"The giant plates of Japanese curry at Curry Hyuga in the Mission are large enough to keep you full for the rest of the day, and they arrive so steaming that we’re almost certain they could start a hot air balloon. Once your plate of pork or chicken katsu arrives, direct your attention to the six dried pepper flakes sitting on a carousel at your table. From jalapeño to orange habanero, these crushed flakes let you tune your spice level to just the right spot, taking this plate from good to great. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez