"Delicious Curry" (commonly known) @ Shimokitazawa Located a 3-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station North Exit, this curry specialty store opened in August 2020 in Shimokitazawa, known as the "curry town." Operated by the curry division of the apparel brand "CUNE," this shop is famous for its original creative curries. Despite being located in a bustling area of the northern district with vintage clothing stores, the store is not facing the street but tucked away in a building. The only indication of the store's presence is a small square lamp on the street wall with "← Curry" written on it. The phrase "Delicious Curry" has become a nickname for the store, as it does not have an official name. The idea is to compete based on taste and word of mouth, without relying on a name or sign. The menu includes the classic "Chicken Curry with Chicken Broth" (¥1000) and "Pork Curry with Pork Broth" (¥1000), as well as rotating seasonal and limited edition curries. They also offer options for a combination of 2 or 3 curry dishes. The rice is a mix of Japanese and Indian rice, with a fluffy texture. The portion is about 200g, with options for a large serving of 300g (+¥100) or additional rice at a rate of 1 gram for 1 yen. They also offer a variety of side dishes and drinks. We ordered a combination of 2 curries (¥1200~) for two people, choosing a total of 4 curry dishes. We also added 2 side dishes. Some of the dishes we tried were: Smoky Andhra Chicken (¥1100) - A spicy chicken curry from South India with a deep aroma of smoked spices. Not too spicy. Cold Moolcoranbu (¥1000) - A yogurt-flavored vegetable curry with okra and other summer vegetables, spiced with yogurt, green chili, and spices, and served cold. Cold Shime Saba Vindaloo (¥1100) - A cold and tangy fish curry made with vinegar-soaked mackerel roasted and mixed with masala, topped with marinated vegetables and herbs. Beef and Herb Curry (¥1200) - Inspired by a Thai meat and herb salad called "Larb." Beef cooked with spices, herbs, and lemon juice, topped with fresh herbs, mint, and lime leaves. Zunda Dal (¥200) - A slightly sweet soup with mashed edamame and three types of beans. Squid Ink Upma (¥250) - A chewy snack made from coarsely ground semolina, flavored with squid ink. Each curry has its own unique twist and all are delicious. They blend elements from Indian curry with French, ramen, Japanese, and ethnic cuisine, creating a playful yet sophisticated culinary experience. While there are many curry shops in Shimokitazawa, this might be our favorite. On the table, you'll find cucumber pickles and pickled ginger as condiments for the curry. The cucumber pickles are heavily spiced and quite spicy, so be careful not to add too much at once. The pickled ginger is finely minced and turned into a chutney for flavor variation. Both have strong flavors that can drastically change the taste of the curry, so it's best to try them in small amounts.

I came to the restaurant with a friend, and we both wanted to try the maximum variety of curries, so we ordered the 5-curry platter. It's not common to find a place that offers a 5-curry platter, so the price of 2100 yen seems reasonable. The curries we tried were Chicken Curry with Chicken Broth, Pork Curry with Bean Sprouts, Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl (Chicken Muglai), Mushroom Korma, and Beef and Herb Curry. We also ordered additional limited side dishes - Chestnut and Sweet Potato Tamarind Stir-Fry and Squid Ink Upma. It was around 2500 yen per person, making it the most expensive curry I've ever had. The Squid Ink Upma was unique with a chewy texture and a nice squid ink aroma. The Pork Curry had a strong tonkotsu flavor and a generous amount of pork. The Chicken Curry was a classic choice, and the Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl was surprisingly delicious. The Mushroom Korma had a rich coconut curry flavor with hints of truffle. The Beef and Herb Curry, priced higher as a limited edition, was my favorite with its Thai-inspired herb flavors. I prefer curries that are not too watery, so these were perfect for me. Plus, if you order 4 or more curries, you get unlimited rice, although I was satisfied with just one serving. Despite the seemingly high price, the 5-curry platter was impressive, each curry was unique and flavorful. I would love to visit again when they change their monthly specials. Thank you for the delicious meal!

