The other day, I visited a favorite restaurant in Osaka that was featured on "Matsuko's Unknown World New Year's Special." The restaurant is called "Spice Curry 43," pronounced as "Yonjuusan," and it stands out in the diverse world of Osaka spice curry with its colorful and pop atmosphere. The colorful fashion of the owners and the vibrant interior give the impression of being in Matsuko's recording studio. However, this restaurant is not just about being pop. It is a powerhouse that has won the Grand Prix at the largest curry festival in Western Japan, "Curry EXPO," for two consecutive years with its signature dish, the "Setouchi Lemon Splash." The menu changes depending on the season, and on this day, they were serving the menu that was introduced on "Matsuko's Unknown World." The highlight was the "Setouchi Lemon Pork Dry Curry & Edamame Potage." Just look at this catchy visual! It is the epitome of dry and wet style curry refinement. The first thing you taste is the dry keema, a minced pork with whole spices that is topped with chopped Setouchi eco-lemon, adding a striking acidity that pairs perfectly with the meat. The light green at the bottom that looks like a plate color is the edamame potage. This is not curry (and not miso either), but once you take a bite, you'll immediately recognize the flavor of edamame. The beauty lies in enjoying each element separately, allowing for a delightful flavor transformation when mixed together. Moreover, breaking the top spice egg and letting the yolk flow adds another layer of flavor. This simple curry allows you to enjoy it four times – first with the keema, second with the potage, third by mixing them together, and fourth by breaking the egg. It's a fantastic "food design" that offers multiple enjoyment opportunities. Much like in music or visual arts, presenting something niche in a catchy and pop manner requires creativity, sense, and experience, and Spice Curry 43 effortlessly achieves this. The biggest charm of Spice Curry 43 is the delightful personalities of the owners, Yosan and Ayumi. Yosan says, "Some people say they're happy if 1 out of 100 people understands them, but I'm different. I want to be loved by all 100 people!" Indeed, cooking is all about connecting with people. Lastly, some exciting news – from February 16 to March 8, at Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store in Tokyo, the "Tokyo Curry Culture" event will feature the "Setouchi Lemon Pork Dry Curry & Edamame Potage" from Spice Curry 43 during the first week, and the renowned "Spice Wappa Rice" will also be available for takeout. Don't miss this opportunity to meet Yosan and try these dishes. The first solo book by Curry Cell, "Nippon Curry Culture Guide," featuring Spice Curry 43, is also available for purchase. Visit the Curry Cell Facebook page and Twitter for more information.

I had a summer limited chilled curry and a summer vegetable dry curry. The chilled curry was a delicious combination of grated yam and curry, with side dishes like pickled mustard greens, spicy egg, all mixed together like bibimbap. The dry curry was also very tasty, especially when paired with the cold tomato potage served on the side.

Happy birthday to Comme Comme (Connectr, Mochimochit, Hooklala, Glicoogen, Commecks Ichi)! Delicious Spicy~! & Delicious Smile~! Dry curry with summer vegetables and cold tomato and okra potage with spiced boiled egg on the side. Served with a small portion of rice (180g).

Last time, we went to try the famous Instagram-worthy monthly curry, but this time my wife had the monthly curry while I had the regular curry. It definitely lived up to its reputation of winning awards at the Curry Expo, it was delicious. The monthly curry also looked amazing!

I learned about this spice curry restaurant from a local foodie in Osaka, quietly nestled on the south side of Utsubo Park in Osaka City. It was mentioned that this Setouchi Splash Curry has won the Curry EXPO Grand Prix multiple times. While I usually don't get too excited about things like "Grand Prix" or "from so-and-so region," I had to reflect on my attitude after trying it. Despite it being a 35℃ hot summer day, the refreshing lemon flavor was much appreciated, but there was a whole new world beyond that. During my time living in Osaka, I had tried many different spice curries, each with their own unique originality that amazed me. However, this curry at 43 exceeded my expectations based on my past experiences. Additionally, the Nepalese curry I chose as a side dish, reportedly learned by the owner in Nepal, was even more impressive in flavor.

I had the Aigake Seto Lemon & Chicken Keema Curry with Spiced Egg Topping~(*^^*) The lemon splash is so delicious~(´>∀<｀)ゝ Lemon and curry go so well together ( ・∇・)ｱﾊﾊ Next, I want to try the plum flavor♪

I came to a cute curry restaurant near Zensho Park! The interior is very colorful and stylish. I chose the Nepalese Pork and Keema curry from the menu, both were mild and not very spicy, but delicious! Thank you for the meal~

Setouchi lemon & chicken keema spice curry with boiled egg topping. The curry on the right side is made with Setouchi lemon, giving it a sour taste. It has a strong spice flavor, which may not be to everyone's liking. The chicken keema on the left side is also heavily spiced. Both curries had too little sauce for the amount of rice. The boiled egg was tasty as usual. Thank you for the meal.

