Arrived at 11:25 on Tuesday with 3 customers already there. A spicy aroma fills the air outside the restaurant. By opening time, there was a line of over 10 people. Ordered the GARAM curry for 950 yen, with 3 levels of spiciness: CHIKEN and KEEMA are HOT, GARAM is VERY HOT. It's possible to order just the curry sauce, but the price is unknown. Waited for 15 minutes. The curry came with 2 chicken wings, the sauce was thin and had a strong kick of spiciness. The chicken wings were tender, and the potato salad was a nice side dish. The portion of rice was a bit small. I don't mind spicy food, so I enjoyed the level of spiciness. Many places that claim to be spicy are just hot without balance, but this restaurant had a perfect balance.

"Fukuoka's highest peak, Spice Curry" After a long time, I visited GARAM. As always, it is very popular and there is always a line. In the past, I used to frequent "Spice Road" in Takasago, which is now closed. When I entered the restaurant, almost everyone around me was ordering Keema with rice. But I ordered GARAM. [Today's order at GARAM] - GARAM - GARAM for takeout. Oh, this is THE spicy curry!! It has a deep flavor, richness, and even a sensual lingering taste. It's delicious! It was a dish from GARAM that woke me up after a long time. Thank you for reading until the end. If you liked the review, please like, follow, and save the restaurant. Thank you.

It is a small restaurant with only counter seats. They offer 3 types of curry: chicken, keema, and garum. Garum is extremely spicy, but it comes with mashed potatoes to help ease the heat. The flavor is so addictive that you'll want to keep eating even though it's super spicy. The keema curry is deliciously spicy and I finished it in no time. Many people also order extra mashed potatoes with their keema, so I think I'll try that next time. I definitely want to go back again.

Kumamoto's "Shinya Tokkyu" is a place to respect. Only 6 seats. It's a must to line up. Try to enter as soon as the previous customer leaves. The owner runs the place alone, so they are always busy. It might be a good idea to have equipment outside for announcements. There are a few umbrellas placed outside the shop. They are a hybrid of sun umbrellas and rain umbrellas. You can borrow and use them without much explanation. It would be better to have a notice or something. They seem to be very strict about it. Also, come with no more than 2 people. It's not common sense to line up alone and then join later. It can lead to trouble. Anyway, they have 3 types of curry. I chose the Garam and my friend chose the Keema. It's a relatively mild choice. Well, even so, anyone who orders the spicy one is a fool, right? No boring talk while talking about curry. I've been wanting to visit this place since going to Shinya Tokkyu. Truly a quality place. My friend was also pleased. Well, I was given half of their rice, so it was quite a meal.

There were only 6 seats at the counter, and the staff was managing everything by themselves. Even on weekdays, there was a bit of a wait, and by the time we left, there was a line outside. Many people were ordering takeout along with dining in. Most customers were dining alone, and since there wasn't much of a conversational atmosphere inside, going alone might be a good idea! There were only 3 types of curry available, and this time I chose the Keema curry. Mixing chicken and Keema together gives it a sophisticated taste. The Keema curry was flavorful with just the right amount of spice, different from just being spicy! Definitely try the mashed potatoes on the side, they not only taste great but also help mellow out the spiciness of the curry. I'd like to try the chicken curry next time!

This is a curry restaurant called "GARAM" located in Takasago, Chuo-ku. The interior of the restaurant has only 6 counter seats. I went there for the first time on this day, and it was crowded as it is a popular place! There are 3 menu options to choose from, and I ordered the following: Keema Curry for 950 yen and Mashed Potatoes for 100 yen. Initially, I chose Chicken Curry, but the customer next to me was eating Keema and recommended it, so I changed my order to Keema. The chunks of meat were nice, and the spiciness with a hint of spices made the rice go down smoothly. I took a break with the mashed potatoes halfway through and finished my meal. I feel like I could get addicted to the curry here. My friend who was with me, @saaa.__93, was eating at GARAM too, and it also looked delicious! I'm already wondering what to try next. Thank you for the meal!

I ordered Keema curry. It was peppery with a hint of spiciness and a mysterious spice flavor. It was very delicious. It was a weekday afternoon, but I was envious of the many people ordering beer along with their meal. Eating curry, rice, and potatoes together in one bite was mellow and very tasty.

This is my second visit. When you put it in your mouth, you can feel the spices, and when you chew, the piercing sensation is irresistible. I ordered Garam and Keema, combined the two rice dishes, topped with Achar. This is the ultimate order that can satisfy you in one visit. The taste, service, and atmosphere were all excellent. It's addictive.

This was my first visit. Among all the spice curries I've had, this one had the strongest spice flavor. At first, it felt a bit strange, but it was addictive and by the time I finished eating, I wanted to come back again. It has a bold taste, so it may not be to everyone's liking, but I was very satisfied.

