01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Tucked down a narrow alley in the quiet residential neighborhood of Nishinokyo, Sukima Curry opens its doors just a handful of days each month. The modest interior accommodates around 7 to 8 guests across counter and table seating, holding a calm atmosphere where patrons can savor their meal at an unhurried pace.
At the center of the menu is the Regular Chicken Curry, made by grinding carefully selected whole spices and slowly roasting cumin seeds to draw out their nutty, pleasantly bitter aroma. A sharp, crisp heat runs through the light, soup-like sauce, pairing tender stewed chicken with fluffy grains of rice. For those who prefer a gentler spice profile, the shop also prepares a Mild Chicken Curry, enriched with homemade dahi yogurt to harmonize milky depth with the gentle tang of tomato.
Beyond the staple curries, the chalkboard specials feature imaginative keema and seasonal creations. Offerings have included dishes like the Tsuyu Keema Guerrilla—accented with Japanese aromatics such as myoga, sansho leaves, and ginger alongside the rich umami of miso—as well as chicken breast katsu curry, each showcasing thoughtful pairings of seasonings and ingredients. Small side dishes like seared atsutage achar or Nepalese-style fukujinzuke pickles bring refreshing acidity and textural contrast to round out the plate.
The drink and dessert selections provide an easy close to the meal. Guests can order smooth homemade dahi lassi, warm spiced chai, or hot ginger milk, alongside medium-dark roast coffee prepared with a manual hand-roasting net and slices of carrot cake.
Because operating schedules vary, checking the shop's official Instagram before visiting ensures the doors will be open. Sukima Curry accepts cash payments only. Set in a peaceful residential quarter, it is a setting best enjoyed quietly, from the wait outside to the final spoonful.
