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The World’s Only Baked Curry: Princess Pippi Moji Port

An authentic specialty restaurant serving grilled curry based on Thai royal cuisine

A popular spot with a constant line of customers even before opening. The curry sauce is based on Thai royal cuisine, featuring coconut milk, herbs, and spices; it’s characterized by being flour-free and low in fat. A particular favorite is the “Vegetable Sommelier Baked Curry,” limited to 30 servings per day. It’s a colorful dish topped with nearly 10 types of seasonal vegetables.

When your baked curry arrives, crack open the soft-boiled egg hidden in the center.The mellow richness blends with the zing of spices and the aroma of herbs, while the natural sweetness of the vegetables gently ties the whole dish together. Adding the “spicy powder”—made from four types of spices and herbs available on the table—or the house-made pickle “Walnut Takana Genki-zuke” enhances the ethnic flavor and saltiness, letting you enjoy a unique twist on the dish.

Its appeal lies in a menu that transcends national, cultural, and religious boundaries

The restaurant offers over 10 varieties of baked curry, each with its own unique character, such as “Mentaiko Baked Curry” and “Whole Ise Lobster Baked Curry.” There are also options suitable for vegans and Muslims, reflecting the owner’s wish that “people all over the world can enjoy baked curry and find happiness.”

Since all the curry sauces are made from scratch, the restaurant serves only 100 portions of grilled curry per day. It gets particularly crowded on weekends, so we recommend arriving before opening or right when the restaurant opens.

Local Guide

We recommend pairing the Baked Curry with their house-made Moji Port Banana Beer or Banana Tea. These are unique to the birthplace of the traditional banana street vendor culture, and their fruity sweetness perfectly cuts through the lingering spiciness.

The One-of-a-Kind Baked Curry: Princess Pippi Moji Port

• 1-4-7 Nishikaigan, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture MAP
• About a 3-minute walk from JR Moji-ko Station
• 11:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. *Closes at 3:00 p.m. on Mondays
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• 093-321-0303

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BEAR FRUITS—Specialty Baked Curry Restaurant

A classic baked curry that has been beloved in Mojiko for many years

This locally beloved spot offers authentic grilled curry. The signature “Super Grilled Curry” features a richly flavored curry sauce made with fruit, homemade fond de veau (a Western-style broth made from veal and vegetables), and a blend of 17 spices.Eating it with the golden-brown, melted cheese and a runny soft-boiled egg creates a deep, rich flavor. Additionally, the crisp texture of the onions and green peppers inside the baked curry adds a delightful contrast, making this a dish you’ll enjoy right down to the very last bite.

Enjoy the variety of flavors with the addition of original spices

The restaurant’s baked curry is rated as medium-spicy. If you find it not spicy enough, try sprinkling some of the “Bikkuri Spice” available on the table.This original spice blend—created by blending and roasting 17 different spices—not only boosts the heat but also enhances the umami of the curry sauce. It’s sold in-store as a versatile seasoning that pairs well with various dishes, such as fried chicken and salads, making it a great souvenir.

In addition to the signature “Super Baked Curry,” the menu also features seafood baked curry and omelet curry.

Local Guide

After enjoying the baked curry, be sure to try the Moji Port Pudding at the sister restaurant, “Milk Hall Moji Port.” This pudding, with its refined sweetness, is the perfect way to end your meal.

BEAR FRUITS

• 1st Floor, Moji Port Center Building, 1-4-7 Nishikaigan, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 2-minute walk from JR Moji-ko Station
• 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (last order 8:30 p.m.); (Fri)–Saturday, and the day before a national holiday: open until 10:00 p.m. (last order 9:30 p.m.)
• Open daily
• 093-321-3729

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Karii Honpo, Moji Port Retro Branch

A dish made with curry that evokes a sense of nostalgia

This specialty shop offers over 10 varieties of baked curry. The baked curry here is characterized by a simple, home-style flavor.A medium-spicy European-style curry—made by combining slowly sautéed brown roux with homemade broth—is topped with ingredients like Kyushu-raised Japanese Black beef or seafood and then baked, allowing the umami of the ingredients to infuse into the roux.

