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Exploring Tokyo’s Curry Land | We Tried 3 Curry Restaurants in Shimokitazawa



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Today’s byFood adventure takes us on a curry-hunt in Shimokitazawa, a bohemian neighborhood in Tokyo’s Setagaya ward. Shizuka takes in the neighborhood atmosphere, indulges in a curry-feast, and tests the limits of her spice-tolerance.

Shimokitazawa–or Shimokita, as it’s affectionately referred to by the locals–is a charming residential neighborhood near Shibuya. Known for its eclectic thrift stores, multiple dining precincts, relaxed atmosphere, and… curry!

Shizuka begins her culinary journey at Kyuyam-tei Shimokita-sou. She takes a seat and peruses the menu before settling on a shop specialty–a mixed three-curry plate (zen-gake) with a soup curry used to combine the flavors at the end. Belly full but ready for more, she ventures over to Soup Curry Ponipirika. Two curries and one serving of aburi cheese rice, please!

The final stop on this curry-fuelled voyage is Magic Spice, where our brave host faces a curry that sets her mouth on FIRE!

LOCATION
Shimokitazawa, Tokyo

Kyuyam-tei Shimokita-sou
https://goo.gl/maps/CeGdmumozdbhYt3c9

Ponipirika
https://goo.gl/maps/nnf14idWPWsQA5Uu9

Magic Spice
https://goo.gl/maps/irmaxEiiVtgaVu8w7

FEATURED FOODS
Mixed Curry Plate with Turmeric Rice
Green Curry with Pork
Iced Chai
Beef and Pork Curry with Shredded Daikon
Chicken Curry with Tomato
Yam Soup Curry
Vegetable and Chicken Soup Curry
Aburi Cheese Rice
Yezo Deer Hamburg Steak Curry
Banana Lassi
Aumair Curry

TIMELINE
0:00 Intro
00:22 Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
01:34 Kyuyam-tei Shimokita-sou, Shimokitazawa
02:27 Mixed Curry Plate with Turmeric Rice
03:05 Green Curry with Pork
03:48 Beef and Pork Curry with Shredded Daikon
04:26 Chicken Curry with Tomato
06:00 Soup Curry Ponipirika, Shimokitazawa
07:54 Vegetable and Chicken Soup Curry
08:59 Yezo Deer Hamburg Steak Curry
10:16 Magic Spice, Shimokitazawa
12:20 Aumair Curry
14:30 Outro

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36 Comments

  5. Roshan Shrestha

    ❤❤❤ what an absolutely amazing episode. Great work team Shizuka. Would love to try all of them. Only Shizuka san can look sublime while eating curry.

  8. astroboy3507

    @6:26 that was a nice Japanese mannered person!!!! 😂👌🏻
    Nice vid I been twice to shimokitazawa but wow I’m not into that spicy!!!! 🥵
    I can go co co curry level 4 that’s will do me!!! 😬

  10. Victor Lui

    Hi Shizuka Anderson!!! Cool video Japan by Food!!! The curry looks spicy, I would only eat a medium to medium-high spicy level. 😅

  16. John B

    You guys really braved the hot stuff! There is a lot that I am willing to try, but not that!!!

  18. David Inouye

    Wow Shizuka you were so brave to try the super hot level 7 curry! I would never ever try to even taste it! But sorry that lady was walking in front of you while you were talking. Yabai!

  19. scott tan

    @14:00 #MagicSpice Aumair Curry took down the #JapanbyFood team (LOL)

    Kyuyam-tei Shimokita-sou curries were very interesting in terms of consistency . I'm used to seeing curry in a gravy that borders between sauce and soup .

    Three heavy meals in this episode – kudos to you all for making it through !

  20. Zarak Khan

    Another wonderful video, every single dish looked delicious, I do enjoy dishes that are more spicy then usual. All I know is that I'm going to visit this place. Your content is really enjoyable and keep up the good work.

  22. J C

    The food looks delicious but I would not spoil it by trying to be a heat hero – just slightly spicy for me.

  23. DirtyShoes

    "…and I'm growing a moustache." 🤣 I can do a decent level of spice but it's not a fun time. That first curry sampler had great presentation, though! I'd love to try that. So when are we gonna see Shizuka on Hot Ones?

  28. joseph

    Had a bad episode of acid when i had soo much spicy food for dinner. 😅Hope your tummy didnt experience that. 😊

  29. Zen

    Thanks Shizuka for being so adventurous for science and for the channel 😂 I don't think I will ever try the most spicy level alone.

  32. Gregg Hoshida

    Nearly shouted at the screen when I saw you went to Ponipirika. I went there once in 2016 and the #4 level soup curry was more than enough heat for me. Super delicious there

  34. xxCablexx

    looks very spicey, the reactions got me reachin' for my water bottle, when the spice level is overtaking the flavor though it's too much, I like it when you can taste something, so I'd love to try these out as it seems there's lots of flavor as well

  36. Ishan Misra

    you should drink a glass of cold milk mixed with honey after any chilly heavy meal. it will cool down the stomach

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