辛口リースリング
On weekends, all restaurants in Kichijoji have long lines. At times like this, head to the 3rd floor of Tokyu Department Store. There are unique shops such as bakeries, miscellaneous goods stores, clothing stores, select shops, and restaurants, and surprisingly, it's not crowded. This is a hidden gem. And everything is delicious. This time, I went to Marufuku Coffee Shop. They have lunch sets with options like curry and sandwiches. We were seated at a table for two with hardly any wait. I chose the black curry from the several curry options. The Marufuku curry and hashed beef rice also looked delicious. When you order a set, it comes with salad and a drink. The black curry set costs 1,390 yen. It contains fruits and beef, so it's sweet and spicy. I opted for iced coffee. The staff asked, "Would you like it sweetened or unsweetened?" I chose unsweetened. Later, I found out that they use coffee beans specifically for iced coffee and add sugar when it's hot. The iced coffee with sugar also looked delicious. First, they brought out the salad. It was a simple salad with lettuce and cherry tomatoes, but the corn dressing was delicious! The sweetness of the corn stood out, making it refreshing. And then the curry. It wasn't too black, had a rich flavor, and the beef was tender. The onions and fruits melted into the curry. It was very tender and melted in the mouth. Delicious! It also came with three pickled shallots, which was a nice touch. The rice was also tasty. Although it wasn't on the menu, they also served cream cheese ice cream. That was delicious too. I enjoyed it with coffee, having a leisurely lunchtime. The atmosphere in the restaurant is calming. The sandwiches and cakes also looked delicious. A satisfying lunch. They opened as a Western-style restaurant in 1934. The retro menu and ambiance are nice. Next to the restaurant, they sell dressings and coffee beans. I ended up buying the corn dressing. Next time, I might try the hot coffee and Marufuku curry.