Nippon Curry

Takeaway · Japanese · IndianBerkeley

3 dishes marked gluten free

58 dishesmenu read 11 Novnipponcurry.com

Always confirm with staff

DirectionsWebsite
MoreClose
Call

Same menu as Nippon Curry, read once for every branch.

Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Menu

Entrees

  • Box Meals$13

    Our curry-free rice plate with your choice of protein, shredded cabbage, tonkatsu sauce and rice. Add more meat for added volumel!

  • NEW Sauce Katsu Don w/House Katsu Sauce$15

    Our pork or chicken katsu over rice and cabbage with newly-revamped house katsu sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Plain Curry Rice$12

    Our award-winning beef curry with rice, and pickles. Our curry contains peanuts and gluten.

    Contains gluten, nuts

  • Pork Katsu Curry$17

    Our signature pork katsu curry and typically how Japanese curry is eaten in Japan. Our pork katsu is hand-breaded and deep-fried until…

    Contains gluten, nuts

  • Chicken Katsu Curry$17

    Tender white meat chicken breast hand-battered, breaded, and deep-fried; served with curry, rice, and pickles. Our curry contains peanuts…

    Contains gluten, nuts

  • Karaage Curry$17

    Three (3) pieces of our original, marinated chicken karaage served with curry, rice, and pickles. Our curry contains peanuts and gluten.

    Contains gluten, nuts

  • Mixed Vegetables Curry$15

    Mixed vegetables with curry, rice and pickles. Choose either Beef or Vegetarian Roux. Our curry contains peanuts and gluten.

    Vegetarian optionContains gluten, nuts

  • Mixed Vegetables and Cheese Curry$17

    Mixed Vegetables with cheese and curry over rice. Our curry contains peanuts and gluten.

    Contains gluten, nutsLikely dairy

  • "Popeye Curry" Pork & Spinach$19

    This dish pairs spinach and our classic pork katsu curry. Our pork katsu is hand-cut, hand-breaded, and deep-fried until golden brown.…

    Contains gluten, nuts

  • Pork or Chicken Katsu Sandwich$15

    Our house pork OR chicken katsu sandwich with finely shredded cabbage, Japanese Kewpie mayo and our newly-revamped house katsu sauce on…

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Karaage Sandwich$15

    Our house karaage fried chicken butterflied with finely shredded cabbage, and Japanese Kewpie mayo on soft, Japanese white bread. Tonkatsu…

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Spinach and Cheese Curry$16

    Curry rice topped with with chopped spinach and cheese. Our curry contains peanuts and gluten.

    Contains gluten, nutsLikely dairy

  • Kaki Fry (Oysters) Curry$19

    Three (3) Japanese oysters from Hiroshima (deep-fried) served with curry, rice, pickles, and tartar sauce. Our curry contains peanuts and…

    Contains gluten, nutsLikely shellfish

  • Ebi Fry (Prawns) Curry$19

    Three (3) crispy deep-fried prawns served with curry, rice, pickles and tartar sauce. Our curry contains peanuts and gluten.

    Contains gluten, nutsLikely shellfish

  • Aji Fry (Fish) Curry$18

    2 pcs of breaded mackerel, served with our award-winning curry and rice. Tartar sauce on the side. Our curry contains peanuts and gluten.

    Contains gluten, nutsLikely fish

  • Japanese Potato Croquettes Curry$17

    Two (2) potato croquettes served with curry, rice, and pickles. Our curry contains peanuts and gluten.

    Contains gluten, nuts

  • NEW Japanese Curry Flavored Croquettes Curry$17

    Two (2) curry-flavored croquettes served with curry, rice, and pickles. Our curry contains peanuts and gluten.

    Contains gluten, nuts

  • Kani Cream (Crab) Croquettes Curry$19

    Two (2) crispy-shelled, crab and cream-filled croquettes with rice and curry. Our curry contains peanuts and gluten.

