ICHITARO
This restaurant has only 5 seats and is open for lunch only 4 days a week (Sunday to Wednesday), so getting a seat can be quite competitive. It is recommended to visit alone if possible. I visited on a Tuesday around 1 pm. There was no line, but the restaurant was full, so I waited outside for about 5 minutes. Specifically, the timeline was as follows: 1:17 pm - Arrived, 1:22 pm - Entered, 1:28 pm - Food served, and around 1:30-1:35 pm, 3 seats inside became available. If you visit during this time, you should be able to get in smoothly without waiting. However, be aware that they may run out of curry on some days. The dish I had was the "Japanese-style meal set" which includes a choice of 4 curry sets, including a daily special. You can also add a side curry dish to your set meal, allowing for customization. The daily special curry was "Beef Tendon and Bitter Gourd Curry" but it was already sold out by the time I arrived. I chose the "Chicken Curry Set" with an additional side of "Pork Vindaloo." Many people seem to add a side curry dish by default, and I recommend it as it allows you to enjoy a variety of flavors. The Japanese-style meal set includes the main curry dish, "Rasam" with mild spiciness and gentle acidity, "Vegetable Curry" with plenty of root vegetables, light bean potage, "Papad," healthy "Multigrain Rice" with pickles and stir-fried vegetables, and a fresh and crunchy "Salad." Both the "Chicken Curry" and "Pork Vindaloo" main curry dishes are rich in meat and flavorful spices, providing a wave of umami, acidity, and spiciness. Both are delicious, but personally, I prefer the "Pork Vindaloo." I also thought that adding another dish like the "Sardine Meatball Curry" would have been manageable. Despite the limited seating and operating days, this is a fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit again.