There was a ramen shop that suddenly turned into a curry shop one day. However, it was not much of a surprise because they used to serve curry even during their ramen shop days, and it was delicious. The outside sign displayed a photo of Bamboo Curry, the shop's name. It was a dark brown color, which made me think it was the same curry from their ramen shop days. They continued their tradition of offering sales from their ramen shop days, and on that day, the Bamboo Curry was priced at 750 yen reduced to 550 yen, and the Explosive Tsukemen was priced at 1000 yen reduced to 800 yen. When we entered after 7 pm, there were a few customers already inside and only one came in after us. The interior of the shop remained the same as it was during their ramen shop days. There was a ticket machine on the right side after entering. We ordered the Bamboo Curry and Explosive Tsukemen to share. The food was served in about 10 minutes. Bamboo Curry tasted just like I expected, with the same flavor as it had during their ramen shop days - a sweet and flavorful beef curry. It was delicious. Unlike their ramen shop days, there was a condiment called Delicious Oil prepared on the table. It was a spicy oil that enhanced the flavor when added later on. The Explosive Tsukemen also had a broth similar to the Motsu Nabe from their ramen shop days. The noodles were thick and had a nice chewy texture, and it was delicious as well. The Delicious Oil also complemented this dish. (August 2023)

Bamboo Curry @ Takadanobaba Bamboo Curry Chicken Cutlet ¥750 Originally a ramen shop that changed its concept to a curry restaurant. I was curious about it since it's on my commute route, so I decided to visit! They were offering a ¥200 discount at the opening, not sure if it's still ongoing. The rice portion was 350g and very filling, it was delicious!

Bamboo Curry at Takadanobaba: A curry dish with plenty of meat and a rich curry sauce, served with a generous portion of 350g rice. A must-visit spot for those who love curry and big portions. #BambooCurry #TakadanobabaGourmet #Curry #CurryLovers #CurryFans

Delicious curry with a rich flavor at "Bamboo Curry" in Takadanobaba. The tender beef tendon and authentic pork cutlet curry have a flavorful and addictive taste. Definitely coming back for more! 🍛 #BambooCurry #TakadanobabaGourmet #Curry #CurryLover

"Located a 7-8 minute walk from Takadanobaba Station towards Waseda along Waseda Street, near the Bamba-guchi intersection where Meiji Street intersects, is the newly opened "Bamboo Curry Takadanobaba Store" that opened around May. The place used to be a ramen shop called Takeroku, which was part of the same Takeroku group and originally served both ramen and curry, but now seems to focus solely on curry. Before Takeroku Ramen, it used to be a tonkatsu restaurant (Sakai Meat Shop), and the basic layout of the interior has not changed much, with a counter seating for about 15 people in a U-shape. The main customers seem to be office workers and men in work clothes. You buy your meal ticket at the ticket machine near the entrance before ordering. The menu includes beef tendon curry, hamburger curry, Bamboo Curry made with luxurious Japanese beef, pork cutlet curry, chicken cutlet curry, and more. You can also choose toppings like cheese. The rice comes in a generous 350g serving, and you can even choose brown rice. This time, I went for the pork cutlet beef tendon curry. There was a special 200 yen discount for the grand opening until June, which was extended to July due to its popularity. You can also pay with PayPay. Pork cutlet beef tendon curry priced at 1,100 yen was discounted to 900 yen. The meal arrived in about 5 minutes, with a mountain of rice topped with the cutlet, covered in curry sauce. I dug in right away. The cutlet was made with non-molded meat, with a crispy coating and tender meat that was delicious. The curry was not too spicy, but had a rich flavor with plenty of beef tendon meat, making it very appetizing. I added the 'Delicious Oil' on the table, a spicy sauce similar to chili oil, for a change in flavor, and the oil added a nice touch. It was a hearty curry with a good portion size, and it was delicious. It's convenient to drop by, so next time I'll try the hamburger curry."

