Authentic Japanese Kanazawa-style curry w/ katsu & other toppings. Reopened & under new Japanese mgt, offering better value & quality.
GO GO CURRY USA INC is a Japanese restaurant specializing in Kanazawa-style curry, known for its rich, dark sauce served over rice with a katsu topping. Customers often seek out their signature 'Grand Slam' platter, which includes katsu, shrimp, and a hard-boiled egg. The restaurant has undergone ownership changes, with a recent return to direct Japanese management aimed at improving quality and value. While some patrons recall a decline in quality and rising prices in the past, recent feedback suggests a positive shift, with many eager to revisit this popular fast-casual spot.
Specializing in Kanazawa-style Japanese curry, this establishment offers a rich, dark curry sauce served with rice and various toppings, most notably katsu. Popular dishes include the 'Grand Slam' platter and chicken katsu curry. Feedback indicates a resurgence in quality and value after a period of concern about price hikes and a decline in standards, with a recent emphasis on authentic imported curry sauce.
"The chicken katsu curry and the 'Grand Slam' platter, which includes katsu, shrimp, and a hard-boiled egg, are frequently recommended dishes. The Kanazawa-style curry itself is a signature item."
Customer sentiment is mixed but trending positive following a change in ownership. While some recall past issues with quality and price increases, there's renewed optimism about the authenticity and value of the Japanese curry and katsu offerings.
Important Note
There are differing opinions on the restaurant's quality and pricing over time, with some users noting a decline in quality and increased prices in the past, while others report improvements and better value after a change in ownership.
"Go! Go! Curry is mentioned for its Japanese curry-n-katsu Grand Slam platter, which can be split."
Positive"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."
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