Go Go Curry Kanazawa Station Main Shop
Experience the authentic taste of Kanazawa's signature black curry, known for its rich flavor and unique texture. A must-visit chain restaurant.
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Go Go Curry Kanazawa Station Main Shop
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Must-see attractions
Experience the authentic taste of Kanazawa's signature black curry, known for its rich flavor and unique texture. A must-visit chain restaurant.
"Kanazawa curry with thick black sauce is indeed different from typical Japanese curry. Absolutely delicious."
Add Extra Cabbage
Adding more cabbage can help cleanse your palate between bites of the rich curry sauce.
Take Home the Sauce
You can purchase the signature curry sauce to enjoy the Kanazawa Curry experience at home.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Japanese Curry
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+81 76-256-1555
Address
Japan, 〒920-0858 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Kinoshinbomachi, 1−1 金沢百番街 Anto, 内
Website
gogocurry.com/Highlights
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Authentic Kanazawa Black Curry
Experience the rich, thick, and savory black curry sauce that defines Kanazawa's signature dish. A must-try for curry enthusiasts!
Generous Portions & Value
Enjoy hearty meals like the Kenrouken Special with multiple katsu and sausages, offering great value for its size and price.
Convenient Station Location
Perfect for travelers, this spot inside Kanazawa Station offers a quick and satisfying meal without leaving the transit hub.
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Add Extra Cabbage
Adding more cabbage can help cleanse your palate between bites of the rich curry sauce.
Take Home the Sauce
You can purchase the signature curry sauce to enjoy the Kanazawa Curry experience at home.
Busy but Fast Service
Expect queues during peak times, but service is swift, and the line moves quickly.
Fork for Curry?
Interestingly, some patrons use a fork to eat this curry, especially with larger toppings.
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Add Extra Cabbage
Adding more cabbage can help cleanse your palate between bites of the rich curry sauce.
Take Home the Sauce
You can purchase the signature curry sauce to enjoy the Kanazawa Curry experience at home.
Busy but Fast Service
Expect queues during peak times, but service is swift, and the line moves quickly.
Fork for Curry?
Interestingly, some patrons use a fork to eat this curry, especially with larger toppings.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Go Go Curry is lauded for its distinctive, rich, and savory Kanazawa-style black curry, offering generous portions at affordable prices. Reviewers appreciate the quick service and convenient location, especially within Kanazawa Station. While some find the seating cramped, the overall consensus is positive, highlighting the unique flavor and value for money.
"Kanazawa curry with thick black sauce is indeed different from typical Japanese curry. Curry flavour is stronger yet well balanced. Absolutely delicious. Although it’s a chain, the food quality is top. Majority of the customers are locals so definitely it’s not a tourist trap. :) Staff are courteous and can understand simple English."
David Wong
"You can’t really go wrong with a quickly made curry from Go Go Curry. I was at this location a few weeks ago around 7:30. I was seated quickly and my order arrived within minutes. I was hungry and devoured my plate. The katsu was crispy and when added to that deep dark curry is wonderful. It’s probably why it’s one of my favorite foods in Japan. I also think this was 700 yen…good stuff."
Mar
"This is the most popular curry house in kanazawa where they serve thick black curry sauce with deep fried pork cutlet on top of a bed of rice and cabbage. There are various toppings you can add on as well, also you can select the size of your rice according to your appetite. The thick curry sauce is very flavorful and the pork cutlet is very crispy and everything just blends well together. You may add more cabbage to cleanse your palate as you eat, just ask the staff. Everyone just come here to eat and leave, so this is a busy restaurant but the queue would move quickly (if any). You can also buy the curry sauce to bring back home if you wanna try to cook it at home."
Tracy Loh
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kanazawa curry is characterized by its thick, rich, almost black roux, which is darker and has a more savory flavor profile than typical Japanese curries.
Yes, Go Go Curry is a well-known Japanese curry chain with many locations across Japan. The Kanazawa Station Main Shop is the original store.
Yes, many reviewers note that the portions are generous, especially for the price, with options for different rice sizes.
The most popular items include the Loin Katsu Curry, Chicken Katsu Curry, and larger combination plates like the Kenrouken Special.
Absolutely! Its convenient location inside Kanazawa Station makes it a perfect spot for a quick and satisfying meal before or after traveling.
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Order: Curry with Pork KatsuWhile this is a chain, it is conveniently located inside Kanazawa Station for when you just want a quick, warm meal after an adventure-filled day.
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