🟢 Great-in-Tokyo — Great experience you can enjoy in Tokyo.
Japan’s new-generation “spice curry,” born in Osaka, is now evolving in Tokyo.
Last updated: 2025-12-05
Introduction
Spice curry in Japan prizes freedom: custom spice blends, creative plating, and chef-driven ideas. It’s lighter and aroma-forward, appealing to health-minded diners while looking great on the plate. At Keraku in Meguro, the signature experience is an aigake plate—two curries on one dish—finished with colorful sides you can mix in to build layered flavors. It’s a clear snapshot of how Tokyo interprets the style today.
What to Try
• Aigake plate — From that week’s lineup, choose two (sometimes three) curries on one dish. The plate typically includes five side condiments; fold them in gradually to deepen the flavor.
• Toppings — Egg, fresh herbs, cheese, or a small cutlet for texture and lift.
• Weekly-only combinations — Menus rotate; you may find ideas that weave in Japanese dashi or bright acidity. Every visit feels a little different.
Tokyo or Trip?
🟢 Great-in-Tokyo — Great experience you can enjoy in Tokyo.
Spice curry sprouted in Osaka and diversified in Tokyo. The city’s density of specialist shops—and the prevalence of aigake plates with rotating weekly menus—makes it easy for travelers to sample variety in a short stay. Start in Tokyo to taste where Japanese spice curry is right now, then compare with Kansai on a future trip.
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About "Taste of Japan"
Hello, I'm Yuta.
Born in landlocked Yamanashi and having lived in the gourmet city of Sendai for 10 years, I now call Togoshi-Ginza home. My frequent business trips across Japan allow me to constantly explore the diversity of regional flavors.
Why Togoshi-Ginza?
This street is Tokyo’s longest shopping arcade (about 1.3 km), but it holds a special history. It was the very first street in Japan to adopt the "Ginza" name—a tradition that later spread across the country—after receiving bricks from the famous Ginza district following the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.
My Wish as a Local
I am not a culinary expert. However, as a Japanese local who knows both the convenience of Tokyo and the origins of regional food, I want to share the "atmosphere" and "personal feelings" that you won't find in standard guidebooks.
The Concept: "Tokyo or Trip?"
Visiting every region of Japan in a single trip is nearly impossible. Some food experiences are worth the travel to the source, while others offer a fully satisfying experience right here in Tokyo.
This blog is a guide to help you make that choice. Based in Togoshi-Ginza, I share my honest experiences and "my personal answer" to help you maximize your culinary journey in Japan.
- 🟠 Local-First: Best experienced in its home region. Worth a trip.
- 🟢 Great-in-Tokyo: A nationwide favorite or regional specialty that offers a fully satisfying, authentic experience right here in Tokyo.
- 🟣 Tokyo-Do-Must: A unique food culture born in or exclusive to Tokyo.