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Kare-Ken
(Now Closed)Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Tenderloin, San Francisco
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Antonis KalipetisFebruary 8, 2015Best curry. The quality is great for a fast food restaurant, staff is very friendly and the food rocks! Make sure you can handle the spiciness though, order mild or medium of not sure.- S L.May 20, 2013Best Japanese curry in San Francisco!! The owners Brian and Ryan are really nice, too. The place is tiny with no tables, only a counter, like in Japan. Remember to bring cash.
Danielle FAugust 15, 2014Oh... my lord. Stumbled upon this place and so glad I did! Chicken curry, get onion rings, eat fast, be full! If you like spice skip the mild completely.
Brent HallDecember 23, 2011In true Japanese fashion they do only one thing but they do it well. Excellent katzu in a Tokyo-esque setting. Guys who run it create a friendly laid back vibe. Eight seats! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Raj S.August 15, 2014Great Japanese curry with Katsu (cutlet of chicken or pork). Fans of spicy food will not be disappointed. Reminds me of Katsu I had in Tokyo.
Go with medium unless u can handle real spicy! It's my fave take out -- traditional curry and their pickled cabbage is so yum! Its cash only.
The owner is so nice. Food is so delicious. I just moved in a couple blocks away and I'm certain I will be here weekly!
IMO the dry beef curry is the best deal. Ground beef is mixed with the curry sauce like chili, and you get a hard boiled egg AND tempura onion rings.
Justin TsuiMarch 29, 2015Crispy pork katsu can't be beat! Curry is smooth and has a slight sweet-tang, unexpected from a Japanese curry
Brian SpearsAugust 17, 2014Small place, so sometimes they sell out. CALL AHEAD to avoid griping on Yelp. Guys are super cool and will tell you what they're out of.
TeresaJune 19, 2015Closed now :/ but was a solid Japanese curry place. Chicken Katsu fried perfectly. Cauliflower side I will always miss
George DyAugust 7, 2014The food here is spectacular. It tastes authentic and the cuts of meat aren't overcooked or fatty. Grab the chicken and add onion rings.
Xixia WangAugust 10, 2014the katsu curry is so good!! watch out tho - I like spicy overall, but could only handle the mild 😳
Tasting TableMay 10, 2012Try the classic pork katsu first. The golden fried cutlet is placed on a heap of rice with sauce alongside, so you can drown or dip: Read more
Cherylynn NoronaOctober 26, 2011Love the thick sweet curry sauce. The "hot" is more mild so req "extra hot" for more heat. Late night weekend hrs are in the works.
They don't have a liquor license but they invite you to bring your own. Bring a Sapporo to accompany the tasty curry.- S L.February 20, 2013They specialize in curry. Seriously delicious katsu curry! Totally hits the spot. Ps: Bring cash.
Dave JensenApril 11, 2012Get the onion rings, they're some of the best I've ever had. Then, dip them in the curry sauce. So good!
Rob PegoraroNovember 15, 2014They can run out of food early, but if they still have the pork katsu you'll be all set.
Scott AbernethyOctober 4, 2012Just yum. I highly recommend the Chicken Katsu (curry) with fried seasonal veges.
katsu curry extra spicy with a boiled egg. you're welcome.
Curry is the bomb. Get it hot with tempura onion rings.
HopeAugust 21, 2014Worst Japanese curry I've had in a super pretentious "we're cool 'cause we're in the 'lion" setting . Skip it - any other place is better.
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Tiny restaurant with bar seating and a nifty order window that serves up cheap but delicious Japanese curry they make from scratch.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Tue–Sat
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
(415) 292-5273
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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