Gyugyuya - Toronto

Curry is ideal for this time of the year! Gyugyuya opened years ago as one of GTA's first Japanese curry houses. To this day, it's yellow theme is synonymous with the food. They've got solid Gyu Don too with beef slices simmered in sweet soy sauce on rice. Chicken Katsu Curry has a perfectly deep-fried crispy chicken on rice and a thick layer of rich Japanese curry sauce. A perfectly hearty lunch meal, tempered with shredded cabbage egg. What's there not to like! Look for the huge cow head logo the bright yellow exterior, you can't miss it!

Food was delicious and service was quick and nice, but if you are craving generic Japanese curry then this place may not be it as their curry is more unique. I didn't really taste too much curry flavor and it seemed more like a beef-broth based brown sauce. If you can overlook the difference, the food honestly is delicious and hits some junk food cravings. I was super estatic about their aji furai (fried horse mackerel) and their korokke. My sisters and I definitely enjoyed this place.

The restaurant itself is spacious for the amount of people that it can fit. The ambiance is really nice because it fits the idea of eating fried Japanese food; the music is always nice and the tables are always clean. Service is also very fast and the waitresses always check up on how you're doing, and will always be ready to refill your water! I had the gyu curry with chicken kaarage on the side; this is always my favorite dish to get. It comes super quickly, the amount of food is alot for one person which is awesome. The kaarage is always the right amount of crispy and juicy, though I do hope that the gyu curry had more beef on it but you also have the boiled egg and the shredded cabbage as well. I love eating lunch here all the time, I am definitely excited to try another dish!

Here's my recommendation: For best value, get the Gyu Gyu King Curry. For a curry meal, I recommend the Aji Hurai Curry or Gyu Curry. For a non-curry option, the Oyako Don offers a good amount of chicken. I visited Gyugyuya with friends for lunch. The restaurant's bright yellow exterior and bold bull logo make it hard to miss, but the interior didn't feel very inviting. Their menu focuses on rice dishes with curry. Here's what we tried: Gyu Gyu King Curry: A massive dish featuring pork, chicken, and shrimp cutlets. Perfect for sampling everything the restaurant has to offer in one go. Gyu Curry: My favorite. Thinly sliced beef served over rice with curry sauce. Simple but delicious, with just the right amount of flavor. Aji Hurai: Surprisingly good! The deep-fried horse mackerel fillet was light and fluffy--a refreshing change from the heavier fried meats. Oyako Don: A safe, no-frills option. Boiled chicken, egg, and a sweet-salty sauce served over rice. Chicken Karaage: Deep-fried chicken served with a lemon wedge and mayo. The texture was soft and crunchy, but the pieces came out a bit too dark for my liking. Nabeyaki Curry: A slight letdown. It had too much rice and not enough toppings for my taste. The service was attentive, and the restaurant was clean, including the restroom downstairs. While the curry tasted authentic, it was a bit on the mild side. It's a decent spot for an affordable Japanese meal. I'd return if I'm in the area and craving some Japanese comfort food.

Absolute go to spot for curry and katsu in Toronto. Surprisingly the kaarage was absolutely amazing. Fast service and no frills restaurant means that this is a staple weeknight meal.