The hot and crispy fried food here is delicious. It is served hot, so take your time. It's recommended to come when you have time. The noodles are thick and chewy, and quite sweet. It tastes a bit salty as well. They provide Fukujinzuke and pickled radish on the table, which is nice. I enjoyed it while it was still hot. Even the regular portion has quite a lot of rice. I always end up running out of noodles towards the end. It was delicious today as well. Thank you for the meal.

There is a bustling area about a 10-minute walk from the west exit of Kanda Station. There are a few curry restaurants in the area, but the one worth visiting is Hinoya Curry. Hinoya Curry is not found in Sapporo, so I often eat it when I travel to Tokyo or Kanagawa. I think it is simply delicious curry. I can't find any faults with it. The Pork Cutlet Curry with 7/10 cutlet, 3 extra spice tickets, and cheese costs 1,060 yen including tax. The curry sauce pairs perfectly with the cutlet, and it is always rich and satisfying. I could eat it every day. Sometimes I see Hinoya Curry with not-so-good customer service, but this particular branch has good service. I will definitely go back again.

I revisited Hinoya Curry, which was crowded and turned me away last time. I arrived around 12:45 on Monday and it wasn't crowded this time, with about half of the 12 seats taken. I went to the ticket machine and chose the top menu item, the Katsu Curry for 890 yen. They offered a large serving of rice, but I declined as I had not been feeling well after eating too much at curry shops before. The curry was generously portioned and had a great flavor, living up to its reputation of winning the Curry Grand Prix. The curry was well-cooked, though the meat was slightly tough and thin. The restaurant had a casual atmosphere with only a counter, and the staff, including the manager, a young man, and a young Asian woman, served efficiently. I wanted to take a photo of the interior but ended up with just a picture of the Katsu Curry. Overall, it's a no-frills, male-friendly restaurant with delicious curry. Thank you for the tasty Katsu Curry.

Today, once again, I had Hinoya Curry. Instead of the usual three sacred treasures, I tried the tripe curry this time. The curry sauce here is incredibly delicious. The balance between the tasty tripe and a hint of green onions is great. It may not stand out, but it's definitely a hidden gem on the menu.

Do you ever have the sudden craving for the curry from school? It could be from elementary school, middle school, or even the university cafeteria. Maybe it's the curry from a camp. The curry at "Hinoya" in Kanda, Tokyo, triggers that nostalgic feeling. I ordered their famous Katsu Curry (890 yen) that came with a large cutlet sitting on top of the curry, almost hiding it. The curry tasted sweet at first, but it was a high-quality sweetness. Then, the flavor of spices followed right after. The cutlet was perfectly crispy and tender, soaked in curry. The combination of oil, meat, sweetness, and spices was unbelievably delicious. I finished it in no time. I'm sure I'll be craving this taste again. Yes, I will definitely come back to this restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

It might be a famous restaurant that needs no introduction. When you come to Hinoya Curry, you definitely think of ordering the Katsu Curry. However, I found something called the Big Chicken Katsu Curry. Feeling hungry, I decided to go for it. I'm not sure if it's a limited menu item at this particular store, but I heard they have daily special menus. On that day, the special was Fish Fry Curry. Now, about the curry itself, it's a unique and delicious sweet and savory flavor that I sometimes crave. As for the Chicken Katsu, I thought it would be made from thigh or breast meat, but it turned out to be more like a nugget-style chicken katsu. It was still good though. They also accept PayPay, and most importantly, the staff there are very friendly. The attitude of the staff is also important when it comes to dining.

Kanda Curry Grand Prix stamp rally 22nd store. I went to Hinoya Curry, which I've been curious about for a while. I was a bit nervous about eating inside the restaurant, so I opted for takeout. ★Visit time: Sunday around 12:10 pm ★What I ordered: Spinach Curry with generous portions, priced at 730 yen ★Spiciness: ★★★☆☆ The spiciness gradually kicks in later. The rice here is the standard 300g, so I ordered the generous portion which was just the right amount. The curry sauce is thick and suits the Japanese taste - sweet at first, then a gradual spiciness. It was delicious. The popular items here are the Katsu Curry and Cheese Curry, so I'd like to try those next time. Thank you for the meal!

I chose the "Meidaijo Menchi Curry (¥890)" at the third stop of the Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2022 D course. It features a large freshly fried whole menchi. The outside is crispy, while the inside is hot and delicious! The curry is a type that appeals to everyone, with just the right amount of spices and thickness. Overall, it's simply delicious!