After several years, I visited this restaurant for lunch and was lucky enough to get in without much of a wait. I ordered the chicken curry, and the smooth, runny curry was delicious. It's interesting how it's runny but still packs a punch of spices. The pickled onions (I forgot the name...) also played a nice supporting role. Thank you for the meal.

On regular days, I waited with 4 others. I ordered a hot curry (¥950) with large rice (¥100) and a keema curry without rice (¥850), along with achar (¥50), totaling ¥1,950. This was my first visit after completing the top 100 curry restaurants challenge, although I've been here around 7-8 times before. I arrived early at 11:34, expecting less of a wait due to the rain, but there were already 4 people ahead of me. Luckily, we were the first group of 6, so we got in. Two more people arrived at 11:38 and 11:47, making a total of 7 people waiting by the time the restaurant opened. The first customer left at 12:20, and the 7th person was seated at 12:22. I don't plan to come back in the middle of summer when the lines are long. The waiting system doesn't seem to be changing anytime soon. If it were improved, this would be my favorite curry place in Japan. The service is a bit lacking, but the staff are friendly. I ordered my usual: hot curry with large rice and keema without rice. The combination of the spicy hot curry and mild keema is unbeatable. The sweetness of the mashed potatoes balances out the spiciness of the curry. It's a perfect match. It's surprising that this curry place isn't in the top 100, but maybe it's better this way to avoid more crowds. If the waiting system improves, I'd love to come back even in the summer, but for now, I'll wait until the weather cools down.

GARAM (VERY HOT) for 950 yen and CHICKEN (HOT) for 900 yen. This restaurant is ranked 3rd in the curry department in Fukuoka Prefecture, with a rating of 3.67 stars (as of the 4th week of June 2023). I arrived at 11:45, 15 minutes before opening, but there was already a line of 12 people waiting. The first 6 people entered at 12:00. I was able to enter after a 40-minute wait. I ordered GARAM for myself and my friend ordered CHICKEN. The restaurant has a counter with 6 seats in an L shape. The bearded master is working alone. The food was served about 12 minutes after we sat down. The GARAM curry was indeed very hot, as indicated. It looked like a complex and spicy Indian curry, not like a typical European curry. It was quite oily and had a thin consistency. On the other hand, the CHICKEN curry was also spicy but had a milder flavor. Both dishes came with 2 chicken wing pieces that were easy to remove using a spoon. The rice was cooked firm to complement the curry. There were umbrellas available for borrowing at the entrance of the restaurant.

I was captivated by the spice curry and this time I was intrigued by GARAM. I arrived at 11:30 on Saturday and there were already 7 groups waiting in line. I started waiting and finally entered the restaurant at 12:30. I got a seat on my second turn. There are 6 counter seats and only 1 staff member. But once you order, the food comes out quite quickly. I ordered the Garam extra-large portion. It was spicy but packed with flavor! The spices are strong and the curry makes you sweat gradually. The mashed potatoes were also delicious. The staff was kind and the atmosphere was cozy. I got excited by the authentic curry!

Garam Curry in Takasago, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City. I arrived before 11 o'clock and there were already several people lined up. The good smell of spices wafted outside, stimulating my appetite. I ordered the Garam Curry. It was full of spices. Delicious. I can understand why there is always a line. I will visit again.

On weekdays at 12:50, there were 6 people waiting in line. I entered the restaurant at 1:26. I ordered the Garam Curry (¥950) with a large portion of rice (¥100) and the Keema Curry without rice (¥850), along with some Achaar (¥50), bringing the total to ¥1,950. Lately, whenever I come to Hakata, instead of ramen or motsunabe, I always start with the Garam Curry. Today, I was prepared to wait in line again. The restaurant has only 6 counter seats, so I knew I would have to wait for a second round. Despite the good weather, I decided to line up. There were no measures in place to reduce the line, and no numbered tickets were given out. At 1:00, four people were seated at once, followed by two more at 1:02. I started lining up and within 10 minutes, I was at the front of the line. I entered the restaurant at 1:26, with a total wait time of 36 minutes. If there are fewer than 5 people waiting ahead of you, you can usually get in within the first round, so the wait is shorter. As soon as I sat down, I placed my order for the Garam Curry with a large portion of rice and the Keema Curry without rice. I noticed that the discount for ordering without rice was ¥50 instead of the ¥100 it used to be, but it didn't bother me. Achaar is a must-have, so I added that to my order as well. This was my third time having the combination of Garam and Keema curries. If I could get in without waiting, I might just order the Garam curry on its own, but after waiting for a while, I always end up ordering the Keema curry as well when I'm hungry. If you have the stomach and the budget for it, I highly recommend getting both the Garam and Keema curries. However, you'll definitely need to order the large portion of rice, as the regular portion won't be enough. The intense spiciness of the Garam Curry remains unchanged. I've been to 97 curry shops as of now for the Hyakumeiten 2022 project, but I have never had a spicier curry than this one. It's truly the ideal spicy curry. The Keema curry isn't spicy, but when mixed with the Garam curry, it enhances the flavor. I haven't tried the Keema curry on its own, but for first-timers, I recommend starting with the Garam curry. If you really can't handle spiciness, it might be difficult to fully appreciate the true value of this restaurant. However, the spiciness of the Garam curry, while definitely present, is still milder compared to Kashmir curries from Bombay or Delhi. It's not as spicy as it looks. I left the restaurant at 1:42 with one person waiting. As soon as one person entered, the wait time became zero. There are days like this too.

