Nippon Curry – Japanese
The air at Nippon Curry is thick with the inviting, earthy aroma of slow-simmered spices, drawing diners into a space dedicated to the ultimate Japanese comfort food. Crispy, panko-crusted cutlets and golden karaage rest atop velvety pools of mahogany sauce, while inventive additions like the spinach-rich "Popeye" blend or briny fried oysters offer a vibrant twist on tradition. From the satisfying crunch of a katsu sandwich to the hearty warmth of a steaming box meal, each dish captures a perfect balance of texture and soul-warming flavor.
3347 Fillmore Street, San Francisco CA 94123 https://nipponcurry.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate the high-quality cuisine and generous portions, noting that the menu consistently leaves guests feeling thoroughly satisfied. Reviewers highlight the cozy atmosphere and polite, knowledgeable service as key elements that create a memorable and welcoming dining experience.
Menu
Main Courses
- Pork Katsu Curry - $17: Hand-breaded pork katsu, curry roux, rice, pickles. Contains peanuts and gluten. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Curry - $17: Tender white meat chicken breast, hand-battered, breaded, deep-fried; served with curry, rice, and pickles. Contains peanuts and gluten. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karaage Curry - $17: Three pieces of original, marinated chicken karaage served with curry, rice, and pickles. Contains peanuts and gluten. Available at: dinner, lunch
- "Popeye Curry" Pork & Spinach - $19: Spinach and classic pork katsu curry. Contains peanuts and gluten. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Box Meals - $13: Curry-free rice plate with choice of protein, shredded cabbage, tonkatsu sauce and rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauce Katsu Don - $15: Pork or chicken katsu over rice and cabbage with house katsu sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Curry Rice - $12: Award-winning beef curry with rice and pickles. Contains peanuts and gluten. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Vegetables Curry - $15: Mixed vegetables with curry, rice and pickles. Choice of Beef or Vegetarian Roux. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork or Chicken Katsu Sandwich - $15: House pork or chicken katsu, shredded cabbage, Japanese Kewpie mayo, house katsu sauce on soft Japanese white bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kaki Fry (Oysters) Curry - $19: Three deep-fried Japanese oysters from Hiroshima served with curry, rice, pickles, and tartar sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ebi Fry (Prawns) Curry - $19: Three crispy deep-fried prawns served with curry, rice, pickles and tartar sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aji Fry (Fish) Curry - $18: Two pieces of breaded mackerel served with curry and rice. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Triple Croquettes Curry - $19: One crab cream croquette, one potato croquette, and one curry-flavored croquette with curry, rice, and pickles. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side 3pc Karaage - $8: Three pieces of marinated skin-on chicken thigh. Gluten-free. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Japanese Potato Croquettes 2pc - $7: Potatoes, onions, and carrots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Rice - $4: Steamed white rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Cabbage Salad - $3: Finely shredded cabbage with Kewpie Sesame Dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Fukujinzuke - $2: Savory, sweet, tangy, and crunchy red pickles. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Family Meals
- Family Meal Deal for 4 - $70: 4 portions curry roux, 4 large rice, 2 sides katsu, 5pc karaage, 4pc potato croquettes, 4 pickles. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Meal Deal for 6 - $100: 6 portions curry roux, 6 large rice, 4 sides katsu, 10pc karaage, 6pc potato croquettes, 6 pickles. Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Japanese Ramune Soda - $4: Classic carbonated marble soda. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Moshi Yuzu & White Peach - $5: Tart yuzu citrus and white peach flavors. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Calpico Soda - $4: Carbonated drink with sweet, tangy hints of yogurt.
- Pocari Sweat - $4: Ion supply health drink. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ito-En Green Tea - $4: Unsweetened bottled green tea. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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