Tani's Kitchen

UPDATE: Tani san is retiring. His last day is 2/26. Trying to go as much as I can now. OLDER: I've been going to this hole in the wall for quite some time. Great workers, great chef, and great cheap food. The wait is never great but you just have to know when's a good time to eat. My recommendations are any of the combinations (I always get C (tempura & sashimi)) and their curry dishes. Portions for most of their dishes are enough to fill you up, especially the curry dishes.

Congratulations on your retirement, Tani-san. Thank you for all the years of delicious food.

ここは17年前から通っている。 今はサンノゼ在住なのでなかなか行けないが。 行く時は必ず天丼とカツ丼を持ち帰り。 日本の懐かしい丼の味。値段はどんどん上がっているが、それでもベイエリアの平均の日本食と比べればお得感がある。

This place has been around forever! They have the BEST curry and tamago. It's a super small location so there may be a wait. I would recommend doing takeout.

unfortunately the tonkatsu i got was overcooked and the outside was a little burnt as well. the rice was a bit too wet for my tastes and i think that may also have been overcooked. the curry was tasty though. despite the shortcomings in the food, the two ladies who helped me at the counter were so friendly so i’ll give them five stars!

Called around 2pm on a Saturday. Man said in 10-15 minutes it would be ready. Got there exactly 15 minutes later and it was ready for pick up. No line to pick up food. Paid around $17 for katsu chicken curry. Woman at the front was really nice. Had to ask for a spoon but chopsticks and napkins were packed already. Curry came in a large bowl. Drove to Rockaway Beach. Curry was still hot. Rice still warm, but chicken was lukewarm by that point. Chicken was crispy but not really spiced or salty at all, a little bland. Had to eat it with the curry to get flavor on it but that is fine because the curry is a flavorbomb of umani. Not overly salty and just a slight kick. Will definitely be back, no super cheap but price is fair.

Rude and unfriendly staff.

Only pickup available now and call to place order. Expect 15-20mins wait and a line to pick up. Their curry is one of the best in the city