I tried the Spicy Curry with Pork Cutlet Topping for 900 yen at Chikara Curry. Since the main store is currently undergoing renovations and relocation, I visited the East store this time. The curry topped with leeks and homemade fukujin pickles was a fantastic combination! Starting from the end of March, the main store and Miwa store will be combined into a new location within the Shopping Mall Messe premises (next to the au shop on the Zebio side).

I came here looking for curry because I had some business in Kitami. I tried the Kitami onion curry with spiciness level "extra spicy" for 660 yen. It's a rich and hearty curry with onions simmered in it, and plenty of meat chunks as well. It's similar to a certain Tokachi curry but without the greasiness and heaviness, making it easy to eat. I had it without any toppings this time, but I'd like to try it with tonkatsu next time. I'm also very curious about the keema curry with pork cutlet. It's a bit far for me to come often, but I'll make sure to visit again when I have the chance. Maybe I'll try the "extremely spicy" level next time.

"Curry no Chikara" has several stores in Kitami City, and it seems to be inspired by "Indian" in Obihiro with its two types of curry roux and toppings to choose from. I visited out of curiosity on a Saturday evening. I ordered the "Kitami Onion Curry (¥600)" and "Chicken (¥200)" using the ticket machine. I handed the ticket to the staff, and the order seemed to be transmitted to the kitchen as soon as I purchased it. I sat at a table, thinking about this electromagnetic ordering system that Indian doesn't have. The curry that arrived looked similar to Indian, with a thick roux and well-cooked chicken. The atmosphere was truly reminiscent of "Indian"! The difference was the topping of Kitami's pride, fried onions, on top of the rice. Can this be promising?! The roux had a stronger acidity than expected, lacking the depth of flavor that I usually feel when having Indian curry at "Indian". The fried onions were indeed delicious, but their strong individual presence didn't seem to integrate well with the curry. The chicken seemed to be thigh meat rather than breast, with a slight amount of fat. In conclusion, in terms of taste, it is completely different from "Indian" in Obihiro. I couldn't experience that addictive deep flavor that makes you want to eat it over and over again. But maybe it's not fair to compare it too much with Indian in Obihiro. If you're in Kitami, it's worth trying this local curry.

I purchased the Asahikawa onion curry for 600 yen with a chicken topping for 200 yen at the ticket machine near the entrance. The dark curry had a thick consistency, and even when tilted, it didn't drip. My companion mentioned it was similar to the Indian curry in Obihiro, so I'd like to compare them someday. I'm not a fan of very spicy food, but the curry here was just right with medium spiciness. The fried onions went well with the curry. Thank you for the meal.

I always get the spicy double serving of onion curry to go. I bought a Big Chicken Cutlet at Tobu and made it into a self-serve Chicken Cutlet Curry. Even though it's spicy, the sweetness of the onions is quite strong, so I preferred the taste of the old recipe. However, the curry at the North Cape is delicious and easy to use.

Takeout option for just the curry sauce, "Onion Curry" for 450 yen (tax included). No container fee if you bring your own pot! I previously tried the "Power Curry" for the same price, and I wonder what the difference is. Perhaps it's just whether or not there is a topping like fried onions? The fried onion topping is sweet and delicious! (#^^#)

In the past, I visited the main store and tried the "Beef Curry" and also tried the "Onion Curry" at the Miwa store. I remember the onion curry having a tangy (tomato-like) flavor. At 12:00, more customers started to arrive. I was alone, so I sat at a table with a wall for six people. This time, I ordered the second cheapest option, "Chikara Curry with meat, medium spicy, 480 yen." The dish arrived soon after! When I tasted it, I thought, "Huh? It's not spicy at all... No tangy flavor either." The meat turned out to be beef, not the thin pork belly I initially thought. I had eaten half of it when I thought, "It's not spicy at all, so let's add some chili oil!" I only meant to add a little, but about five drops came out, making it spicy! Later, I saw on the flyer that "Chikara Rou" and "Onion Rou" seem to be different things. It made me think that the "Onion Rou" had a tangy flavor and was delicious. It's confusing if they don't separate the rou clearly. Maybe they should separate them like Coco Ichibanya does with "beef" and "pork." People who eat the cheaper option might just think, "Oh, it's okay..." and leave it at that. Maybe it's different if you go for the spicier option even if it's cheaper? I'd like to try the spicier option next time... Hokkaido (Eastern Hokkaido) Stimulus Club.

I've been curious about this new store of Curry no Chikara since it opened recently! I've been to a different store before, so I had a rough idea of the menu. It's a bit disappointing that the prices have gone up quite a bit compared to when the main store first opened, but still, being able to get a pork cutlet curry for less than 1000 yen is quite cost-effective. So, I ordered the pork cutlet curry. This time I chose the spicy onion curry, which had a rich and sweet flavor from the onions. The pork cutlet added a good amount of volume to the meal! It was delicious! The interior of the restaurant was bright, spacious, and cozy. Since there are not many dining options in this area compared to the west side, this place seems quite valuable. I would definitely come back again if I have the chance!

On this day, I went to a nearby eye clinic and decided to visit this shop that I had been curious about for a while. And finally, the time has come to take on the challenge of the "Kitami Whole Onion Curry"!! When you think of Kitami, you think of onions. And when you think of onions, you think of them whole. I've never experienced eating a whole onion before in my life, but while I'm in eastern Hokkaido, I thought to myself that I would surely regret it if I didn't try it...!! Now, it's time to enter the shop. The shop is still new and the interior is clean, with fresh-looking staff. On the table, there is spicy oil similar to the one found at Indian Curry in Obihiro, pickled radish, and fukujinzuke. The curry that was brought out was served in a silver dish, with fried onions and a whole onion topped with the roux. I ordered it spicy, and it was so spicy that it made me cough a little, so I don't remember the true taste of the curry, but the sweetness of the onion left a strong impression. Onions are known to have the effect of thinning the blood, so I couldn't help but think that Kitami City should make this their local specialty dish.

