FEATURE | TIE UP

Translated By DeepL

Work is play and play is work. Slow Tempo = Takehito Onodera's lifestyle.
MY LIFE, MY WORK.

Work is play and play is work. Slow Tempo = Takehito Onodera's lifestyle.

Half of the year 2023 has passed in the blink of an eye, and every day passes by so fast that there is no time to look back, but it is precisely at times like these that we need to take a deep breath. SLOW TEMPO, a select store in Komazawa, is the perfect place to take a deep breath.
The store has a mellow atmosphere despite its location in the heart of the city. This is because it reflects the lifestyle of the director, Takehito Onodera, as well as the world view of the town of Komazawa and the clothes it carries. By taking a peek into Mr. Takehito Onodera's lifestyle, the charm of "Slow Tempo" will become even more apparent.

It's delicious and my friends are running it, so I have no choice but to go!"

The first time I came here was on my way back from a photo shoot for HOUYHNHNM's in Komazawa Park. I had heard that Ryo had opened a restaurant in Komazawa, and when I tried it, I was surprised at how delicious it was. I was like, "You have such talent! (laughs).

I go to "Curry House Curryza" about once or twice a week, not only because it is the restaurant of an old friend of mine, but also because the curry is really good. I love it so much that I went there straight from the airport on my way back from my recent trip to LA and Hawaii (laughs).

We are so lucky to have such a delicious curry store, and one that is owned by our friends, in our neighborhood. I often wake up in the morning and think, "I'm going to take Ryo-kun out for curry today!" I often wake up in the morning and think to myself, "I'm going to take Ryo out for curry today! Customers who come to our restaurant also come to eat there after finding out about Curry House Curryza from our Instagram, and that makes me happy.

The signatures of prominent curry-loving celebrities show the breadth of the restaurant's network and popularity, while the socks and other souvenir items and stickers on the trunks indicate the owner's background in apparel. The extensive lineup of craft beers is also a point of interest.

." "Sometimes I bring all of our staff with me. When my friends visit Slow Tempo, I proudly introduce them to the restaurant, saying, "There's a great curry shop nearby! I proudly introduce it to them (laughs). Not only for lunch, but also for meetings since the restaurant serves drinks in the evening. The curry they serve at the end of the day is different from the one they serve for lunch, and it's also excellent.

I feel comfortable at the restaurant because it is owned by a friend who knows my tastes, and more importantly, it is great to have a favorite place nearby where I can enjoy a delicious meal. Curry House Curryza is an important spot in my life.

Takehito Onodera (left) and Ryo Yamazaki, owner of Curry House Curryza .

Curry House 咖喱座
2F Tifare Komazawa, 4-12-22 Komazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
TEL 090-6140-7315
Instagram @curry_za
(Tue-Fri) Lunch 11:30-16:00 / Dinner 18:30-22:30 *Last entry 21:30
(Mon.) Lunch 11:30~16:00 *Open for lunch only
(Sat., Sun., Holidays) 11:00 - 21:00 *Last order 20:30

INFORMATION

SLOW TEMPO komzawa

Address_Owashi Building 1F, 2-12-4 Komazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
TEL_03-6453-4030
Business hours_12:00-19:00
Business days_Friday, Saturday, Sunday
home page
Instagram:@slowtempo_online

Related Articles#SLOW TEMPO

See more