Japanese Curry: Roux and Retort
Japanese Curry is one of the favorite comfort foods in Japan both local and foreign. Usually served over steamed rice and a perfect food in all seasons that even the children loved. It is easy to make using common ingredients such as carrots, potatoes, onions, and a choice of meat.
If you love Japanese Curry and want to know more about it. Here I will share the 10 popular Japanese Curry brands and the different types of Curry in Japan.
How to choose Curry
Choosing the right curry is depend on your taste preferences and the type of curry. For the taste, if you like something mild, medium, or strong spicy. It is easy to define the level of spiciness of the curry when you want to buy it is usually written on there package then you can choose the one that suits your taste.
For the type of curry there are two traditional type of Japanese curry to enjoy. The popular roux curry and the retort curry.
- Roux Curry – is the most common type of curry comes in blocks form with a variety of flavors and spicy levels.
- Retort Curry – also known as instant curry, or ready to eat curry that you just need to be heated. It also comes in different flavors and spiciness.
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Popular Roux Curry Brand
1. House Java Curry
House Java Curry is one of the popular Japanese curries on the market, and it is known for its umami flavor. Mix a blend of spices that give an aromatic taste, it is slightly spicy however, it is available in various spice levels allowing you to choose your preference of taste.
Brand: House Foods Corporation
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2. S&B Golden Curry
S&B Golden Curry is another popular Japanese curry on the market, known for its classic and versatile flavor concentrates on sweetness with a milder and less spicy taste perfect for younger kids. It also comes in different spicy levels so you can choose your preferred taste.
Brand: S&B Foods
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3. House Vermont Curry
House Vermont Curry is one of the most famous curry varieties on the market characterized by its mild and slightly sweet flavor of apple and honey. Mix with gentle spices that give rich flavor making it most loved by many families with small children. It also comes in different spicy levels so you can enjoy the flavor that suits your taste.
Brand: House Foods Corporation
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4. House Kokumaro Curry
House Kokumaro Curry characterized by its rich and creamy texture comes from its name Kokumaro means richness and mildness. And also available in various spicy levels.
Brand: House Food Corporation
Click here for Amazon: House Kokumaro Curry
5. House the Curry
House the curry is made with a special spice fragrance and bouillon paste to enhance the richness of the curry and aroma flavor. Comes in several varieties to enjoy including mild, house curry medium hot, and house curry hot.
Brand: House Food Corporation
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Popular Retort Curry Brand
6. Muji Curry
Muji curry is a retort curry product or ready-to-eat curry available in Muji’s stores and other supermarkets. It is known for its simple and natural taste of Japanese curry with various types of spiciness such as mild, medium, and hot.
Brand: Muji
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7. Seijo Ishii Desica Curry
Seiji Ishii Desica curry is one of the gourmet style curries by the Japanese chef Seiji Ishii made with high-quality ingredients and offers a rich taste of instant curry. Available in any Desica supermarket with various flavors and choices of meat.
Brand: Desica
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8. House Curry Shop Curry
House Curry Shop Curry is one of the retort curries from House Food known for its restaurant-style flavor made from high-quality spices to bring the richness and premium taste of curry. Available in different types of meat such as beef, chicken, or vegetables.
Brand: House Food Corporation
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9. Meiji Ginza Curry
Meiji Ginza Curry is one of the premium retort curries made with high-quality ingredients with a smooth texture and a well-balanced blend of spices. It comes from beef or chicken curry flavor.
Brand: Meiji (Japanese Food Company)
Click here for Amazon: Meiji Ginza Curry
10. Otsuka Foods Bon Curry Gold
Otsuka Foods Bon Curry is another premium retort curry product known for its rich and robust flavors. Made with high-quality ingredients of spices gives a well-balanced taste of curry. Available in different flavors such as chicken, beef, and vegetables.
Brand: Otsuka Foods
Click here for Amazon: Otsuka Foods Bon Curry Gold
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Greetings to all mommies I am a supermom from Philippines. Previously, I worked and lived in Dubai for seven years, until 2015 the year I moved in Japan. Currently, I am happily settled here with my Japanese husband and our 7 months old baby. I could only describe my almost 6 years of living here as a roller coaster ride more so, after I gave birth to my son. Japan had changed me in ways unimaginable. It has influence my lifestyle, my perceptions and beliefs. I was able to witness firsthand the pros and cons of living in the country. From their language, culture and ethnicity, the people, place and in work. Those years were enough to give me quite personal and memorable experiences which I would be more than delighted to share with you.