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
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Ponipirika
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Magic Spice
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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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@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Learn how to make Japanese curry with byFood: www.byfood.com/experiences/tokyo-home-cooking-japanese-curry-729 🍛

@antonchigurh3226 Жыл бұрын

Shizzling hot 🥵

@BlazeXak Жыл бұрын

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.

@Chuck8541 Жыл бұрын

"So many flavors, I don't know what's going on..." -Shizuka, 2023 lol Everything looks so yum! I shouldn't have watched this while fasting. Thanks for taking us along!

@01seiyer74 Жыл бұрын

いつもながら、その街やロケーションに溶け込む、SHIZUKAさんのファッションと、映像の作りに感心しています。😙

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

いつもご視聴ありがとうございます😊

@KenHiroshi627 Жыл бұрын

Oh man.. I would totally die! Ganbatte Shizuka!

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

It was a tough day 😂

@Dahami2005 Жыл бұрын

superb shizuka. Love from Sri Lanka🇱🇰❤

@khpn Жыл бұрын

The "blooper" at 06:26 is price less! Great video. Hope to try these one day. Keep up the good work.

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Give them a try!

@rbeltran1755 Жыл бұрын

spicy curry in a very hot tokyo weather. you’re a warrior

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

It wasn’t easy 🤣

@mikerguitarwolfgaming4206 Жыл бұрын

You brave, brave soul. Keep being awesome!!!

@gregghoshida6576 Жыл бұрын

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

@dozer11 Жыл бұрын

I love when restaurants explain the best way to enjoy a dish as it’s part of why I go out to eat.

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@adelbert8981 Жыл бұрын

Definitely would be down for that Aquarius! It looks oishi!

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

For the people that can take their spice, this would be a great curry to try!

@happyguy61 Жыл бұрын

That last curry had a major kick🥵 Hats off to you Shiz for being so brave!!😂

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

She is strong 💪

@scaremeister 20 күн бұрын

oh YAY MAGIC SPICE is easily one of my favorite restraunts ever. Every trip to Japan I MUST visit there and enjoy. Absolutely one of the best soup currys ever

@Chuck8541 Жыл бұрын

I really liked that plate with the different curries. It would be great to be able to taste a bunch of different curries, instead of only 1, during a meal.

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

That was such a good one!

@gbautista100 Жыл бұрын

The consistency of this show dropping every Sunday 🏆 amazing

@brozors Жыл бұрын

What a trooper! Also, it's great to see this channel grow. I remember when it was below 30k subs, now it's over 120k.

@roshanshrestha3836 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤ 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.

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

For real! She is a pro!

@arceus54321 11 ай бұрын

lol settle down champ

@robertmcintosh6914 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shizuka, that was a great episode!!

@xerttangofoxtrot1549 Жыл бұрын

Awesomeness! Thanks for sharing your experience with Japanese curry!

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

@teomai Жыл бұрын

I will definitely go for the highest spicy food even higher than the last food Shizuka ate and the crews. Also I would love Japan By Food to come to my country to try all the spicy foods 😅 (don't worry, we have non spicy foods too)

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Nice challenge! Even the spiciest one was enjoyable and tasty! We are sure you’d love it🎉

@-DirtyShoes Жыл бұрын

"...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?

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Shizuka’s spice tolerance was actually super high! She ate the third one like a champ!

@catzhakury Жыл бұрын

Thank you Shizuka and the team for a great video on curry. It is definitely for science 😋

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Factsss! 😃

@flowstate6769 9 ай бұрын

At first, I couldn't place her face. When she started eating and going, "mm, MMmm!" I was like, "That's the girl form the best ever food review show!!" 🤣🤣🤣

@leinabambino Жыл бұрын

Such champs! Shizuka & team JBF!!

@Chonky_boi265 Жыл бұрын

You're a real trooper for taking on the spice. You took it like a real champ. My hats are off to you. Job well done, Shizuka!

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

She did so great!

@teesong6801 Жыл бұрын

You are a beast!! You can handle your spice! Love your videos.

@marcomorosino6081 Жыл бұрын

I love your clips, based on food, with you gentle and punctual comments and entertainment and explanation of what we are watching. Keep doing the good job. Greetings from Italy

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

We are so thankful!

@stevend9527 Жыл бұрын

OMG i have never been around there. Love Curry so much. I'll definitely stop by next time. Really useful infos. Thanks 🙌

@zarakkhan5524 Жыл бұрын

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.

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

I think for a person with a bit higher spice tolerance, even the last place would be manageable and enjoyable. It was spicy but you could still enjoy the taste!

@oliviolanza1933 Жыл бұрын

I am actually eating while watching this😂 Another great video by Japan by food, of course with my love Shizuka-chan❤

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Great timing!

@roarntito Жыл бұрын

Another great informative video by a sweet host; thank you for your post(s)🙃

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It is our pleasure!