Today, I found myself in need of a quick dinner, so I decided to visit this restaurant after a long time. There were no other customers, and a young female staff member was handling everything alone. There was a ticket machine right by the entrance. The menu here is quite extensive, so I was unsure of what to order. I ended up choosing the 3 kinds of vegetable curry for 890 yen, with a cheese topping for an additional 120 yen, making it a total of 1010 yen. The rice portion was large for free. As I sat at the counter, I could hear the sound of vegetables being fried. By the way, Nino-ya Curry has expanded nationwide, with about 90 stores. They are ranked in the top 3 curry chain stores in terms of store numbers, with CoCo Ichibanya being the clear number one. I didn't realize it was such a large chain. The issue is that several Nino-ya Curry stores in the Kanda area are participating in the Curry Grand Prix. I have already reviewed the Otemachi store, and although the stores are different, visiting Nino-ya Curry multiple times and writing similar reviews might be a problem. Despite the general policy of not reviewing large chain stores, I am considering whether it is appropriate to review multiple times... While pondering over this, the curry topped with pumpkin, eggplant, and broccoli arrived. Now, based on my own unique criteria for the Curry Grand Prix, I will evaluate the following aspects on a 5-point scale. - Taste of the curry itself: 3.5 - It has a thick and consistent flavor. - Amount of curry sauce: 3.5 - Despite the large rice portion, the curry is rich and thick, so it's not an issue. - Quantity and taste of rice: 3.5 - Firm white rice, with a free large portion. - Value for money: 3.5 - The free large portion is appreciated. However, adding various toppings can easily exceed 1,000 yen. - Side dishes: 3.5 - There are two types of pickles on the table, red Fukujinzuke and rakkyo. You can have as much as you like. - Other notes: 3 - Nothing in particular. If you're lucky, there are special services on certain days like Cheese Tuesday and Fryday on Fridays. Thank you for the meal.

16th entry for Curry Grand Prix. I visited this place at the same timing before. This time, on a Friday, ordering the Fish Fry Curry comes with a free topping of a hot spring egg. I ordered a small portion, but it was quite satisfying. Considering the price, I think it's not bad at all. What I really liked was how the staff behind the counter tried to communicate with the customers. There are many branches in Tokyo, but I hope they will fully showcase the unique charm that can only be found at the Kanda Nishiguchi branch.

Lunch training. Chicken cheese cutlet curry with plenty of eggplant (@ Nohya Curry Kanda Nishiguchi Store) Thank you for the meal (^ ^) #Nohya #NohyaCurry #ChickenCheeseCutletCurry #PlentyOfEggplantCurry #curry #CurryRice #CurryLover #AlmostEverydayCurry #SatisfyingMeal #KandaCurryMaster

A little walk from Kanda Station is the Nino-ya Curry Kanda Nishiguchi store. Nino-ya Curry has quite a few locations, offering a sense of reliability wherever you go. However, each store seems to have its own unique touch. The Kanda Nishiguchi store appears to focus on cheese, so I chose the baked cheese curry. The spicy curry topped with plenty of cheese was flavorful and hearty. The slightly crispy baked cheese added an interesting texture. The combination of spicy curry and cheese was delicious! If you ask, they will provide you with a topping called tenkasu garlic.

Today's lunch was at Hinoya Curry, a participant in the Kanda Curry Street Food Stamp Rally, located at Kanda Nishiguchi. I ordered the Cheese Hamburg Curry with a seven-minute portion (790 yen). The balance of sweetness at the beginning and spiciness at the end in the roux was excellent, making the taste not boring. The pickled radish and fukujinzuke on the table paired well. The hamburger steak tasted delicious with the curry, but it was a bit disappointing that there were some tough parts. It's fun to choose toppings when the roux is good. It was delicious.

Visited as part of the Kanda Curry Street stamp rally. Purchased the most popular Katsu Curry in a 7-minute portion from the ticket vending machine. The regular portion is 890 yen, while the 7-minute portion is discounted by 100 yen at 790 yen. The katsu is fried upon order, so it takes about 10 minutes before serving. They also serve Fukujinzuke and Rakkyo on the table. The curry is initially sweet but has a spicy kick from black pepper afterwards. The meat is thin, but pairs well with the hot katsu. Even the 7-minute portion was equivalent to a regular size at other restaurants. With this, I have completed 32 out of 41 stores in the stamp rally free course. Only 9 more to go. Thank you for the meal.