I opened a store and it's doing pretty well, offering a continuous discount of 200 yen. I decided to order the pork cutlet curry with extra rice for exactly 1000 yen. When I sat at the ticket counter, I was told that the regular serving size is 350g, but I didn't know how much that was. I went for the extra rice option anyway. The extra rice portion that arrived in just 6 minutes seemed huge at first glance, but it was actually a manageable amount. I can't remember which one was the Bamboo Curry and which one was the Beef Tendon Curry, but I preferred the Bamboo Curry as it was pork-based. The meat cutlet didn't seem freshly fried in the store and wasn't very crispy, but the delicious curry made up for it. It's also affordable and originally not spicy, so even kids can enjoy it and you can make it spicier later on. Good cost performance overall!

The 'Takeroku Ramen Takadanobaba Store' on Waseda Street suddenly changed its business format. It has reopened as a curry restaurant called 'Bamboo Curry Takadanobaba Store' on May 1, 2023. The catchphrase is "A curry specialty store made by a serious ramen shop." Orders are made through a ticket machine, self-service water, and operations are similar to a ramen shop. The rice portion is generous at 350g, fitting for a student area. Additionally, showing a student ID allows for a free upgrade to a larger portion. Conversely, it is possible to order a smaller portion or switch to 250g of brown rice. The Chicken Cutlet Bamboo Curry, originally priced at ¥1000, is currently on a discount campaign for ¥800. Chicken cutlet curry is now a world standard, and the base 'Bamboo Curry' is a rich and spicy beef curry made with plenty of Japanese beef. The chicken cutlet with tartar sauce is made from one piece of domestic chicken breast meat. The thick coating makes it quite juicy. With plenty of rice, rich and thick curry, and generously oily cutlet, this dish is perfect for hungry young people and Waseda students. If I had to make a suggestion, it would be to have something like pickled vegetables for resetting as the dish is very rich overall. The base curry was delicious, so I believe there is room for different variations. The interior design is strangely focused on De Niro x Scorsese. Perhaps targeting taxi drivers and boxers as well. I found it a bit cute.

On June 23, Reiwa 5 (Friday), the 3107th place in Tokyo. Some months ago, this place was popular as a ramen production company opened a physical store there, but the taste didn't leave much of an impression on me. However, it wasn't bad, I think. The name of the shop was Takeloku Ramen, and I believe the owner's name was Sosuke Takeyama. I remember seeing the history of the shop written in the restroom, and I was somewhat surprised to see the nostalgic "Ramen Mutsumiya" mentioned. "Ramen Mutsumiya" was a very popular shop a little over 20 years ago, with many branches, and I myself visited several of them. However, the popularity declined, and the owner at that time ended up filing for bankruptcy (was it Sosuke Takeyama?). What I remember is that the taste varied depending on the branch, which was quite impressive. The taste after the change of owner at Ramen Mutsumiya was disappointing. There are reviews of the Komagome branch of Ramen Mutsumiya with various details. Now, I visited "Bamboo Curry," which opened on May 1, and all items were ¥200 off until the end of June, so I stopped by. I bought a meal ticket at the ticket vending machine, and the Hamburg Curry, which is normally ¥1000, was discounted to ¥800 for a limited time, and an extra ¥100 for extra spiciness. I chose brown rice instead of the default 350g of rice. By the way, you can also reduce the amount of rice to your liking, even with white rice. But since there are many students in the Takadanobaba area, there was a service where students could get a free extra large serving of rice by showing their student ID, about 500g, right? There was Fukujinzuke and special oil (like chili oil) on the table, so you could change the taste. Now, the Hamburg Curry has arrived. The curry was a dark type like Nanhai, with no spiciness at all, rather leaving a sweet taste. The ingredients were a few pieces of beef tendon and vegetables with visible shapes, topped with a hamburger. The curry was more of a Western style, but it had a unique retort smell that was a bit off-putting. The extra spiciness came in a can of spicy spice, so you could use as much as you liked, and when I sprinkled a lot, it became quite to my liking. The hamburger was not very meaty and had a lot of filler, so it was just okay. The 250g of brown rice was cooked firm like Delhi or Bombay, and it was delicious. Overall, if it's ¥800, I would eat it, but it will be ¥1000 from July, so it might be a bit expensive. Takadanobaba is also a fierce curry battleground, so it might be a tough competition.

