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Rika Shokudo
Curry
“Over 30 spices and a rich soup, balanced for Japanese tastes, steps from Tenma Station.”
大阪市北区天神橋4-8-15
Rika Shokudo is a curry specialist in Kita ward, Osaka, about 30 seconds on foot from JR Tenma Station. Its signature curry combines a rich soup with more than 30 spices, balancing spicy and sweet for Japanese palates. The owner says the spice blend was developed after training at an Indian restaurant.
- Solo dining
- Takeout
- Friends
- First-timers
- Budget-friendly
Something extra
Why it’s worth the trip
Spice blend for Japanese taste
The shop uses more than 30 spices and a rich soup, and the owner says the blend was designed to suit Japanese diners after training at an Indian restaurant.
Free rice upsize
Rice can be upsized for free up to 300g (大盛). Larger portions carry an extra charge.
Right by Tenma Station
It is about 30 seconds on foot from JR Tenma Station, and takeout is available.
Featured in media
The official site lists appearances on several TV programs and magazines, including 報道ランナー, ちゃちゃ入れマンデー, and るるぶ大阪.
On the menu
Dishes to look for
Okoishii Curry
¥1,000おいしいカレー
The shop's signature curry, presented as the taste Japanese diners tend to prefer.
Black Wagyu Stewed Curry
¥1,600黒毛和牛煮込みカレー
A premium curry in which good-quality black wagyu beef is slowly stewed.
Beef Steak Curry
¥1,300ビーフステーキカレー
Curry served with a beef steak.
Pork Toro Steak Curry
¥1,200豚トロステーキカレー
Curry served with seared pork toro, the fatty meat from around the pork neck.
11-Vegetable Curry
¥1,15011種類の野菜カレー
Curry with eleven kinds of vegetables, listed as a health-conscious option.
5-Kind Katsu Curry
¥1,6005種盛カツカレー
Katsu curry with five kinds of fried cutlet: pork, chicken, shrimp, white fish and minced meat.
💡 Tips before you go
- Open daily 10:30–15:00, closing early when sold out. Regular holidays apply, and the shop also closes 10–25 in January, April, July and October, so check the website first.
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays add ¥100 to every curry. Toppings are listed separately, including mozzarella (¥250) and 11 vegetables (¥350).
- Each guest is asked to order at least one curry item. Takeout is available.
- Phone: 06-6358-0787. The 天満はなれ branch is listed as closed for now, so use the 天満本店 address (大阪市北区天神橋4-8-15).
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours?
The shop is open daily from 10:30 to 15:00, or until the food sells out. It has irregular closing days, and it is also closed 10–25 in January, April, July and October.
Can I get takeout?
Yes, takeout is available.
How do I get there?
It is about 30 seconds on foot from JR Tenma Station. The address is 大阪市北区天神橋4-8-15, postal code 530-0041.
Can I choose the rice size?
Yes. Rice can be upsized for free up to 大盛 (300g). ちょっと特盛 (400g) costs ¥200 extra and 特盛 (500g) costs ¥400 extra.
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Good to know
- ✓ Takeout
- ✓ Dine in
Menu highlights
Selected from the restaurant’s published menu
- ¥1,600
Black Wagyu Stewed Curry
Curry - ¥1,300
Beef Steak Curry
Curry - ¥1,200
Pork Toro Steak Curry
Curry - ¥1,150
Chicken Steak Curry
Curry - ¥1,150
11-Vegetable Curry
Curry - ¥1,100
Mozzarella Cheese Curry
Curry - ¥1,000
Okoishii Curry
Curry - ¥1,600
5-Kind Katsu Curry
Katsu curry - ¥1,200
Tonkatsu Curry
Katsu curry - ¥1,150
Chicken Katsu Curry
Katsu curry - ¥1,100
Minced Meat Cutlet Curry
Katsu curry - ¥700
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Beer
🕒 Opening hours
- Mon: 10:30–15:00
- Tue: 10:30–15:00
- Wed: 10:30–15:00
- Thu: 10:30–15:00
- Fri: 10:30–15:00
- Sat: 10:30–15:00
- Sun: 10:30–15:00
Plan ahead
- 🅿 Parking
- Available