Curry Bondy was the winner of the inaugural Kanda Curry Grand Prix in 2011 and has been a local favourite ever since. Despite being hard to find on the second floor above a bookstore, the restaurant attracts hungry Tokyoites daily and always has queues during lunch hours. The menu offers a dozen curries, but first timers should go for the popular beef curry (¥1,700) featuring a deep brown roux made with a mixture of spices and fruits.
All curries come with rice topped with cheese, kappa zuke pickles and umeboshi, with a side of boiled potatoes. You can choose amakuchi (sweet), chukara (medium spicy) or karakuchi (spicy) depending on your preference, and make it into a large portion for an additional ¥200. The melty cheese adds just the right sweetness to balance the kick of the roux.