About Our Roux Texture

The character of curry is defined by the viscosity of its roux.

In Kanazawa, curry known as Kanazawa Curry—thick and rich—is famous. Soup Curry, originating in Hokkaido, embodies its own identity through a light, soup-like roux. The choice of roux viscosity reflects the chef's vision and imagination about what curry experience to deliver.

Fresh Street Curry's roux leans toward the lighter, soup-curry side. On a viscosity scale of 1 to 10, where Kanazawa Curry is 1, Hokkaido Soup Curry is 10, and store-bought block roux curry is 5, Fresh Street Curry sits at about 8.

Let me explain why Fresh Street Curry chose viscosity level 8 and what curry experience we want to deliver.

《A curry where mixing reveals fresh new flavors》

Our delicious concept is: "Infinite combinations. Fresh flavors discovered through mixing!"

With 3 main choices and 8 toppings, plus seasonal limited-time items, we want you to freely combine and mix them together on one plate, discovering new tastes born from that combination. We aimed for a viscosity where the roux perfectly coats the rice and toppings.

《A curry where you can drink the roux like soup》

Our roux—made with a special blend of 30 spices, fermented seasonings, and a tomato-and-onion base—is healthy and nutrient-rich. We want it to be enjoyed even without rice, sipped like soup. We also aimed for a viscosity that lets you take the roux home and enjoy it stew-style with your favorite ingredients.

《A curry that keeps you light and energized after eating》

We want to deliver a curry experience where "after lunch at Fresh Street Curry, your stomach feels light and you stay energized through the afternoon." Our roux contains no wheat flour, animal fats, or chemical seasonings, naturally resulting in a light, smooth texture. It digests quickly and is a healthy curry at just 89 calories per 100g.

These three points explain why Fresh Street Curry's roux is light and soup-like in viscosity.

Another key element in our roux-making: "straining at the final stage." Though labor-intensive, this careful hand-straining—never by machine—is essential for a silky texture and clean, refined taste. We strain each batch individually based on how the soup finishes, then allow it to mature.

With careful attention and heart, we create curry you'll want to eat every day—curry that refreshes both body and soul.

That's our story about viscosity.

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