On the table, you’ll find homemade curry chili oil and Fukujinzuke pickles with small dried sardines. You can also enjoy varying the flavor to suit your preferences, whether you prefer an ethnic or Japanese-style twist.

Customize the spiciness and toppings to your liking

The standard spice level for the baked curry is medium, but you can adjust it to mild, twice as spicy, five times as spicy, or ten times as spicy. You can also choose from three sizes: S, M, and L. It’s possible to add about 10 different toppings, including beef, chicken, and corn.Top it with your favorite ingredients to enjoy a grilled curry that’s uniquely yours.

We also recommend the “Banana Baked Curry,” a specialty available only at this shop. The sweetness of the banana brings out the spiciness of the curry. Be sure to savor this dish, which is a perfect fit for Moji Port—the birthplace of the traditional “banana street vendor” culture.

Local Guide

First, check in at the front counter and pick up your number ticket. We recommend ordering from the menu on your smartphone before your number is called—this helps speed up the serving process.

Curry Honpo Mojiko Retro Store

• 2nd Floor, Awa-ya Building, 9-2 Minatomachi, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 2-minute walk from JR Moji-ko Station
• 11:00 - 20:00
• Open daily
• 093-331-8839

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Rokuyokan

Enjoy the “Baked Curry Pot” at a retro café

A retro coffee shop that has been beloved since the Showa era. The signature “Baked Curry Pot” is an original dish inspired by baked curry—a French baguette filled with curry made from onions simmered slowly.It’s lighter than traditional rice-based baked curry, making it a great choice for a light meal or snack. Start by tearing off the bread lid and dipping it into the curry, cheese, and soft-boiled egg. Cut the bread bowl into pieces with a knife as you eat to enjoy every last bite.

In addition to the Baked Curry Pot, you can also enjoy a classic baked curry made with the same curry sauce.

Spend a leisurely moment in a space filled with jazz music

With vinyl records and a grand piano inside, the shop also functions as a jazz café. One of its charms is being able to relax and enjoy a meal or a drink while listening to jazz playing from the records.

Since it’s open until 9:30 p.m., you can linger after your baked curry and savor the lingering memories of your trip with a glass of wine or a beer in hand. On weekends, live performances are held on stage, filling the café with a lively atmosphere. You can check the live performance schedule on the official website.

Local Guide

The sign and menu feature original characters designed by the store manager, inspired by cats and the moon. Character merchandise, such as milk pitchers and postcards, is also available for purchase.

Rokuyokan

• 3-5 Sakaemachi, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 7-minute walk from JR Mojiko Station
• 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 6:00 PM–9:30 PM
• Monday–Wednesday
• 080-3224-5227

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CRAFT BEER HALL MOJIKO

White baked curry, finished right before your eyes by a staff member

At the beer hall in front of Mojiko Station, you can enjoy white baked curry. At its sister restaurant, grilled curry specialty shop “BEAR FRUITS.” It’s a dish adapted from their “Super Baked Curry.” Layers of rice, curry, cheese, and white sauce are baked together, then topped with a raw egg yolk—and the final touch is added right at your table.Staff members sear the surface with a blowtorch right in front of you and sprinkle it with an original spice blend made from 17 different spices. You can savor the harmonious flavors of the spicy curry balanced by the richness of the white sauce and cheese, all while enjoying the live music.

Savor baked curry and “Moji Port Beer” from a prime seat

The perfect pairing for the White Baked Curry is “Moji Port Beer” on draft. This is the only location—besides the company-owned store—that carries all three classic varieties: Pale Ale, Weizen, and Sakubeer. Since you can order alcohol starting at 11:00 a.m. when the restaurant opens, you can enjoy craft beer alongside the White Baked Curry right from lunchtime.

The spacious interior, renovated from the former Moji Yusen Building, features mainly table seating, but we recommend the counter seats, which offer a direct view of Moji Port Station and the Fountain Plaza. If you’re lucky, you might even catch the fountain shooting up.

