The Foodie Monster!: Curry-Ya's Baked Curry is a Crazy Cheesy Casserole of Deliciousness!

So how do you improve upon the traditional katsu or hamburg Japanese curries? Just add cheese to it! The dish is reminiscent of a French Onion Soup...but only better! The simple addition of cheese baked to crispy deliciousness, along with a poached egg for even additional richness, makes Curry-Ya's baked curries the perfect thing to order when you're in the East Village when you're hungry, cold, or drunk (or maybe all three). As with all their other curries, it's served with rice and complimentary onions and pickled ginger at the counter.

Their traditional curries are also a great option for a quick meal. My fiance often gets the Japanese classic beef curry, served in a cast-iron casserole to keep the stew bubbling, and she often orders it with a small side of pork cutlet and hard boiled egg.