Takeout curry from “VIGOR” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa! Crispy pork cutlet and generous chunks of vegetables – a truly satisfying meal! [Review]

Takeout from “VIGOR,” a popular curry restaurant in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa!

I finally got takeout from VIGOR, a curry restaurant in Kiyosumi, Koto Ward, that I’d been wanting to try for a while. I’ll share the luxurious experience of enjoying the restaurant’s flavors at home.

From phone order to pickup: Hot and fresh in just 30 minutes!

I checked the menu online beforehand and placed my order by phone. They said it would be ready in about 30 minutes, so I went to the restaurant at that time.

The entire package of VIGOR's takeout curry — It stays piping hot even after you take it home! The sturdy container provides peace of mind.

The separate container helps keep the cutlet crispy.

The pork cutlet and pickled vegetables were served in separate containers, so
the cutlet wasn’t soggy, and since it was placed on top right before eating, it was still crispy.

The cutlet was in a separate container. — This is a great point for those who like their cutlets crispy.

VIGOR's Fukujinzuke — The side dish, fukujinzuke (pickled vegetables), is also served in generous portions.

[Taste Test] Sangen Pork Loin Tonkatsu Curry

Let’s start with the classic tonkatsu curry.

Large, golden-brown fried pork loin cutlet — An impressive size!

The curry sauce is slightly spicy, which makes you want to eat more rice. A regular serving is 250g, so it’s very filling.

[Taste Test] Country-Style Vegetable Curry

If you want to eat plenty of vegetables, this is for you. It’s packed with chunks of carrots and eggplant, making it incredibly satisfying.

A country-style vegetable curry with plenty of eggplant and carrots. — The sweetness of the vegetables and the spicy curry sauce are in perfect balance.

Tender chicken

Actually, both curries had something in common: tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken!

Summary: Takeout from “VIGOR” is highly recommended for lunch or dinner in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa.

The food stayed at a perfectly good temperature without needing to be reheated, and I was very satisfied with both the portion size and the taste of the takeout meal.