On Sunday at 2:28 pm, there were only 6 people in front of the store. I'm happy. It looks like we can get in quickly. Today, we only had to wait for 10 minutes to get in. It's been a while since I've been to the supermarket, so I wanted to try a variety of dishes. I got the five-item curry set. From the top in the photo, clockwise: 1. Chicken curry with chicken broth - delicious. The chicken is soft but well-seasoned, which I really like. 2. Tonkotsu pork curry - the taste of bean sprouts comes through, like in ramen. You can smell the tonkotsu ramen aroma in the back of your nose, but the taste is all curry. It's interesting. The pork pieces are large but easy to eat. 3. Oyakodon (chicken mughlai) - it looks like oyakodon with egg on top, but it tastes more like curry. 4. Mushroom korma - the coconut flavor adds a nice change to the overall taste. It's really good. 5. Beef and herb curry (limited edition) - the beef seems tough but ends up tender, with an interesting finish. It pairs well with the herbs and tastes delicious. Some people added extra rice, priced at 1 gram for 1 yen. There are too many popular curry restaurants in Shitamachi.

Tonkotsu pork curry for 1000 yen. Let's go all out and order it as a single dish. Is this restaurant all about the taste and not concerned about presentation at all? Perhaps they believe that taste is everything. The curry is served in a shining silver plate with dazzling white rice. The curry is topped with plenty of pork, cooked to perfection in bite-sized tender pieces. When I take a bite with the bean sprouts, for a moment, I feel like I'm eating ramen with chashu instead of curry. Nevertheless, it is delicious as a curry. Another highlight is the pickled fried egg for 150 yen. It is a fried egg cooked on both sides and marinated in spices and olive oil. It goes well with both rice and curry. Thank you for the meal.

On this day, I went to Shimokitazawa, a place known for its popular curry shops and vintage clothing stores. I couldn't make it there before, but finally made my Shimokita debut! I ordered the three curry set for ¥1,400 → ¥1,550 (tax included): 1. Pork Dashi Pork Curry 2. Beef and Herb Curry (+¥100) 3. Smokey and Spicy Chicken Curry (+¥50) 1. The pork curry had a unique taste with a slightly unusual aroma resembling fish sauce. The pork belly was tender with just the right amount of saltiness, and although the subtle pork broth flavor was a bit underwhelming, the original taste stood out and was not bad. 2. The beef and herb curry had a burst of aroma from the herbs and spices, which was delicious. The combination of fragrance, umami, acidity, and texture was excellent. The minced meat was coarsely cooked, giving it a strong presence and a satisfying texture. The type of beef cut was unknown, but the meat was refreshing and easy to eat, making it quite tasty. 3. The smokey aroma and spicy curry with hints of clove blended well, creating a deep and delicious flavor. However, upon the first bite, a sharp spiciness hit my taste buds, making my brain buzz with heat. I realized once again that I'm not good with spicy food. The chicken had a dry taste, but the overall spicy seasoning complemented the rice well, making it enjoyable. While it wasn't exactly my type of flavor, the complex aromas and meticulous cooking techniques left a lasting impression. Overall, I would like to try exploring more curry shops in Shimokitazawa in the future. Thank you for the meal!

I love this curry restaurant the most, especially around 4 pm. Next time, I want to order curry with less rice and more side dishes. The Dal Bisi Soup is so delicious, I want to eat it every day. The red ginger chutney is amazing, just eating it with rice makes me full. I will definitely go back again.

Three kinds of curry for 1450 yen. Pork dashi pork curry, smoky and spicy chicken, garlic and vinegar pepper keema. This restaurant is located in a somewhat hard-to-find place. They offer a variety of unique curries, and it's a challenge to choose just three. I really wanted to try all of them. My favorite of the ones I tried this time was the vinegar pepper keema. It had a strong garlic flavor, but thanks to the vinegar, it was quite easy to eat. It was a keema curry unlike any I've had before. I'm very curious about the taste of the other curries. I definitely want to visit this place again. Thank you for the meal!

