have is that the curry was very salty and I could've used less curry/more rice to balance out the salt. Love the little pickles that come on the side! read more

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MUST TRY! ORIGINALLY FROM JAPAN :) The karaage is probably the best I've ever had because it was so tender and flavorful. read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Pork Katsu Curry and the Karaage Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nippon Curry | San Francisco 1. Pork Katsu Curry 2. Karaage Curry 3. Chicken Katsu Curry with spinach Nippon Curry is the winner of the Kanda Curry Grand Prix (which is held in Tokyo) and one of Japan's most popular curry brands. This award-winning Japanese curry was luckily enough to come all the way to San Francisco and be served for us natives to eat. From indoor, outdoor, or even takeout, they offer different variations of their curry, whether it's changing your desired protein or adding additional veggies.   I had the honor of ordering three different types of curry: pork cats, chicken karaage, and chicken katsu. Each dish comes with white rice, Japanese pickles, and their award-winning Hinoya curry. Among the three types of curry, I would have to say the chicken katsu was probably the best in comparison to the other ones. The katsu was deep-fried and coated with a variety of spices, which made the curry even better. If you're ever in San Francisco, come check out this award-winning curry from Japan! read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Curry (Pork Katsu, Chicken Katsu, Chicken Karaage) - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

The ultimate comfort food: chicken katsu curry over rice with side of pickles. It's very traditional and authentic. Definitely will try the karage next time read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow. That was some bomba** curry. Their tonkatsu caught me by surprise. I didn't know it would be so good. The pork cutlets were so juicy and lean at the same time, and that crust. The curry was good, but what made it even better was a few drops of the Habanebros hot sauce from Kyoto. Great money making idea, Nippon. I now understand why there is no option for spiciness level. Lmao. I would recommend grabbing one (even if it did cost me $13.44 for 60ml smh). I also got kaki fry and kani cream croquettes. Yum! I rotated between dipping the kaki fry in tartar sauce and tonkatsu sauce. The lemon wedge is a must, I would suggest adding an additional lemon wedge because the lemon wedge mine came with was too small and dry. The garnished parsley was a great touch to the kaki fry. I thought the kani cream croquettes were worth trying out, but I probably wouldn't get them again. My favorite was definitely the tonkatsu curry (with hot sauce added and cleaning the palette with rakkyo and fukujinzuke). I'm even thinking about ordering doordash from them again tomorrow (which is rare for me since I usually order from a place once to try and the craving is satiated, but there's something so addicting and comforting about their tonkatsu curry). I also got their yuzu and white peach drink to try, but I think I prefer the choya yuzu soda more. I definitely recommend you to try Nippon Curry! The only cons would be the price and they charge even for the tiniest of requests (extra lemon wedge, kewpie mayo, etc.) read more

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First time trying the curry here! Menu is small with limited options but I got the chicken karage curry and my friend got the chicken katsu curry. Karage curry - the rice was a little soggy but the chicken was flavorful and the skin was crispy. They asked if I wanted pickles which I did but I didn't care for it. It had a really subtle taste and I expected actual pickles. The fish came with a spoon and chopsticks (and disclaimer- I didn't ask) but I wish it came with a knife because my chicken was kinda big and hard to eat without it being cut. read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Top- Chicken Katsu Curry Bottom - Chicken Karage Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Probably my favorite curry place in the bay! The restaurant is surpringly large with tons of tables to choose from. Service is always quick and friendly. My go-to order is the Karaage Curry, with fried chicken thighs as the protein. The karaage is so flavorful, perfectly fried, and moist on the inside. The curry is smooth, thick and savory, complimented perfectly with white rice and Japanese pickles! I understand completely why their curry is award-winning. I always stop by when I'm in the Marina district :) read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Karaage Curry and Pork Katsu Curry, side of Kani (Crab) Cream Croquettes - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had been meaning to try this curry place in Marina for the longest time, and we finally stopped by during lunch on a weekday! It was pretty empty when we went, and consisted of a casual counter-order and pick-up spot. There were plenty of options that we could mix and match, including a kabocha pumpkin croquette with vegetable curry and a pork katsu cutlet with beef curry, which we ordered. They don't adjust spice levels, but they have spicy flakes you can add on the side, as well as tempura crisps. It's interesting to note that their curries are made with peanut butter, in case of any allergies! Overall, the curry was pretty good and had a little kick to it, but nothing especially outstanding or complex depth of flavor. The croquette itself was really crispy and delicious! Our server was also very nice and the food came out quickly. I'd recommend if you're in the area and looking for a quick and hearty bite to eat! read more

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It was a cold and rainy day on Chestnut Street.My kids were making Christmas returns, and I was wandering with my umbrella and saw the sandwich board that said, "authentic Japanese curry!" I checked out the menu, everything was very authentic to what a curry house would have and soon I was making an order for lunch for my husband and I. I was impressed with the packaging although I'm not a fan of the plastic it was well protected. The curry had a kick to it which was nice. The chicken was maybe a little tough. - wish it was better cut through. The veggie croquettes were delicious. Next time I will try the pumpkin (kabocha). I will definitely return. It is totally worth the price! The people that work there, mentioned this all comes in from Japan. I wonder if this is a chain? Savory cozy Japanese curry totally worth checking out! read more

