Champion's Curry

Convenient, quick, and tasty Japanese curry joint! Their signature curry sauce comes with pretty much every item you'll order, so the only difference is the protein and/or toppings you get. I tried three curry plates: chicken katsu, pork katsu, and wagyu hamburger. I listed them from my favorite to least favorite. I honestly just recommend getting the chicken katsu though. We also tried two sides: chicken karaage & curry cheese fries. I thought the chicken karaage had a really unique flavor but I really liked it! A little inconsistent in terms of juiciness within the pieces. Curry cheese fries were soggy and wayyy too salty, especially cus their curry sauce already runs in the salty side. Extra rice is a must!We got our huge order fairly quickly. We only waited around 10 minutes. The place itself is spacious and had a cool slightly open concept. You self-order on a kiosk and then the workers will ring a bell when your order is ready. I see this being a problem if it gets too busy, as someone might mistakenly take your order.

The curry is closer to five stars but the ambiance is three stars, at best. We came here for an early dinner (~6PM) on a Saturday night and were the only people in the place. It was eerily quiet and no music was playing.Our chicken katsu curry was very good but next time we will get it to go!

I love me some Japanese curry and Champion curry knows what's up. You go in and order on their tablet and tap/swipe to pay. There's very limited human interaction here, so it's perfect for introverts! I ordered the pork katsu curry rice, and my friends ordered the minced beef katsu, chicken katsu, and the steak w/ salad and chicken kaarage. The orders came out a tad longer than we wanted, despite us being the only ones there on a Saturday late morning. All 3 of of katsu's came out a bit burnt. I don't know if that's how it's supposed to be but my friend didn't like how her chicken looked. I was okay with my pork katsu curry, it wasn't dry. The curry was indeed a bit salty but the rice helped in dialing it down a bit. I ordered fries to pair with my curry and dipped it in the curry sauce. It was straight up comfort food that would put you into a coma. My other friend liked his minced beef katsu curry but didn't love it. The prices for our order was a bit on the expensive side.They're located right next to the newer Purple Kow location. The design of the restaurant gives open window dining vibes to allow for fresh air. There's a decent amount of seats and a long cushioned bench against the wall if you don't want to sit on a cold hard chair.Overall, good curry, but a bit pricey. If you don't want to talk to anyone and just pay and eat, then this place is for you!

I had the spicy chicken katsu and it was delicious! The atmosphere here is modern and an easy access which is convenient for on the go as well. Definitely recommend stopping by!

Recently tried the Spicy Pork Katsu at Champion Curry, and I have to say, it was a bit of a letdown. Despite being labeled as "spicy," the dish was very bland and lacked the expected kick. On the positive side, the meat was moist and cooked well.One major disappointment was that the dish served looked different from the enticing picture on the menuzOverall, my experience at Champion Curry was underwhelming. I hope they improve their consistency and flavor profile in the future.

I started coming here when they opened earlier this year. Today we ordered the same thing, the pork and chicken katsu and there's definitely a huge difference in the portions. It was a lot smaller from all the previous time, sucks to see this already so early in this restaurant's time. Hope this was a one off but probably won't be coming here for a while after today's order.

To those unacquainted with the history of curry within Japan: the spice was introduced to the country allegedly by British sailors who were shipwrecked on the Japanese coast on their way back from India. To this day, it has been a mainstay in Japanese cuisine so much so that the dish is considered "home cooking" and popular enough that many Japanese curry franchises have expanded to the U.S. Champion's Curry is one of them brought to us via the city of Kanazawa (Japan) and I was so excited and a little annoyed at myself for not being aware it had arrived. In the world of always being connected and force fed targets-how did the algorithm gods betray me??Fear not as Yelp made sure to keep me apprised of the newest (to me) addition to the UC Berkeley area. I appreciated it being off the side rather than off of crowded Telegraph street as I notice most restaurants tend to get clogged up. As most locations, street parking is your option here or a short walk from the nearby parking garages.Fairly sized location a large communal table in the middle and a handful of tables that can accommodate groups of 2/4 along the side. Great lighting and I wonder if they ever roll up the garage door up when it gets warm. There is one clean restroom off to the side with *gasp!* no code required!This is a casual self-service restaurant that only accepts credit card. The staff in the back simply prepares the food so expect a bit of a waving around the window to catch their attention should you have any questions otherwise you're on your own.On to the good stuff: They offer the standard protein of your choice Katsu (panko breaded and fried) with curry combo from an extensive menu with various Japanese renditions of American like options (sandwiches! fries! Katsu salads, beer). We opted for simple and tried their:- Pork Katsu Curry rice - spicy- Fish Katsu Curry rice - mild- Curry Cheese FriesWe placed our order on the tablet, waited an acceptable amount of time (10-15 minutes), and our order arrived. The portions were acceptable-not too little and just enough to take some home to snack on. While the katsus were a bit on the dry side (honestly this is a fast meal chain, I kind of expected this), the curry sauce was great! At first look I was a bit dismayed by the cheese and curry ratio on the fries until I started eating more and realized the cheese sauce was hidden beneath the fry surface. The spicy level was tolerable on my end (I'm a baby) and if it wasn't spicy enough, togarashi flakes could be found on the table accompanied by sauce on the table.Would I return again if I was craving a curry dish (or fries or sandwich) for a reasonable price around the area? Yes. If you want something similar but a little more on the "homier" in quality with casual table service, there's always Muracci's down the street off of Telegraph.

Good simple meal. Kinda pricy for what I want to pay for curry, but my fish katsu was filling. The curry was a little salty, but I didn't mind. Service is pretty much order from the kiosk, they call you when it's ready. It's not a big place, but it's a nice little spot to gather. They have picnic style, smaller tables, and countertops to choose from.

I rarely give campus restaurants a 5 stars but I really enjoyed Champions on my very hungry afternoon. I got the chicken katsu plate with a side of Mac salad and my meal DELIVERED. I loved how crunchy and juicy my chicken was and was an even bigger fan of how the spicy curry was still flavorful and deep. I'll be back to satisfy my cravings!!

The curry here is not bad, though a bit expensive. We got the chicken and the pork katsu curry, but the chicken was noticeably better and juicier than the pork. There is no social interaction required either because you order at a kiosk, choose a seat, pick up your meal from the window, and return your own dishes. There is also a bit of a wait time for the food to come out, but it is alright. It can get a little loud if they leave the big window that is facing the street open.