Local Guide

At the back of the shop, you’ll find “Moji Port Pudding Principal,” a store dedicated exclusively to takeout Moji Port Pudding. You can buy as few as one piece, making it the perfect treat to enjoy on the go or as a souvenir.

CRAFT BEER HALL MOJIKO

• 1st Floor, JP Mojiko Building, 7-8 Minatomachi, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture MAP
• About a 1-minute walk from JR Mojiko Station
• 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (last order 8:30 p.m.); (Fri)–Saturday, and the day before a national holiday: open until 10:00 p.m. (last order 9:30 p.m.)
• Open daily
• 093-342-9009

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Funky Tiger Hideout

Indulge in the restaurant’s signature baked curry and hamburger steak on one plate

This restaurant, known for its baked curry and hamburger steaks, stands out with its vibrant pink exterior. The most popular item is the signature “Hamburger Steak in Baked Curry.” The curry is made by simmering chicken bouillon soup for an extended period and then adding domestic vegetables such as celery, carrots, and onions.The harmonious blend of the vegetables’ gentle sweetness and the chicken’s umami brings out the meaty richness of the 100% domestic beef hamburger steak. It’s a satisfying dish that lets you enjoy both the juicy hamburger steak and the rich, savory baked curry all at once.

A playful space with a pink color scheme

The restaurant used to operate as a pirate-themed restaurant on a ship, but due to the ship’s deterioration, the current location was opened. The interior, a renovated traditional Japanese house, features pink as its main color—the owner’s favorite. Some of the decor from the ship-based restaurant days, such as the thatched palm-leaf roof, has been preserved.

The menu features grilled curry dishes made with seafood—such as octopus and garlic shrimp—as well as meat dishes like American-style beef steak. If you’re visiting with a group, be sure to try sharing a variety of dishes.

Local Guide

The owner’s son is Mr. Akiyama of the comedy trio “Robert.” The walls and menus inside the shop are covered with posters and clippings of Mr. Akiyama, creating a lively atmosphere.

Funky Tiger Hideout

• 3-14 Minatomachi, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 6-minute walk from JR Mojiko Station
• 11:30 AM–9:00 PM (Last order at 8:00 PM)
• Wednesdays (open if Wednesday is a national holiday)
• 093-321-3636

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Café & Restaurant Cheese

A unique curry blending chicken broth and tomatoes

This café is located across from the former Moji Mitsui Club. Their grilled curry features a tomato-based curry with chickpeas, made using chicken bone broth from the traditional hot pot restaurant “Hakata Hanamitori.” The umami of the chicken and the mild acidity of the tomatoes are perfectly balanced, resulting in a rich yet refreshing flavor.The four types of cheese, soft-boiled egg, and walnuts used as toppings add a delightful accent, offering different textures and flavors with every bite. You can also add seasonal vegetables, hamburger steak, or pufferfish as additional toppings.

Be sure to try our original menu item, “Green Curry Chan-ra”

In addition to the classic baked curry, there’s also an ethnic-style “Baked Green Curry.” Made with coconut milk and small shrimp, it features a gentle sweetness packed with the umami of shrimp. You can also order a “half-and-half” combination of the classic curry and green curry.

This restaurant is located on the second floor, up the stairs. If you’re visiting with a small group, we recommend sitting at the counter seats, which offer views of the former Moji Mitsui Club and the former Osaka Shipping Company building. It’s open until 9:00 PM every day except Thursday, so it’s also a great spot for dinner. You can enjoy local cuisine while gazing at the illuminated streets of Moji Port.

Local Guide

Just as popular as the baked curry is “Chanra,” a dish originating in Moji Port that combines udon broth with champon noodles. The connoisseur’s way to eat it is to add rice at the very end.

Café & Restaurant Cheese

• 2nd Floor, 6-5 Minatomachi, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture MAP
• About a 1-minute walk from JR Mojiko Station
• 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• 093-332-7033