Japanese Curry Zen

• 5020 Spring Mountain, Las Vegas, 89146 (Directions)
• Seoul Plaza, on Spring Mountain just west of Decatur
• 702-985-1192
• Web site: http://www.curryzen.com/

The Las Vegas Weekly's Jim Begley gave this description: "Japanese Curry Zen is an 18-seat space consisting mostly of counter and kitchen, with an even simpler menu focused on one dish. Needless to say, the simplicity makes ordering easy. A brown slurry of curry serves as a base ($5), and from there you choose your rice—white or, for no upcharge, brown—and your topping. Options include fried Asian favorites like chicken ($3) or pork katsu ($3.50), a vegetable-stuffed potato croquette ($2) or my favorite, the thoroughly addictive Kurobuta sausage ($2.50). You’re not limited to just one, so choose your own adventure. Just be sure to scan the chalkboard for off-menu specials, which rotate frequently. Recent choices have included curry spinach and various tofu preparations. (Read more.)