In Nakamuro, a popular medicinal cuisine curry restaurant called "KA･KU･RA 香食楽".
Here, it seems that a wonderful pot dish called "Rum Shabu" is offered.
That's something you must experience firsthand! Thus, I attended the "Medicated Curry Ram Shabu Party"!!
At the back of the restaurant, there is a staircase leading to the second floor...
Oh, what a surprise! The second floor was actually set up as private rooms for parties.
On this day, aside from being able to enjoy lamb shishu, everything else was left to the discretion of the staff.
Let's surrender ourselves to the fascinating world of delicious flavors presented by the owner-chef, Mr. Iimura!!
★フライフェンネルと梨、サーモンのサラダ
Suddenly, something amazing happened.
Complex designs that even 3D printers cannot create—just looking at them already makes them delicious.
No, no, after eating it, it becomes even more delicious.
Each different texture—a combination that I've rarely experienced before—is quite interesting.
The beer options at this restaurant are extremely diverse, which is truly luxurious!
Let's receive them in order from Shiro to Kuro.
★フェンネルの茎のフリット
At the counter of the Indian restaurant, there’s a spice for refreshing the mouth, called fenugreek.
How could it be a dish with stems...!!
It was a surprise, but upon closer consideration, fennel belongs to the celery family, just like carrots and parsley.
★ケールスープ
Suddenly, what was introduced was something called "Green Juice".
Why can’t I stop thinking of Yamauchi Shinobu’s face… Hmm? It feels like someone is saying, “Ugh, it’s delicious! Another drink!”
★ケールの葉の天麩羅
There was a reason for the green juice that appeared earlier.
Next, use that leaf as a topping for the sushi.
Not only are these dishes rare and delicious, but they also emphasize and make you feel the essence of the "ingredients" that form the medicine cuisine. The way this is presented is really impressive.
まさに「ストーリー」ですな。
★パクチーラム団子
From above and below, plenty of parsley! Here, a sheep peeks its head out.
As someone who loves "Galam Masala," just the combination of lamb and coriander makes me extremely happy.
★ラム肉溶岩焼き
Guuuuummm...
The sense of richness and juicyness has become increasingly intense...
A mountain of meat and vegetables that would be typical in Western masterpieces.
The vegetables placed on top are "Poché Vélo," a new type of vegetable created by crossing baby cabbage with kale.
It's adorable.
Well, finally.
Sheep!
Sheep! Sheep!
Sheep! Sheep! Sheep!
Sheep! Sheep! Sheep! Sheep!
Sheep! Sheep! Sheep! Sheep! Sheep!
Final countdown to Ram Shabu!!
Boom!!
Hey～！！！
Beef for shaving lambs!!
But wait a moment... wasn't it a dish where you chew on thin pieces of meat?
The meat is quite thick...
Therefore, it started with luxury beyond expectations—this is what the rumors are saying!
★薬膳カレー鍋 『ラム厚しゃぶしゃぶ』
Ooooooo... It's cooking with a earthen pot, and it's making a loud sound—it's curry! A medicinal curry!!
Moreover, it contains ingredients like "Danggui," which even includes traditional Chinese medicine. This is truly a classic form of medicinal cuisine.
Let's quickly try shibu shibu!!
Indeed, it's mutton with a thick texture, and moreover, its melting point is quite high.
Shibushi! Without any apologies, just "shibushi shibushi shibushi shibushi shibushi!" That's about it. It feels just right.
And this lamb is not only delicious, but it also has a rich curry flavor that really penetrates into it.
Moreover, using traditional Chinese medicine ingredients, spices, and herbs, the rich flavor of the lamb is preserved, while any unpleasant odors are effectively eliminated.
フフフ・・・・これは、噂になるだろうね。
By the way, the medicinal curry of "Kou Shoku Raku" is not spicy at all, so there's no need to eat it while gasping with excitement.
Not only that, but there are also three types of optional toppings available.