New Year's holiday is often a time for solitude, but even the bride can take a day off, so she was saying, "Where should we attack tomorrow?" But then, as if to interfere, the bride's colleague got the flu... What a mess. They should have gotten vaccinated. I'm not really disappointed, I don't dislike the bride. I had a feeling something like this would happen. It happens quite often because they are working with the minimum staff. After having lunch in Kitami, I went to "Curry no Chikara" for takeout. It's a new store that opened in the east. They seem to be doing well. Are they aiming for Indian curry? If they are, they should lower the prices a bit. It's 2:00 PM but it's almost full. I ordered just the curry roux for "Beef Tendon Curry" and "Onion Curry". This girl is a good girl, huh? Are the other girls not good? No comment on that. You're affirming it, aren't you? While waiting, it's cold in the house. The container fee is 50 yen, so I should have brought my own pot. Even though I said "I don't need it warmed up," they warmed it up. They asked if they should make it again, but I can't be that picky. I said, "It's okay as it is." It took about 5 minutes. Well, if they hadn't warmed it up, it would have been a bit faster. The "Onion Curry" from Curry no Chikara is... It's salty right off the bat. And it's lukewarm. No, it's sour. This is really sour. No, it's cold... So, that's not the fault of the restaurant, it's the bride's fault. And it's spicy. Weird sweetness, is it from the onions? The bride rated it 4.0, I rated it 2.0. The "Beef Tendon Curry" still has a strong onion flavor. The bride didn't say it, but I'm bothered by the acidity. It's delicious. The spiciness is just right for us, and it has a mellow taste. It also has beef tendon to some extent. The taste is... it's similar to Indian curry, isn't it? I can't help but feel that way. I'll definitely go back again.

The third branch of "Curry no Chikara" opened in the city. I was happy because it's close to my home. During the New Year holiday, I was almost becoming a lunch refugee when I happened to pass by this place. It's called "Curry no Chikara Higashi Store" and it reminds me of "Indian" in Obihiro. The curry is served in a stainless steel deep dish. You can also take it home, and bringing your own pot is welcome. There is hot oil on the table. The logo of the store is an Indian man wearing a turban, which looks cute. So, what should we order? Well, we didn't choose curry rice here (laughs). We ordered "Keema Curry Spakatsu" for 980 yen. It's served on a hot plate. The Spakatsu is topped with their famous Keema curry. We chose the Keema curry to be medium spicy. It's not very spicy, but it has a rich flavor and umami. The cutlet is crispy and juicy. The spaghetti is cooked just right. The hot plate was so hot that it even got a little burnt (laughs). It was delicious! Next time, I'll try the "Onion Curry".

This was my first visit since they opened. Even though it was 1:30 pm, the parking lot was full. I managed to find a spot, entered the restaurant, and there was only one group waiting. When I placed my order, I was told that they were not able to make the grilled curry as the equipment wasn't ready yet. So, I ended up ordering something different, almost like a spell. It seems that whenever I try to order something I don't usually eat, this kind of situation happens. The staff seemed new but tried their best. It took about 10 minutes for my partner's dish to arrive, and about 12 minutes for mine. I prefer the beef to be cooked a bit more. The curry was initially strong, but then it became spicy. The pork cutlet was not thin. The shrimp portion was not large, but they were firm. The curry had a nice depth of flavor. The aftertaste was refreshing. I look forward to comparing it with the main branch. Thank you for the meal.

This is the third location of Curry no Chikara in Kitami. It's rare to see a restaurant with three locations in Kitami. Perhaps they are aiming to be the Indian restaurant of Kitami. The location of the restaurant is in the Kashiwa area, and the balance of having three locations in convenient places is great. As usual, I will take out just the curry roux. The menu includes Kitami onion roux, Chikara roux, Keema roux, and Beef tendon roux. Huh? The basic roux is gone. It seems like the Kitami onion roux is now the recommended one, as the taste of the Chikara roux has changed since the opening. I ordered the large spicy Kitami onion roux with shrimp and chicken toppings. It comes with fried onions, which are delicious. You can even add them to a salad, so it's quite convenient. I'm curious about the beef tongue curry that is displayed on the wall.

I visited this restaurant because it is a Kitapon target store in Kitami City. I didn't have a very spicy image of this place, so I ordered the spicy curry for the first time. The spicy curry was really spicy, haha. My mouth was hurting by the time I finished it. However, the sweetness of the onions and the balance of salt were consistent, making it a delicious curry. If you don't like spicy food, it's better not to order the spicy curry.

I think beef is the main ingredient. The rich sweetness of the meat and onions is delicious. When you buy from the ticket machine, the order is automatically placed. You can help yourself to water. The parking lot may be a bit small, but you can park without any issues. They also sell retort products in outdoor vending machines.

I have never eaten at the store, but I always order takeout and eat it. I like the curry that uses onions from Kitami and the beef tendon curry. You can also order just the curry sauce, which is quite good. This restaurant is located near the recently opened McDonald's cafe. The staff is efficient and friendly, although parking can be a bit difficult for me (lol).

Kitami onion curry medium spicy