Archive for the “About Japanese Curry” Category

Finding the Best Servingware for Japanese Curry Rice

Hello friends, As I wrote before, Go! Go! Curry! specializes in the Kanazawa-style curry that highlights thick Japanese curry sauce and katsu (cutlets). There are many more features unique to Kanazawa curry, and one of them is its servingware. The curry has to be served on a stainless steel plate with a spork. I’d like …

The Japanese Curry Market by the Numbers

Hello friends, When I chat about Japanese curry with Americans, I often hear comments and questions like, “Why do Japanese people love curry rice so much?”; “I don’t believe the curry market in Japan is really that big”; or “How the heck did curry become Japan’s most beloved comfort food?” I understand their doubts, because …

Relishes that Enhance the Flavors and Nutrition of Japanese Curry Rice

Hello friends, In the previous issue, I introduced the ideal drinks to accompany Japanese curry rice. But beverages are not the only sidekick to curry. In Japan, we always put “yakumi” (relish or condiments) on the side of a curry plate, and eat it alternately with the curry. This time, I’d like to talk about …

Beverages that Pair with Authentic Japanese Curry Rice

Hello friends, The beverages that you drink alongside your food are incredibly important in order to have a pleasant dining experience – not only taste-wise, but also for nutritional reasons! What drink would be the best to pair with your Japanese curry rice? I have a couple of recommendations. Allow me to introduce some beverages …

Japanese Curry Rice — Kid’s Favorite Food

Hello friends, I have talked a lot about Japanese curry rice in past posts, but there is more to share with you. My topic today is how this dish became the number one favorite food of children in Japan. I already mentioned that Japanese people love umami, and such an umami-intensive food culture developed a …

Inseparable Bond between Curry and Rice

Hello friends, If you’ve read my past posts, you understand the story behind the condensed umami flavor of Japanese curry rice by now. This time, I’d like to finish up my flavor chat by explaining the relationship between the thick texture of curry and sticky rice. The rice grown and enjoyed in Japan is mainly …