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Ichimonji Curry Ten: Rich European-Style Roux Curry

一文字カリー店

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In Sapporo's Shiroishi ward, this small shop serves a rare, European-style roux curry. It's known for its intense, long-simmered flavour and generous portions of tender chicken and fried vegetables.

Price range$$$$$

Tabelog rating3.91 / 51,128 ratingsExcellent — roughly the top few percent nationwideJapanese diners rate strictly — 3.5 is excellent, 4.0 exceptional.View on Tabelog

Opening hoursMon, Thu, Fri, Sat 11:00 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM; Tue, Wed, Sun closed.

Phone011-846-3038

AddressStone Biru Hondori 17 1F, 2-4 Hondori 17-chome Minami, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido

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In a city dominated by soup curry, Ichimonji Curry Ten (一文字カリー店) stands out for its dedication to a thick, European-style roux. The curry here is a dark, concentrated affair, simmered for hours to build an intense umami depth. It arrives piping hot in a metal bowl, more akin to a rich stew than its thinner local counterparts.

Guests consistently praise the profound flavour of the roux and the generous portions. The signature Chicken Curry features exceptionally tender, fall-apart meat, while the Seafood and Vegetable curries are loaded with large pieces of deep-fried produce like potato, pumpkin, lotus root, and eggplant. You can select your preferred spice level, and adding cheese is a popular choice.

While the food receives near-universal acclaim, many visitors note the service can be brusque and the house rules are strictly enforced. Staff may ask where you parked, photography is limited to food only, and the general atmosphere is no-frills. Some diners, including international visitors, have felt unwelcome at times. This is a place focused squarely on the food, not leisurely dining.

Reviewers find it offers excellent value, with a typical meal costing between ¥1,000 and ¥1,999. Recent diners paid around ¥1,200–¥1,350 for the Chicken Curry and ¥1,550–¥1,750 for the Ebi & Vegetable Curry. A cheese topping costs about ¥250–¥350 extra.

Booking: Walk-in only; reservations are not accepted. Queues are common at peak times, so arriving before opening is recommended.
Getting There: A 7-minute walk from Nango 18-chome Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Tozai Line.
Payment: Cash only. Credit cards, electronic money, and QR code payments are not accepted.
Seating: There are 11 seats, including a counter and small tables.
House Rules: Be prepared to order and pay before being seated. Photography is restricted to your food only.
Parking: There are two on-site parking spots for kei-cars (light vehicles) only. Staff enforce this rule strictly. Coin parking is available nearby.
Children: The restaurant is not suitable for young children, and entry may be refused.
Language: Service is primarily in Japanese, and an English menu may not be available.

Ichimonji Curry Ten: Rich European-Style Roux Curry

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