SZKEEMA

A specialty spice curry restaurant in Nishimachi, Toyama City. The interior has a lively, eclectic feel reminiscent of back alleys and street stalls in Asia, yet this acclaimed spot was selected for the Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide Hokuriku 2021 Special Edition. In 2025, when Toyama City was chosen for The New York Times' “52 Places to Go This Year,” the restaurant was also featured in the article.

The menu features just one spice curry at a time, chosen based on what the chef wants to serve that day. Using curry as a form of self-expression, the restaurant creates highly original dishes that incorporate elements from South India, Nepal, Thailand, and beyond. The lineup changes irregularly, with offerings such as “Plenty of Vegetables and Pork Keema,” packed with the savory flavor of dried anchovies from Himi and high-quality domestic pork shoulder, and “Chilled India,” with a perfect balance of tanginess and heat that goes down easily even in extreme summer heat. Every curry here is a special dish you can only taste at SZKEEMA.

At SZKEEMA, you can also enjoy drinks with your curry. The especially popular “Spice Milk” has an exquisite balance of spice aroma and rich sweetness, making it a must-try.