Visited around 1:30 pm. There are only 12 counter seats available. It was full when I arrived. Around 2 pm, a few seats started to become available. They offer unique menu items like Ume Karikari Curry and Setouchi Lemon Curry. I ordered the popular Pork Keema with Setouchi Lemon and added a spiced egg. It cost 1200 yen. They offer small, medium, and large rice portions for free. It took about 15 minutes until the food arrived. The dish came with finely chopped vegetables as a side. The spiciness was not too strong, but you can add more if you like. The refreshing lemon flavor was impressive, not overpowering. The Pork Keema had a strong and straightforward flavor with minimal sweetness. The side vegetables complemented the dish well. It was a fantastic dish with a perfect balance of depth and freshness.

I must visit @spicecurry43 for lunch on my next trip to Osaka. When I visited the other day, I was impressed by the curry of the month that was featured on TV the day before. Pink? Huh? Berries? What is this yellow color! Sweet? Spicy? Delicious? The answer is simple. It is incredibly delicious. The spiciness of the spices, the beet sauce, and the sweetness of the berries create a mysterious and delicious marriage that I have never experienced before. If this curry was available nearby, I would definitely visit every week. I want to go to Osaka just to try this curry. #GourmetDiary #spicecurry43 #OsakaGourmet #foodjournal #ConnectingwithFoodies #CurryLover.

I visited "SPICE CURRY 43" in Umejima-cho, Nishi-ku, Osaka City. The colorful and unique dry curry at this restaurant was featured on the TBS morning information program "Love it!" The special dry curry for June is the "Pineapple Blueberry Dry Curry & Beet Potage with Spiced Egg" (1,200 yen). The dry curry is topped with yellow spiced egg, pineapple, mint, and blueberries, surrounded by a vivid pink beet and cashew nut potage. The presentation is artistic, with the spiced egg resembling an octopus or a Martian. The taste is beyond imagination. Mixing it all together, it is incredibly delicious, especially the surprising nutty flavor of the potage. The restaurant's name, "SPICE CURRY 43," is pronounced as "Spice Curry Yonjusan," and the owner's nickname is "Yosan."

The restaurant was a bit crowded on the first business day after appearing on TV. I waited in line for 14 minutes. The dish I ordered was Pineapple Blueberry Dry Curry with Beet Potage, topped with spiced boiled egg, and a little less rice (180g). Deliciously spicy and delicious smile!

I ordered the Setouchi lemon curry and Nepal pork curry combination for 1100 yen at the curry restaurant near Utsubo Park that I saw on TV. The lemon curry was refreshing with a hint of spiciness, similar to Tom Yum. The Nepal pork curry, perhaps due to the lemon curry, lacked punch and tasted quite ordinary. If you don't like cilantro or Thai cuisine, this may not be for you. This curry is a bit unique, so it could be good for creating conversation. Personally, I prefer the classic spiced curry. Osaka is truly a fierce battleground for curry, which is impressive. While it may be a bit pricey for a regular lunch, the atmosphere is decent.

I went by bus because it's hard to get to the station! I happened to get in without waiting and being greedy, I ordered a trio of curries ♡♡ From left to right: Setouchi Lemon Splash, Nepal Pork Curry, Chicken Keema. Eating curry with lemon flavor is a first for me and it's incredibly refreshing and light (〃ω〃). The combination of cilantro and lemon is amazing! The Nepal Pork Curry has a strong pork flavor and a punchy spiciness! The Chicken Keema is tomato-based with a hint of sweetness and mild spiciness, very gentle and delicious ♡ We finished it all and when looking at the menu, we saw a limited edition during Golden Week - Beef Tongue Lemon Curry, and we were like "Wow, we want to try that" so we ordered an extra one to share, haha. The interior of the restaurant had a Mexican vibe, which was nice and lively o(･x･)/ It's located in front of Tsukiji Park, so the atmosphere is great, and I would like to try other dishes next time I pass by! Thank you for the delicious meal ♡ __________________________________ Dating and outing gourmet recommendations ♡ ▶︎▶︎ @tsuneo_official ◀︎◀︎ Please feel free to connect with fellow gourmet enthusiasts in Kansai ♩♩ __________________________________

Today's choice is a spice curry restaurant in Awaza. Parking around the area is expensive, so taking the train is recommended. I ordered the Nepalese pork curry and chicken keema combination for 1100 yen. You can change the amount of rice for free. The Nepalese pork curry has a unique flavor. The chicken keema has a good tomato taste and just the right level of spiciness. When mixed together, the flavors blend well and taste delicious. The pork is tender with no strong taste and has a good amount of fat.

