Lahore Okachimachi

Tucked into a side street in Higashi-Ueno, Taito Ward, Lahore Okachimachi is a neighborhood curry shop appreciated for hearty portions and retro yoshoku-inspired set meals. The signature draw here is tailoring your meal around one of several distinct roux bases. Diners can select a nostalgic, gently rounded Japanese-style curry, a lighter, more liquid Indian-style curry vibrant with spices, or the house specialty black curry, known for its deep color and slow-building, addictive heat.

The options for toppings are just as versatile. The menu features thin-crusted cutlets that readily soak up the sauce, a comforting homestyle hamburg steak, Japanese fried chicken (karaage), and minced meat katsu. Pairing the spicy curry with a smooth crab cream croquette is a popular match, offering a satisfying contrast between fiery spice and sweet, creamy richness.

Beyond curry, the shop stands out for its extensive set meals (teishoku). Generous platters such as sizzling teppan ginger pork and combination sets of hamburg steak and fried fish serve as unfussy, satisfying dishes to enjoy with hearty bowls of white rice.

With an unpretentious, casual dining room, Lahore Okachimachi welcomes solo diners dropping in for a swift lunch as comfortably as those looking for a filling evening meal. In addition to dining in, takeout is readily available, making it a reliable option for enjoying a substantial curry back at the office or at home.