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On the Bridge

Yoshoku Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, and Japanese Curry Restaurant$$$$

Japantown, San Francisco

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On the Bridge

6.3^/10

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"mentaiko spaghetti for the win!! (+mushrooms are great too)"(5 Tips)
"The Locomoco with demi glaze is fantastic!!"(3 Tips)
"This is by far the best place to get curry katsu don."(7 Tips)
"can't go wrong with the xxx spicy curry!"(2 Tips)

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Nikhil CFebruary 18, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Absolutely the best place for Japanese curry in the city. This place serves the lesser know Japanese food, very authentic and has a friendly staff. Family owned and run. Expect a wait on weekends.
Kelly 🍰October 1, 2012
Curry is good. Shrimp katsu curry is crazy huge. If you dare, get XXX spicy, but you're not going to enjoy it. I like my spice but it was overwhelming!
LisaMay 5, 2013
Order the homemade hamburger with mushroom sauce. If you order the curry sauce, be careful of the spicyness. 2X = double spicy, not medium. It's REALLY hot.
Sherry LiApril 15, 2015
Japanese style western food, aka yoshoku. Love the curries and gratins. Japanese style pastas are fun too.
JoanieAugust 30, 2015
Been here 5+ times
mentaiko spaghetti for the win!! (+mushrooms are great too)
Jennifer DameSeptember 12, 2014
Potato croquettes, chicken kara-age and gyoza were delicious. Service was pretty good for only having one server on duty.
takishido nekoOctober 8, 2014
The mentaiko spaghetti is good but not great, kinda like the service. They're a sweet old couple running at a slower pace then most places. At least you can enjoy some anime or manga while you wait.
BrettDecember 30, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Spicy curry is delish, pizza is a great east/west blend and the owner is super nice. Has given us many thanks for repeat business
Margaret SJuly 13, 2013
Only place I have been able toget mentaiko spaghetti ❤❤❤I bet it's great with shiso too! 美味い！
AJ BrusteinJanuary 25, 2014
Go here if you'd like to experience the opposite of fast and friendly Japanese customer service.
Tim AlbertsonFebruary 13, 2012
Make sure you have a glass of milk if you're getting the xxx curry. It burns so much but tastes so good!
DJJuly 21, 2013
Pork katsu curry don is okay. Wish they have more curry. Seafood udon is pretty solid
Mehmet OrunApril 7, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Curries, udon, donburi, cocktails, service, manga books
Benjamin JuangApril 10, 2016
Try the Chicken Karaage - Mmmm karage (via @Foodspotting)
Sundai SunApril 6, 2016
I came here for the anime, tofu mushroom and spinach curry is okay.
Rob BulloughApril 3, 2019
Great drinks. Slightly bonkers food selection
Samantha R.August 9, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The service can be kinda slow, but the curry pizza (with cheese and veggies, for me) is worth it.
Bernadette B.September 8, 2011
Been here 10+ times
I love the curry here! If you're planning to have dinner, arrive early. Seating is very limited.
Felicity LauMarch 25, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Only place I know of that offers fresh nattou. Yum!
Spencer HoltawayDecember 7, 2014
You've been out drinking 2 nights in a row and you're in your thirties? Have a chicken katsu don curry!
Jacqueline ToApril 25, 2010
Try the Seafood Sizzling Plate and Seafood Curry Pasta! Love the serving size. Also try the Ume Sho Chu cocktail
Ray ClaireApril 24, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Chicken katsu curry don is fantastic. Although I'm not sure about tomatoes in my curry.
Seth AmsdenJanuary 11, 2012
This is by far the best place to get curry katsu don. Hands down
katherine k. robinsonDecember 31, 2012
Best katsu curry in SF.
Mariah MJanuary 19, 2014
$15 minimum for credit or debit. weird food but a few dishes are good. mentaiko spaghetti. overpriced as well. they have manga inside.
Ang LiDecember 25, 2013
Good curry, but not recommended if you don't like cheese on curry.
Glen CookSeptember 16, 2013
Bit slow. But great food. I will be back
Annie TengJanuary 18, 2016
Been here 25+ times
The pesto soba is everything.
板津魁彦July 4, 2017
Hambagu is good also lots of manga to read
Lindsay PFebruary 19, 2013
Be warned: the XX curry is plenty spicy.
Shan LuApril 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
mentaiko spaghetti is awesome!
Elliott GiffisApril 4, 2010
Curry and rice is a must! If ya can handle the heat- XXX is a must try
DexterDecember 29, 2012
The Locomoco with demi glaze is fantastic!!
Norbert HuJune 19, 2011
Chef's daughter says beef curry and chicken curry have extra love
Lance ThornswoodApril 30, 2013
There are so many excellent restaurants in Japantown. Eat at one of them instead of eating here. It's overpriced for a relatively low quality meal.
Gem VOctober 29, 2012
new on the menu: pesto udon/soba
LisaApril 20, 2014
Update: service is BAD and SLOOOOOW. Don't go here if you're in a hurry! An order can take 20-30minutes to be served.
Hannah CSeptember 4, 2016
okonomiyaki pizza
Chris SFebruary 9, 2015
Peculiar and meh. Neat atmosphere though
Paul ShihNovember 16, 2010
Big fan of the curry here. Try it!
Luigi RoisMay 11, 2013
garlic bread is a must
Les WMay 2, 2014
Try Curry Katsu Don
Chengchi ChangNovember 12, 2010
Hamburger steak sizzling platter is amazing!
Byron RussellMay 18, 2010
The chicken curry is great, with different veggies.
Tu LeApril 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
can't go wrong with the xxx spicy curry!
Lauren HApril 29, 2011
Locomoco all the way! You'll double rainbow thank me ;)
atomMay 16, 2014
watch anime geeks try to flirt with the owner's daughter
Koichi TsunodaJune 19, 2011
Loco moco with demi glaze sauce. :-)
Brian WagnerJuly 15, 2011
Cheap drinks happy hour 3-6.
Ninon ™June 21, 2015
Loco moco was expensive and not worth the price. Service was good however

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