Hidden behind a fierce battle of spice curry in a building in Shimokitazawa, there is a secret hideaway that feels like a secret base. The drinks include cocktails made with lassi and a variety of original options. I ordered curry as a single dish, but you can also order multiple dishes in smaller portions. You can even get extra rice in gram units for a price. The portion size may seem a bit small, but I think that's typical for spice curry places!

"Oishii Curry" was featured on TV, known for its delicious curry but with a difficult-to-find location. The restaurant opened in Shimokitazawa about 3 years ago and is now in the top 5000 on Tabelog. Its parent company is Mammoth Inc., associated with the apparel brand "CUNE." I tried a 4-curry sampler from the menu as of August 19th: 1) Chicken Curry with Chicken Broth - a unique blend of chicken white soup and Japanese-style broth with green onions. 2) Smoky and Spicy Chicken Curry - very spicy with lots of aromatic spices, perfect for spice lovers. 3) Garlic-infused Vinegar and Pepper Keema Fried - a refreshing keema curry with garlic and a hint of vinegar, offering a unique texture. 4) Cold Saba Vindaloo - my first time trying cold curry, served with marinated ginger, cucumber, and onions, making it a perfect summer appetizer. Each curry had its own distinct spice profile, making the meal enjoyable and exciting."

Three kinds of chilled dishes - Shime Saba, Bindaru Pork, and Pork Curry with cold Mallorcan lamp. Perfect to enjoy with a beer in hand on a hot day. These dishes are so unique and delicious that I ended up pushing aside the rice to eat them first. Looking forward to seeing what the daily special will be next time.

Pork stock curry ramen, cold vinegar mackerel vindaloo, pumpkin masala, edamame, and corn. The pork stock is really like tonkotsu ramen. Even though it's curry, it's like ramen. It has a strong punch. The cold vinegar mackerel vindaloo is surprisingly delicious. Even though it's cold, it's tasty. The flavor of the mackerel really stands out. It's a limited item, so I probably won't see it again. The garnishes added a nice touch.

The entrance is a bit hard to find, but there is a door towards the back of the building facing the road. This time, I had the 3-item set. They were all incredibly delicious! Each dish had a different spice flavor, so if you want to try multiple flavors, definitely order this set! The seasonal mackerel curry was also delicious!

I visited Shimokitazawa for the first time to meet a friend who lives in Kitazawa. We went to a curry restaurant that was difficult to find, but worth it. Despite having a reduced appetite due to a hangover, I ordered the Chicken Curry with Chicken Broth for 1,000 yen. The chicken was incredibly tender and the curry had a refreshing spice to it. The pickled ginger on the table added a nice accent that kept me interested until the last bite. It was a well-balanced curry that I thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you for the meal.

Visited on a holiday afternoon. Couldn't find the shop and wandered around. Thanks to the exterior photo on Tabelog, I found the entrance haha. When I opened the door of the building, I saw a glass-walled shop in the back. I waited outside until the staff called me in. I ordered a curry platter with three varieties: chicken curry, pork curry, and the monthly special chilled mackerel curry. The chicken curry had a taste that everyone would love, while the pork curry had a strong punch. Personally, I really liked the chilled mackerel curry! Even when I have no appetite, I could eat it all up! It was delicious (⁠*⁠´⁠ω⁠｀⁠*⁠)

The curry was delicious! Although the menu only offered up to a 5-item set, I was able to get a 6-item set for around 2500 yen. It's been a while since I had curry from Shimokitazawa, so I think it was worth it. Each dish had its own unique and enjoyable characteristics. Starting from the rice dish in a counterclockwise direction, I first had one serving of rice. Since refills were allowed, I mixed pickles into my second serving of rice and finished off my favorite dishes. By the way, my favorites were the classic chicken curry and the chilled chicken salt curry. It seems I like chicken. The crunchy texture and the mix of crispy Thai rice and Japanese rice really whetted my appetite. The chilled curry was also very good. I was so excited that it took me quite a while to finish everything, but overall, it was a great choice for the first lunch of the long weekend.