The Bamboo Curry is ¥200 off, so it's ¥550 with a choice of white rice or brown rice. I chose brown rice, but they reduced the portion from 350g to 250g without explaining. It seems they used to be a ramen shop that made delicious curry and switched to a curry shop. The taste is okay, with beef curry that has chunks of beef tendon. It's not too thick or too runny, with a strange spice. It's like chili oil. It's worth it for ¥550, but maybe not for ¥750.

There is a new restaurant near Takadanobaba, at the intersection of Babaguchi. I visited it right away. I wonder which curry is delicious? I'm not sure what to choose. I decided to go with the "aikake curry" and coleslaw. As I looked around the restaurant, I thought to myself, "Is this a new curry place?" The name "Bamboo" must mean bamboo, right? Then I noticed a sign that said, "When a ramen shop gets serious, they can make delicious curry." It turns out it's Takeloku (laughs). The coleslaw was shredded cabbage with Thousand Island dressing. I think the aikake curry was Bamboo Curry and Beef Tendon Curry. I added some original chili oil from the table and enjoyed my meal.

Takeroku, a ramen shop that also served curry, has changed its business model to become a curry specialty store called Bamboo Curry. They offer two types of curry: Bamboo Curry and Beef Tendon Curry, both made with beef. You can also mix and match the two. The rice portion is quite large at 350g, but you can also opt for brown rice which comes in a 250g portion. The Hamburger Curry with coleslaw on top was ordered by purchasing a meal ticket. The coleslaw was like a mini salad with shredded cabbage and dressing. Both curries were rich and flavorful, with the Beef Tendon Curry having more substantial ingredients. They had different colors, but both were equally rich in taste. Fried food might go better with the curry than the hamburger. This is a great place for those who enjoy eating a lot of rice with flavorful curry.

On May 1st, "Takerokuramen" on Waseda Street changed its business to a curry restaurant. The previous ramen shop now only serves curry. I arrived close to 1pm and the counter seating-only restaurant was bustling. I purchased my meal from the ticket machine, which only accepted cash. I sat at an available seat. Self-service water was available. I chose the "Mix Curry" to compare flavors. Toppings cost extra, but I used a free voucher for a boiled egg. The rice portion was 350g, but I opted for brown rice (250g). The dish on the left is the Bamboo Curry, and the one on the right is the Beef Tendon Curry. The Bamboo Curry was a dark, spicy, and slightly sweet beef curry, reminiscent of a common taste found in Western-style restaurants. I personally preferred the Beef Tendon Curry. The 250g of brown rice was just the right amount, whereas 350g might be too much.

