Great news for spice lovers! A specialty shop for spicy cutlet curry, "Moetora Curry and Shirotora", featuring a deep sweetness that melts from the fruits and an exciting spiciness from around 20 kinds of spices, has opened on the second floor of HUT PARK Mochimune! The cutlets, cut into bite-sized pieces for easy eating, have a crunchy texture that pairs perfectly with the spicy curry! After your meal, enjoy the original dessert "Shirotora", which balances out the heat from the curry. Indulge in this complete set!
Opened on the second floor of HUT PARK! Spicy cutlet curry specialty shop "Moetora Curry and Shirotora"
In August 2023, Moetora Curry and Shirotora, a specialty restaurant for spicy cutlet curry, opened on the second floor of HUT PARK in Mochimune. It is the first of its kind in Shizuoka City and quite rare nationwide! The restaurant features large windows that let in plenty of light, creating a bright and open atmosphere. There are table seats available, along with counter seats by the window.
The menu consists solely of spicy cutlet curry, with options to add toppings like egg or cheese. Each dish comes with a unique cold dessert called "Shirotora," which has a fascinating texture, served as a post-meal treat. This new sensation dessert, exclusive to Moetora Curry and Shirotora, is a must-try!
The reason for the opening of Moetora Curry and Shirotora
The store is operated by LUSH Co., Ltd., which develops a music label and regional revitalization projects centered around Yaizu and Mochimune. They wanted to start a restaurant inspired by the character "Moetora" from their fermented enzyme drink, leading to the launch of a specialty spicy pork cutlet curry shop with a fiery spicy theme. The manager of Moetora Curry and Shirotora is Yoshiki Kevin, originally from Osaka. Before opening this restaurant, he ran a horse meat and Japanese cuisine establishment in Osaka. However, during an event where he visited Mochimune, he fell in love with the area and was given the opportunity to manage Moetora Curry and Shirotora. Surprisingly, Kevin is not fond of spicy food, but he is working hard every day to ensure many people can enjoy the sweet and spicy addictive Moetora Curry.
Increase the mildness with selectable toppings!
The katsu curry at "Moetora Curry and Shirotora" is spicy.
"Is it really spicy?"
"I'm worried I might not be able to handle it."
For those hesitant about the term "spicy," toppings that can mellow the heat are recommended! The store manager, Kevin, highly recommends the egg topping. He strives to use as many local ingredients as possible, which is why he uses the Fuji no Meigetsu eggs from Marufuku, a company based in Yaizu. These carefully sourced eggs come from chickens raised on bonito flakes from Yaizu in the Asagiri Highlands at the foot of Mount Fuji, featuring rich, deep orange yolks. They help soften and mellow the spicy curry.
The pork used for the cutlet is sourced from the local butcher "Senmi Shōen Hanashiro" in Mochimune, and the rice is provided by "Maeda Rice Store," also in Mochimune. This demonstrates their commitment to maintaining connections with local businesses in Mochimune.
The mysterious, melt-in-your-mouth dessert, Shirotora.
After the meal, Shirotora is served, a dessert with a yogurt-like taste that's slightly tangy, similar to a lassi. It has a gentle sweetness and a mysterious texture that melts as soon as it touches your mouth. It soothes the lingering spiciness from the curry, providing a pleasant, cooling sensation. It's like an oasis in the desert or a cold plunge after a sauna. The combination of spicy Moetora Curry and the refreshing Shirotora is truly inseparable.
With its fruity sweetness and addictive spiciness, paired with the unique dessert Shirotora, this spicy cutlet curry is a must-try for lovers of spicy food. Don't miss this experience!
Text/Photographs by Yorechan
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