A curry restaurant located in a quiet area behind a building in Shimokitazawa. It doesn't have the typical atmosphere of a curry restaurant, more like a place where you can eat quickly and leave. They offer 6 types of curry which can be mixed and matched. I tried all of them and they were delicious. Although the cold summer limited edition curry was good, the warm standard menu was even better. Mixing too many flavors may confuse your taste buds, so it's better to stick to 2 types of curry. I visited on a quiet evening on a day off and surprisingly it wasn't too crowded. Definitely worth a visit.

- 3-kind curry set (1,400 yen) ✔️ Chicken curry with chicken broth (classic) ✔️ Pork curry with pork broth (classic) ✔️ Smokey and spicy chicken curry (semiclassic) (+50 yen) Visited on a weekday at 18:35. No customers upon arrival, 1 customer arrived later. Curry served at 18:42. ■ Menu Curry, pickles, and drinks are diverse. You can choose from 5 types of curry: 2 classics, 2 semiclassics, and 1 monthly special. ■ Location Was a bit lost as to where the restaurant was, but eventually found the sign through the glass window. The door to the restaurant is inside the entrance of the building. ✔️ Chicken curry with chicken broth Has a Japanese touch with chicken and leeks, delicious and rich in flavor. The chicken is tender. ✔️ Pork curry with pork broth The pork bone broth is rich, and the combination with stir-fried bean sprouts gives a taste similar to eating rich miso ramen. The pork is cut into large pieces and tastes delicious. ✔️ Smokey and spicy chicken curry Completely different from the chicken curry, this curry is intense with strong spiciness and a unique use of fragrant spices. ✔️ Pickled red ginger Smoothly sliced red ginger, which becomes smoother as it is cut. A novel experience. Each of the three curries had its own delicious taste. They were so good that I ended up running out of rice. Personally, I prefer the gentle and flavorful chicken curry. The Smokey and spicy chicken curry was too overpowering in spices, so I saved it for last. Thank you for the meal.

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Exploring curry in Shimokitazawa. There is a curry place known as "Delicious Curry," but it seems that this is just a nickname and the actual name of the restaurant is not yet decided. Recently, it seems to be a trend not to name the restaurants, like the ramen shop in Chiba called "Unnamed" or the one in Kanda called "Nameless." The restaurant is located a few minutes' walk from the station, down a side street from the shopping district. It is tucked away in a building, but not too hard to find if you look for it. The place has a casual atmosphere with a main counter. The curry of the day was a limited edition "Cold Chicken Salt Curry." I opted for the regular menu as the cold version seemed a bit unusual. I chose the 4-curry assortment for 1800 yen plus 50 yen for the Andhra Chicken and the limited cold chicken salt curry. Let's try the curries that arrived. ★ Chicken Broth Chicken Curry The classic chicken curry is made with whole chicken and chicken bone broth soup, topped with homemade chicken oil. The broth is rich and delicious, with plenty of spices. It has a hint of Japanese flavor with the addition of long green onions. It is flavorful but mild and easy to eat. ★ Pork Broth Pork Curry This curry is made with aged tonkotsu (pork bone broth). It has bean sprouts, giving it a ramen-like feel. The bean sprouts fried in lard, combined with the tonkotsu sweetness and spices, create a very delicious curry. The pork is tender and resembles char siu. This curry, with its richness and spiciness, might be my favorite. ★ Smoky Andhra Chicken A spicy and smoky chicken curry inspired by South Indian cuisine. The spices are smoked, giving it an authentic aroma. This is the spiciest and my favorite. It offers a completely different approach to chicken compared to the Chicken Broth Chicken Curry. ★ Cold Molcoran Vegetable Curry This is a yogurt-based vegetable curry with a refreshing taste. It is similar to raita. It is enjoyable when mixed with Andhra Chicken, offering a sophisticated flavor. Eating it on its own may feel a bit lacking. The rice is a blend of Japanese and Indian long-grain rice, with a crumbly texture that I like. The 4-curry assortment allows for all-you-can-eat curry. With four different curries to enjoy, I quickly got a second serving and had a third with achar. Each serving is 200g, and I had 600g, but thanks to the spices, I could eat it comfortably. The red ginger chutney was delicious. The Japanese twist on Indian curry is evident, but the use of Indian curry spices is meticulous, allowing you to enjoy fragrant Indian curry. The energetic young male staff members gave a lively atmosphere, and I look forward to more delicious curry from this place.