The black one on the far right... oh, isn't that the famous "Black Curry" of this restaurant!?
Being soaked in a curry pot, with curry added to it... This is indeed a luxury for a "curry noble".
After sucking on the shabushabu until it was completely absorbed...
Form 2: Ram Shab Risotto!
Moreover, the visual presentation is excellent!!
This is a harmony created by the complex flavors of lamb and traditional Chinese medicine.
Absolutely exquisite semi-dry curry risotto!!
It's just like being cooked until it looks like crispy charred bits—yet still delicious!!
Ah, what's truly remarkable is that the dishes, including the lamb shabu, are...
All of these dishes, I believe, can only be enjoyed at this restaurant.
Neither spices alone, nor medicinal cuisine alone, nor Japanese cuisine alone...
All of these things can only be achieved through the integration of comprehensive knowledge and intuition.
What exists there alone is a surprise, and that surprise is joy.
To be happy, that is, medicinal cuisine.
“KA･KU･RA 香食楽”という名前、なるほど、そうか！
Anyway, the recommended medicinal cuisine curry pot – “Lam Thick Shabushabu”. How about it for a New Year’s party?
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊（2009年9月の訪問記事）＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
From Nakumoko Station, enter Meikodori Ginza.
A curry restaurant with a stylish exterior, located about 5 minutes' walk to the left.
Having qualifications as a nutritionist, vegetable sommelier, and expert in cereal extracts
The female manager is in charge of managing the restaurant.
"薬膳カレー"と聞くと、味は二の次だという印象を持つかもしれませんが、
This place is different.
A “delicious curry restaurant” that is highly praised by many discerning food lovers.
Utilizing the wisdom of Indian Ayurveda and Chinese medicinal cuisine
A secret blend of spices, herbs, and traditional Chinese medicine ingredients, uniquely formulated by the chef.
Ample amounts of vegetables and chicken stock, prepared over time to create a natural broth.
Slowly fried shallots, a sauce made by blending 12 types of vegetables and fruits.
Without using any chemical seasonings or commercially available sauces, this dish was prepared over a period of exactly five days.
Please enjoy this exclusive medicinal cuisine curry, a treat for those who seek luxury.
(From the official website)
There are four types of curry.
If you are unsure which dish to choose, simply decide on this one without hesitation.
Kakura Special Set ¥1600
A set offering four different types of curry.
In addition to curry and rice,
Salad, cold soup, and noodles are included.
I tried changing the rice to a medicinal rice for +¥100.
Kakura Curry (Tori-dashi)
A very sweet and basic curry.
The texture of the dry curry at "Bruno" is similar to that of the mutton curry at "Topka".
Black Curry (Rice with Pork Broth)
This adds more texture to the flavor of Kakura curry.
The black color certainly stimulates appetite.
Vegetable Curry (Sauce made with radish, dried shiitake mushrooms)
Complex and profound taste.
The texture of the vegetables adds variety to the dish.
Beautiful Skin Curry (Stir-fried + Collagen)
The only curry that isn’t solid in form.
It closely resembles the image of a typical curry restaurant.
It is recommended by the staff of this restaurant that you mix this beautiful-skin-caring curry with other curries to eat.
…I see, it's a pleasure to experience the changes in flavor.
Try the spicy sauce and spice marinade on the table.
There are also many other variations to enjoy.
Please give it a try.
All the curries are extremely delicious.
But it's good to enjoy various things.
And... being a vegetable sommelier,
What seems like nothing, but this salad is actually delicious!
After enjoying the curry to the fullest, there are also plenty of desserts to choose from.
pumpkin ice cream ¥400
Hot Coffee ¥400
The menu featured not only curry, but also a variety of healthy one-piece dishes.
I'm sure that restaurant there must be delicious too.
But I'm sure I'll order curry again next time.
For individuals as well as for dates.
This is a recommended restaurant for those who have difficulty with spicy food. It’s also a great place to take people who are sensitive to spicy foods.
