01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Generously cut chunks of pork belly that fall apart gently under a spoon give the pork curry here an immediate appeal. Grounded in the nostalgic comfort of homestyle Japanese curry, the sauce carries a steady backbone of spices and deep umami that naturally calls for rice. Tucked down an alley off Jujo Ginza Shopping District, curry & coffee TIME features this signature pork curry alongside options such as the Curry & Dry combo, which pairs the gravy with a tomato-accented, keema-style dry curry.
Dine-in curry orders arrive accompanied by a salad along with fukujinzuke pickles, pickled rakkyo onions, and small cubes of diced cheese. The tangy pickles cut through the spiced curry, while the creamy cheese softens into the warm sauce, lending a distinctive richness. Rice portions can be tailored across multiple sizes, from mini (150 g) to medium (350 g), large (450 g), and extra-large (550 g), with toppings like fried eggs available to adjust the meal's volume.
True to the shop's name, rounding off the meal with a blended hot coffee or an iced coffee makes for a relaxing pause. Set with counter and table seating, the interior evokes the quiet calm of a classic Japanese kissaten, welcoming solo diners with ease. Operating during the midday hours from 12:00 to 15:00, the shop accepts cash only, so having bills or coins ready before stopping by is recommended.
