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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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