Yokosuka Navy Curry

Yokosuka navy curry is a local specialty of the port town of Yokosuka, based on the curry once eaten in the old navy. Simmered to a smooth consistency, the curry has the richness of wheat flour and a comforting, homestyle taste. Serving it with salad and milk is the traditional style, a lasting echo of menus that prized nutritional balance.

Highlights

- The mellow, nostalgic flavor of a roux thickened with wheat flour - The traditional serving style that pairs the dish with salad and milk - The fun of comparing recipes and ingredients handed down at each shop - A plate to savor while sensing the history unique to a naval port town

Enjoying the Seasons

Spiced curry is a summer staple that whets the appetite, and a plate eaten as you break a sweat is something special. In the cold season the hot roux warms you, and together with the accompanying milk it is enjoyed year round as a comforting taste.

Access and Basic Information

- Served at eateries around Keikyu Yokosuka Chuo Station and JR Yokosuka Station - As a curry town, several shops offer their own distinct plates - A set with salad and milk is the traditional makeup - Best visited together with a stroll around the harbor

A Quick Tip

Pairing it with a harborside walk and enjoying the port view deepens the sense of travel. If you want to compare each shops character, it is fun to visit a few and seek out the roux that suits you best.