[Revisit on August 24, 2022] Day 24 of the 2022 Kanda Curry Grand Prix stamp rally. Due to not working much recently, I ended up doing overtime again on this day. I decided to choose a restaurant that was close to the station and served food quickly so that I could collect more stamps. When I arrived at 8:30 pm on a weekday, there were only three other customers in the restaurant. There were no more customers after that, so I might have been the last one! I have a weakness for limited menu items, and this restaurant had one too. Being a fan of fried chicken, I chose the "Tatsutaage Curry." I ordered the regular size rice with a free upgrade to a large portion. Unlike my previous visit, this time the dish included fried food, which took about 8 minutes to arrive. I hurriedly started eating! The curry was the same as always, nothing special, as is typical of most curry places. This restaurant seemed to originate from Osaka with its sweet and spicy curry... so the toppings were important here! The Tatsutaage topping consisted of four bite-sized pieces, served hot and crispy on the outside, seasoned with soy sauce and mirin. It had the typical finish of a chain restaurant, for better or for worse! As someone who dislikes Osaka-style sweet and spicy curry, the challenge for me in the stamp rally is dealing with the influx of chain restaurants of this kind. This restaurant had four locations participating this year, spread across different courses... and for me, aiming to achieve the "Silver Meister" title by completing all three courses, this particular branch is the last one remaining. However, I felt like I have become quite accustomed to it now. Maybe the restaurant changed its flavor? Perhaps the topping combination worked well this time? Or maybe it's just my own growth? In any case, I enjoyed the curry. It might be better to avoid the large rice portion if the curry portion remains the same! Thank you for the meal.

I ordered the pork cutlet curry. When they mentioned that I could have a free large portion, in the past I would have said "Okay, I'll have the large portion," but now that I'm 50, I just said "I'll have the regular portion." I'm getting older. But the regular portion was just right. The pork cutlet was a bit thin, but that's okay because it's cheap. The curry could have been a bit less thick. The spiciness made me sweat a little, which was just right. I'll definitely come back again.

I visited for lunch. There are more than 10 seats at the counter, so it's easy to get a seat. Orders are made at a ticket machine. I had the Menchi Katsu Curry (910 yen). The rice was a bit moist. The curry base was on the sweeter side with not much spice. The Menchi had a crispy coating with a lot of onions. I found the coating a bit tough, but the Menchi itself was old-fashioned with a sweet onion flavor. I ended up asking for sauce and mayo halfway through. I've been eating a lot of spicy curries lately, so this type wasn't really my preference. Personally, I'm not a big fan of sweeter flavors. Thank you for the meal.

【Kanda Curry Street Food Stamp Rally 2021 Part 105】Tako-san is heading towards the final sprint of the stamp rally, but there was still one place left! I have been visiting the 4 participating locations of Hinoya Curry, trying to stagger my visits to each store. Now, I'm at the last place, "Hinoya Curry Kanda Nishiguchi." You can check the location on Tabelog. Before entering the store, I looked at the menu outside to strategize. In the previous rallies, I tried curry with oysters, omelette curry, and beef yakiniku curry with different toppings. So, this time, I thought about going for the classic katsu curry, but I wanted to add something acidic. That's when I decided on the "Chicken Nanban Tartar Curry" for 900 yen. It's a generous portion! Hinoya's rich curry can feel heavy at times, so the acidity of the Chicken Nanban refreshes your mouth! Eating the freshly fried hot chicken with the cool tartar sauce creates a delightful contrast. The chicken was bigger than I expected, and the volume was on par with katsu curry. With such bold flavors, it's perfect to enjoy with a beer. I wondered if the ticket machine had beer... Before I knew it, I had finished the meal. [8 more restaurants to go until the end of the rally.] Thank you for the meal!

Top-quality curry is great, but Nohya curry is also a taste that I find myself craving regularly. It has a unique, somewhat sweet flavor that reminds me of the curry I used to eat at home. This time, I chose the spinach curry. It was served in about 5 minutes, and when I ate it, I felt comforted. It really feels like a friend to the common people, with its affordability and flavor. (Well, it's just a feeling, but I feel like I'm being healthier when there's at least a little bit of vegetables in it. It's all just an illusion.)

Nohiya Curry Kanda Nishiguchi Store [Larry 72stp] Larry 2021 Curry Shop #196, Meal #435, November 29, 2021. Chicken Nanban Tartar Curry ▶︎ Onsen Tamago ¥100 *Specify half rice. When I ordered the Chicken Nanban Tartar Curry, I was told it would take some time, and I replied, "That's okay, I'll wait." Today, I stopped by Kanda on my business trip and was feeling hungry. As someone with a small appetite, I wanted to eat a hearty meal, and I really like Nohiya Curry's Chicken Nanban Tartar Curry. The Chicken Nanban Tartar Curry looks really nice, doesn't it? It reminds me of the snow-covered Nikko mountains I saw from the campsite observatory yesterday. The delicious taste and my favorite scenery came together perfectly. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Happy ending!