I visited the restaurant with high expectations after seeing it featured on TV for winning the Curry Grand Prix three times in a row. The exterior was a bit flashy, and the interior had mainly counter seats. The Setouchi Lemon Splash seemed popular, so I ordered it with Nepalese Pork. I chose the version with spicy simmered egg topping because it looked delicious in the photo. The combination of lemon and curry was very good, but the coriander flavor was a bit strong, leaning towards the coriander side in terms of taste. The onions were a bit strong as well. I'm not a big fan of coriander, so the dish didn't win me over as much as winning the Grand Prix three times in a row. This is just my personal opinion. The egg was really delicious, but my mouth still felt like coriander. I think coriander lovers would absolutely love it.

Today, I finally made it to "Spice Curry 43," a place I always wanted to visit but couldn't because it was always closed on days I tried to go. There were about two groups ahead of me, but I was able to get in after waiting for about 30 minutes. Unfortunately, the dry curry I wanted was sold out. I ordered the special three kinds of curry and the mixed rice from Nepal instead. Both dishes were very delicious! I would like to try their basmati rice next time.

Located underneath the center left of the Hirakawa Park, this spice curry restaurant has a storefront that looks like it belongs in Okinawa. The staff seem to be fans of Bob Marley. I love it. This place probably belongs in Chatan, Okinawa. They serve Nepalese curry with a Japanese twist and an Asian flair, all while maintaining a Jamaican aesthetic. The dish I tried was the Lu Rou Dry Curry with Salty Soy Milk Sauce and a Spiced Egg on top (1,100 yen). The creamy soy milk combined with the salty soy milk sauce creates a flavorful base for the Lu Rou rice dry curry. On top of that, there's a vibrant yellow spiced egg with strong flavors that complements the dish perfectly. When mixed with the rice, it creates a harmonious and delicious combination. The unique spiced egg is comparable to the famous salty egg I've had elsewhere. This restaurant has even won awards at the Curry Grand Prix. I will definitely be back soon to try their other curry dishes. Highly recommended! Thank you for the meal!

The weather was nice, so I came to Maruyama Park for cherry blossom viewing. It's spring break, so many people are enjoying lunch on their mats (*'▽'*). After cherry blossom viewing, I came to the recommended "Spice Curry 43" by my younger sister. We arrived for a late lunch, so we were able to get in easily. I was curious about the March limited edition Sakura Dry Curry, but being greedy, I went for the "Special 3 Variety Plate". ♢ Setouchi Lemon Splash - Mixing in the chopped lemon gave it a refreshing acidity. ♢ Nepal Pork Curry - Tender pork chunks... I love this flavor ❤️ ♢ Chicken Keema - Moist and delicious when mixed with the rice. Each dish was delicious, and it was enjoyable even when mixed together. It's so delicious♪♪ It's a popular restaurant that lives up to its reputation. Next time, I want to try the curry of the month. Thank you for the meal (๑>◡<๑)

I suddenly had a craving for dry curry and decided to visit a place that was featured on a TV show called "Matsuko's Unknown World New Year's Special" last year. The place is called "Spice Curry 43," which is known for its Osaka-originated spice curry and various other curry dishes. They have won the grand prize at the "Curry EXPO" event multiple times. Currently, they only serve lunch and may have irregular closures for events, so I recommend checking their official social media before visiting. See the photos below.

A highly-rated curry restaurant near Utsubo Park. I visited for the first time on a weekend lunch around 12 o'clock. There were 2 people waiting outside when I arrived, but I was soon able to enter. The interior of the restaurant is colorful and bright, with 12 counter seats and 2 staff members. There are 4 types of curry available. I chose the "2 kinds combination with spiced boiled egg" for 1200 yen. The dish was served on a leaf-shaped plate. On the right side was the Chicken Keema curry, with a good amount of meat and a medium level of spiciness. The enjoyment of cilantro was a nice touch. On the left side was the Nepalese Pork curry, with plenty of umami from the diced pork. In the middle was Japanese-style white rice. The spiced boiled egg on top was a vibrant yellow with a soft center. There were small diced vegetable pickles and a whole baby corn pickle. The exotic and visually beautiful medium-spicy curry was very delicious. Some other menu items include: Curry A - Setouchi Lemon Splash for 950 yen, Curry B - Crispy Plum Splash for 950 yen, Curry C - Nepalese Pork Curry for 950 yen, Curry D - Chicken Keema for 850 yen, Combination (2 kinds) for 1100 yen, Special 3 kinds platter for 1500 yen, Dry curry with red and white radish salad and sake lees potage with white miso for 1200 yen. Additional toppings like spiced boiled egg for 100 yen and cilantro for 150 yen can be added.