Today's lunch was GARAM curry! I decided on it and arrived at the restaurant at 11:15, but there was already a line of 6 people... It's a small restaurant with only 6 tables, so I was a bit surprised. I gathered my thoughts and joined the line (laughs). More and more people lined up, and before the restaurant opened at 12:00, there were about 20 people waiting! It seems like this place has become really popular. I was surprised when I came after a long time. Inside the restaurant, everyone was being seated. Luckily, the person in front of me seemed to have their partner arrive, so they gave up their spot for me to enter the restaurant as a pair. Thank you, curry god! ^_^ Today, I ordered the large serving of GARAM curry (extra spicy) for an additional 100 yen, and added Achar for 50 yen. The Keema (spicy) seems to be popular among women. After about 10 minutes, the curry arrived! Following the illustration posted in the restaurant, I ate the bone-in meat, then poured the curry over the rice, and enjoyed it with a spoon. Delicious! The curry is spicy, but the perfect balance of spices and umami flavor! The meat was tender too! However, the spiciness hit me later, and I started sweating... (laughs). The mashed potatoes and Achar topping added a nice accent, allowing me to eat in a good rhythm until the end. Finished it all! My lips are tingling (°▽°). Next time, I'll try the Keema! I'll visit again! Thank you for the meal!! ^_^

First visit! A curry restaurant in Takasago. I've always wanted to go but there's always a long line, so I couldn't make it. This time, I mistakenly thought they opened at 11:30 and arrived at 11:15. It turned out they opened at 12. Of course, we were the only ones there when we arrived. Ended up waiting for 45 minutes. I ordered the chicken curry with mashed potatoes, and my companion ordered the garam curry. It seemed like a lot of people around us ordered the keema curry. The spiciness of the chicken curry was just right. The garam curry my companion had was indeed spicy. But if you like spicy food, it's totally manageable. Next time, I think I'll try the keema curry.

I asked someone knowledgeable about Fukuoka's food for a recommendation for a curry restaurant, and they suggested this place. I arrived around opening time and just made it in for the second seating. I ordered the Garam and Achar. I love spicy food, but surprisingly the spiciness was manageable. The coriander flavor stood out quite a bit. The spices were really strong, and even though I usually don't sweat when eating spicy food, my face was sweating a lot. All the other customers were ordering the Keema curry, so I'm curious about that. Afterwards, I had stomachache all day... but it was delicious.

This is so delicious, what is this, soy sauce? In Kashmir, it's just a hint of flavor, but this soy sauce is bursting with flavor, not even trying to hide it. The umami taste is explosive, so the spiciness is not as strong as in Kashmir. They start with coarsely ground spices, and add powder to order. Thank you so much.

The keema curry here is so delicious that I can't be satisfied with other restaurants anymore. The richness of the spices, minced meat, and oil is quite impressive. It's delicious no matter how many times I eat it. I recommend getting takeout after lining up until just before closing at 3 p.m.✨

On weekdays, there were 2 people waiting in line before the opening, and 7 people were waiting when the restaurant opened. I ordered the Garam Curry (¥950) with extra rice (¥100) and Chicken Curry without rice with Achaar (¥50). The counter has 6 seats, so if there are more than 6 people in line, it's best to give up. I arrived 25 minutes before opening and there were only 2 people waiting, so I decided to line up. The restaurant opened right on time at 12:00. By 11:20, the second round of customers started coming in. When I left at 11:30, there were 7 people waiting outside. While waiting, I got really hungry so I ended up ordering both the Garam Curry and the Chicken Curry. The Garam Curry had a moderate level of spiciness, while the Chicken Curry had a strong spice flavor with the chicken's umami coming through nicely. The spiciness was about normal for a medium spicy dish. I ordered extra rice for the Garam Curry, and with the chicken and Garam curry, the portion size was just right. The mashed potatoes that came with each dish were double the usual amount, and eating all of it made me quite full. Although the spiciness of the Chicken Curry and Garam Curry was different, the base flavor was similar since chicken was the base ingredient. Overall, the combination of Garam and Keema curry might be better. The long line was still the same as usual, and I wish they would understand the difficulty of waiting in line and consider implementing a ticket system. Despite that, the curry was still amazing, and I find it surprising that it wasn't selected for the Top 100 Restaurants in 2022. The owner's efficiency is great, and I hope they will move to a larger location someday to reduce the wait time.