Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill

Ordered a Katsu Curry for dinner via DoorDash. The curry was subtle and good. However, the katsu was flavorless and unseasoned. I loved the pickled vegetables though! I probably wouldn’t order again.

The Katsu meat was dry and the breading not crispy. The pieces were also very thick and hard to eat. Not real Katsu just fried meat being passed off. The curry itself was decent but the rice was overly sticky. You also can’t dine in or even wait inside for orders.

[Take out only] Muracci’s curry is legendary! Oddly enough, this my first time eating their katsu curry! Fried katsu (pork) cooked upon order with choice of white or brown rice. The main comes with accompanying cabbage which is pickled (yum) and there is the traditional red pickles too. The katsu is the key point though, right? Crispy, with the finest panko type coating. Delicious! The pork is flavorful and quite a thick cutlet. Satisfying the most voracious appetite, this dish really hits the spot! This shop is the only one in the city. Their other outpost is a sit down restaurant in Berkeley. I say go here and get curry anything. In fact, with a good sauce like this I’d happily eat rice & curry sauce alone. A plus: Muracci’s lets you choose the level of hotness of the curry sauce. I like that!

Pretty good takeout hole in a wall spot. Do love how they give you a container of curry, enough to flood your takeout container! Flavorful and a good portions to fill you up. It is on the more pricey side, but expected, it is the city. Definitely recommend ordering ahead.

Veggie udon was a delicious and hearty way to warm me up on this cold winter day. Noodles had perfect al dente resistance, vegetarian curry was mildly spicy (as ordered), had a lightly creamy texture (starchy, not dairy) and the tofu was fresh and silky instead of fried (my preference). I only needed half the curry on the noodles so will save rest for home use. Notes: Takeout only but open til 7pm Yellow curry will stain so use your napkins strategically! To the Veggie Freaks like me: I would like if there were more veggies but that’s how I feel about most dishes like this anywhere. If I take home, I typically supplement with my own veggies.

You order at the window and wait outside for your order to be ready. I know it's a personal preference and restaurants use different recipes, but I was hoping for curry more similar to the ones I ate in Japan. This gravy felt thinner and less flavorful. The amount of tofu and vegetables in the curry was good (only vegetables were carrots and broccoli. I was hoping for onions and potatoes also), but the carrots were really undercooked. Glad I tried it, but I won't be back.

Delicious katsu curry! The hot is actually pretty spicy for Japanese curry too. The guy taking orders was super friendly even while being busy. It’s small with just a few tables outside so have a backup place in mind to take your food just in case.

Ever since I had Japanese curry in Kyoto I've been on a quest to find the best Japanese curry stateside. This is top 3. Actually top 2 because as I'm writing this I can't think of a third one that's memorable. The Karaage Curry is the BEST. Of course the Katsu Pork is solid (and it's THICC). The Katsu Salmon one is also pretty good, but it was cooked a little too much/high temp. But I fish is hard and it was still better than many katsu pork cutlets I've had. Anyway. Give it a chance. Or two in my case. P.S. the krokke/croquettes 🤌🏽 **Update 2 years later** Still 🔥 That is all.

I've actually ordered from here a few times with my work teams for lunch. I love Japanese curry so I am always happy to go here. I will say that the orders do take a while but that makes sense since a lot of people come here to order lunch during work days. This was the first time I ever got the cheese omelette since I didn't feel like eating fried food and I love eggs and cheese. I would say it was great! I did get the curry at a hot spicy level but I do feel like it wasn't as spicy this time. I could use more of a kick. Overall 4/5 for the experience and the food.