- Pork Cutlet Bamboo Curry ¥1,000 including tax Located a little over a 5-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station on the JR Yamanote Line towards Waseda University, this is a curry rice specialty shop. Previously, it was a ramen shop called Takeroku Ramen, then it changed to a miso ramen shop, and now it has become a curry shop. It seems like Takeroku Ramen has been experimenting and trying different things at this location. Even when the shop was named "Takeroku Ramen," they were serving curry, but perhaps they decided to focus solely on curry this time because there are too many ramen shops around. Personally, I have been eating more curry than ramen lately, so I welcome the change to a curry shop. I was curious if the curry they are serving now is different from what they used to offer, so I decided to visit. Introducing the "Pork Cutlet Bamboo Curry." It is based on an original European-style beef curry, topped with a small, thin pork cutlet. It was served with Fukujinzuke on the side. You could choose between 350g of white rice or 250g of brown rice, and I opted for the normal white rice. 350g of rice is quite filling. (I didn't feel hungry even in the evening that day.) However, the rice was a bit soft. It's convenient to have slightly softer rice for reheating, as when rice is cooked too firm, it becomes harder to eat as time passes. I thought they might have considered these factors. Perhaps the restaurant's preference or recommendation is for softer rice. The main star, the curry roux, was a rich beef curry that had been simmered to a thick consistency, and the beef in it was melt-in-your-mouth tender and delicious. Since the shop originally specialized in ramen, I think they excel in extracting umami from simmering and cooking ingredients. It's not just about combining ingredients and time. It's delicious, and it's quite difficult to think of another restaurant with a similar taste. However, it's challenging to make a lasting impression with curry, and unfortunately, this dish didn't leave a strong enough impression for me to want to come back for it. I'll reiterate, it's delicious. Thank you for the meal.

・Ai-gake curry (brown rice) 800 yen ・Spinach (topping) 150 yen Total: 950 yen This European-style curry restaurant opened on May 1, 2023. The location used to be a ramen shop called Takeroku Ramen, but it seems they changed their business to a curry shop judging from the name. The sign inside the store even says "Curry made by a ramen shop." The signature dish, Bamboo Curry, is a shiny black curry with beef. It reminded me of the black curry I used to love from retort pouches. I mentioned retort pouches, but it's not meant in a negative way. I just really like that flavor. The other option, Beef Tendon Curry, is... just average. Since it's priced 100 yen higher than Bamboo Curry, I'll stick with Bamboo next time. The Delicious Oil on the table was also just average.

I loved this curry, but it seems like they will be closing at the end of September. Bamboo Curry, special price of 500 yen!! Thank you for the delicious meal!

You can enjoy two types of curry at a good price, and the taste is also very good.

It used to be a ramen shop. I found out about it through word of mouth. They brought me cold curry, so I asked for a remake. The fried cutlet was freshly made, but it was just okay. It's not a curry shop worth seeking out in particular. When I ordered coleslaw, shredded cabbage came out. They said they serve this at their place. I double-checked just in case. The slightly dry and crumbly cabbage was just okay. I won't be visiting again.

Today's delicious pork cutlet curry is 200 yen off, making it 800 yen.

What, what, what!! I encountered curry that is so delicious it's addictive.

I passed by this place in Takadanobaba on a weekday evening and decided to stop by "Bamboo Curry". It seemed like a new curry restaurant with flowers outside. I bought a meal ticket from the vending machine and sat at the counter. I ordered the "Hamburger Bamboo Curry". It was a bit cheaper because it was early, costing 900 yen. I chose brown rice over white rice. There were three staff members, so they seemed to have enough manpower. The dish arrived quickly, with a generous portion of brown rice arranged in a circular shape on a large plate. I took a bit of brown pickled radish. The brown rice was chewy and seemed healthy. It was a bit of a subtle match with the curry. The hamburger looked pale. I ate the brown rice with the hamburger as a side dish. I drizzled some "Delicious Oil" from the counter, which was a light chili oil. It had a nice chili flavor and spiciness. The curry was beef curry with chunks of beef. It was a dark brown color, similar to beef stew. It had a sweetness and beef umami, with not much spiciness. The beef was tender and soft, almost melting in my mouth. I had to be careful not to drink it. When I chewed it, the meat had a good flavor. Overall, it was an okay curry rice.

It seems like the former "Takeroku Ramen" has changed its format. Now it's "Bamboo Curry," with the same ticket system and PayPay payment method. I ordered the Bamboo Curry Katsu Curry. It comes with beef tendon curry, which adds a nice texture. However, the curry lacked spiciness. I added a generous amount of a condiment similar to chili oil, which brought back the mysterious aroma from the Takeroku Ramen days. It's not exceptionally delicious, but it's decent. I might revisit if I feel like it.