Zipang curry kitchen

【Foodholic Niko @ Taipei】

"Zipang Curry Kitchen" is a small Japanese curry shop located not far from Zhongshan Station and Shuanglian Station, about a 10-minute walk. The entire shop is very transparent, allowing you to clearly see inside from outside. There aren't many seats, about 10 in total, divided into counter seats and high stools for two people.

The owner of this shop seems to be Japanese since I heard the owner communicating in Japanese with the kitchen staff, and they also say thank you to customers in Japanese when serving. Eating inside gives you a feeling like you suddenly arrived in Japan, which I really like!

We ordered Hokkaido Fried Chicken Curry Rice for $200 and Fried Pork Loin Curry Rice for $200.

Aside from the different main dishes, everything else is the same. One cute thing about this shop's curry rice is that the white rice is shaped like Taiwan, very pleasing!

P.S. You can get a free upgrade to a larger size without extra charge! Just let the owner know when you order, or you can ask for more if you feel it's not enough halfway through your meal~

The curry flavor is of the type I like—very rich, with a slight spiciness, suitable even for those who can't handle spicy food; and I love that they sprinkle something like crispy shallots on the rice, suddenly adding a Taiwanese flavor that is very fragrant and delicious!

One small disappointment is that the side dishes only include a few green beans and pickled vegetables, which are a bit lacking~

As for the main dishes, the fried chicken comes with three pieces, and the batter is a bit special, appearing somewhat white when fried. The first bite had a slight chicken gamey taste, but that sensation disappeared after a few more bites. Personally, I prefer the pork cutlet, which is also fried very crispy. However, both main dishes are not very large in portion size.

Overall, the price of the curry rice is not expensive, and the taste is quite good. It's a place I would consider visiting again occasionally~