Finally a good curry place near me. Tanuki (raccoon dog) is a Japanese curry spot that recently opened. While curry is their specialty they have other items such as udon, teriyaki, and donburi bowls as well as a few typical appetizers such as tempura and karaage. The restaurant is not very big but has a fair amount of tables. Its style has a mix of modern and traditional Japanese elements with lofi music playing in the background. We were given a friendly welcome upon entering and the service was great. We started with the mixed tempura which was light and crispy - a perfect starter that won't fill you up. For dinner we tried the beef curry and chicken katsu curry. Both were delicious. I had the chicken katsu. I really liked the breading as it was light and crispy - not too thick or greasy. The sauce was also rich and flavorful. I made it a combo which includes miso soup and a salad of choice. I selected the cucumber salad which was a little sweet but refreshing with the meal. I hope to try their donburi next. read more

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So stoked that there are more proper East Asian restaurants west of the 605 and south of the 91. My order was a chicken katsu curry takeaway. I called it in on a lazy Tuesday after hiking. Food didn't take that long but I like that there was a wait because I know it'll be freshly made. When I walked into the restaurant to pick up my order, inside was cozy and I noticed that it was pretty busy for a late Tuesday lunch. A really nice young woman who rang me up and handed me my bag of goods. When I got home, I was pleased to see that they had separated the Katsu from the curry sauce, so my meat didn't end up being soggy. Their curry sauce is different from most curry houses. There are some herbs in it that I can't put my finger on, but I love it because it's not like any of the others. Chicken was juicy and rice was fluffy. I also like their kizami ginger which had a nice solid crunch. Even though it took me a while to pick up my food, it was still nice and warm when I sat down to eat it. Very happy with the presentation and the flavour. We'll try to visit and eat at the restaurant next time. Parking lot is small and can get a little crowded with all the other businesses open. But there is also street parking available. Also, because it's a Japanese restaurant, they are not open on Mondays. read more

Tanuki Curry House - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Long Beach, California

The service is good and the staff are actively checking on you throughout the meal. The place is clean and small. My family agreed the curry is a little weak, but the rice bowls are really good! The curry goes better with the rice than the udon noodles. It's a cute little spot. read more

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First time at Tanuki Curry House and definitely not the last. I will be back! The Katsu chicken curry is delicious. It is legit. The beef udon bowl is fantastic and the lumpia is authentic. Service is warm and efficient. read more

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I came to Tanuki Curry House for a weekday lunch. Parking was relatively easy in the parking lot and the restaurant was not too busy on a Wednesday. The interior was cute with the bear logo. I perused the menu and settled on the tonkatsu with curry. The tonkatsu was fried well with a nice crust, and the pork was tender and juicy. The curry sauce was not warm enough for my tastes, and was good but nothing mind-blowing. I added the miso soup and choice of salad (cucumber, wakame, or mixed green) for an additional $5. Service was friendly and overall it was a solid meal, with prices reasonable. read more

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We ordered take-out on line. The first thing I noticed was delicious aroma in car on the way home. The Chicken Katsu was perfect and the curry was amazing. We also had Udon Curry which was too heavy for me, but my husband loved it. The Gyoza were delicious and the Edamame was fine. Parking was easy in little lot and order was packed perfectly. read more

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Honestly, I had expected more. I wanted to experience the rich flavor of Japanese curry. What I received was good but it was lacking the rich, mellow, and flavorful taste mixed spices blended with the sweetness of hours of simmering the vegetables. Instead I tasted hot and spicy. It wasn't bad, just a let down. The katsu was crisp and crunchy, the way I like it. Staff were friendly and attentive. Clean aesthetics throughout the restaurant. read more

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I missed the traditional Kashiwa Sushi restaurant that it replaced, but not as much after I had a taste of the katsu curry at Tanuki. It's literally the best katsu I had in my life, and I've been around for a while as a Yelp Elite. The outside of the katsu was light and crispy without being oily, and the inside remained tender and flavorful. Our Rotary Club in Signal Hill had our social night at Tanuki, and we had a great time with very attentive service. read more