It's been a very long time since I've been here. I was in the FiDi running errands and decided to get my lunch here to go. I got the ebi katsu curry. I figured it's the same price as the chicken katsu curry, so why not? The person who took my order was super nice. He asked if I wanted brown or white rice. I had that Patrick Star stare when Squidward asks him to place his order, but I snapped out of it when told I can do half/half. I placed my order and went to do my errands. My order was ready within the 15mins I was out. The meal came with 3 huge pieces of friend shrimp, cabbage, pickled daikon, and rice. The portion of rice was perfect for the amount of shrimp. No bite was without rice. The shrimp itself was perfectly fried, super crunchy, and very meaty. The curry was good. I got it mild and it had a slight sweetness. The brown rice was soft. After pouring the curry and mixing the different rices, I couldn't tell which was brown or white. I think I would get full brown rice next time. After taxes and tip, it came out to around $20. I was ravenous so I ate the entire thing and was perfectly full. But I think I would be able to stretch a chicken or pork katsu curry in two meals, so that's something to think about. There's no indoor dining space anymore. The register is now at the window that you walk up to. I think if you want traditional Japanese curry in the FiDi, then Muracci's is the place to go. But definitely order before noon because that lunch rush is no joke. The wait can be very long.

Walk up, chat with the friendly server, then receive the goodness to go shortly afterwards! The chicken Katsu curry, hot, was great, the curry has a nice texture in both form and flavor!

I got this place through DoorDash and it felt a bit dry and chewy, making it a bit difficult to eat. I don't think I took that long to eat it so I thought I ate it pretty fresh but it didn't feel that fresh. I don't think I'll be going back to this place unless I am closeby and craving some katsu but there's a bunch of other places closeby that are super tasty!

I'm a huge fan of the Muracci's in Berkeley and was excited to order from this location. Perhaps it was because it was an end of the day order - the katsu wasn't great. The chicken was overcooked and hard and the breading of the katsu was falling apart. The curry was flavorful. Portions were good. Hoping this was a one off. Also I wish they were open later!

3.5 if i could as i'm deducting points for lack of sitting space and pretty long ish wait times. customer service is great! they're super nice and helpful. it does suck that there that space is so small and they have no dining spaces in order to enjoy their food. so i just go to plentea, buy a drink and sit and eat there if i'm in a time crunch. also, the wait times, even when there's no line, does take a hot minute. i can appreciate that they're making everything fresh but i've waited up to 15-20 mins for food before and under the blazing sun of financial district, i'm fried. what i can say is great is their portions and good flavors. THOUGH they give more curry than rice so expect leftovers of curry sauce for home. i personally recommend their underrated cheese omelette curry as most places doesn't have a dish like so. (croquette is meh and the karaage is very seasoned but average.) i wanna try more stuff on their menu but the cheese omelette is always a safe n delicious choice :)

A classic takeout spot for Japanese curry! I decided to switch things up and get an onigiri lunch set instead - it came with 2 salmon onigiri and 1 grilled rice ball, some edamame, a potato croquette, and some karaage. There was a small line of people waiting for their food outside, so recommend either ordering ahead or being willing to wait 10-15 mins for your takeout box. I thought my food was okay for $16.50, relatively filling and average price for an SF meal (I think the katsu and katsu curry were also $16-$18 each)

I had Muracci's a while back but I absolutely remember what a fun experience this was. This is a small restaurant that really specializes in Katsu curry. Don't expect something fancy, but expect delicious food. This place is popular so I had to wait in line, but it is great for a lunch meal. I got the chicken katsu which came piping hot, crispy and was absolutely delicious with the curry. The rice was plentiful as well. Overall, I would try this place again and would recommend one to check it out!

First time at Muracci's, got the chicken katsu curry. The 4 star review isn't because the dish lacks flavor--the curry is actually phenomenal and the fry on the katsu is near perfect. Chicken was very tender as well. The 4 star review is due to the quality of the meal just being 4 star: the meal only comes with rice, katsu , and a morsel of pickles. Not even potatoes or carrots, which I would've expected for a $20 price tag. Overall very tasty, but I just needed more variety as Japanese curry can cause flavor exhaustion quickly. I would've loved a recommendation to add veggies, and I probably would've given it 5 stars.

