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About this place
Diners describe the curry rice at Shima as spicy enough to bring on a sweat. The menu also includes beef tendon curry, pork and aubergine curry, and baked cheese curry, offering a choice between a straightforward classic and dishes with different toppings and combinations. Some visitors have been drawn by the curry, which has been served here for many years; starting with the house's basic curry sounds like a good way to get a feel for it.
Another distinctive feature is the range of variations on the ton-toji set meal. Options include cheese and kimchi, curry and cheese, and tuna and tomato, with contrasting combinations to suit different moods. The menu extends beyond curry and set meals, too, with pork yakisoba, shumai dishes and sets served with sushi rolls.
A visitor describes Shima as a place where diners can enjoy a varied selection of food and drinks, much like a department-store dining hall of years past. It offers dine-in service and suits solo meals; beer is also available. The payment information says the restaurant accepts cash only, so bring cash.
