Magic Spice — Restaurant in Tokyo

Lots of hype around this place so I had to check it myself. It took about 15 minutes of waiting outside on a weekday followed by a 45 minutes long wait for my food to come since the place was packed. If you don't like waiting this place is probably not for you.

To make things easier here is the system:

You pick a curry type from: chicken, hamburger, momo, keema, veggie bean, pork kakuni, beef, seafood, veggie mushroom and special seafood.

Then you pick the base: chicken or tomato "genki" curry (plus 121 yen)

Then you pick for spiciness level with each level more expensive than the previous one: there are 7 levels with the top one (Aumair 虚空) being the most spicy (plus 297 yen). Nirvana (涅槃 the forth from the top, is considered the house recommendation, +220 yen).

Then you can add toppings from a very long list: rolled cabbage, fried tofu, momo, cheese, fried chicken etc. etc. Each one for a different price.

The soup is thin in my humble opinion and the entire dish is way below many other soup curry places in Shimokitazawa. The momo reminded me of gyoza and not of the real thing and all the rest of the ingredients were pretty avarage. I'm really sorry to write this since I was really expecting to eat in this place but it's just ok.

One thing is that the options in this place are many. You can basically have hundreds of different combinations, toppings etc. soaybe there are other things to be had.

The interior design here is extremely tacky and reminiscent of a very touristy place in India. But still, seating is nice and comfortable and you might feel for a second you're a backpacker in India/Nepal/Indonesia again (unless you are from one of these countries, in which case you should write a review!).

Overall, disappointment. It's better to pick one of the other soup curry places in Shimo... Seeing the long line as I left made my...

🍛 A Wild, Wonderful Experience at Magic Spice Tokyo

Where do I even begin with @magicspice_tokyo? My wife stumbled across this place, and I’m so glad she did because it was a truly unforgettable experience—one that felt like a trip to another dimension rather than just another Tokyo restaurant.

Stepping inside, we were hit with a riot of colours, incense-laden air, and an almost otherworldly, Buddhist-inspired vibe. The décor was wild, the music eclectic, and the atmosphere felt like it belonged somewhere between an Indian bazaar and a spiritual retreat. It’s safe to say we were transported far away from the Tokyo we’d come to know.

But the real star here was the soup curry—a comforting, spicy, and deeply satisfying bowl of goodness that was unlike anything I’ve tasted before. It had a complex depth of flavours, with hints of Indian spices balanced perfectly in a rich broth that was both light and hearty. Each sip felt like a warm hug, especially after a long day exploring the city.

Magic Spice Tokyo is the kind of place that’s not just about the food (which is fantastic) but also about the experience. It’s a place where cultures, flavours, and worlds collide in the best possible way. If you’re looking for a unique Tokyo food adventure that’s a little bit different and a lot of fun, this is the place to go.

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Loved this place. It's elaborately decorated in what I thought of as an exotic Far East meets India style; the service was friendly, helpful and attentive. The curry soups were superb, packed with rich and complex spice depth, generously proportioned and delicious. The ordering was a little confusing at first. There was an English sheet that explained how it all works, in an amusing blend of Eastern mysticism and Google Translate, but basically you choose a curry eg. chicken, pork, seafood, vegetable, choose a topping from an extensive list of eccentric options, and then a spice level, which has names like Nirvana and Aum Air. The increasing spice levels are priced accordingly, if unusually from 70 yen to 270 yen. I had the hottest, Aum Air, as I like chilli a lot. It was hot, probably a 7/10 for an enthusiastic chilli lover. The prices are very reasonable. For 2 curries and 2 large Asahis it was less...