kitchen55

Among the dishes on the menu, the clear standout and top favourite is the "Curry Like Bungeiza." Cooked in a rich European-style sauce, the beef and vegetables melt thoroughly into the curry, served beside finely shredded cabbage while a pleasant lingering heat builds with every bite. Diners can also tailor the plate to their appetite with optional toppings such as a fried egg or a frankfurter.

Alongside the curry, the menu leans on a nostalgic lineup of noodle and rice plates. The Curry & Napolitan Half & Half brings both staples onto a single platter and can be ordered at any time of day, while pasta options stretch to spicy curry spaghetti and an "Old Fashioned" served with a frankfurter. Rice dishes are just as varied, spanning classic omurice, jambalaya, and the house 55 Pilaf, offering a straightforward comfort fix whatever the mood.

Beyond full meals, the diner functions just as comfortably for a casual drink or an afternoon café pause. Guests can pair glasses with smoked cheese finished with curry sauce or a platter of sausages, or linger over a Toraja blend coffee or cream soda. Tucked along a narrow alleyway near the east exit of Itabashi Station, kitchen55 provides an easygoing retreat, whether for a quiet solo lunch or a relaxed post-work drink.