Tanuki Curry House - Japanese Curry Near Me - Long Beach, California

TL:DR - Good curry, sad katsu size Located in a small strip mall with ample parking, Tanuki Curry House serves up Japanese curry. Most places serving japanese curry these days use a pre-made golden curry blocks, so finding restaurants that make their own is always thrilling. Tanuki's curry is thick and has a peppery taste to it. There is a bit of sweetness that might be onions that balances out the pepper. Poured over katsu and rice it's heavenly. I got the tonaktsu plate and was disappointed with the size of the filet. It was just about the size of a chicken tender, and for the price of $19.89 it's a real bummer. They were generous with the rice and the fukujinzuke, but that doesn't make up for the cost. Overall the curry was good, unique, and tasty. If you like curry then this place is worth a try read more

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We came to Tanuki on a Saturday evening. We got in at 7:30 and stayed past closing (we didn't realize they closed at 8). Upon arrival, they were happy to have us and told us last call was 7:45pm. We all put in our order and the food came out around 8. The staff was very accommodating and refilled our water at least three times. They didn't bring us the bill until 8:25pm. The restaurant itself was a good size with many tables in a corner strip mall. Despite that, the restaurant still had a cozy feel to it with Japanese art and faux advertisements throughout. Parking was ample since all the other shops were already closed when arrived for dinner. The reason I'm giving a 4 however is because despite the excellent service, the food did not blow me away. I had the Keema curry, which wasn't bad but didn't exactly hit the spot (I've been searching for a good Keema Curry to make me forget that Curry House is extinct). The Tanuki curry had a lot more vegetables than the defunct Curry House and I kiss the tofu in Curry House's version. I would come here again but for the Chicken or pork cutlet curry. :) read more

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Oh boy, was I HYPED that we got another legit Japanese restaurant in this area of Long Beach--and one specializing at curry at that! I came for a weekday lunch and it did not have to wait at all, despite the plaza seeming pretty crowded. Decor inside was really cute, I liked the vibe--you can notice some of the remains of the layout of the former sushi restaurant that was here. Service was fast and food came out very fresh and pretty quickly! We shared the curry fries which was a pretty heaping serving of fries--super hot and fresh, and the side of curry sauce was pretty good. I opted to get the Tonkotsu curry, of which I really enjoyed the plating and presentation--looked delicious and very neatly and cleanly laid out. The Tonkotsu used a great cut of pork, and was super fresh, hot, and crispy. In fact it might be one of the best Tonkotsu's I've ever eaten because the balance was really great. The curry itself was pretty good although it felt a bit lukewarm when it came out. Note that you can't select a spice level but it did have a bit of a nice kick to it which I appreciated. I would say the curry flavor was a bit on the simpler side and did not have as much depth as some other places, which did make room for the Tonkotsu which was really the star of the plate. I do wish they had veggies in it like their beef curry has. They have a decently sized menu of other offerings--curry udon and non-curry dishes which I'll definitely be back to try! Really glad this place is here in Long Beach when normally you'd have to head to a neighboring city to get Japanese food this good! read more

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My wife and I really enjoyed our curry dinner at Tanuki. She got the chicken, and I had the tonkatsu. My pork was both tender, juicy, and deep fried katsu style. The curry was delicious, though I wish we could have had it with more spiciness. Service was friendly and quick. All in all, we're glad that a Japanese curry place is in Long Beach. We use to have to go to Torrance whenever we had the hankering for some katsu curry. read more