11.13.2024. A small little window that you can order from. It's perfect for people who work nearby. Katsu & Curry. I got medium spice on the curry. Katsu was nice and crispy and the curry nicely spiced. Reminded me a bit of like Indian curry spices. I didn't taste the sweetness that I usually associate with Japanese curry. Portions are pretty big so I was full and I only ate half! I do wish there were veggies or some potatoes in the curry. It just didn't feel complete.

This was my first experience with Japanese curry and I quickly went to having it for lunch 1-2x per week while I was working downtown. Now I seek out Japanese curry every where, but I still haven't found a spot that I like more than Muraccis and miss living in the city and being able to go there as often as I had been. There isn't a dish that I wouldn't recommend, but I do tell everyone to try the udon beef curry soup. There isn't a single person that I intro'd to Muracci's that didn't make this dish a staple in their diet. Also, call it in ahead of time to avoid waiting in the line ;-)

Chicken katsu curry medium spicy Nicely done Good heat Takeout only Curry sauce perfect Chicken dry like wood JYW recommends trying the pork katsu next time

The quality of food does not make up for the 40 minute lunch wait time. If you're looking for katsu or curry, don't hesitate to try any one of the other great SF Japanese restaurants.

Tbh I don't even like Japanese curry all that much but I heard this place was good, so I had to try what they're known for. I ordered: Chicken Karaage (Large): This had huge pieces of chicken. Crispy on the outside and moist inside. Try it with the curry sauce but don't forget to squeeze the lemon on it first. It is mind blowing! Chicken Katsu Curry: Crispy chicken katsu on a bed of rice, pickled ginger and cabbage with curry sauce on the side. Wow! I am now a fan of Japanese curry. I like to dip my katsu in the sauce instead of pouring the sauce over the katsu. I think I'll be craving this again very soon!

Good option it's just a stop and go pick up window. And the food isn't classy or fancy but it's filling and tasty. The karrage curry is delicious but $16.95 The potato croquettes are nice but very common nothing out of this world. This place is good for quick food. Not extraordinary and very pricey for what your getting. Aleyas a wait during lunch 1145@-130p

Stopped by here after seeing a patient nearby. The service was pretty quick given how long the line was and the guy taking the order was really nice. I got the combo curry with chicken karaage and egg omelette. The egg omelette was delicious. The chicken was nice and crispy and the batter had good flavor which I liked, but for me, I think the combo of the curry and fried chicken was a lot. I wish the meal came with a little bit more pickled cabbage, and radishes personally. The beef curry was just a little bit too oily for me as well. however, these complaints are minor and if I'm ever craving curry now I know a nice spot I can go to.

Great spot for curry in Fidi. Enjoy getting the katsu curry rice. Definitely would try for a quick lunch in the area. Service is just at the counter.

This place serves good and legit Japanese curry. We got 3 items: Beef Kare, Chicken Katsu Kare, and Tonkatsu Kare. All three were delicious I must say. The chicken Katsu was much smaller than the tonkotsu, to my surprise. But both were tasty. The beef chunks in the Beef Kare were tender and they came in a pretty generous amount. Now, the curry itself tasted much sweeter than the Japanese curry that I'm used to, or compared to the instant kind that comes in a block that you can get from the grocery store, which I guess would be a good indication that they probably home-made the curry roux. But I think I prefer my curry flavor to be more savory and less sweet - just my personal preference really. But the consistency of the curry sauce was spot on; it was nice and thick. And I super liked the spiciness level on the curry - even the "medium" tasted pretty hot to me, so be careful. I'd say the curry could get elevated if they put in other stuff in there such as carrots or potatoes, because I couldn't find anything in there besides the sauce. Those low-cost ingredients would add to the volume of the curry and would make customers heavy. Just my two cents. Price was about $15-$16 per plate, so rice is already included. With each plate, you'd also find delicious fukujinzuke (Japanese style sweet relish typically served with curry) to offset the heaviness from the curry roux. Delicious.

