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Kuramae Station

Gluten-Free Yakuzen Curry

Wakan Cafe Ichijiku

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¥1,000〜¥1,000〜
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WAKAN CAFE Ichijiku (WAKAN CAFE 無花果, いちじく) is a yakuzen curry specialty cafe in the Kuramae area of Taito City, about a 3-minute walk from Kuramae Station on the Tokyo Metro Oedo Line, run by a pharmacist. The name "WAKAN" (和漢) means Japanese kampo medicine, and the signature is a yakuzen curry developed by the pharmacist owner based on kampo wisdom. Relocated and rebranded from Ryogoku to Kuramae in July 2022, the menu fuses wa-kan x modern health consciousness in a rare composition - yakuzen taco rice, firm pudding, Matsuzaki Coffee, and more.

— Kuramae: a pharmacist's wa-kan x yakuzen curry

The signature is the "yakuzen curry" developed by the pharmacist owner based on kampo medicine wisdom. Following kampo theory (yin-yang, five elements, ki-ketsu-sui), spices and medicinal herbs are blended according to season and body condition - a unique yakuzen curry pursuing both health and deliciousness. Representative items include the standard yakuzen curry, yakuzen taco rice (fusion of wa-kan umami with Mexican style), firm pudding (an original method letting guests feel like a science experiment), hand-drip coffee from Matsuzaki Coffee (a popular Kuramae roastery), and seasonal limited wa-kan sweets. The name "Ichijiku" (無花果, fig) comes from the fruit known as a representative medicinal plant, prized even in kampo medicine. Founded in Ryogoku and relocated to Kokusai-dori in Kuramae in July 2022, rebranded to "WAKAN CAFE Ichijiku." The yakuzen curry blended directly by the pharmacist owner is supported by kampo medicine fans, health-conscious guests, and spice curry enthusiasts.

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2025.04.28

“Yin-Yang Five Elements — Kuramae medicinal curry”

A café in Kuramae offering gluten-free medicinal curry and sweets. The curry lineup changes with the seasons based on yin-yang five elements philosophy, addressing common seasonal imbalances — so you can enjoy seasonal vegetables year-round. The potage curry is made vegan-spec across the entire lineup. The soy-milk-based potage curry has strong medicinal spices but mild heat — kid-friendly! The shop also sells homemade jams made only with beet sugar and fruit. The sweets contain dairy and eggs so I couldn't eat them, but they're made with gluten-free, natural ingredients. They also support cat protection activities, and the shop has cute cat photos displayed. Close to the station along a main road, and most items can be takeout — please visit when you're in Asakusa or Kuramae!
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体調不良をきっかけに、3年前より菜食生活を心掛けています。IgG(遅発型アレルギー)で卵乳NGです。 料理が出来ないので、身体にやさしい美味しいお店を見つけるのが趣味です🙌🌱 皆さんに知って欲しい素敵なお店をシェアしていきたいと思います☺️どうぞよろしくお願いします✨

  • 🙋 Myself
    • ⚗️Food Intolerance & Sensitivity: Lactose Intolerance
    • 🌱Vegan / Vegetarian
    • 🛡️Food Allergy: Egg、Milk