    Contains gluten, nutsLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Triple Croquettes Curry$19

    One kani (crab) cream croquette, one Japanese potato croquette, and one curry-flavored croquette served with curry, rice, and pickles. Our…

    Contains gluten, nutsLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Plain Curry Rice with Cheese$14

    Our award-winning curry with cheese topping, and rice. Vegetarian version of our curry also available. Fukujinzuke and rakkyo pickles on…

    Vegetarian optionContains gluten, nutsLikely dairy

  • NEW Kaki Fry Donburi w/House Katsu Sauce$15

    Five deep-fried oysters on top of steamed rice served with shredded cabbage, house katsu sauce, and tartar sauce.

    Likely shellfish

  • Pork Katsu Curry with Cheese$19

    Our classic katsu curry served with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Our pork katsu is hand-cut, hand-breaded, and deep-fried until golden…

    Contains gluten, nutsLikely dairy

  • Chicken Katsu Curry with Cheese$19

    Tender white meat chicken breast hand-battered, breaded, and deep-fried; served with curry and cheese, rice, and pickles on request. Our…

    Contains gluten, nutsLikely dairy

  • Mixed Seafood #2 Aji, Ebi, Kaki$20

    One ebi fry (prawn), one kaki fry (oyster), and one aji fry (fish) served with curry, rice, pickles and a side of tartar sauce. Our curry…

    Contains gluten, nutsLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Mixed Seafood #1 Ebi, Kaki, Kani Cream$20

    One ebi fry (prawn), one kaki fry (oyster), and one kani (crab) cream croquette served with curry, rice, pickles and a side of tartar…

    Contains gluten, nutsLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Karaage Curry with Cheese$19

    Three (3) pieces of our original, marinated chicken karaage served with curry, cheese, rice, and pickles on request. Our curry contains…

    Contains gluten, nutsLikely dairy

Sides

  • Side Japanese Potato Croquettes 2pc$7

    Two (2) Japanese potato croquettes made with potatoes, onions, and carrots.

  • Side Mixed Croquettes (1 Japanese Potato, 1 Kani Cream)$8

    One Japanese potato croquette and one kani (crab) cream croquette. The Japanese potato croquette contains potato, onion and carrot and is…

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Side Curry-flavored Croquettes 2pc$7

    Two (2) curry-flavored croquettes. Contains soy and gluten.

    Contains gluten, soy

  • Side Mixed Vegetables for Curry$3

    Potatoes, baby carrots, and broccoli. Goes well with Japanese curry.

  • Side 3pc Karaage$8

    Three (3) pieces of our marinated skin-on chicken thigh. Crispy on the outside and tender, flavorful and juicy on the inside. Served with a…

    Free of gluten

  • Side 5pc Karaage$12

    Five (5) pieces of our marinated skin-on chicken thigh. Crispy on the outside and tender, flavorful and juicy on the inside. Served with a…

    Free of gluten

  • Side 10pc Karaage$20

    Ten (10) pieces of our popular, marinated skin-on chicken thigh. Crispy on the outside and tender, flavorful and juicy on the inside.…

    Free of gluten

  • Side Pork Katsu w/House Katsu Sauce$10

    Our 6+ ounce hand-breaded pork katsu. Includes a pad of finely shredded cabbage and house katsu sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Side Chicken Katsu w/House Katsu Sauce$10

    Our 6+ ounce hand-breaded, skinless chicken katsu (white meat), juicy on the inside. Includes finely shredded cabbage and house katsu sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Side Rice$4
  • Side Large Rice$6
  • Side Full (1) Portion Original Beef Curry$7

    A full portion of our original, award-winning beef-based curry roux. Curry contains beef, gluten and peanuts.

    Contains gluten, nuts

  • Side Full + Extra (1.5) Portions Original Beef Curry$10

    1.5 portions (12 ounces) of our original, award-winning beef curry.

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Side Full (1) Portion Vegetarian Curry$7

    A full portion of our vegetarian curry roux. No meat or animal products. Curry contains gluten and peanuts.

    VegetarianContains gluten, nuts

  • Side Full + Extra (1.5) Portions Vegetarian Curry$10

    1.5 portions (12 ounces) of our original, award-winning vegetarian curry.