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This is a take-out experience. I love Japanese curry and katsu, so I was thrilled to hear that this place opened in the area. While there are other Japanese cuisine restaurants in the area, katsu and curry are not their focus (ex: ramen, sushi). Tanuki Curry House's packaging for to-go order was really great. Having this restaurant adds diversity to the neighborhood, and I hope they get to stay open for a long time! * Popcorn shrimp: when you order take-out, they package the sauce separately, which I liked; it allowed me to control the amount of sauce coating each individual shrimp. I am interested to try the fully coated version if I were to dine-in (will save it for future). * Tonkatsu Curry: The katsu is lightly breaded, and they gave just the right amount of curry on the side. Because it was a take-out, the katsu got a little soggy on the bottom, so I am excite to try the real thing when I dine-in next time. The pork was tender and it was the right amount of portion size for me. * Beef curry udon: The beef was tender and flavorful, and the udon was bouncy. The curry soup was packaged separately as well, which I also loved. The curry soup could have been just a very very tad less watery with more flavor, but it could also be because I had the regular curry from my Tonkatsu Plate to compare. We waited inside while picking up our order, and the inside is really clean, very well maintained, the wall decor is so whimsical and cute, and they have plenty of tables. The staff was really kind too. read more

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This place was so yummy and the staff here are so friendly! I got the regular Tonkatsu curry to go while I met my boyfriend up for dine in there. I was on a time crunch so it was nice to have everything still fresh and packaged nice and neatly! The curry was very flavorful and the breading on the tonkatsu was just as yummy. I would definitely recommend dining in if you have a chance because the portions are huge! I gotta compare it next time to dining in person with the same entree but it should be similar. Definitely coming back 8.5/10 read more

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I noticed this place from across the street, and suddenly thought yeah I'd like a bite of Japanese curry. Something hearty and filling cause I was famished. Nujabes' "Reflection Eternal" was playing in the background when I went in. I ordered a curry udon with chicken. The restaurant had just opened for the day, so for a while I was the only one there. The waitstaff who took my order also helped set the table as well as brought out my bowl when it was ready, so points for running a tight ship. On first impressions, the udon was almost completely submerged in the sheer volume of soup which was topped with green onion and carrots. Chicken had decent flavor on its own, and the texture of the noodle was good. The main critique I have was on the curry soup itself. While there was a lot of it, the flavor felt watered down and lacked heartiness which might translate to meatiness or fat. There seemed to have been more emphasis on some kind of pepper, and unfortunately this flavor blanketed everything else. Overall, left feeling full but not too sated. read more

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New Japanese Curry restaurant in Signal Hill. It's located directly across from Costco. Nice sized parking lot and easy to find a spot. We went for an early dinner on a weekday evening. The meals can be upgraded to a combination that includes miso soup and salad. We opted not to order combos in case it was too much food as we wouldn't be able to bring leftovers with us (and we love leftovers!). I ordered the Katsu (pork) Curry, consisted of Katsu, Curry, and rice. The pork was very tender and the coating light and fried just right, not greasy. The Curry had a little kick to it, very good. My husband ordered the Chicken Katsu, also a good choice. They also offer some very tempting appetizers including Lumpia and Karage Chicken! Next Visit! Our server was very pleasant and attentive. We definitely wiill be returning! We like Japanese Curry and hapoy to.have a place in Long Beach! read more

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The proprietors converted a sushi joint into a wonderfully cozy, friendly comfort food. We tried a variety of items: chicken karaage, gyoza, agedashi tofu, veggie tempura, and the beef teriyaki. Everything was wonderful. My boys (not the most adventurous palates) loved all the different flavors. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Look forward to coming back read more

Best Japanese Curry I've ever had. Every last element of my meal was perfection. I got the Chicken Katsu Curry. The chicken itself was extremely tender dark meat. The breading was nice and light. The gravy was very flavorful. The Miso soup was nice and bold. The ginger dressing on the mixed greens salad was homemade and wonderful. I asked for an extra side of dressing. The service was top notch. The ambience was nice, modern and clean. If you don't want it fried, they also have just regular Chicken Curry that is grilled chunks of dark meat, along with chunks of onions, carrots, and potatoes. read more

