Authentic Japanese Kanazawa-style curry w/ rich, dark sauce. Reopened & revitalized by the Japanese company, prices are better than pre-COVID!
Go Go Curry offers a unique Japanese Kanazawa-style curry experience, characterized by its rich, dark sauce and a distinct flavor profile. The Times Square location has notably been taken over by the Japanese company, aiming to restore its former glory and customer appeal. Many patrons express nostalgia for the brand, with discussions often revolving around its return and perceived changes in quality and pricing over the years. Despite some past criticisms regarding portion sizes and cost, there's a current sentiment that the prices have become more reasonable, aligning with pre-COVID levels, and the quality has improved.
The restaurant specializes in Japanese Kanazawa-style curry, known for its thick, dark, and flavorful sauce. Popular dishes include various katsu curries, like chicken katsu and pork katsu. Some patrons recall a dip in quality and portion sizes in the past, particularly with items like the 'fish katsu,' but recent sentiment indicates a return to higher quality and more favorable pricing, with the curry sauce being imported from Japan.
"The chicken katsu curry and general katsu curry dishes are frequently mentioned and praised. The distinct dark Kanazawa-style curry sauce itself is a highlight."
Customers have mixed feelings, with many expressing nostalgia and excitement about the restaurant's return and the company taking direct ownership. While some recall a decline in quality and increased prices in the past, recent feedback suggests an improvement and a return to more reasonable pricing.
Important Note
Some users have expressed concerns about past quality declines, smaller portions, and higher prices, particularly referencing specific items like the 'fish katsu'. There's also a note about a former Chelsea location being shut down due to roaches.
"Mentioned as a place to get good katsu, generally served with curry."
Positive"Go Go Curry was listed among several other restaurants as a good place to eat near Times Square."
Positive"Go Go Curry is listed as a recommendation for a casual lunch spot."
Positive"Go Go Curry is considered decent for fast food, but Katsu Hama is preferred for authenticity. The user notes that Go Go Curry is now cheaper than pre-COVID."
Neutral"This user is happy about the news of Go Go Curry's price drop and hopes for the success of the W 38th location and a return to FiDi, noting the existing demand."
Positive"This user stopped going to Go Go Curry after their Village location closed and prices increased, and plans to check out the FiDi location based on the news of price reduction."
Neutral"This user expresses gratitude for the update on Go Go Curry's pricing and ownership change, noting they had given up on the restaurant due to previous pricing."
Positive"The Japanese company has taken over Go Go Curry after the American company over-inflated prices, resulting in current prices being cheaper than pre-COVID, with the goal to regain customer favor."
Positive"The user expresses happiness that Go Go Curry has returned."
Positive"This user used to love Go Go Curry as a fast-casual option but finds it overpriced now."
Negative"Go Go Curry is mentioned as a place where the chicken katsu curry 'slaps'."
Positive"Go Go Curry is listed as a restaurant recommendation, with a note that it has since returned after a period of absence. A link to a relevant discussion is provided."
Positive"Visited Go Go Curry and found it to be fine, with a good portion size for the price, though not exceptional."
Positive"Expressed affection for Go Go Curry."
Positive"Suggested checking out old-school Korean bunsikjips like Kimgane in Queens for curry rice, noting they often also serve good kimbap and tteokbokki."
Neutral"Expressed a desire for the Financial District Go Go Curry to reopen, noting that the pork katsu was still decent."
Neutral"Expressed a wish for Ikinari Steak to return, believing they expanded too rapidly in NYC."
Neutral"Confirmed that Go Go Curry's style is similar to Katsuhama but specializes in a distinct dark Kanazawa-style curry sauce."
Neutral"Corrected that the Manhattan locations of Go Go Curry were always company-owned, with only outer locations being franchises."
Neutral"Explained that the name "Go Go Curry" relates to the number 55, as 'go' means five in Japanese."
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