◆Customer base: solo diners◆Wait in line? Yes, on a weekday at 11:26◆Ordered a 3-kind curry set:- Chicken curry with chicken broth- Pork curry with pork broth- Smokey Andhra chickenTotal: ¥1400◆Impressions: It was a bit difficult to find the entrance, but eventually found it. The small shop was empty when I arrived right after opening on a weekday. Sat at a solo dining booth and refilled my water from the self-serve station while waiting. The chicken curry with chicken broth was like a flavorful soup, very smooth and classic. It's best to eat the spicy one first as the flavors can get muddled. The pork curry with pork broth was delicious with bean sprouts and tender pork. Surprisingly, it paired well with black cardamom. The Andhra chicken was distinctive with its smoked flavor and coriander aroma, gradually getting spicier. With limited edition options, this place seems like a spot I could visit multiple times without getting tired of it. Thank you for the meal.

Lunch of the day was in a curry mood! The restaurant we headed to was "Oishii Curry" in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. To get to the restaurant, you need to exit the west gate of Shimokitazawa Station on the Inokashira Line and walk about 3 minutes. They don't start lining up until 11 am, so we waited at a nearby cafe (lol). And then at 11 o'clock, the corridor of the store opened and we were able to line up, and we got a table. They had a fan prepared, which was nice. The store opened about 10 minutes before the usual opening time of 11:30. The seating capacity is 10 seats (8 counter seats, 2 small table seats). We sat at the counter. The restaurant quickly filled up, and there was a line outside. There were 5 types of curry available that day: 2 regular ones (Chicken Curry with Chicken Broth and Pork Curry with Pork Broth), 2 semi-regular ones (Smoky Andhra Chicken and Cold Moolcoranb), and a limited edition curry (Cold Chicken Salt Curry). We ordered the "5-type assortment" where you can try all of them, as well as the recommended "coleslaw salad". For drinks, we also ordered the recommended "Lambic". The curry arrived in about 8 minutes! The Chicken Broth Curry is made with a refreshing spice blend in a soup of whole chicken and chicken bones. It has a rich flavor of chicken broth, topped with green onions and homemade chicken oil. Inside, there are tender pieces of chicken. The Pork Broth Curry is made with aged tonkotsu soup and a heavy spice blend. It is topped with stir-fried bean sprouts in homemade lard and spices, and contains large pieces of pork. It was very tender. The Smoky Andhra Chicken is a spicy chicken curry from South India with a deep, smoky flavor from smoked spices. It has a tangy and spicy taste that goes well with the rice. The Cold Moolcoranb is a yogurt-flavored vegetable curry with summer vegetables like okra. It has a gentle flavor with just the right amount of spice. The Cold Chicken Salt Curry is a simple stir-fried chicken dish with salt and lemon, chilled and topped with green onions and cucumbers. It is inspired by the South Indian salt stir-fry dish "Ubbakari". We were very satisfied with all the curries! Truly delicious curry as the restaurant's name suggests! Thank you for the meal!