I visited around 12:00 on a regular day and there were empty seats. They had a variety of Thai curry and rice bowl options, and this time I ordered the "Braised Pork Belly Rice Bowl (medium, ¥1230)". The meat was plentiful and tender, making it a stress-free meal to enjoy until the end.

In the ever-changing area around Hyakumanben, there is a renowned restaurant that has been operating for over 10 years. They offer a limited selection of curry and rice bowl dishes, but each one is of high quality. The green curry is undeniably spicy, but if you enjoy spicy food, you may want to order it at a higher spice level.

Pork and natto rice bowl in large serving. It is packed with natto, pork, carrots, lotus root, okra, and onions, with a volume that seems to be equivalent to three bowls of rice. The flavor is slightly sweet with a hint of sesame oil, giving it a Chinese-style taste. Although you may not notice it while eating, the spiciness comes later. The natto stands out well among the generous amount of ingredients, providing a satisfying meal.

I didn't have to wait and was able to enter. I ordered yellow curry with less rice and topped with an egg. There were options to add extra rice or curry for an additional charge, or to have less rice or curry for a reduced price. I could also choose the spiciness level, but this time I went with medium. Maybe next time I'll try one level spicier?

Located an 8-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station on the Keihan Line, this restaurant is situated on the second floor near a Yoshinoya at a nearby intersection. There is no parking available. I visited to try their Mega Green Curry. The entrance may seem a bit hard to find as it is part of a mixed building, but once inside, the restaurant is fairly spacious with tables and counter seats. I was seated at the counter facing the street. I ordered the Green Curry for 690 yen tax included, with an extra large portion of curry sauce for an additional 150 yen tax included, and an extra large portion of rice for 50 yen tax included. The serving size of the Green Curry was quite generous. I have never eaten my favorite Green Curry to my heart's content, so I was excited. The curry included eggplant, bamboo shoots, shimeji mushrooms, lotus root, and other ingredients. While the quality of the ingredients was not outstanding, the balance of sweetness from the coconut milk and spiciness from the spices in the sauce was good. It was light and easy to eat. However, since there was no meat included, I ended up ordering the Braised Pork for 290 yen tax included. It was tasty, but I found it more enjoyable as a separate dish rather than with the curry. Overall, it was a thumbs up. Affordable and delicious! Next time, I want to try adding chicken as a topping.

I had a pork natto udon bowl. It was priced at ¥790 and had a generous portion, very satisfying! It was filled with pork, onions, natto, okra, lotus root... and was very delicious. I had Tom Yum Kung before, and that was also excellent. I would like to visit again.

Yellow curry Level 3 with shrimp topping. It was spicy but the sweetness of root vegetables like pumpkin was well balanced and delicious. The shrimp was also tasty, and I think they removed the back vein and tail carefully.

Natto okura donburi is too delicious, the Thai curry is average.

Crispy, sweet and savory chicken with Japanese-style curry that suits the taste of Japanese people. The option for double portion for an extra 50 yen really shows the restaurant's dedication. The area has changed a lot since my student days, but I hope this place stays the same.

I ate yellow curry. It was insanely delicious. The spicy heat is amazing. The braised pork topping you can add is too good! It costs 230 yen, but you must order it. This place is divine. I had the braised pork bowl. It was too good. The flavor is so rich and the sweet and savory seasoning is addictive.

My favorite restaurant for lunch is "百万遍".

The most delicious dish by far after a million tries.

If you feel like eating Thai curry, go here.

Thai Curry Genius

I have visited this restaurant a few times. The last time I came, the building was under renovation and they were closed, but I was relieved to see that they have reopened recently. The restaurant is located at a corner in Hyakumanben, and it's a bit hard to find since it's on the second floor. Inside, there are 6 table seats and an outward-facing counter. Even though it was before noon, there were already many customers. The menu offers green curry and yellow curry, with options for extra servings and toppings. You can also choose the level of spiciness. They seem to be targeting Kyoto University students, as for an additional 50 yen, you can get double the amount of rice. They also offer 3-4 types of original rice bowls, which look delicious, but this time I went with the Thai curry. I chose a spiciness level of 3, but it wasn't that spicy. It was a gentle Thai curry with lots of vegetables.