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A Hidden Gem for a Relaxing Meal Sometimes you just need a quiet place to enjoy a comforting meal, and this spot delivers exactly that. The moment I stepped inside, I felt instantly at ease. Maybe it was the warm lighting, the cozy wood tones, or simply the fact that it's tucked away from the noise of Willow -- whatever it was, the atmosphere was immediately calming. While the menu offers more than just curry -- including udon, teriyaki bentos and donburi bowls -- I came specifically for the curry. We tried the Keema Curry and Tonkatsu Curry, both flavorful and satisfying, though I wish there were options to adjust the spice level. The shrimp tempura was perfectly done: light, crispy, and not at all oily. The lumpia surprised me (wasn't expecting it on the menu), but it turned out to be a delicious addition. They also serve beer, winsake, and canned sodas to round out your meal. Service was excellent -- attentive without being overbearing -- and the overall experience was calm and pleasant. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. read more

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Went to Tanuki Curry House with friends on a Saturday evening. We didn't know it was closing early but they still accommodated our party. I had the Chicken Curry which was fine. i wouldn't say it was bad but there was nothing about it that stood out compared to other Chicken Curry dishes that i've had at other places. The plate was very shallow but I was surprisingly full by the end of the meal. The setting was nice. i liked all the different artwork on the walls. The staff and service were exceptional. They were very patient and let us finish our meal past closing time. And we never felt rushed eating. Thats why Im giving them 5 stars. If you're craving curry and you're in the area. it's worth checking out. read more

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I'm a big fan of Japanese Curry, this was the best prepared chicken katsu I've ever had. Most Japanese restaurants here barely mention any curry in their menu but this place is loaded with so many different options. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Packed on a Tuesday night, this tiny curry spot across from Costco was an unexpected surprise for us. Service was excellent and the food was excellent. The food was comforting and the service was very good. read more

I can't believe I have driven past this place multiple times and never realized this was located in the small shopping center. I was actually looking for another restaurant in this same plaza but ended up here. Inside was nice and welcoming. Lots of tables to sit at as well. I got my order to go and it was packaged well delicious! Chicken breast katsu curry. Curry was on the side and so flavorful. Chicken was cooked to perfection and had the perfect crisp and was so tender. read more

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We were craving curry and I remembered bookmarking this spot near work so we decided to drop by. Chicken Katsu Curry - Wow! From the pictures, it looks beautiful, then you see it live and it's still beautiful! That Fried Chicken thigh is soo juicy and the tempura is so light! This is one of the better ones I've eaten. It comes with steamed rice, curry, green onions and pickled radish. I miss places like this. Lumpia - We shared this appetizer, they were hot and crispy coming out and flavorful. The curry sweet sauce went well with it. This spot is decorated nicely. Love all the cute murals. Service was quick and friendly. Definitely recommended! read more

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Got to try Tonkatsu & Shrimp Katsu Curry. I believe both came with the same curry sauce. I really liked the curry sauce because it was rich, thick, and flavorful. However, I took one star out for the service. There were two servers there. An Asian lady was nice since she greeted us and took our order. Another lady didn't like her job. She served us food and rushed to ask if we wanted anything else like she tried to hint us that please don't call her and ask for anything after this and at that moment I believed there were only us and another table. It wasn't that busy. Btw I went there afternoon on 07/12/25 read more

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I recently tried Tanuki Curry House in Long Beach, CA, and it was a charming spot for Japanese-style curry cravings. The menu features a solid lineup of katsu curries, veggie options, and seafood variations, all with that rich, savory roux that's not too spicy but full of flavor--my pork katsu curry hit the spot with crispy breading and perfectly steamed rice. The portions are hearty, and they offer fun add-ons like cheese or extra toppings. The vibe is casual and inviting with subtle Japanese decor, ideal for a quick lunch or relaxed dinner. Service was polite and efficient, though it got a bit backed up during the evening rush. Prices are fair for the quality, but some sides felt a tad pricey. All in all, a tasty 4-star gem--I'll be back to explore more! read more

Food is absolutely delicious, the staff here is really nice, and has a great vibe to it. Highly recommend to anyone in the area the curry has a ton of flavor! read more

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If you like Asian cuisine this place is for you. Even though they do not have desserts the curry is exceptional. We ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry and yeah it was the best curry I've ever eaten. The waitress was really nice and the service was great because they serve your food really fast. The ambience was sort of an old Japanese vibe and overall this place was the best. Go here if you want curry. read more