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3.5 stars Rainy day, what better to eat than curry? We are usually never in this neighbourhood but since we are here, we decided to try out this place that our friend pointed us to. There are quite a few tables inside, but on this particular Sunday it seems like most people ended up taking out. I got the crab cream croquette curry with extra vegetables, and the mister got the katsu curry (not surprised it's just about his favourite thing). The curry itself is flavourful and filled with the aroma of a lot of wonderful warming spices, while not being spicy at all -- grab some ichimi pepper at the counter to spruce it up if you'd like! It's good as is, and definitely some of the more complex Japanese curry I've had. However, the toppings are a little bit disappointing. The crab cream croquette was nice and creamy, but I didn't taste or find any crab. The pork katsu is clearly using a great cut of pork (no weird porky flavour), but isn't tenderized or seasoned enough. The additional veggie (carrots, broccoli and cauliflower) was overly blanched and limp and flavourless. Maybe the intention is to let the curry shine, and the curry indeed was amazing, but it wasn't as well rounded as I had hoped. There are great curry places in the peninsula closer to me, and I didn't have to come the way all over to the other side of the city specifically for this. Speaking of which: they sell an interesting hot sauce called Habanebro here. I got a little bottle because I love hot sauce, plus it fits in a purse. I'm looking forward to trying it! read more

Delicious potato and crab coquettes. The Karaage Donburi bowl was good, too. Order at the counter. Casual dining. Complimentary cold water with paper cups. Friendly, fast service. Big screen TV on in the background. One unisex bathroom in the back. Surprisingly airy space with a big skylight. read more

So the reason why I enjoy coming here is because the menu is really straightforward - it's gonna be delicious curry. To be honest, I would come here just for a ladle of the curry over some warm white rice, topped with some crimson red relish pickles (fukujinzuke). The pickles are sweet and tangy, which makes it a perfect compliment to the curry's richness. If the curry, rice and pickles weren't enough, adding a katsu, kaarage or croquette will complete the meal nicely. Returning from a recent trip to Japan and craving some authentic Japanese curry, a plate of Nippon Curry featuring Hinoya Curry was beckoning. To me, authentic Japanese curry is not all that ubiquitous in the Bay Area. There is another place in San Mateo that does a nice version using a blend of fruits and light spices, but it's very different than what is found at Nippon Curry. Sure there are many restaurants serving Japanese curry, but I personally don't feel they come close to what one would find in Japan. The Western "Japanese" version is often a gut-busting, gooey, clumpy, starchy mess. Nippon's curry is not a product of their own but from a wildly popular brand in Japan - Hinoya Curry. The curry is a little bit sweet and spicy and can be tolerated by those afraid of heat coming from the spices. The fried pork cutlet (tonkatsu) was lightly battered and very tender despite its generous, thick slice. The other toppings look great too and they're definitely on my list to try the next time I'm in. This location is the first in the U.S. (keep your eyes open for future locations). Highly recommend dropping in Nippon Curry to get a true taste of Japanese curry. So authentic, right down to their website listing their location under 'Access' like it's done in Japan. read more

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Ambiance: Order and pay at the counter and then find your own seat. Great place for a meal alone or with friends. Has a diner vibe. Service: Service was fast and friendly. Food: Pork Katsu Curry was 4/5. The pork was fried well but the curry itself wasn't outstanding or memorable. I really enjoyed the extra tempura bits that you could sprinkle on top. Overall, solid, but I'm still on the hunt for a better place in the city! read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Japanese Pumpkin Croquettes Curry Pork Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

This curry is so good. Deep, delicious flavor that's really different than other curry I had (typical japanese box curry at home). Saturday and Sunday lunches, sat right down. The interior is cute and clean. It's bright with big windows, it's a nice atmosphere with fast service. We had the regular katsu curry (with pork katsu and chicken katsu at different times). Consistently delicious. Portion size is also quite big, shareable for two. Get it with cheese! It's melty delicious good. read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Pork katsu curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fantastic bold curry flavors in the chicken and pork curry and rice. The curry sauce packs a nice kick. I think I enjoyed the chicken slightly more cause of the tenderness of the meat. It was a quick and easy service where you order at the cashier, find your own seats. We also tried the crispy and delicious fried oyster which paired nicely with lemon juice and tartar sauce. A cute, casual spot for lunch, with outdoor seating available if you want to bring your furry friends. read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

I like this spot here in Marina district since I work close by. I think they have perfect curry and they give a perfect amount. I love having it with Fried Oyster or Chicken Katsu. Very good and clean atmosphere here. I don't eat in too often but love to sit and watch foot traffic around here. The service is quick and reliable. What you asked for is there and barely they make any mistakes. I don't recall they make that many mistakes that I can remember. So I can tell you that they are on top of it! So try it if you wanted something delicious for lunch or dinner. read more

Clean, quaint, simple, and flavorful Japanese style curry. I had the mackerel curry with vegetables on the side, I think it would be great for them to have a dish with both protein and vegetable. read more

Nippon Curry San Francisco - Mackerel curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service was quick! I am a Japanese katsu curry fan (from NYC) and this definitely tops my list! The curry was a generous amount and not too salty, along with the pork Katsu. Rice was good quality and the portions were good enough for dinner. They also provide additional sesame seasoning. I didn't drink beer but they have $3 Asahi's all day! read more

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