@Mojova1 Жыл бұрын

I only just found your channel. Thanks to youtube algorythm. I loved all of your videos with Sonny. I will probably watch every video 😃

@qwertyboo Жыл бұрын

those curries look unique! amazing ep

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

So good! Thanks a lot for watching🥰

@typerightseesight Жыл бұрын

The deer steak looks super interesting!

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

It was yummyyyy!

@drewcorry5056 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love curry specially lamb. Agreed love how the 1ST place looks. Looks like the curry is shredded. Looks like a delicious meat pie. I would have a few Kiren to wash it down. 2ND place. I was patiently waiting for you to try Lever 7 Spice. Congrats. Absolutely loved your reaction walking into your 3RD place. Yum banana. Cheers on 20 peppers. Absolutely love seeing your eyes water and your noise sniffing because of Spice. 1ST place with the meat curry pie was the winner for me. Absolutely Loved Every Minute

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Woooow! Thanks so much. We are so glad to hear that!

@skylarkessler9805 Жыл бұрын

That all looks very delicious! I have a pretty good heat tolerance and I like it when my curry hurts a little, so I think I'd give the spiciest one a try.

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Then you might actually enjoy the last one! It hurt but it was still enjoyable 😊

@EzyStyles Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for another enjoyable episode ! Shizuka jumped when the chef came out with the curry haha .

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Jumped out of excitement 🎉

@EzyStyles Жыл бұрын

@@JapanbyFood I guess I did the same thing when this episode dropped

@zakkwylde72 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! curry looks good, bring on the spicy one!!!

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Uuuuh! Somebody like a challenge!

@JMJ457 11 ай бұрын

Looks so appetizing 🤤

@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын

It was!

@JSPRKL Жыл бұрын

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

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Maybe eating them all in one day was a bit too much, but if you try them separately then it is an enjoyable time! 😁

@astroboy3507 Жыл бұрын

@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!!! 😬

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Curry level 4 is more than enough!😀

@xxCablexx Жыл бұрын

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

@fumeokid Жыл бұрын

Shizuka-the best always!!! ❤

@switch2361 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, I love curry

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

We do too!

@amadeaputri4781 Жыл бұрын

Curry food spicy soto,nice food yummy, someone food Japan spicyyy, let's eat!❤🍲.

@MajorAddiction Жыл бұрын

"Pregnancy food baby-level" *Camera shows a slight bump* 😂 Shizuka is just built different

@yoshinot6131 6 ай бұрын

Shizuka, distorted by the spiciness, is so cute🩷

@tastyneck Жыл бұрын

I just finished dinner which coincidentally was the leftover Japanese curry I previously made and I still want to try all of these.

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a nice coincidence 😮😊

@tastyneck Жыл бұрын

@@JapanbyFood Absolutely love your content. Thank you for being awesome!

@ishanmisra7472 Жыл бұрын

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

@joshschneider9766 Жыл бұрын

Ive read a bit about the ainu its neat to see their culture expresses as a curry

@panathenaea Жыл бұрын

Honestly, out of everything - I want the banana lassi the most ^^

@billshepherd4331 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I would try the 7 level curry. That doesn't mean I would survive it!🤣 Keep up the Great work!

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Yep, yep, we feel the same

@jomangeee9180 Жыл бұрын

After watching this channel for a year, it is confirmed Japanese are obsessed with soup, I love soup, BTW I loved this episode and was surprised not to see a single Indian? Are there like communities for different groups in Japan?

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

We wanted to focus on Japanese curry fusions in this video, however, there are many amazing Indian curry places all over Tokyo!

@MrPootzen Жыл бұрын

I would try the level 7 curry, sounds like it still has a great flavor!

@steveforbes8287 10 ай бұрын

I just had lunch and now I'm hungry again! I was beginning to lose faith and considered that I may need to move to Thailand instead of Japan when I leave the USA. I had kind of lost hope about spicy food in Japan after the Devil's BBQ closed due to The Bug! They had a dish known as the "Sudden Death Hambagu" which was supposed to be one of the most spicy dishes in Tokyo. I guess I will never find out unless someone can find out what happened to them and if they just moved or cashed out completely! I am so wanting to hit up that psychedelic place! That one is showing real promise! Watching you go for that last dish has got me all excited about getting there! If and when that happens we need to meet and have a challenge over who can handle the most heat! I'm well known here for having lava level heat tolerance so, it could be interesting! This is a fun video! You need to do more just like it! The field is full of players so you have plenty of material at hand! Regarding your ending questions, a friend and I have traveled all over the East Coast of America. We've hit many places that claimed to have really hot food. Most of them Asian restaurants. Each time we offered to pay double per serving if they made it so hot we couldn't eat it! After more than 20 years we have never had to pay up! What do you think about the places you tried? Will they beat us?

@benjmin1542 Жыл бұрын

Shimokitazawa a place to remember 👌👌👌🙏

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

It is! Our fav!

@bounnongkhoukone7234 Жыл бұрын

“Hi” looks yummy”👍😋😋😛👋👍👍🙏👍👍👍💖👍👍

@walktheparth Жыл бұрын

Editor must really like that Beauty and the Beast T-Shirt. Curries look delicious by the way!

