Comforting Japanese sandos, curry, and bowls with very fast counter service; excellent chicken katsu, mixed feelings on egg sando and curry heat, fair value for SoMa.
Cafe Okawari delivers solid neighborhood cafe quality with reliable food quality anchored by an exceptional chicken katsu sando and fast, friendly service that gets orders to your table in minutes. Tight quarters and limited seating prevent a higher grade, and occasional curry temperature and seasoning variance shows room for improvement. Worth a stop for quick, satisfying Japanese comfort food near Caltrain or Oracle Park.
One caveat: Curry sometimes reports as mild or served not piping hot; seasoning expectations vary