For their second stop on the " Curry Tour Tokyo 2020-2021 ," TANGTANG designer Masato Tanno and curry-loving office worker and Instagrammer Sato2 chose the famous Murghi Curry with Egg from Murghi, a restaurant in Dogenzaka, Shibuya, which they both unanimously declared they "love!" Tanno gave it his seal of approval, saying, "The way the rice is served is cool. The atmosphere of the restaurant is also fantastic."

In addition to the "Curry Tour" logo T-shirt and "SPICY CURRY Roka" T-shirt that went on sale on December 26th (Saturday), a new "Murugi" T-shirt is now being launched! We plan to release one design each week until the end of January, so stay tuned.

For curry enthusiasts, is Murghy a better meeting place than Hachiko?

Sato2, who highly praised the dish, explained the meaning of the tagline, "The towering rice is one of Shibuya's art installations." He said, "The egg-filled Murghy Curry is just as representative of Shibuya as Hachiko. It's a taste of youth for many people, and it's a unique taste and visual that is intertwined with memories. Murghy is a tourist attraction in Shibuya."


After Sato2 finished his egg-filled Murghy curry, we asked him, "What curry restaurant do you want to go to next?" He immediately replied, "Murghy." When we asked, "But you just ate?" he smiled and said, "I had a photoshoot today, so next time I want to eat even more heartily by myself (laughs). I want to climb this rice again and again."

Mr. Tanno replies, "I love everything about Murghy: the taste of the curry, the interior, the history, the family-run business, and the straightforwardness of offering only curry. It resonates with my own decision to only make T-shirts, and I like their dedication to perfection."

The owner's secret to enjoying Murghy's curry!

Q. What are your most popular menu items?
This is "Murghy Curry with Egg"!


Q. What are the key features and special aspects of your "Egg-filled Murghy Curry"?
The key point is that it pairs well with eggs. Furthermore, we are committed to using only domestically sourced ingredients (except for the spices) and making everything by hand.

Q. What kind of mood would you recommend when people eat "Egg Murghy Curry"?
Whether you're feeling well or a little under the weather, many women find that they can eat Murghy curry even when experiencing morning sickness, so pregnant women should definitely give it a try.

Many customers are drawn in by the visual appeal of our food, but they also appreciate the traditional flavors we offer.


Q. What are the unique flavor strengths of Murghy?
We make our products keeping in mind the sentiment of our predecessor, who said, "The only thing we can be proud of is the taste." Our unique flavor has earned us many fans from overseas.

Q. What are your honest thoughts on being interviewed about the "Curry T-shirt"?
To be honest, I was surprised. Just seeing customers enjoying the curry from the restaurant my father started 70 years ago makes me happy, but to think it's going to be on a T-shirt...!

Q. Finally, could you tell us a little-known story about the shop or a secret story only the staff knows? Many customers at Murghi are nostalgic for the past. There's a woman who fondly recounts that her first date with her late husband was at Murghi, a high school student from long ago who used to skip classes to come to jazz cafes and Murghi, and a man who was thrilled when he tasted Murghi for the first time after coming to Tokyo for work. We also have families who have been coming for decades, spanning three generations.

It has my favorite egg in it! (Tanno)

"Murghi" is one of my absolute favorites, and the Murghi curry with egg is a dish I crave whenever I get the chance. For me, it's almost like a reward—a curry I come to eat when I've done a good job or when things have gone well. The feeling of digging into the mountain of rice along with the curry sauce is something you can only experience here.


Today I ate this curry wondering what it was that was so appealing, and even though it doesn't seem complicated, it has so many different flavors that when you eat it it has a very complex and profound taste. Before I knew it, I was eating it mindlessly. I usually come to Murghi alone, and I like the interior because it allows me to concentrate on eating without worrying about those around me. Look forward to the T-shirt design.

I'm really looking forward to it being made into a T-shirt. I can't wait to wear it! (Sato2)

It's been about five years since I last ate Murghi's egg curry, back in the early days of my curry-eating adventures. Compared to the first time I ate it, today's deliciousness was even more impactful. The chicken was so tender it had melted into the sauce, and the aroma of spices rose from the floating fat, creating a flavor that "makes your body happy."


My way of eating it is to first eat a little of the top of the rice mound as is, and then scrape the rest from the bottom up. This egg-filled Murghy curry is a memorable curry, a curry that becomes associated with memories. The restaurant itself is comfortable with its music, lighting, and soft, warm orange light, and you can eat without feeling intimidated. I'm excited to see how Mr. Tanno will express the beautiful visual of this curry on a T-shirt!

Mitsukoshi Isetan Limited Edition TANGTANG "Murugi" T-Shirt

[Information about the stores that cooperated with us] Murugi
Address: 2-19-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-3461-8809
Opening hours: Saturday to Thursday 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM (last order)
Closed on Fridays, public holidays, and some seasonal holidays. Open on Sundays.
http://www.murugi.net/