Dinner at SPICY CURRY Roka (SPICY CURRY 魯珈)

Dinner at SPICY CURRY Roka (SPICY CURRY 魯珈)

at SPICY CURRY Roka (SPICY CURRY 魯珈) on 5 September 2026
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The restaurant is conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from the south exit of JR Okubo Station, 4 minutes from the north exit of Seibu Shinjuku Station, and 5 minutes from the east exit of Shin-Okubo Station, nestled among a row of ethnic eateries.It features a smoke-free space with only 6 counter seats. The restaurant operates by reservation only (with a sign-up system for all seats), and for lunch, you can fill out a form starting at 09:30. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the evening session begins at 16:00. I arrived on a weekday at 9:10, but the sign-up had already started, and the 10:50 slot was fully booked. I barely secured the last seat for the 11:30 slot. I returned to the restaurant at 11:20 and was seated right at 11:30.I ordered the weekly special, "Mega Coarsely Ground Beef with Green Pepper Stir-Fry Keema," and "Lamb Curry," which are two types of curry you can choose from (JPY 1,300).The green pepper stir-fry keema features the robust flavor of coarsely ground beef combined with the aroma and texture of green peppers, beautifully elevated into a spiced curry.The lamb curry uses tender lamb meat sourced fresh. It has a tangy flavor, spicy yet refreshing.The plate is beautifully arranged with a colorful salad, onion achaar, and mustard oil pickled greens as side dishes. Instead of simmering the spices, they are sautéed to bring out their aroma, resulting in a fresh and vibrant flavor profile.By mixing everything together while eating, you can experience a wonderful dish with layers of different flavors in every bite.

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