Hashimoto YaWhen it comes to curry, the eastern champion is "Tomato," while the western champion is "Hashimoto Ya," a renowned restaurant that requires waiting in line and does not accept reservations!This year, I finally decided to wait in line for "Tomato" and was able to enjoy a curry that truly lived up to its reputation. Now, I had my sights set on challenging "Hashimoto Ya" (･･;). I was thrilled to finally get the chance to visit, so I headed to Nagahoribashi with great anticipation.Despite the intense heat, the temperature was still bearable enough for cicadas to sing that day! Of course, I was equipped with my sunshade.I arrived at "Hashimoto Ya" at 9:20 AM, and there were already five people in line... By 9:30, there were nine in line, and by 9:45, it had grown to 18! Amazing! I was glad I arrived a bit early (^^).At 9:58, they started distributing numbered tickets, and at that point, there were 34 people in line! By 10:03, they had distributed the necessary number of tickets, and I successfully placed my order and made my payment by 11:06, securing my spot for the second round at 11:15! I got my ticket! I cooled off for a while at a nearby café.When I returned to "Hashimoto Ya" a little before my designated time at 11:10, I was able to enter smoothly after a short wait. My order was served shortly after 11:15 (^^).⭐︎ Asahi SUPER DRY → First, I quenched my thirst...◉ Rich Chicken Curry With extra chicken, tomatoes, and pickles → Following the recommended way to enjoy it on the back of the menu, I opened the lid to reveal a wonderful aroma of spices that whetted my appetite! When I sipped the broth, I could distinctly taste the sweetness of the vegetables in the curry-flavored soup! Next, I scooped up various ingredients from the bottom of the clay pot, poured them over the rice, and added a suitable amount of onion pickles to enjoy it as curry rice. Just as the name suggests, it was rich in flavor! The chicken, along with the sweetness and umami of various vegetables and Rausu kombu, combined perfectly with the spiced rice cooked in chicken and vegetable broth... Wow, it was delicious! Truly a top-notch curry rice worthy of the western champion! I continued to enjoy it with the marinated tomatoes and chicken, and finally, I added the onsen egg and curry sauce left in the clay pot to the rice and onion pickles, transforming it into a creamy curry porridge, finishing it all in one go! The spice was prominent, yet the overall flavor was gentle, leaving me completely satisfied!Thus, this wonderful curry feast came to an end... I hope to find another opportunity to enjoy this rich curry again! It was magnificent!It was a great meal m(_ _)mNow, I’m off to enjoy the world of a certain eastern champion in Tokyo...