Visit Osaka: Tonkatsu Kitcho

I was craving curry while in Osaka, and I had my fix at Tonkatsu Kitcho.  

Cutlet Curry

I got the Cutlet Curry.  It normally comes with tonkatsu, but I asked for chicken, and they said it was no problem.  It was so delicious - I ate nearly all of it (it was a huge serving)!  The chicken was cooked nicely - juicy and tender, and the curry was exactly what I was hoping for.  It satisfied my craving.  

Set meals come with miso soup and salad. 

Salad

Miso Soup

Fried Shrimp & Bite-Sized Pork Cutlet et

Pork Loin Cutlet Set

Tonkatsu with Demi-Glace

Hamburg Steak Set

The food was delicious and the service was great!

Tonkatsu Kitcho
Japan, 〒542-0073 Osaka, Chuo Ward

Nipponbashi, 2 Chome−8−16 日本橋レジデンス 2F
 

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Bento & Curry

We recently ordered take-out from Bento & Curry at the Pearl Highlands Center.

BBQ Chicken Salad

Spicy Ahi Don

Curry Loco Moco

Chicken Karaage Curry with Rice

I had the Chicken Karaage, which I thought was good overall.  They gave a nice amount of chicken which was not quite like typical karaage, and it was more like basic, breaded and fried morsels of chicken that were a bit underseasoned.  They did also give a nice amount of curry sauce on the side.

For the prices we paid for the dishes, I thought the portion sizes were generous, especially for the Curry Loco Moco.

Bento & Curry
Pearl Highlands Center
1000 Kamehameha Hwy #213

Pearl City, HI 96782

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Koromo Katsu and Curry in Pearlridge

Pork Fillet Katsu Curry

The plan for lunch was Aloha Salads, but when we arrived, my friend was quickly deterred when she saw the large sign for Koromo's Katsu Sando lunch special.  She'd never been so I suggested we eat there instead.  There was no wait and after our temperatures were taken, we were seated.

I am a huge fan of Japanese curry so I ordered the pork fillet katsu curry that comes with two pieces of pork katsu, curry, and choice of white or brown rice accompanied with as much shredded cabbage you desire.  My friend ordered the chicken katsu curry which the server had recommended.  As we waited for our food, my friend pulled out a Koromo coupon from the Valpak which made me suspicious she had planned curry for lunch all along.

No matter, because the dishes were delicious and we both totally overate while saving 50% off the second entree!  Great place for your curry or katsu fix at Pearlridge!  

KOROMO katsu & curry bistro
Pearlridge Center Makai
98-1005 Moanalua Rd. # 545
Aiea, HI 96701

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Visit Tokyo: Temma Curry

While at the Nakano Sun Mall, I was craving curry, and fortunately there was a curry shop in the mall - Temma Curry!

Curry Bread Rolls

Oozing Cheese Curry

Butter Chicken Curry

Kids Curry

Butter Chicken Curry and Keema Curry

Pot-baked Curry Rice with Tomatoes & 3 Cheeses

While we waited for our food to be served, my husband and I ordered a couple of Curry Bread Rolls, since we saw lots of people ordering them from the take-out window.  Both the Butter Chicken and Cheese (the most popular) varieties were really good.  One roll is quite huge - I could've just eaten a single roll and be satisfied.

I opted for the Pot-baked curry for my meal.  It was bubbling hot with lots of cheese, and so delish!  I wished there was some kind of protein in the dish (like chicken katsu!), but it was a pretty tasty dish overall. 

The Kids Curry meal was just 600 yen and included orange juice.

Temma Curry has several locations throughout Tokyo.  It definitely satisfied my curry craving!


Temma Curry
Japan, 〒164-0001 Tokyo

Nakano, 5 Chome−61−1 7 中野タツミビル
+81 3-6454-0213

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Rai Rai Ramen

A lot of my favorite ramen-yas in Hawaii have come and gone over the years - Taishoken, Kiwami, and most recently Yotteko-Ya.  But there's one ramen-ya on my all time favorites list that is still around - Rai Rai Ramen in Kailua.

My favorite thing to order here is the mini ramen set, which mini sized ramen and four pieces of gyoza - it is the perfect amount of food for a meal.

The hubby likes their chicken katsu curry, which comes with a generous portion of chicken katsu covered with Japanese-style curry, and a large serving of rice.

Our twin toddlers like the shoyu ramen. We ask for it "plain" because they don't like the toppings (green onions, fishcake, etc.).

Check out their website for the menu and/or to place an order online.  

Rai Rai Ramen

124 Oneawa St 

(808) 230-8208

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Curry Cafe

I've passed by Curry Cafe numerous times at Windward Mall and always wondered how the food was.  I finally found out when I ordered from the Royal Hawaiian Center location.

I ordered the a la carte Chicken Katsu with Japanese Curry (the complete meal comes with a salad and drink for a few dollars more).

Although flavorful, I thought the curry was too thin and watery, but I enjoyed the chicken katsu. Overall it was a decent meal, but I've had much better curry elsewhere.

It was also quite disappointing to see how the tourists were being treated by the cashier. The cashier was simply rude and inconsiderate to all of the tourists that ordered after me. The incidents were too many (in just a short period of time) for me to write about, but had I witnessed them beforehand, I would have ordered elsewhere.

I always give places second chances, so I would definitely try Curry Cafe again - but I'd probably go to the Windward Mall location next time.


Curry Cafe
Royal Hawaiian Center
2201 Kalakaua Ave
(808) 922-3888

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Curry House CoCo Ichibanya Kapolei

Although there are several Curry House CoCo Ichibanya locations throughout the island, it wasn't until recently that I finally got to try this popular restaurant.

Our family went to the Kapolei location which opened up about a year ago.

Kalbi and Fried Chicken

Shrimp Shumai

Chicken Cutlet with Cheese

Chicken Cutlet

Mahi Mahi Fish Fry

I can't believe I waited so long to try Curry House.  The food is so good and the prices are so reasonable!

I had the Chicken Cutlet with Cheese in a Spicy Curry.  It was so delicious.  The spiciness was just enough, and the curry was just so tasty.

My kids didn't really care for the curry, but they did love the Chicken Cutlet, Mahi Mahi, and Shrimp Shumai.

Service was great, and I hope to be back at Curry House sooner than later!


Curry House CoCo Ichibanya
4850 Kapolei Pkwy

Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-8958

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