Muracci's Berkeley

Best value and taste consistently for two decades. Hands down best Japanese katsu curry in the Bay Area! I started coming here since they first opened in the S.F. financial district. I saw the owner walk in delivering food and talked to him since I remember him cooking from the early days. He said he still makes the curry sauce daily and delivers it to his shops. Always a good sign owners are personally involved in operations! Kudos for legacy business and passion for upholding quality!

For the portion size to price comparison, this is a dependable and tasty spot to go for chicken katsu curry. My friends in berkeley and I used to always go here! I always had issues with curry being too watered down but Muracci's is always pretty good!

Glad my family & I stumbled across this cute cozy place after a day of hiking. It was getting chilly outside and this was perfect. We got the curry udon, the Katsu curry, and tried the fried Japanese potato. Our kids got the karaage and udon noodles.We basically cleaned up the plates. Kids & I loved the drink ware and dinnerware that were served for the kids! They even provided coloring mat and crayons to entertain the kids.. that's always a plus.Our server was attentive and asked if we needed water refills and quick delivery of food.

This is just a small restaurant. They seem.to.do a lot of takeout. My husband and I were cold from walking Telegraph and popped in for some curry. The counterpeople took our order and the food came out quickly. The prices were very reasonable. It was delicious. The employees were very nice. We enjoyed the customer submitted Anime drawings on the wall.

I ordered the katsu udon and it was pretty solid! I got the spicy level but could've gotten extra spicy. The udon was perfectly cooked and the curry sauce was creamy. I loved the boiled veggies on the side for extra crunch. The portions were huge but the katsu would have been a bit more tender. Definitely the highlight of my meal was the very friendly staff and coloring paper. They gave us crayons and paper to draw on so we could put it up later on the wall. It was very wholesome and cute (:

Food - Okay I order the Katsu Curry. Initial presentation wasnt the greatest. Curry and Rice that's it. Taste wise nothing special. "House-Made curry" I will say there isn't too big of a difference between store bought curry. The Katsu has a nice crunchy outside but the inside too dry for my taste. " At least it's cooked" Service - ?When I walked into the establishment I got sat. Took a little while before I got the menu. The server was very nice and introduced me the menu and what was popular. I said "it's my first time here what do you recommend" I waited and waited for 40+ min for my food. The server came to apologize I was a little disappointed because I was hungry however instead of brushing it off. The server was very attentive to the problem and apologetic. He also handle situation perfectly. I do realize we are human and mistakes happen. Ambiance - Okay Nice and cozy. I see the restaurant was loved my the community with the drawing on the wall.

Another excellent meal. They make their own curry sauce in house. It's very special if you haven't eaten house made Japanese curry before.This time I tried their chicken karaage with ramen noodles. It was delicious. But you can never go wrong with any of the curry over rice. Their oyakodon is also very good.

We came here after we tried to go to Champions but it was closed despite saying that it was open on Yelp (and other platforms)That's actually the second time we tried to go there.But I digressI was thrilled to find this place as I had promised my son that we would go for Japanese curry. I was very impressed by the large portions and the flavorful roux of the curry.The beef was very tender, and the egg and the katsu were fried perfectly. Service was a little careless but they were friendly enough. So overall it was a very good experienceThe price is pretty reasonable too and I think it should accommodate all budgets.Great choice and I'm sure we'll be back.

Saw a sign a while back that the free extra curry / rice promotion for students has returned and wanted to give it a try. The special is for dine-in only and you can't share 1 plate between people.Ordered the fried salmon because I was looking to try something new. The portion was MASSIVE and I was excited to dig into a plate of rice & curry (honestly with the fried salmon on the side). Jokes aside, it was pretty tasty but not spicy at all even thought I ordered their hottest level.They also offer brown rice which is a nice healthier option. Honestly if I'm in the mood for just curry and rice, I will probably come here. The staff was really nice and kept refilling my water as I went through this salty meal. It's a smaller restaurant with a moderate amount of seating, but they also do takeout. Good vibes, affordable, and generous portions. All things students look for in a college town

The chicken curry katsu at Muracci's feels like a comforting, cozy meal at home. The dish comes with a generous serving of rice cradling the katsu and curry together. I often pride myself on finishing my rice, but this portion had me packing leftovers.The curry is a customizable experience with options ranging from none to extra spicy, there's a flavor profile for everyone. I settled on medium, which delivered just the right amount of comforting heat. Even when I tasted the extra spicy, I found the intensity within a bearable range. This makes the dish a safe bet for both the spice-timid and the spice-adventurous.The chicken katsu, while being the centerpiece, was mostly decent. It didn't set new standards for breading or juiciness but carried the charm of a homemade meal. It wasn't the crispiest or the most tender katsu I've had, but it was definitely familiar and warm.If you're looking to indulge in the nostalgia of a generously served, home-cooked meal, Muracci's will stuff your belly. Perfect for those days when you crave simplicity and comfort.