Cozy Traditional Japanese Family Restaurant

Hidden Gem for Curry & Tempura 🍛🍤 Hi everyone! 👋 A friend recommended this traditional Japanese family restaurant—it’s known for its curry 🍛, along with classic teishoku sets and fried dishes. A true hidden gem: affordable, authentic, and it’s been open for over 20 years! I’m sharing this treasure with you—no gatekeeping here! 💖 🍛 Ducks Restaurant 📍 1381 E Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776 【Lunch Special No.1】 🍝 Cold Soba The soba noodles had the perfect chew—chilled just right without being watery. The dipping sauce was balanced—refreshing but full of flavor! ❄️🍜 🍛 Mini Curry Beef Tender beef chunks simmered just right—small portion, great for kids or as a side with the soba. Simple but satisfying! 【Karaage Chicken】 I’d call this “tempura-style fried chicken”—the crunch is unreal! Large, juicy chicken pieces with a golden, crispy coating. So juicy inside, explosive crunch outside—absolutely loved it! 💥🍗💯 【Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice】 Crispy fried chicken cutlet smothered in rich curry sauce over fluffy rice 🍚. The curry is mild but deeply flavorful—not a single grain of rice was left behind! Overall, Ducks is super affordable—under $50 after tax and tip for two. Perfect for a small group: everyone orders a set meal 🍱, and you share some killer fried chicken! The curry is aromatic, and the karaage is unexpectedly amazing. The restaurant itself feels like a warm, traditional Japanese home. 🏮❤️ Have you been to Ducks? What’s your go-to comfort Japanese dish? Share below! 👇 Any other low-key family-run spots in SGV we should try? Let’s exchange recommendations! 🥢💬 #LAEats #LALife #LADining #LAWeekend #EatLA #LosAngelesFood #LAJapaneseFood #JapaneseCurry #LACurry #ChickenKatsu #ComfortFood #SGVFood #SanGabrielEats #AsianEats #FamilyRestaurant #HiddenGem #BudgetEats #ClassicFlavors #WarmVibes #EatLocal