@max0ut2xl Жыл бұрын

I would definitely try the Zengake curry in the first part, it looks so amazing! Also I'd probably try a spoonful of the level 7 curry for scientific purposes!

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

The zengake curry was just too good!

@jacovermeulen6210 Жыл бұрын

You we're brave Shizuka I would try the spicy one's as well. I love spicy curry a lot. Most of people don't. They looked delicious and the restaurants so nice.

@kiramutoujaeger 9 ай бұрын

Gonna love curry i want to try the foods

@JapanbyFood 9 ай бұрын

These were amazing!

@marcotixxx Жыл бұрын

you know i had to go out and get a curry after watching this 🤣 PS i love Shizuka ❤

@subaman95 Жыл бұрын

I Love this episode. Good job trying the spiciest curry. Would you eat a curry made with Carolina reaper peppers?

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Shizuka is up for any challenge!

@calnative4904 Жыл бұрын

I love spicy food but there’s a point where there’s no flavor and just pain. But with that being said I would love to try those, they looked delicious. 🌶️

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

You should give them a try! They were all very enjoyable 😊

@pickandstring 9 ай бұрын

This girl is amazing😊

@seantaoka2796 9 ай бұрын

Crap it all looks so good. Love it

@JapanbyFood 9 ай бұрын

It was tastyyy!

@RadenWA Жыл бұрын

Nobody talk about how the spicy chart man goes from white to more and more brown and gaining a mustache 😏

@ancientk100 Жыл бұрын

best food youtuber!

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support🎉

@victorlui5955 Жыл бұрын

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

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

We get that! There is no need to go spicier than that 😁

@Szchandler Жыл бұрын

Shizuka, you know me already, I'm just here to worship your blue jeans, thanks for wearing them and for existing 🥰

@rodolfomendez6886 Жыл бұрын

Love your contet sizuka.❤❤

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 🎉

@ZeroOneBimon Жыл бұрын

A Dream is that Shizuka shows me Japan

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

We get that!

@IAmWilltoo Жыл бұрын

Super, very interested in curry 🍛!!

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Hope you get to try these places!

@perdomot Жыл бұрын

Had some Indian curry for lunch today but only med spicy. Props to Shizuka for going all out.

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

That sounds delicious ❤

@ryoryo9936 Жыл бұрын

My workplace used to be in this area, and I would always go to Shimokitazawa for lunch. I would literally walk past Magic Spice every workday (and I’ve eaten there several times), so it’s pretty surreal to see it here. I don’t recognize the other two shops though, which is making me feel like a failure. (To be fair, I think the first one opened after I stopped working there, but I’m not sure what my excuse is for not knowing the second restaurant.)

@scotttan6377 Жыл бұрын

@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 !

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

It diiiid! Kyuan-tei was sooo good and we can’t wait to try again!

@Kwijiboi Жыл бұрын

Food baby huh? Might need an epidural for the delivery. 😂 Japanese spice levels tend to be mild so I get it.

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it definitely wasn’t as spicy as we expected but the final one did meet the requirements

@jameyteng7348 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never been to Japan before now that I watched ur streams it’s on my bucket list now lol what’s the best city to visit for great food and sightseeing

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

Well Osaka is knowns as the kitchen of Japan, so maybe a great place to start!

@ballad_bird Жыл бұрын

Tomato is the best curry you can get in Tokyo. This bring based on tabelog and eating there every time I travel there

@wongjefx980 Жыл бұрын

One more bite after being full.... Shizuka is the champ.

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

She fights until the end!

@JohnHausser Жыл бұрын

We’re all gangster until we try ☢️ curry 🍛 🥵 🔥 Cheers from San Diego California 🇺🇸

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

True dat 😉

@roynobody Жыл бұрын

lol 0:07 i see what you did there video editor hahaha

@rodolfomendez6886 Жыл бұрын

I love yuor discription of the food.😅

@SaltyTowers 4 ай бұрын

Try Special 3 at the Curry House in Misawa. Fireball!

@JapanbyFood 4 ай бұрын

We shall!

@bourbakis Жыл бұрын

Really would you like to review "咖喱屋ボングー" in Shinjuku. The curries in your vid seem experimental in nature, haven't found their grooves yet. But Bon Gout's is novel and well established, has sound culinary foundation.

@tenreyes Жыл бұрын

Great tour JbF and host Shizuka, generally Japanese curry is mild and somewhat has a sweetness to it...not as spicy as the eastern asian neighbors...Thai, Indian, Korean type currys. With consideration to tourists, one would think Tokyo curry restaurants would cater to palates that are more adjusted a higher level of zest.

@JapanbyFood Жыл бұрын

All of these restaurants were a fusion of a typical Japanese and foreign tasted, which made it so enjoyable😍

@thejessta Жыл бұрын

Shizukaaaaaaa

@ricecakejohnson 11 ай бұрын

This girl is way too nice, cause @6:27 when that person literally walked in front of their shot, I wouldve had to say something to that rude old person.

@JapanbyFood 11 ай бұрын

It happens:P