CurryKanamecho Station5 min walk
Kaeru Shokudo
かえる食堂
Seven counter seats hidden in a residential area of Kanamecho — original curry with chicken drumsticks so tender they fall apart, with a flavor change of lemon
- Chicken drumsticks so tender they fall apart
- Original smooth roux
- Black tantan curry with tingling Sichuan pepper
- Homemade chiffon cake
- Easy to visit alone
- Lunch service only
- Only seven counter seats
- Hidden-gem location in a residential area
Kaeru Shokudo, known for its signature mixed curry simmered generously with chicken drumsticks and vegetables, is a curry specialty shop tucked quietly into a peaceful residential area of Kanamecho. The roux, combining chicken bone soup stock, onions, and spices, follows its own smooth style that fits neither Indian nor European curry categories, and it is also known for pairing well with rice seasoned with ginger and garlic. The chicken drumsticks are tender enough that even the cartilage falls apart, and the lineup also includes distinctive options such as a black tantan curry with tingling Sichuan pepper. It is customary to be encouraged to squeeze lemon over the dish partway through eating, and it's enjoyable how the tartness changes the character of the dish. Inside the shop, which has only seven counter seats, large and small frog figurines are lined up, and the attentive hospitality of the couple who run it makes it comfortable to visit alone. For dessert, there's a sundae layering homemade chiffon cake and caramel ice cream.
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- Cuisine
- Dishes
- Address
- 3-6-1 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0014, Japan (Dai 2 Kyokaso 1F)
Address in Japanese: 東京都豊島区池袋3-6-1 第2京花荘 1F
- Nearest station
- Kanamecho Station5 min walk (388 m)
- Phone
- 不明の為情報お待ちしております
- Budget
- Lunch
- ¥1,000–¥1,999
- Reservations
- No reservations
- Payment
- Credit cardNot accepted
- E-moneyNot accepted
- QR code paymentNot accepted
- Seats
- 7 seats
Counter seating only
- Counter seats
- Private room
- Smoking
- Non-smoking
- Parking
- No
- Private hire
- Not available
- Opened
- November 11, 2006
- Notes
- Closes once the rice runs out. Due to receiving many nuisance calls, our phone service was cancelled starting from 20026/1/25.
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue–Sat |
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| Sun | Closed |
Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Counter seats
- Open for lunch
Map & access
3-6-1 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0014, Japan (Dai 2 Kyokaso 1F)
Address in Japanese: 東京都豊島区池袋3-6-1 第2京花荘 1F
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