San Francisco · Donburi · casual
Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill
Japanese CurryJapanese CurryKatsu CurryFinancial DistrictKobeJapanese-owned
Kobe-born owners Yasuyuki and Tamiko Murata serve their family's two-day slow-simmered Japanese curry at this beloved Financial District hole-in-the-wall, open weekdays for lunch.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Financial District
- Since
- 2006
- Chef
- Yasuyuki Murata & Tamiko Murata
Plate № 65
About
Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill was founded in 2006 by Kobe-born couple Yasuyuki and Tamiko Murata, who relocated to San Francisco after the 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake destroyed their catering business in Kobe, Japan. The restaurant's beating heart is Tamiko's ancestral curry recipe — a sauce that simmers for two days and 20 hours, resulting in a deeply aromatic, balanced curry that bears no resemblance to shortcuts. Served over rice with crispy katsu cutlets, the menu has built a devoted Financial District following over nearly two decades, and the Muratas' 60-plus combined years of Japanese culinary experience infuse every plate.
Neighborhood & visiting
Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill sits in Financial District, one of San Francisco's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Two-day, 20-hour slow-simmered curry sauce — a Kobe family recipe unlike any shortcut version
- Kobe-born owners Yasuyuki and Tamiko Murata with 60+ combined years of Japanese culinary experience
- Financial District institution since 2006, drawing office workers and Japan enthusiasts alike
- Curry pan — curry inside panko-fried bread — is a unique Japanese street-food find in SF
Closed weekends; lunch-only weekday operation catering to the Financial District crowd.
More authentic donburi in San Francisco
See all →
Other authentic cuisines in San Francisco
See all →
Authentic donburi in other cities
See all →
Frequently asked
About Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill
- Is Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill an authentic japanese curry restaurant in San Francisco?
- Yes — Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese curry in San Francisco: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill located?
- Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill is located at 307 Kearny St, Suite 204, San Francisco, CA 94108, San Francisco, USA in the Financial District neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill?
- Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in San Francisco we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill?
- Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese curry of this format in San Francisco.
Keep exploring