Waku Waku – Melbourne – Hokkaido soup curry

Hokkaido soup curry is a truly unique dish, it’s basically a soup version of Japanese curry where the flavoursome vegetables and succulent meat are cooked separately and then added to the bowl. Waku Waku offers a number of options from chicken leg, tempura prawn to sukiyaki beef.

Unlike traditional Japanese curries, which tend to be thick and sweet, Hokkaido soup curry stands out for its lighter and more broth-like consistency, making it resemble a cross between curry and soup.

Waku Waku is on Little Bourke Street in Melbourne, across the road from Melbourne Emporium. It’s a small restaurant with mostly single or two seat tables.

The menu offers soup curry, but also a number of traditional Japanese dishes like rice bowls and sushi.

Try curry soup without a plane ride to Hokkaido

The Charcoal Grilled Chicken Leg Soup Curry for $19.50 is worth it. The chicken is cooked well and the the vegetables are delicious.

Ultimately, Hokkaido soup curry is more than just a dish; it’s an experience that engages the senses. The aromatic blend of spices wafts through the air, inviting anticipation. With each spoonful, the broth imparts a delicate balance of umami, warmth, and spice. The vegetables absorb the flavors of the broth, creating a symphony of tastes that evolve with every bite. The rice that is served alongside the soup curry as the perfect canvas for soaking up the broth, ensuring no flavor is left behind.

The real soup curry is in Hokkaido. If you are in Hokkaido, I highly recommend visiting Soup Curry Garaku.

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