curry is much more diverse in Japan, but curry + katsu is pretty common there
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Hi @attran99,
Hope you like it. 
(You can bang x bang with Cindyās Kitchen!) 
Although if youāre getting Tonkatsu, make sure you uncover the fried cutlets so it doesnāt steam.
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YAY!! Glad to see the Foo Foo Tei is still delivering it! OMG. Itās been at least two years since I last visit, bit itās the place that made me fall in love with curry! For completely curry gluttonyā¦ I recommend The omelet curry rice. The omete is not as lucious as the ones in Youtubeā¦ but still expertly prepared. Itās so deliciousā¦ heavyā¦ but worth the effort to try for curry and omurice fiends.
https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/foo-foo-tei-hacienda-heights?select=xjtnSw4sI5HL8o-dmBHwoQ
Thanks for the report on Midoh! Itās been on my list and now Iām even more excited to try it! They just opened one up in Sawtelleā¦ as I havenāt been headed east as of lateā¦
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Bless youā¦ B/c I am NEVER anywhere near Midoh, but the pics look FANTASTIC.
@Chowseeker1999 next time at Midoh try the hamburg steak. That is one of their specialties. Midoh is a gem.
If you are deep in the OC keep Yoko on Beach Blvd on your list. They are a Korean-Japanese place focusing on tonkatsu and soba/udon. Thatās basically the whole menu. They bring out the sesame seeds for you to pound out as well.
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I been going to/know of Diamond Plaza for years and never thought once to go there! Itās just when I am thinking of Japanese food I am thinking of South Bay, Sawtelle, Little Tokyo, Ventura Blvd, Costa Mesa/Tustin
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I donāt want to make you blush @Dommy, but the breadth of your food knowledge is pretty awesome. You take great advantage of living in this great food city. I always learn something. Thanks!
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I havenāt been there but you know what the crazy thing is? I have friend that prefers that place over Mori and she had been to both. 
I canāt vouch for her taste though!
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Iāve actually heard really good things about Ootoro from friends - as in high quality fish selection and preparation and not āOMG, they used both eel sauce and sriracha on my California roll!! So innovative!!ā. A place to try in 2021.
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Thanks for the heads up. Weāll take any good sushi recommendations near North OC.
I think Iāve gone off topic long enough here! So Iāll check myself out. Thanks for the discussion by the way!
Have you had Noguchi?
In OC though Sushi ii is on my to do list. I always wanted to do the full omakase at Shibucho.
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Noguchi is our favorite in North OC. The only other ones we go to in the area are Ohshima and OMG.
Costa Mesa/Newport/Irvine have a lot of better sushi options but driving there is almost the same amount of time as driving to DTLA. Guess which option we usually choose?
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Looks like you are in for a treat when Kaneyoshi opens fully in Little Tokyo.
Well after a nice sushi dinner in Costa Mesa the beach is close by for a nighttime walk. Laguna is not too far away. Thatās a bonus for me as a single guy!
The Sushi Temples seem to be all near the Westside
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Glad you enjoyed Midoh! It truly is a gem for Yoshoku style cuisine. I love the chili paste they give you to make the curry spicier. Also do not miss the hamburg w/ cheese curry, the hamburg is so soft and flavorful. Thanks for info on the katsu-sando, it has eluded me thus far.
And yes, that gyu-tan is so luscious with that rich demi glacƩ.
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Thanks for keepinā it so real with us here on FTC, chef. I for one really appreciate that.
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