(212) 730-5555

273 W 38th St (nr. Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY 10018 40.7544 -73.9907

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Neighborhoods: Garment District, Midtown

Hours:

Daily, 10:55am-9:55pm

Price:

$

Last updated 2.10.12

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Cash

Restaurant Special Features:

Food Delivery, Cheap Eats

What People Are Saying About Go Go Curry

Featured Review

Keith Wagstaff

Contributor

The Scene – Long lines, handwritten posters and Japanese fast food--eating at this tiny Garment District restaurant is like going to a Japanese baseball game sans the baseball. Newspaper clippings featuring Yankee outfielder Hideki "Godzilla" Matsui are everywhere: "Go" means five in Japanese, and Matsui's number is 55. Seating consists of one long table and counter, which the crowd packs after waiting in a long line leading up to the fast food-style cashier. – – The Food – What brings in the stadium-sized crowds? That would be the curry, a thick, sweet, goopy delight…

Editor's Tips

Parking:
There is free street parking for the restaurant after 7pm nightly.
Know Before You Go:
If you're headed to the restaurant during the prime lunch hour, be prepared to wait in a line that reaches almost to the entrance.
Fun Fact:
Even the restaurant's hours, 10:55am to 9:55pm, and phone number, (212) 730-5555, pay homage to Matsui.
The Extras:
Really hungry? The Grand Slam features some of everything (pork, chicken, sausage and shrimp) on one plate.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. Anyone who's ever been to Japan has probably enjoyed the Japanese take on curry, which is a a slightly spicy variation on Japanese comfort food.
  2. But the food is great, the staff quick and where else in NY are you going to get a platter of authentic Japanese curry for less than $10?
  3. The pork, chicken and shrimps are so crispy.
  4. My favorite dish is the Grand Slam where it has a little bit of everything.
service
100.0% positive
  1. But the food is great, the staff quick and where else in NY are you going to get a platter of authentic Japanese curry for less than $10?
value
100.0% positive
  1. ordered the Grand Slam Curry, the portion was so huge, big enough for two.
  2. Whenever I need my curry fix, I head right to GoGo where the curry is thick and rich, the portions are huge and the katsu is perfectly fried.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. But the food is great, the staff quick and where else in NY are you going to get a platter of authentic Japanese curry for less than $10?
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/11/09

Best Japanese curry in NYC

by PaterMax

This is a very small Japanese restaurant that serves very good Japanese curry. They have the best curry in the city. I usually go there on the 5th, 15th and 25th of the month because they give out free topping coupons on those dates. My favorite dish is the Grand Slam where it has a little bit of everything. The pork, chicken and shrimps are so crispy. This restaurant looks similar to a Chinese take out restaurant where you can eat there without paying tips. Those who love Japanese curry should give this restaurant a try. I am sure you will go back again and again.

  • Pros: Good food.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/01/08

Comfort food with a kick

by ravnwing

Anyone who's ever been to Japan has probably enjoyed the Japanese take on curry, which is a a slightly spicy variation on Japanese comfort food. Whenever I need my curry fix, I head right to GoGo where the curry is thick and rich, the portions are huge and the katsu is perfectly fried. The Grand Slam (which basically has everything on the menu pilled on a double-helping of rice) is more than enough for two and will leave everyone completely stuffed.

You do not come to this place for decor - aside from a few tables and a counter, the place is basically a shrine to Matsui and borders on kirsh. But the food is great, the staff quick and where else in NY are you going to get a platter of authentic Japanese curry for less than $10?

  • Pros: Great fresh food, fast service
  • Cons: If it's busy, expect a tight squeeze at the counter
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/26/08

Bring an appetite

by christopherbailey

Sure, it costs a little more than chain fast food or your neighborhood Chinese joint, but this Japanese comfort-food import is well worth trying.

You get rice (white only, I believe) slathered in curry (nothing like Indian or West Indian ... this is dark and think with only a little heat and probably a little too much salt) topped with pork, chicken, shrimp or sausage. The medium should handle most appetites.

  • Pros: friendly, straight-forward menu
  • Cons: making the best of bad decor
4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/27/07

Generous portions

by TardyKat

We came Sunday night, 9/25, at 8pm, not a soul was dining. Service was fast. I ordered the Grand Slam Curry, the portion was so huge, big enough for two. I've never seen curry so dark and thick before. It was a bit salty for me. They've got specials on the 5th, 15th and 25th of every month, a tribute to Hideki Matsui. We got coupons to get a free side, which you have the option of redeeming right away. The space isn't large so it's probably packed during lunch hour on the weekdays.

  • Pros: generous portion, quick service
  • Cons: no bathroom

The Details on Go Go Curry

Place Categories:

  • authentic japanese curry
  • huge portion
  • crispy pork
  • fast service
  • crispy chicken
  • favorite dish
  • probably enjoyed anyone
  • crispy shrimps
  • great food

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