Restaurant Review: Manpuku Shokudō – A Nostalgic Taste of Old-School Japan**
If you're looking for a dining experience that feels like stepping into a retro Japanese classroom, Manpuku Shokudō delivers exactly that—with delicious curry to match. This cozy eatery captures the charm of a bygone era, blending hearty comfort food with a nostalgic atmosphere that transports you straight to a Shōwa-era schoolhouse.
Ambience: 5/5 – A Blast from the Past From the moment you walk in, the decor immerses you in old-school Japan. The walls are lined with vintage posters, wooden school desks, and chalkboard menus, evoking the feel of a 1970s Japanese classroom. Even the seating—simple wooden benches and stools—adds to the nostalgic vibe. The soft hum of Japanese city pop or enka playing in the background completes the experience, making it perfect for those who love retro aesthetics.
Food was great, I ordered the curry set its a veggie curry mostly consisting of potato and carrots that comes with some vegetable dumpling and...
Read moreFood was what you'd expect from a place like this. The ramen didn't have much flavor, and the kids gave their curry to us because they didn't like it. Pretty hard to mess up curry rice. Atmosphere was fun sitting in elementary school desks. It's a convenient bite to eat if you're starving after you leave the Shoa museum (large size ramen was pretty generous), but if you don't have kids in tow and want good ramen, you can definitely...
Read moreOld school-style restaurant serving different kinds of noodle . Ordered the yufuin curry udon that comes in 3 layers- rice at the bottom, cheese and then udon. Top with Onsen egg and a slice of chasiu pork. It is for this unique experience of dish. I don’t really like the piece of pork. I don’t find the curry sauce nice For ¥1200 it is filling for me. I was forced to give a 5-star review to get free bottle of water ....
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