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Mamezo

まめ蔵

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European-style roux simmered for days packed with beans and vegetables, a dish continuing for half a century in the backstreets of Kichijoji

  • Beef curry packed with toppings
  • European roux simmered for days
  • Plentiful 4 kinds of beans
  • Weekday limited mushroom curry
  • Great for solo lunch
  • Backstreet hidden gem
  • Retro cafe atmosphere
  • Long-established since 1978

The signature of Mamezo is its Special Beef Curry, featuring European-style roux gently simmered for several days, generously topped with tender beef, four types of beans, eggplant, shishito peppers, tomatoes, and a boiled egg. The roux, made by slowly frying onions and finishing with over 10 varieties of spices and red wine, is mildly spiced, allowing the rich umami and depth of the ingredients to unfold slowly. Diners also enjoy plentiful choices such as tender, moist chicken, sweet vegetables with parboiled eggplant, or bean-centered curries, and having table condiments to tailor the spiciness is a welcome touch. Some regulars visit specifically for the weekday limited-quantity mushroom curry. Founded in 1978 by a picture book author and a dancer as a curry and coffee shop, the brick-style exterior and warm wooden interior maintain the nostalgic feel of a retro coffee shop, with the owner's paintings and pottery decorating the walls. Located in a backstreet a 6-minute walk from Kichijoji Station North Exit, this 24-seat, entirely non-smoking space frequently welcomes guests enjoying quiet solo time with a book.

Details

Cuisine
Address
2-18-15 Kichijojihoncho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0004, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都武蔵野市吉祥寺本町2-18-15

Nearest station
Phone
0422-21-7901
Budget
Lunch
¥1,000–¥1,999
Dinner
¥1,000–¥1,999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardAccepted(VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club)
  • E-moneyAccepted(Transit IC card (Suica etc.), iD, QUICPay)
  • QR code paymentAccepted(PayPay)
Seats
24 seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Accessibility
Yes
Private hire
Not available
Opened
1978

Opening hours

Mon–Fri
  • 11:00–21:00Last order 20:30
Sat–Sun
  • 11:00–15:30
  • 17:00–21:00Last order 20:30
Holidays
  • 11:00–15:30
  • 17:00–21:00Last order 20:30

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Open for lunch

Map & access

2-18-15 Kichijojihoncho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0004, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都武蔵野市吉祥寺本町2-18-15

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