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    Zen Curry Express

    4.2 (462 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    ZEN CURRY EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Dome G.

    First of all shout out to Zen curry. I've been going to the original China town location since forever. To have an express location on the south west of town is major. It's easy to say it's a nostalgic memorable restaurant for me and many others. The ambiance of this Zen curry was very underrated. It's giving Japan vibes and I'm not even in Japan. I can appreciate the cool Japanese decor so culturally sound with the food being served. The food here was very delicious, simple, and flavorful. We ordered the OG chicken katsu curry medium with a side of corn and veggies, curry udon noodles with pork, and Karage with a side of rice. The og katsu was delicious rice pairing with the medium curry speaks numbers especially with the sides goes hand in hand a must try. Not to mention the give out side of raisins, sliced thin almonds, katsu sauce, and some type of crushed peppers this was definitely a game changer. The udon noodles were also great if you like spicy curry with udon noodles this is for you. The experience was on point because you can basically build your own dish and add toppings which was also major. The karage was for the kids and they loved it paired it with a side of rice so good! The service was amazing very helpful and staff made us feel comfortable eating here will definitely come back and indulge in some curry again for sure!

    Karaage Curry & Chicken Katsu Curry
    Kim N.

    This is a fast casual restaurant where you order at the counter and then sit down. They bring the food to you, but you do clean up after yourself. The staff was friendly and we ordered two different chicken curries to try. My favorite was the karaage chicken as it was more juicy and flavorful. The traditional Katsu curry with a little dry. Portion size is good and we did have leftovers for the next day.

    First time here
    Joe P.

    I love this place. Reminds me of Curry House in Hawaii. Curry, rice and oysters, my fave. 7 on spice level... yum. Good customer service and clean restaurant. 5 Stars.

    Pork Katsu Curry
    Vincent G.

    My solid go to spot for fast Japanese curry. Staff here is always friendly and the food always comes out hot and fast. The inside has a moderate amount of seating and they keep it clean. It is a bit weird, however, having to go to refill my own water from the water machine so often since the provided water cups are pretty small.

    Awesome spot for a quick and delicious bite. Price/portions/service all great
    Justin V.

    Awesome spot for a quick and delicious meal. Price/portions/service all great and to beat

    Nancy S.

    If you're a fan of curry, you definitely have to check this place out. I love that they had so many different protein options for the curry. I got the calamari and it was fantastic! My husband got the Japanese meatloaf and that one was also delicious. The meatloaf was super tender and tasty. Be aware of their spice levels! They're a little spicier than average. I got a 3 and it was perfect for me but anything more would have been too much (for what I can handle!) The service was good and the girl who helped us was very friendly.

    2. Chicken Katsu Curry, spice level 2
    Clarisa P.

    I found Zen Curry on Yelp when I was missing my favorite Japanese Curry shop back home. I decided to go solo to treat myself to a chicken katsu plate and takoyaki. The restaurant itself feels mom and pop, nothing too fancy about it. Understandably, as it's an express restaurant and people are constantly ordering takeout. I decided to dine in for a full experience and ended up not being the only one in the restaurant. This a place where you serve yourself water from the water dispenser and put your plates away in a tray at the end of your meal. The only thing I didn't enjoy about my experience is the music get blasted here and the employees get loud. Again, understandable since most orders are takeout. I ended up putting my AirPods in and listening to a podcast. More importantly, the food here is pretty good. The curry plate was presented plain and simple. Curry to the side, with the katsu on top of rice. It was a big portion, but I came hungry and finished the whole thing. The takoyaki was made perfectly. The flavors, textures, and presentation were satisfying. I scarfed everything down. Next time I order from here, I'd prefer to takeout. I hope that doesn't compromise freshness or quality of food!

    Pork Katsu Curry
    Luke H.

    I ate a pork Katsu curry with brown rice. I felt the owners devotion and love to all humanity. Food is love ! I recommend you this great Japanese curry.

    Pork Katsu Curry
    Debbie P.

    DELICIOUS and very authentic tasting. I added cheese and corn to my curry plate. I also ordered a side of fried gyoza and naan bread. I love how on the menu they tell you all the spices that go into their curry I thought that was really cool. The staff is always very nice when we go, and one of the waiters recommended some of the new tasty drinks they have and I'm so glad he did because they were awesome! The prices are extremely reasonable, I was surprised at how low the bill was for 2 people with sides and drinks.

    Chicken Katsu Curry
    Sabrina U.

    Always consistently great and affordable food. This is their take-out location so the interior decor isn't as fancy as the Spring Mountain location, but the service is still friendly and fast. Will keep coming back!

    Tofu Katsu $4
    Teri C.

    To be honest, we kind of forgot about Zen Curry Express when they opened in the Southwest. We would see them and know they were always there, but it wasn't on our radar much. During covid, we did a few pick up orders and was reminded of how comforting their food was. And as a result, we started putting them back into our rotation. The pork tonkatsu curry ($12.95) is just good and comforting. And the amount of curry is generous. We always have leftovers and I love having plenty of sauce. We usually get about 2-3 orders for our little party of four. I also started added the tofu katsu ($4) as a side because I love tofu and the crunch is so satisfying. If you want any spice, it's an added cost. And they don't always give you the red pickles so be sure to ask for them. It makes great leftovers too, especially if you have an air fryer. Sure, the restaurant setting isn't fancy and it's very casual. (You order at the counter and take a seat after all.) So, as long as you know what you're there for, which is the curry, you'll be content.

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    Loved it went last week about to go back curry was similar to cocoichbanya , place was nice service was great

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    I try to avoid dairy at times, so I'm curious if the curry contains any dairy?

    Yes, there is some dairy in the curry. Thanks, Akira

    Is the curry vegetarian or does it contain animal stock or flavoring?

    The Curry sauce itself does not contain animal stock or flavoring. Vegetarian can eat it. You can order vegetable curry or spinach curry.

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