Neighborhood Japanese comfort-food spot with standout katsu and curries, good value for the area, small cozy room, and occasional service inconsistencies.
SOBOKU delivers solid neighborhood dining with exceptional katsu and curry execution that justify its loyal following, but inconsistent quality on busy nights and tight seating prevent a higher grade. The cozy Carroll Gardens setting and fair pricing make it worth visiting for Japanese comfort food, though it falls short of the area's premier dining destinations.
One caveat: Inconsistent execution on busy nights (occasional rubbery katsu or missing items)