01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Operating inside Daiichi Market near Koenji Station's north exit, love buzz koenji is a dependable pop-up curry spot for anyone craving a hearty, satisfying lunch. Broad plates come piled high with deeply simmered, spicy European-style curry. Its rich, aromatic sauce carries layers of savory depth, brought together with an array of toppings cooked fresh on the griddle for an impressively loaded one-plate meal.
Among the standout toppings, the griddled hamburg steak—seared to order on the teppan—takes center stage. The fried egg hamburg steak curry pairs a dense, savory mixed-meat patty with the spicy curry sauce, letting every bite release plenty of juicy flavor. Breaking open the soft-yolked fried egg tempers the sauce's kick with a mellow richness. Diners seeking even more decadence can opt for the bacon, egg, and cheese hamburg steak curry or the cheese omelette curry, featuring velvety eggs folded over melted cheese.
If you prefer aromatic poultry, the tartar chicken curry is an appealing choice, pairing a generous portion of sautéed chicken with plenty of sauce. The menu also features options like bacon and egg curry topped with crisp bacon strips, alongside taco rice plates, offering a variety of filling midday choices to match any appetite.
Each curry plate comes accompanied by a fresh side salad, with set drinks such as oolong or jasmine tea included in the meal. The standard portion of rice is notably hearty, though you can request a smaller serving if you prefer a lighter plate. Surrounded by the nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere of Daiichi Market, listening to the sizzle of the griddle right beside you makes for a memorable lunch stop in Koenji.