First of all, please be aware that this is a quick service window that has no seating inside. I was not super throw in my search of pictures and thought that there was seating inside and then had to improvise once I realized what the situation was so just calling that out to start off so that others don't do what I did. I absolutely love Japanese curry, and was so excited to have some in San Francisco. The spot was everything I could've dream of: fresh, delicious and affordable. If I worked in one of the office buildings nearby, I would be getting this every single day for lunch. The Karaage was perfectly cooked and the curry was the perfect level of spice. Will absolutely be back next time I'm in San Francisco.

Small shop but with amazing food . The curry here is authentic! I'd always come here after class to crab a quick bite or get a takeout. So sad that they only open during the weekdays.

Super fast takeout (took fewer than 5 minutes), $20 for katsu curry (pork was amazing) after adding spinach and vegetables, brown rice was good and it is enough for 2 people if you add chicken karaage. Medium spicy was good, the heat is quite mild and peppery for me (a Thai person). The katsu curry was their signature dish and it did not disappoint. If it is your first time, I recommend getting this. Chicken karaage was fresh, crispy, and juicy. It came with tartar sauce and lemon, they go well with it. Close pretty early at 6PM on Thursdays so the hours on some sites saying 7PM was not accurate. They ran out of salmon by the time we get there (5 min before 6PM).

I ordered 2 Katsu Curry ($18.00 each) through Uber Eats, and this is what I got. order from this place if you wanna get something like this.

Muracci's curries are always good and consistent. I usually get chicken katsu or tonkatsu and both are crispy, tender, with good curry flavor. They don't allow you to sit inside, since you order at a window and all orders are to go, but they are a great place to order takeout.

God everything was so perfect here ! So I'll start with the food. The chicken katsu curry had yummy breading. So many katsu places in the Bay Area have such bland katsu. Just because it's fried chicken doesn't mean you can get away with not flavoring the chicken AND the breading. This place knows that! The curry was fantastic and had just the right amount of heat for medium spicy level which is what I ordered. Then the karaage, omg this was so much chicken for only 7 bucks. They gave me such good sauce for it too. Ugghhhhhh so good!!! On to the service. It's a window so there's not much going on here but the cashier was really friendly and reminded me to get silverware :) Just picked up food from here so didn't get a sense for the atmosphere.

I hadn't had Muracci's in years and was craving it. I got it delivered and was delicious and satisfying. I ordered the pork katsu curry and added vegetables with medium spice. I was a little worried that it might not be so great as delivery but was still great. The meat still had a nice fry and crisp to it that wasn't greasy. Rice was a good amount and I love the pickled lil veggies you get. I also added veggies which was in the curry upon arrival. It was perfect amount of curry to meat and rice portions and didn't have anything leftover. I'd definitely order again or pop in if in the area when they're open.

Okay so hot take I like their gyudon + karage combo better than their curries but lemme just say that meal was 10/10. Even the small karage is ton of food and it's pretty good on its own and the sauce is nice too. The gyudon was pretty filling and large, the sauce with the rice is amazing. I've had the curry and it's really great, but will still recommend my combo over it. Def order ahead during lunch hour cause it takes a while and there's no place to wait besides the sidewalk

Delicious katsudon. Great servings and always on time for pick up. Polite and kind staffs too.

I honestly had higher expectations but the first annoying part is that they closed indoor seating so it's just ordering through a window. I thought the chicken Katsu was pretty dry and the curry was good but not very flavorful. They also have lunch deals that come with miso soup and a side salad but not with Katsu curry, just plain Katsu so I wouldn't recommend since the chicken is dry.

I've been eating at this place for the last 10 years, but it's unfortunately taken a huge dive in quality over the last couple of years. The past two times I've ordered (Katsu Curry), the quality of the food has been poor. The quality of the meat is gross (fatty, discolored) and the proportion of rice has gotten smaller and smaller. I won't be going back.

