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Explore recipes, cooking tips, and stories behind Singapore’s favourite Hokkaido-style soup curry. From rich broths to perfectly fried vegetables, discover everything you need to know about this soul-warming dish.

Overhead view of a Japanese soup curry bowl with lotus root, eggplant, and a soft-boiled egg, served with a side of white rice and a lemon wedge.

Why the Best Curry in Japan Is Actually a Soup

The Soup Curry Kitchen April 24, 2026

A wooden table set with Japanese Izakaya dishes including soup curry with lotus root and egg, karaage fried chicken, edamame, pickles, a pint of beer, and a lemon highball.

Sake, Spirits, and Suds: Japanese Whisky, Shochu, and Craft Beer as Izakaya Pairings

The Soup Curry Kitchen April 22, 2026

Side-by-side comparison of a Hokkaido chicken soup curry with roasted vegetables and a thick Japanese beef curry with carrots and potatoes.

Soup Curry vs. Japanese Curry: Gravy, Broth, and Everything In Between

The Soup Curry Kitchen April 20, 2026

Overhead view of a chicken leg soup curry set with lotus root, kabocha squash, and okra, served with white rice, Japanese pickles, and wooden cutlery.

What is Soup Curry? Everything You Need to Know

The Soup Curry Kitchen April 17, 2026

A ceramic sake carafe (tokkuri) and matching cup (ochoko) on a wooden table in a traditional Japanese izakaya with a modern wine glass in the background.

Junmai vs. Daiginjo: Which Sake Actually Holds Up Against Spicy Food?

The Soup Curry Kitchen April 15, 2026

A steaming ceramic tokkuri flask of hot sake with two small ochoko cups on a wooden table in a cozy, blurred izakaya setting.

The Complete Guide to Sake: Types, Serving Temperatures, and How to Pair It with Japanese Food

The Soup Curry Kitchen April 13, 2026

A steaming bowl of Sapporo-style soup curry with a roasted chicken leg, lotus root, eggplant, and pumpkin, served with a side of white rice.

The Art of Layering Flavours in Authentic Hokkaido Soup Curry

The Soup Curry Kitchen April 10, 2026

A steaming bowl of Japanese soup curry featuring a grilled chicken leg, sliced lotus root, and red bell pepper, served with a side of white rice and black sesame seeds.

The Broth-to-Spice Ratio: Finding the Perfect Balance in Soup Curry

The Soup Curry Kitchen April 9, 2026

A top-down view of a bowl of Japanese Soup Curry featuring a chicken leg, lotus root, eggplant, and egg, served with a side of white rice

What Happens When You Skip the Chicken Broth? A Soup Curry Experiment

The Soup Curry Kitchen April 8, 2026

Overhead view of a bowl of Japanese soup curry with a roasted chicken leg, lotus root, and vegetables served with a side of white rice.

Why Steamed Rice is Served Separately: The Traditional Soup Curry Experience

The Soup Curry Kitchen March 31, 2026

A bowl of Japanese soup curry featuring a chicken leg, fried lotus root, okra, and bell peppers, served with a side of white rice.

The Evolution of Soup Curry Toppings: From Classic to Creative

The Soup Curry Kitchen March 30, 2026

A bowl of Hokkaido-style Japanese soup curry featuring a grilled chicken thigh, okra, broccoli, and a fried lotus root garnish, served with white rice.

The Role of Lotus Root: Why This Vegetable is Non-Negotiable

The Soup Curry Kitchen March 27, 2026