🟣 Tokyo-Do-Must — Taste Japan’s “flexible curry” with Maguro Cutlet Curry in Tsukiji (Toindo Curry Shokai).
Fish turned into a cutlet, then paired with European-style curry: a very Tokyo idea born in Tsukiji’s market culture. This dish shows how Japanese curry welcomes new ingredients and evolves.
Last updated: 2025-12-05
Introduction
Toindo Curry Shokai is a curry specialist near Tsukiji’s outer market. Here, tuna—a symbol of the market—is breaded and fried as a maguro katsu and set over a gently spiced, European-style curry. Instead of sashimi or a rice bowl, you’re tasting market fish through the lens of Tokyo’s Western-influenced curry. Many say this style traces back to using tuna offcuts in staff meals; today it stands as a refined “market-born” plate.
What to Try
Maguro Cutlet Curry — Light, crisp coating outside; moist red-meat tuna inside. The curry is aromatic rather than fiery, with a touch of sweetness that matches the fish’s savory depth. It’s a clear example of Japanese curry’s breadth: seafood and spice meeting in harmony without overpowering each other.
How to Order
Order at the counter. Menus include English, so first-timers can point and order easily. Say, “One maguro cutlet curry, please.” Your dish is served hot; the steam and aroma are part of the experience. Find a seat and enjoy without rushing.
Tokyo or Trip?
Japanese curry is a culture of adaptation. In Tsukiji, it absorbs market tuna and transforms it into a cutlet-on-curry—something you rarely find elsewhere. If you want to understand how Tokyo blends Western-style curry with Japan’s seafood heritage, this is the one plate to try.
Explore Nearby
- Katsu Curry in Tokyo 🍛
- Spice Curry at Keraku (Meguro) 🍛
- Tsukiji Breakfast (Chashu-Egg) 🍳
- Tsukiji Tamagoyaki 🥚
- Kura Sushi in Tokyo 🍣
Similar Dishes
- Hon-Maguro Tuna Bowl (Shizuoka) 🐟
- Kaisendon in Togoshi-Ginza (Tokyo) 🍚
- Just One Curry in Togoshi-Ginza — Tokyo’s Local-Style Curry 🍛
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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.