Japanese Colonialism through imperial curry restaurant chains

Curry House Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion Neighborhood: Koreatown 621 S Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90005 (213) 487-7180 When you start thinking about how the Japanese treated Korea last century, you realize it takes a great pair of balls to open a Japanese chain restaurant in the heart of Koreatown. It is kind of like opening up a Munich-style beer garden featuring live German music next to Nate and Al's or a Turkish Bathhouse in Downtown Glendale. Additionally, despite the rape of Manchuria, there is also a bustling location in Alhambra. In addition to being a historically fierce and warlike people, the Japanese have perfected curry sauce. And the panko-breaded, deep-fried chicken cutlet. The most popular brand of curry in the world is S&B Brand. It has been manufactured in Japan since 1926 and are the suppliers of curry powder to the Curry House. The chain is pretty consistent, and the food I got the other night tasted exactly as the first time I ordered it at the Little Tokyo Branch over 20 years ago though the prices have trebled. I got the chicken cutlet extra hot and upgraded to a large portion. Deceptively simple looking, you take a few bites of this dish and instantly understand why in a sea of competition, Curry House is the undisputed master of this dish. I probably won't eat here again for another dozen years or so because I make the mix at home, but for a chain restaurant, I really enjoy the food here.