Service - 2 stars Food - 4 stars The curry is good although the service is something to be desired. The woman at the order/pickup window is awful. She alone is enough of a reason to choose a different lunch spot. I informed her that my order was scheduled for 11:45, but it was reported ready by 11:10 so everything was cold upon pickup. Her response was that she notified me when it was ready and it's not up to her when I pick it up. She oddly thought her reflective response was enough. A woman from the back later explained that they cannot do scheduled orders despite their website. Bottom line is to just order at the window and wait if you must have curry. Hopefully they replace that woman soon. This place isn't good enough to have to deal with an attitude.

15 years of patronage, thousands spent, I can't go back. I started going to Muraccis in early 2009. It's always been in the same location, but it did used to have a few inside chairs. My coworkers and me would go religiously, 2-3 times a week on average for a few years. My job would move in and out of the downtown area, but I would always look forward to going back to Muraccis. 15 years later and the food is still great, the service is awful. They made a mistake one order and gave me an incorrect dish, I got 40% of what I ordered. No big deal, mistakes happen, surely they'd make it up to me in some small way on the next visit. A week later I return and explain what happened to the lady at the front counter, she calls to the manager in the kitchen. I'm just looking for something small. A free croquette, a small discount. The manager doesn't do anything for me, says she's stuck working and I can give them the last 4 of my credit card and they can look into it possibly, but makes no promises and makes no effort to act on this. She didn't seem remorseful at all, had an annoyed and rushed tone of voice, or even come to the counter and get the last 4. At least show a tiny bit of emotion, come to the counter to talk for 20 seconds. I run a retail shop and this is how how you should handle customer service.

Well, another one bites the dust. I used to love this place. But today we ordered the chicken donburi (85% rice + 15% rubbery chicken), and the salmon curry (salmon on par but curry watery)... and both were disappointing. :(

I got their chicken katsu curry and it was really flavorful! The shop is just a little window so there's no places to sit, you have to plan for takeout. The international food court is directly across the street if you're looking to sit down and eat it right away.

Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! The best Japanese curry ever!!! Delicious Friendly service as well.

I thought you could dine in here but it's only takeout which wasn't a problem for me. I got the chicken karaage curry and the potato croquette. The curry was rich and made me full rather fast and the croquette was delicious. Wait time was about 10-15 minutes.

I know the star is their curry but.. 1. Muracci's recently added chicken karaage to their menu. 2. Karaage comes in two sizes; regular (~$6) and large (~$9), IIRC. 3. Karaage comes with a sweet and sour sauce, a tartar sauce, and a lemon wedge. 4. I've been told the number of pieces vary depending on how big each piece of chicken was cut in the morning but a regular has about 5. 5. The first time I ordered a regular karaage and removed the container's lid, I was shook. The size of each piece was huge! And for the price, what a deal! 6. Chicken is crispy and super juicy, and seasoned really well. I like mine with a few drops of lemon juice. 7. I've had the karaage twice now and highly recommend if you're looking for a snack (not quick snack because there is a small wait since it's fresh) or small meal.

It's been a while since I've had Muracci's. I honestly cannot remember when I was last here, especially since I am now permanently remote and don't have to regularly commute to FiDi. I was working out of Home Coffee Roasters nearby and decided to pick up lunch from here before heading back home. I ordered the kaarage lunch set. It was a pretty large portion, which I was able to split it in to 2 meals. Their salad dressing was divine. Chicken kaarage was flavored well & crispy.

This little hole-in-the-wall restaurant is not much to look at, but their food was delicious. They noted they were out of much of their menu, and they only had brown rice, but their chicken katsu curry was still bussin. I'm not a fan of Katsu, but their sauce was light and aromatic, and the chicken was freshly friend and light and crunchy. My friends also noted their Karaage was the best they've ever had, so I'd recommend trying that if they're out of other options!

Katsu Curry is a great weekday lunch option. The takeout system is efficient and easy. The food itself is simple, hearty, and tasty. I appreciate that the Katsu is crispy, tender, large, and not overly greasy. Though I wish they provided more pickled slaw to cut through the heaviness of the meal.

