Kadoccho

If the scent of spices drifting through the street catches your attention, かどっちょ—a café in Negishi, Taito—may tempt you inside. Its curry, a lunchtime favourite, has plenty of spice fragrance but a mellow heat, with a gentle savoury flavour unfolding in each bite.

For a more substantial meal, the plated かどっちょ Lunch is a good choice. The plate brings together spice curry with burdock root for a pleasing bite, curry toast topped with melted cheese, salad and potage soup, offering several different flavours in one meal. To finish, add a dessert such as mini anmitsu and a drink, then linger over the sweet notes of the meal.

The calm atmosphere makes it easy to settle in alone, and the table seating suits an unhurried meal or tea. Alongside daytime café visits, the drinks include alcohol such as beer, making かどっちょ an easy place to stop for a casual drink while out walking.