Taste Japan in Every Bite
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Taste Japan in Every Bite *
Curry Sauce.
Just Tastier.
All about the curry sauce
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All about the curry sauce •
It all begins with a craving. Maybe you’ve traveled to Japan and fallen in love with its rich, savory curry. Maybe you’re looking for something bold and different from the usual. Or maybe you just want a warm, satisfying meal that feels like home. At Japacurry, we bring the heart of Japanese comfort food to America—authentic, flavorful, and always made with care. Whether you're new to Japanese curry or a longtime fan, we’re here to serve you a taste you won’t forget.
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TOP Menu.
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![Signature TonKatsu (Pork) Curry]()
Signature TonKatsu (Pork) Curry
Japanese Pork Katsu (Tonkatsu) Curry is one of the most popular signature dishes in our restaurant.
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![Signature Chicken Katsu Curry]()
Signature Chicken Katsu Curry
Our Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry Rice is our new favorite recipe of the moment! It’s a symphony of textures—crispy panko-breaded chicken cutlet, creamy curry sauce, and slightly sticky, beautifully translucent Japanese rice. What more could you ask from a meal?
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![GyuCurry (Stewed Beef with Curry)]()
GyuCurry (Stewed Beef with Curry)
Our GyuCurry combines the rich, slow-simmered beef of classic gyudon with our signature deep, flavorful Japanese curry. Tender, thinly sliced beef is simmered in a savory-sweet sauce until it melts in your mouth. Then, it’s generously layered over a bed of fluffy rice and smothered in our velvety, umami-packed curry sauce. Every bite is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spice—a match made in curry heaven! It’s comfort food taken to the next level!
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![Karaage Curry (Chicken)]()
Karaage Curry (Chicken)
Our Chicken Karaage Curry Rice is a deep-fried crispy fried chicken served on a bed of hot rice topped with curry sauce. There are different ways to season the chicken, but it is always coated with potato or corn starch or flavor before it is deep-fried until it is golden brown in color.
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![Tartare Crunch Chicken Katsu Curry]()
Tartare Crunch Chicken Katsu Curry
Our Chicken Katsu Tartar Curry is a delicious twist on classic Japanese curry. A bed of fluffy rice is topped with our rich, savory Japanese curry sauce, then crowned with freshly fried, golden-brown chicken katsu. We finish it off with a generous spoonful of creamy tartar sauce that brings a surprisingly perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Served with a heap of shredded cabbage for a crisp, refreshing crunch, this dish is as fun to eat as it is satisfying.
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![Potato Croquette Curry (V)]()
Potato Croquette Curry (V)
Curry Croquettes are one popular variation of the classic Japanese croquettes with a distinctly rich flavor. These Curry Croquettes are incredibly delicious and perfect for dinner or as a snack in a bento lunch box.
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![Spinach Curry (V)]()
Spinach Curry (V)
This is one of our favorites. Our spinach curry is thicker in texture and tastes sweeter but less spicy than its Indian counterpart.
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![Mala Madness Curry (Spicy Peanut Red Curry)]()
Mala Madness Curry (Spicy Peanut Red Curry)
Get ready for a flavor punch! This curry hits with roasted peanuts, bold chili heat, and that unmistakable numbing buzz of peppercorns with Japanese Curry.
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![Golden Tofu Curry (V)]()
Golden Tofu Curry (V)
Lightly fried tofu served on a bed of steamed rice and shredded cabbage, smothered in our rich and flavorful Japanese curry. Topped with fresh green onions for a perfect balance of texture and taste. A comforting vegetarian option loved by all!
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![Masala Curry Udon (V)]()
Masala Curry Udon (V)
A flavorful blend of Japanese vegetarian curry and traditional dashi made from kombu and soy sauce. Served with chewy Sanuki-style udon noodles, this dish offers a gentle yet satisfying heat from aromatic masala spices, balanced with deep umami and a clean, plant-based broth. A wholesome and comforting bowl for spice lovers and vegetarians alike.
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![Sukiyaki Beef Curry Udon - Gyu Curry Udon]()
Sukiyaki Beef Curry Udon - Gyu Curry Udon
Thinly sliced sukiyaki-style beef simmered with sweet onions and napa cabbage, served over chewy Sanuki udon in our house-made Japanese curry broth infused with kombu dashi. A rich and savory fusion of gyudon and curry — warm, hearty, and unforgettable.
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![Crispy Karaage Curry Udon]()
Crispy Karaage Curry Udon
Juicy Japanese-style fried chicken on top of thick udon noodles, soaked in our flavorful curry soup. Crunchy, savory, and totally addictive.
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![Chicken Katsu Curry Udon]()
Chicken Katsu Curry Udon
Crispy chicken cutlet served over chewy udon noodles in a rich Japanese curry broth made from kombu dashi and our signature JapaCurry sauce. A hearty and comforting bowl with deep umami and satisfying crunch.
WHAT’S COOKIN’?
Get grillin’ with our easy-to-follow recipes.
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Intro into seasoning
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How to Smoke Brats
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Choosing the right cuts of meat
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ABOUT
JapaCurry
JapaCurry was founded by husband-and-wife team Masa Tanaka and Mariko Tanaka, with a shared vision: to introduce authentic Japanese curry culture to the United States.
The journey began in 2023, when Mariko—stepping into entrepreneurship for the first time—launched JapaCurry as a small catering business. Despite the challenges of building a business in a new country and operating in a second language, she focused on one simple goal: sharing the comforting, deeply satisfying flavors of Japanese curry with the local community.
Behind the scenes, Masa brought years of business and food industry experience. Originally the CEO of a supplement trading company in the United States and a distribution company in Japan, he had spent much of his career focused on nutrition and health. Through years of traveling between Japan and the U.S., he came to rediscover the value of Japanese curry—not just as comfort food, but as a well-balanced meal that naturally incorporates a wide range of ingredients and nutrients.
Japanese curry is one of the most complete everyday meals—balanced, satisfying, and deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
Motivated by this realization, Masa joined Mariko to expand JapaCurry beyond catering. Together, they built a foundation step by step—refining recipes, developing operations, and growing their customer base—before opening their first brick-and-mortar location in downtown San Jose’s SOFA Market. Today, JapaCurry has grown to multiple locations, continuing its mission to bring high-quality Japanese curry to a broader audience.
JapaCurry is not typical fast food. Each dish is carefully prepared at our JapaCurry Naglee Park location, which serves as our central kitchen, by a team of skilled Japanese chefs. Using a slow-cooking process, we develop deep, layered umami flavors in every batch. From crispy, perfectly prepared katsu to rich, aromatic curry sauce, every plate reflects the depth of Japanese culinary tradition.
In addition to his business background, Masa has also contributed to launching several restaurant concepts in both Japan and the United States as a food consultant, combining operational efficiency with authentic flavor. This experience helps shape JapaCurry’s approach—balancing scalability with quality as the brand prepares for future expansion.
Together, Masa and Mariko continue to build JapaCurry with a simple belief:
Japanese curry is more than a meal—it’s an experience worth sharing.