Of all the styles of curry in the world, Japanese Curry has to be my favorite! Which is what led me to Muracci's. My favorite Japanese food, is easily pork tonkatsu. So making a decision to go with a tonkatsu curry ($14.95) was easy and I decided to add an order of the regular Karaage ($6). They are currently takeout only so you can't it eat there which is a bummer because with fried food it's best eaten as fresh as possible. The tonkatsu was good. Great crunch, good meat/breading ratio. The Karaage was great for the price, but it could've been crispier. By the time I got home, they were soggy, if the packaging had some air pockets, I think it'd last the trip home. For the curry you have your choice of spice level, and I went hot. Problem was there was no hint of hot whatsoever so that was disappointing. Flavor wise, it wasn't anything standout. They could be a little more generous with the amount of curry they give you, and I didn't feel like spending an additional $3.75 for more. Overall, I thought it was just alright. Not gonna run back anytime soon. It's location makes it tough to just go to. If you are in the area though, and craving Japanese curry, it'll scratch the itch. However I feel like once indoor dining becomes available I want to give them another try and see if that makes the difference.

Delicious Karage and curry with rice. We are going back for more next time. The host Brandon was super friendly and the food were made to order. This is takeout only but if you want some curry with rice or simply the karage, it's a spot!

When ordering a original chicken katsu curry and rice I always order from this place! The curry is really good! I love the clean cut chicken katsu and the quality is the best. When I crave chicken katsu I only want to order from here, they're the best in the area in my opinion! Glad I stumbled upon this gem for great chicken katsu and curry with rice!

Really great curry dishes (one of the best?) in SF. We got the pork katsu curry w white rice and fried salmon curry w add on vegetables (broccoli And carrots). You get to choose spicy level and any additional add ons for an extra fee. The fried salmon itself was okay - the panko was crispy however I didn't like the little fishy smell even after I squeezed the lemon on top.

Haven't been back in town since the Pandemic started and first chance I got I went to grab my favorite Chicken Katsu Curry from Muracci's, 2x hot. The flavor and heat of the curry is what I remember it to be. Sadly, I think the chef must have breaded a rubber chicken and deep fried it. That was what it was like biting into it. Granted I did go after 3pm so maybe the afternoon staff isn't so quality conscious but I've never had this problem in the years prior (even for late lunches). I probably won't be returning anytime soon.

Some of the best Japanese Curry I've had outside of Japan! I had the pork katsu curry, and I was extremely happy with my meal. Not only are the portions HUGE, but there is a really good amount of meat and curry (it's not all rice). They also include generous helpings of Japanese pickles and onions. The curry itself is wonderfully spiced (medium spicy is not super hot but great for flavor) and the katsu is perfectly cooked. They don't currently have any eat-in, it's all take-away. Prices are a bit high but a good value for SF. Be aware, the katsu does have dairy in it. All in all, a great place to pick up takeout in SF!

Stumbled upon this place on a chilly SF afternoon. Very small but busy place, offering take outs. We got 2 curries, with chicken patties and another with beef. Both of them were served piping hot and the curry it came with was delicious! The cold weather and hot curry was a perfect combo. The quantity is good generous, so consider sharing it rather than ordering 2 servings since its not great for eating the other day as leftovers.

Parking near by in garage Or street parking too. Very very sweet and attentive customer service Food was delicious We ordered chicken katsu curry and cheese egg omelette

Unfortunately the curry wasn't very flavorful and at least for me I believe you get better tasting curry from the S&B golden curry that you can make at home. I do not recommended coming here for the food but the staff was very nice.

Decided to come here during work lunch with a friend. Most people do takeouts so there were plenty of space to eat inside but I could see it filling up pretty quickly. The line looks long outside but it moves fast. The service is also very friendly! I got the chicken katsu curry with brown rice and the portion was huge! I like that they give you the curry on the side, and I regret getting too excited and pouring the curry sauce on the katsu since that got it soggy, dip it instead to keep the crunch! The spice level is pretty accurate, I think I could've done medium instead of mild. We also tried the beef curry pan and it was super good!