Ponipirika

Ponipirika delivers an unforgettable soup curry experience! The broth boasts incredible depth, rich with spices that linger beautifully on the palate. The vegetables and chicken were perfectly cooked—tender, juicy, and infused with flavor. The warm, inviting service elevated the meal, with waiters who were attentive and genuinely friendly. A must-visit for curry lovers in Kitazawa!

Delicious soup curry, we got the 20 vegetables with chicken option, and recommend taking the ebi soup option, the umami flavours there are on point. We had level 3/4 spice and it wasn’t super spicy so I guess if you like things hot you should go for level 6 onwards We also liked the seasonal very berry lassi, was great! Grilled cheese on rice was nice but probably can be skipped. They accept cards here. Thanks for a wonderful lunch!

Best soup curry I've ever had, including while in Hokkaido. They have an English menu. Highly recommend getting grilled cheese for your rice and adding extra soup. I got the shrimp broth and thought it was so delicious! And I loved the chicken and all the vegetables. Family friendly too!

If you’re a fan of Sichuan or Korean cuisine, I’d suggest choosing at least level 6 spiciness for maximum satisfaction. The curry soup made with veggies and chicken is spot-on—I’d personally recommend the tomato base. My partner went for the venison curry, which was both unique and packed with deep, rich flavors.

Incredible soup curry! I didn't want to eat fried food with my group and wanted something with vegetables, and I found this place. They have an English menu so it was helpful for me to find something I wanted when I was alone. You can choose a lot of customizations and spice level- I think I got a 6 and I thought the balance of the soup was really good. The shrimp flavor with the vegetables was so good, and the chicken was cooked really well with a lot of flavor. I got the grilled cheese on rice like some other comments recommended and that was very yummy. Also got their homemade ginger ale and that was incredible- definitely recommend if you want something with vegetables and a break from the fried food!

They accept card and cash. You have to walk up to the 2nd floor. There is an English and Japanese menu. I ordered the 20 vegetables with crispy chicken, level 3 spicy, with Japanese style soup because the shrimp was out, large rice and a house made ginger ale. While it is a little more pricey for the curry it was very good, might have been the best one I had in Shimokitazawa. Also there’s free refills on rice also.

The curry soup, crispy chicken, and vegetables were flavorful, but not too overpowering! The overall atmosphere of the restaurant was so cozy and intimate and the service was great.

I came here after my friend recommended this place for soup curry. Which is slightly different from traditional Japanese curry, the soup style was quite different . I really enjoyed the chicken and the vegetable curry. The vegetable was really fresh and crispy They also allow you to choose spiciness level from 0-7. Overall this is a great find and I’ll recommend this place to friends