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The signature dish at this Itabashi (Tokyo) shop is the special curry (1,000 yen), featured on the TV program hosted by Hanamaru Daikichi. It arrives without heat added, so you can adjust the flavor to your own taste using the garam masala, extra-hot chili powder, and garlic vinegar set out on the table. The base is a gentle, mild curry rich with the natural sweetness and savory depth of vegetables, and the crisp deep-fried broccoli that tops it wins high praise for its texture. You order through a ticket vending machine, dishes come out quickly, the interior feels clean, and the owner's service is careful and courteous. Given how satisfying it all is for the price, diners have called it "the most delicious thing I've had all year" and vow to return.