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About this place
As its sign promises, Sun Beam serves curry and fried chicken, alongside familiar, approachable Western-style dishes. Its fried-chicken set meals come in a range of cuts and styles, making it part of the fun to choose which one to order. For a lighter option, try the shiso-wrapped or nori-wrapped fried chicken, made with tender chicken tenderloin. The nori brings a sweet, savoury note, while shiso adds freshness; both complement the lean meat and its crisp coating, especially with rice.
For juicy chicken thigh, there are richer options, such as fried chicken topped with house-made tartar sauce, as well as the tangy ume-and-ponzu version and a lively yuzu pepper mayonnaise. Set meals come with rice, miso soup, salad and pickles, making for a satisfying everyday meal.
Curry that has stayed the same since 1967, and a hearty minced cutlet
Curry rice is another of the restaurant’s signature dishes, described on the menu as unchanged since 1967. Its easy-to-eat sauce has a nostalgic feel and a simple depth of flavour without being too heavy. It also works well topped with chicken cutlet or hamburger steak. For a more filling meal, choose the minced cutlet curry, topped with a hand-formed hamburger steak coated in breadcrumbs and fried, or the minced cutlet set meal with special demi-glace sauce. The freshly fried cutlet, served with sauce or curry, is a satisfying taste of the neighbourhood diner.
A relaxed setting for a beer or a café-style drink
The dining room has both tables and counter seats, offering an easygoing place for a solo lunch or dinner during a day out. Drinks include bottled Kirin Lager, highballs and chūhai; after the meal, settle in with a hot coffee or lemon squash. Payment is cash only, so it is a good idea to bring cash with you.
