CHIISAKATTAONNA(小さかった女)
A spice curry restaurant so beloved in Nishi-Koyama that everyone in the neighborhood knows it. The signature aigake curry (1,500 yen) pairs keema (minced-meat curry) and chicken side by side on one plate, and it is celebrated for its beautiful presentation, a heat that creeps up slowly, and a mellow depth of savory flavor. The meal comes with soup, jasmine tea, and a generous helping of cabbage pickles, all included at no extra charge. Attentive, thoughtful service and an interior that reflects the owner's fine sense of taste make the space genuinely comfortable. Open for lunch only, this is a bowl worth lining up for, with a queue forming before the doors even open.