Saturday, February 2, 2013

Panya Cafe Curry, Shimokitazawa

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Panya Cafe Curry is an awesome cafe about two minutes walk from my Shimokitazawa apartment. I love this place so much. It's a tiny ten-seater with the most lovely of atmospheres and some of the best curry I've ever tasted. Today it was a one man show run buy the cutest girl with giant odango hair, so while she prepares your curry there's enough time to play 'spot the alpaca' hidden on shelves and walls throughout the cafe. If you get sick of 'spot the alpaca' you can also make use of the provided origami paper squares located on the chopstick holder.  This place is super popular and can be very busy at times (Mr Y once waited 30 minutes for our takeaway)  but it's well worth the wait! If you're in the area pop on in!

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UPDATE - I just visited tonight and the sweetest odango lady has left because she's moved away from Shimokitazawa because she will be married soon (OMEDETOU) BUT...it's nowhere as lovely as it used to be. So sad! The curry and atmosphere is completely different and unfortunately not as cute. Such a pity!!!


Love Love
Hello Sandwich
xoxo

16 comments:

  1. I very much enjoy that her bun matches the hairdo of the lady on the banner outside

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  2. I love how the lady working looks exactly like the girl on the sign! :•)

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  3. very cute! feel like curry now ;-) happy friday

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  4. Looks just the perfect place to pop in! Maybe (hopefully) one day I'll visit Tokyo again - I'd be sure to look this place up! x

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  5. The Curry Cafe looks adorable! I'd love to visit. I especially love their sign outside and many alpacas.

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  6. Just gorgeous. How cute is the alpaca clock! Love your Tokyo cafe posts. Please keep them coming...

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  7. Love that "sheep clock". I love Tokyo very much. thanks for sharing these pictures. xo
    ~ Herman Swan

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  8. Looks so delicious! Wish I lived in Japan :)

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  9. She's the girl in the banner outside the shop!! *O*
    And what a cute little place, must be so nice be able to eat there.

    Kisses~~

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  10. I like that headband she is wearing, very cute! Thanks for taking great pictures of the details of life.

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  11. japan is so cute!! I love japanese karee (curry) and i really liked the display of this place (the find the alpaca thingy and being able to do some origami while waiting!) thanks for sharing!!!

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  12. Just found your blog. I love your photography. I lived in Japan for several years and I love how you've captured the essence of everyday Japan.

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