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • SMALL Shredded Cabbage Salad w/Sesame Dressing$3

    A mound of finely shredded cabbage with Kewpie Goma (Sesame) Dressing.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely sesame

  • LARGE Shredded Cabbage Salad w/Sesame Dressing$5

    Large Size - finely shredded cabbage with Kewpie Goma (Sesame) Dressing.

    Likely eggLikely sesame

  • Sliced Boiled Egg$2

    Likely egg

  • Side Fukujinzuke$2

    Fukujinzuke is savory, sweet, tangy, and addictingly crunchy. The perfect complement for Japanese curry.

  • Tartar Sauce Packet

    Kraft brand tartar sauce in a convenient .5 ounce packet.

  • Side Tonkatsu Sauce$1

    Tonkatsu sauce is sweet, tangy and thick. Perfectly paired with a side order of chicken or pork katsu.

  • Side House Katsu Sauce$1

    Tonkatsu sauce is sweet, tangy and thick. Perfectly paired with a side order of chicken or pork katsu.

  • Kewpie Goma (Sesame) Dressing$1

    Kewpie's signature deep-roasted sesame dressing goes perfectly with crisp, sweet, shredded cabbage. Contains egg, soy, and wheat.

    Contains gluten, egg, soy

  • Side Kani Cream (Crab) Croquettes 2 pc$9

    Two (2) croquettes with a creamy crab-flavored filling and crispy shell .

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Side Ebi Fry (Prawns 3 pc)$9

    Three (3) breaded, deep-fried prawns served with a lemon wedge and tartar sauce (free upon request).

    Likely shellfish

  • Side Kaki Fry (Oysters 5 pc)$14

    Five (5) large, Japanese oysters from Hiroshima (deep-fried) served with a lemon wedge and tartar sauce (free upon request). If you like…

    Likely shellfish

  • Side Aji Fry (Fish 2 pc)$8

    2 pieces of breaded, deep-fried Aji Fry (horse mackerel) served on a bed of finely shredded cabbage, with lemon wedge, tonkatsu sauce and…

    Likely fish

  • Side Rakkyo 5 pcs$2

    Five (5) pieces of crunchy, sweet rakkyo (pickled scallion). The perfect complement for Japanese curry.

Family Meals menu

Family Meals

  • Family Meal Deal for 4$70

    Enjoy Japanese curry with your family and friends. 4 Portions of award-winning Curry Roux (Choose Beef or Vegetarian Curry) 4 Large Steamed…

    Vegetarian optionLikely glutenLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Family Meal Deal for 6$100

    Enjoy authentic, Japanese curry with your family and friends. 6 Portions of award-winning Curry Roux (Choose Beef or Vegetarian Curry) 6…

    Vegetarian optionLikely glutenLikely nutsLikely egg

Happy Hour menu

Happy Hour

  • Side 5pc Karaage w/Spicy Mayo$14

    Five (5) pieces of our marinated skin-on chicken thigh. Crispy on the outside and tender, flavorful and juicy on the inside. Served with a…

    Likely egg

  • Side Kaki Fry (Oysters 5 pcs)$12

    Five (5) Japanese oysters from Hiroshima (deep-fried) served with a lemon wedge and tartar sauce

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

Facts

FactDetail
Address2512 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, 94704
AreaEast Bay
KindTakeaway · Japanese · Indian
Phone+1-510-705-1254
Websitenipponcurry.com
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from nipponcurry.com
Hours
  • Monday11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm
  • Tuesday11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm
  • Wednesday11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm
  • Thursday11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm
  • Friday11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm
  • Saturday11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm
  • Sunday11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Nippon Curry

Does Nippon Curry have gluten-free options?

Yes: 3 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Nippon Curry coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Nippon Curry open?

Monday: 11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm. Tuesday: 11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm. Wednesday: 11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm. Thursday: 11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm. Friday: 11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm. Saturday: 11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm. Sunday: 11am–3pm, 5pm–8pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Nearby