Kanazawa-style Japanese curry, reopened & now company-owned. A popular, satisfying fast-casual choice, esp. for anime fans.
Go Go Curry USA Inc. is a Japanese fast-casual restaurant known for its signature Kanazawa-style curry. They've recently reopened and are now directly owned by the Japanese company, aiming to offer quality Japanese curry at more reasonable prices. Customers often associate it with a nostalgic and satisfying meal, particularly during events like AnimeNYC.
Go Go Curry specializes in Japanese Kanazawa-style curry, often featuring options like katsu curry. While many users recall it fondly and consider it a satisfying fast-casual meal, especially for its curry and rice, some have noted a decline in quality and portion size in the past. Recent discussions suggest that the quality has returned to its original standard, with the company aiming for better pricing.
"Katsu curry, particularly chicken katsu curry, is frequently mentioned as a popular and satisfying dish. The restaurant's signature Kanazawa-style curry is also a staple recommendation."
Customers express excitement about the restaurant's reopening and direct Japanese ownership, with some noting improved quality and pricing compared to pre-COVID. However, there are mixed opinions on value, with some finding it overpriced and others happy with the recent price adjustments.
Important Note
Some customers have noted a past decline in quality and portion sizes, and there are varied opinions on whether the current pricing represents good value compared to alternatives.
"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."
Neutral"Inquired about how many of the mentioned curry places are specifically Kanazawa style Japanese curry."
Neutral"Explained that Go Go Curry is a dark Kanazawa-style curry and doesn't have customizable spice levels, expressing a desire for a Coco Ichibanya."
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