Best Japanese Food in Berkeley

Discover the Award-Winning Japanese Curry Everyone Craves

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Chicken Katsu Curry

Tender white meat chicken breast hand-battered, breaded, and deep-fried; served with curry, rice, and pickles. Our curry contains peanuts and gluten.

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"Popeye Curry" Pork & Spinach

This dish pairs spinach and our classic pork katsu curry. Our pork katsu is hand-cut, hand-breaded, and deep-fried until golden brown. Spinach contains iron, and it makes Popeye strong! Our curry contains peanuts and gluten.

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Pork or Chicken Katsu Sandwich

Our house pork OR chicken katsu sandwich with finely shredded cabbage, Japanese Kewpie mayo and our newly-revamped house katsu sauce on soft, Japanese white bread. Potato chips optional. We can also make your sandwich with spicy mayo instead of regular mayo.

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Family Meal Deal for 4

Enjoy Japanese curry with your family and friends. 4 Portions of award-winning Curry Roux (Choose Beef or Vegetarian Curry) 4 Large Steamed Rice 2 Sides Pork or Chicken Katsu w/cabbage and tonkatsu sauce 5pc Side of Karaage with QP mayonnaise 4pc Japanese Potato Croquettes w/tonkatsu sauce 4 solo cups of Japanese pickles No Substitutions. Family Meals provide 15-20% savings.

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Welcome to Nippon Curry 🍛

Nippon Curry is your go-to spot for real Japanese curry in the Bay Area! With three convenient locations in San Francisco, Berkeley, and San Jose, you can enjoy authentic Japanese flavors close to home. You can sit down for a relaxed meal, grab food to go, or have it delivered straight to your door. Nippon Curry makes it easy to enjoy great food your way.

Enjoy Our Award-Winning Japanese Curry

At Nippon Curry, we focus on serving genuine Japanese curry that has won awards for its rich, comforting taste. Our menu is simple but full of heart, crafted from recipes loved for generations in Japan. You can enjoy favorites like pork katsu curry, chicken katsu curry, ebi fry katsu, and other classic Japanese dishes. Every dish is made with care to give you the best experience possible.

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Japanese Beer and Sake – Now Serving!

Nippon Curry is proud to offer a selection of Japanese beers and sake. These drinks pair perfectly with our curry and add an authentic touch to your meal. Bring friends or family and enjoy these special beverages with your food. It’s a great way to explore Japanese flavors beyond the plate.

Order From Our Website

Ordering from the website is fast and easy. Just choose your favorite dishes and add them to your cart. You can select takeout or delivery, whichever works best for you. Orders are prepared quickly so you can enjoy your meal without any wait.

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📸 Curry, Katsu, and More – Take a Look

Take a look at some of our most popular dishes, from crispy katsu to rich, flavorful curry.

A Spot for Everyone to Enjoy

Locals, families, and friends enjoy Nippon Curry as a great place to share a meal. Our dishes bring people together in a casual setting where everyone feels welcome. It’s a perfect spot for lunch during the week or dinner on the weekend. The friendly team helps you pick the right dish or recommend a drink to go with your meal

Visit Us or Order Online Today! 📍

You can visit us in San Francisco, Berkeley, or San Jose—whichever is closest to you. Each location serves the same great Japanese curry made fresh every day. Want to stay in? Just order online and we’ll have your meal ready for pickup or delivery.

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What our guests are saying

Check out our most recent reviews!

This is a "we make Curry that you'll love and this is the main thing we do" place. I loved these in Japan but I forgot they exist and how great they are, until literally today while walking by this place and checking the menu. It was epic. Truly recommended, worth coming to especially from another neighborhood.

Groggy R.

Omg! The food was so good. I ordered the pork katsu curry, and it was so authentic and flavorful. They also have a vegetarian option, which is a vegetable-based curry. The $3 Asahi happy hour is a great deal too. I recommend trying the Japanese soda, Yuzu white peach flavor, which goes well with the curry.

Nook H.

Go to experience award winning Japanese curry that is rich and delicious, and ingredients are made with care. It’s a treat to eat there in a casual setting or when taking out, the proteins are separated from the curry and rice so nothing gets soggy. The flavors are wonderful and very satisfying, and we go often! And now open in Berkeley as well.

Rod W.

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Frequently asked questions

We are known for Crab, Matcha, Oyster, Seafood, Asian Food, Prawns, Fish, Karaage, Oysters, Milk Tea, Donburi, Salads, Japanese, Vegetarian Food, Curry Rice, and Tonkatsu

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

We serve the following areas: Berkeley, Oakland, Albany, Emeryville, Kensington, Claremont District, Piedmont, Orinda Village, El Cerrito, Orinda, Bushrod Park, West Oakland, Richmond, Canyon, Eastport, Rockridge, Panoramic Hill, Alameda, Temescal, Longfellow.

Our locations

Nippon Curry San Francisco, CA

Address

3347 Fillmore St

San Francisco, CA 94123

Contacts

(415) 660-5170

sf@nipponcurry.com

Sunday

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Monday

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 8:30 PM

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Nippon Curry Berkeley, CA

Address

2512 Bancroft Way

Berkeley, CA 94704

Contacts

(510) 705-1254

info@nipponcurry.com

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