JAN 2026 Decided to try the curry here, fully aware that there will be a long wait. When I arrived 50 minutes before opening, there were about 20 people in the queue. When the restaurant is opened, eight people entered the store so I anticipated that it will be a maximum of two hours before I can enter. However it turned out to be nearly three hours due to less than optimal sitting arrangement based on the order of the customer in line and the fact that the restaurant does not impose a strict seating time limit so the turnover is dependent on the customers. It was a relieve once I got in as it was very cold on the day. Inside was warm and cozy, and the restaurant is run by two elderly couple who were friendly. I ordered the beef tongue curry which was served with a plate of rice and two types of pickled vegetables. The size of the beef tongue was very big and breaks apart with ease; very soft and tender. As for the curry, the heat level was mild and the depth of flavor from the 36 different spices in the curry cooked over a week was very rich and complex. It is a savory curry with a hint of sweetness and bitter note followed by a pleasant umami aftertaste. Overall it was a delicious curry and the beef tongue was very satisfying to eat; glad I got to try but wouldn't want to wait that long in line again.

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The curry was amazing, but the rice could be better. The queue is pretty long and since each batch of customer will take a while and it’s only the owner herself handling people, do come early. For reference, I went on a early morning on Sunday around 11:25 and was the second last group to be seated before closure.

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This is so popular curry shop in Tokyo. The curry is so yummy and the portion of the food is big. The owner is so nice and kind. I went there on weekends and be there 2 hours before they open. So, I was in queue for 2 hours and a half!

#1 rated curry in Japan with a huge flavor profile! Got the beef tongue - so tender!

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The curry here is phenomenal, although the overall experience may not be for everyone. This was my first time here, so I had to try the famous tongue curry. It came with one huge slab of beef tongue, which was unexpectedly tender and juicy, unlike any other beef tongue I'd had before. The curry itself was rich and extremely flavorful (with a slight bitterness), what with the 36 different spices simmered together for a whole week, to the point that it might be overwhelming for some with more sensitive taste buds. They give you plenty of pickles though, which were perfect for clearing the palate between bites. I arrived at 10:30AM and was told to put my name down and return at 1:30PM, so I fortunately did not have to wait outside in the summer heat. 5 groups in total were seated together at once and orders were taken in the order in which people had put their names down. The entire operation in this small restaurant is run by a couple, with the wife taking care of everything FOH. As expected, service was at a more relaxed pace, but very attentive and warm. The food here is not cheap, but I thought the tongue curry was excellent value for the high quality and how much meat and sauce I was given. Unfortunately, the seasonal vegetables were sold out by the time I went. I would absolutely love to come back again! I highly recommend this place for people who like European curry enough to wait hours for it. Do not come here if you are impatient or have unrealistic expectations from all the hype this restaurant gets.

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