Spicy Food Guide in Tokyo: Best Curries, Hot Pot, Ramen & Global Flavors

【SPICY CURRY ROKA】
Enjoy the restaurant’s uniquely expressive spice curry!

The style of spice curry varies widely depending on the cook and the restaurant. In this article, we asked Eri Saito, the owner of the ever-popular SPICY CURRY ROKA—famous for its constant lines—to teach us the basic way to enjoy spice curry!
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How to eat spice curry | Okubo Tokyo spice curry ROKA

There are various styles of spice curry depending on the person who makes it and the restaurant where it is served. We asked Eri Saito, owner of SPICY CURRY ROKO in Okubo, Tokyo, a popular restaurant with a long line of customers on a waiting list, to show us the basic way to enjoy the unique flavor at any location!

Store URL here　https://www.instagram.com/spicycurryroka/

【Soup Curry GARAKU】
A Sapporo specialty: soup curry enjoyed by dipping rice into the curry

Soup curry is a dish where rice is dipped into a flavorful curry soup. With its spice-infused broth and colorful assortment of meats and vegetables, it offers a completely different experience from regular curry rice. We asked the specialty restaurant Soup Curry GARAKU how to fully enjoy this iconic soup curry!
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How to eat soup curry | Dipping the rice into the soup!

“Soup curry” is a renowned local cuisine of Sapporo, Hokkaido. This vibrant dish features spicy, aromatic curry soup topped with a variety of lucious meats and fresh, colorful vegetables. Soup curry can be recognized by the large-sized toppings, and the rice being served on a separate plate. We’ve interviewed a soup curry specialty restaurant to learn more about unique aspects of enjoying this dish.

Store URL here　https://s-garaku.com/

【AJANTA】
Experience authentic Indian curry!

AJANTA is a restaurant established in 1957 where you can enjoy authentic South Indian cuisine. With the philosophy of “sharing the pure flavors of South India with Japanese guests,” they serve Indian curry without adapting it for local tastes. This article introduces how to enjoy such authentic Indian curry.
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How to Eat an Indian Thali: A Complete Guide to Curries, Chutneys, and Traditions

When you visit an Indian restaurant, you’ve probably seen several types of curry served on a large silver platter. This is called a “thali,” a traditional Indian set meal. This time, we visited "Ajanta," an authentic Indian curry restaurant in Kojimachi, Tokyo, to learn how to enjoy a thali the smart way — perfect even for first-timers trying Indian curry.

Store URL here　https://www.ajanta.com/

【Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto】
Its spiciness gradually becomes addictive! Mouko Tanmen

Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto is famous for its irresistibly spicy ramen. Many celebrities openly declare themselves fans, and among them is Komiya from the comedy duo Sanshiro, who has an especially intense passion for it. He shares tips on how everyone—from beginners to extreme spice lovers—can enjoy Mouko Tanmen and become true Nakamoto fans!
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How to enjoy Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto | Recommended arrangement of comedian Komiya from Sanshiro

Many people in the Japanese entertainment industry openly profess to be fans of Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto. In this installment, we asked Sanshiro's Komiya, the most passionate of them all about Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto, to show us how to enjoy this dish, which can be enjoyed by beginners and lovers of super spicy food alike. This is sure to make you a Nakamoto fanatic as well.

Store URL here　https://www.moukotanmen-nakamoto.com/

【Aged Meat Specialty Restaurant YOPU NO OUBUTA SIOYAKI】
Make samgyeopsal spicy by wrapping it with gochujang!

Samgyeopsal is enjoyed by grilling thick slices of pork belly on a hot plate and wrapping them in vegetables. When you’re in the mood for something spicy, adding plenty of gochujang is highly recommended! In this article, we introduce the Korean-style way of enjoying samgyeopsal as told by the specialty restaurant YOPU NO OUBUTA SIOYAKI in Shin-Okubo, Tokyo.
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How to Eat Samgyeopsal: A Beginner’s Guide to Korean BBQ with Pork Belly

Samgyeopsal is a Korean dish where thick slices of pork belly are grilled on a hot plate and wrapped in fresh vegetables before eating. Recently, it has become more accessible and popular in Japan as well. This time, we visited a specialty restaurant in Shin-Okubo, Tokyo’s hub for Korean culture, to dive into the authentic Korean-style way of enjoying samgyeopsal!

Store URL here　http://yopu.co.jp/

【Chinese Hot Pot Specialty Restaurant Xiao Fei Yang】
Heat things up with mala broth! Chinese hot pot

Hot pot is a fiery regional specialty from China. In this medicinal hot pot made with several types of Chinese herbs, you add your favorite ingredients such as meat, seafood, and vegetables. The spicy mala broth is perfect when you’re craving something bold and fiery! In this article, we introduce how to enjoy hot pot as taught by the Chinese Hot Pot Specialty Restaurant Xiao Fei Yang.
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How to Enjoy Chinese Hot Pot: Medicinal Spices, Dual Broths & Flavorful Toppings

Hugely popular among women, Chinese hot pot is a sizzling local dish from China. You enjoy it by adding your favorite ingredients—meat, seafood, vegetables, and more—into a bubbling pot of flavorful broth. This time, we visited the specialty restaurant XiaoFeiYang to learn the proper way to enjoy authentic Chinese hot pot.

Store URL here　https://xfy.co.jp/

【Kofukuajibo】
Experience “Gachi Chinese” cuisine just like in China!

Have you heard the term “Gachi Chinese”? It refers to Chinese cuisine that stays true to authentic local flavors. Among these, lamb dishes are considered a hallmark of “Gachi Chinese” cuisine. In this article, we asked Kofukuajibo in Akihabara, Tokyo, about beginner-friendly ways to enjoy authentic Chinese lamb dishes!

Store URL here　https://www.ajibo.jp/akihabara.html

【Chopsticks】
Change up the flavor of pho with fresh chili peppers and table condiments!

Pho is one of Vietnam’s most iconic noodle dishes. Known for its mild and approachable flavor, pho offers countless ways to customize the taste. Adding fresh chili peppers and table condiments for a spicy kick is highly recommended! In this article, we asked Chopsticks in Koenji, Tokyo—famous for its fresh rice noodles—about the Vietnamese way of enjoying pho.
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How to Eat Pho Like a Local: Flavor Hacks and Etiquette from Vietnam

Pho is one of Vietnam’s most iconic noodle dishes, known for its light, clear broth and fresh rice noodles that resemble Japan’s kishimen. Among Vietnamese cuisine, pho is relatively mild in flavor—making it the perfect canvas for a wide variety of flavor-enhancing add-ins. This time, we visited Chopsticks in Koenji, Tokyo—famous for its fresh pho noodles made from Japanese rice—to learn how to enjoy pho the Vietnamese way.

Store URL here　hhttps://namamen.com/

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