An iconic Japanese comfort dish is getting the holiday spotlight this month as several restaurants join forces to celebrate Japanese curry.

Organized by the All Japan Curry Manufacturers Association, a group that works to promote Japanese curry around the world, the “Let Japanese Curry Melt Your Heart” promotion runs through Dec. 31 and will include Japanese and Japanese-fusion restaurants as well a pizza shop and even a crepe café serving creative versions of the comfort food, which is known for being less spicy and sweeter than Indian or Thai curry while still having the thick, stew-like consistency.

“In Japan, curry is cherished as one of the nation’s most beloved comfort foods — right alongside sushi and ramen. As Japanese food culture continues to flourish in Los Angeles, we believe Japanese curry will also be warmly embraced here and become a dish loved by many,” Takuya Fujiwara, a spokesperson for the promotion, said in a statement.

Here is a list of the participating restaurants and the curry dish they are serving.

Fatty Mart 

• Curry dish: Tonkatsu Japanese Curry
• Where: 12210 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles
• Information: www.fattymart.com

French Touch

• Curry dish: Savory Japanese Curry Crepe
• Where: 3200 North Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach
• Information: www.instagram.com/frenchtouch.la/

The Hummingbird | Ceviche House

• Curry dish: Japanese Curry Ravioli
• Where: 1600 N. Alvarado St., Los Angeles
• Information: thehummingbirdla.com

Kagura

• Curry dishes: Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry, Japanese Shrimp Katsu Curry
• Where: 1740 Artesia Blvd., Gardena
• Information: www.kagurausa.com

Kagura

• Curry dishes: Japanese Hamburger Steak Curry, Japanese Omurice Curry
• Where: 221 N. Atlantic Blvd., Unit 101, Monterey Park
• Information: www.kagurausa.com

Kagura

• Curry dishes: Japanese Karaage Curry, Japanese Spinach Curry
• Where: 1652 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance
• Information: www.kagurausa.com

Lenzini’s Pizza 

• Curry dishes: Japanese Curry Pizza, Japanese Curry Calzone
• Where: 12740 Culver Blvd., Los Angeles
• Information: www.lenzini1.com

Little Fatty 

• Curry dish: Japanese Curry Udon Noodles
• Where: 3809 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles
• Information: littlefattyla.com

RYLA

• Curry dish: Japanese Curry Beef Pie
• Where: 1220 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach
• Information: eatryla.com