Wonderful service and delicious food. Would definitely recommend the curry udon beef and the tonkatsu curry read more

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I ordered to go: Chicken curry was delicious, rice was very good, moist with a little bite, not soggy. Packed well, curry was in a separate container. read more

I love Japanese curry and this place is exceptional! I tried the Keema curry, popcorn shrimp and spicy edamame.... Delicious. Chill vibe with sultry jazzy rock playing in, and the service was stellar. I forgot to take pictures of the Keema curry because it was just that good. read more

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This was my first time and I ordered for delivery via Uber Eats. I was craving for tempura and picked this place based on photos in Yelp. I got two orders of vegetable and one order of shrimp tempura and a chicken karate curry udon. My bill came to over $86. My tempura all were greasy and tasted like burnt oil. The meat of the shrimps were very minced up so when you bite into them, small minced pieces fell apart. The batter was not cod and airy enough or over mixed so they were heavy instead being airy and crunchy. I tasted one piece of karate chicken in the udon bowl and it also tasted like burnt oil. I was so sad that my craving and desperation for good tempura were dissatisfied. I myself know how to cook up great tempura but was just too lazy to go buy ingredients. That's what I get for being convinced by a few good photos. read more

Sad Kashiwa closed but I was excited a curry place was replacing it and came here right when I found out they just opened. Parking here was easy as they have a lot shared with the other businesses. Inside, the ambiance was very nice with all the Japanese decor. The waiter seated me right away and I just ordered the chicken katsu curry. The katsu chicken was pretty good and crispy but the curry was kind of bland for me, almost tasted like tikka masala. I noticed they didn't have an option to adjust your spice level like other curry restaurants. For $18, it was a bit pricy for curry and I prefer coco ichibanya's curry more. Overall, a decent place for curry if you don't want to drive far. read more

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The thin slices beef curry is absolutely top-tier. The katsu was crispy on the outside and tender inside, and the curry had just the right amount of spice and depth. Highly recommended read more

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The food wasn't bad. Well, except I didn't get much rice on my curry. I looked at other peoples' reviews with pictures and my rice portion was probably half of what they had. I came here with my daughter and we waited over 25 min for our food to come. There was only one party sitting in the restaurant and the people that came 10 min after us got the food the same time as us. It wasn't busy at all. And I ordered a drink and I didn't get it. Good thing I didn't get charged for it. And as far as hygiene... one of the waitresses smelled like a day old men's cheap cologne. And I almost gagged every time she came by us. It wasn't a pleasant smell at all and they shouldn't be wearing any cologne or perfume working at a restaurant. I miss Kashiwa and the old couple (owners) that used to work here. I probably won't come back to this restaurant again. Horrible service. read more

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It was our first time here and my Family of 4 enjoyed our dining experience. We ordered the pork tonkatsu curry, chicken katsu curry, thinly sliced beef curry, and the burger curry with fries. The curry sauce was delicious. It was not too spicy, but had just enough spice to be very flavorful. The panko crust on the pork and chicken had a nice crisp to it as well. The thinly sliced beef curry dish was also delicious and was a good sized portion. My 9 year old son enjoyed the curry burger along with the fries that were crispy. We will definitely be back again to get our curry fix and dare I say I actually liked the curry sauce flavor better here versus the flavor of the curry sauce at Curry House CoCo Ichibanya. I highly recommend checking this place out if ever in the Long Beach area. read more

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That food was trash... and the service suck. The portion of the food was small for the price that it was. I'd rather go to Coco Ichibanya if I want some Japanese curry. The servers were nice people don't get me wrong, just not as attended as I would like them to be. read more

Tanuki Curry House - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Long Beach, California

The food was smashing and the service was excellent! I live in Huntington Beach, so it is a little bit of a drive, but we'll worth it next time I'm craving Japanese curry! read more

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Portion = great! I'm a heavy eater Flavor = great! Satisfies my curry craving Platting = beautiful! I only have one wish, please have a spicy curry or a variable spicy option. read more

Great food & service. New restaurant in town, highly recommend! Beautiful murals on the walls too. read more

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