01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Set within the grounds of the Tokyo Central Wholesale Market's Setagaya Market, Kitchen Marche is an approachable cafeteria welcoming both wholesale workers and the general public. Dining here follows the familiar rhythm of an employee canteen: grab a tray, select small cold and hot dishes from the display shelves to suit your mood, and step up to the kitchen counter to order noodles or rice mains.
Among the varied menu, the signature draw is the katsu curry rice. A crisp, golden pork cutlet is paired with a thick, mildly sweet curry sauce infused with slow-cooked root vegetables, striking a balance between nostalgic home-style comfort and satisfying heartiness. For a lighter meal, diners can opt for a plain curry rice and customize it with a la carte skewers, such as kushi-katsu, straight from the display rack.
Thick-Broth Umani Soba and a Broad Noodle Selection
The noodle lineup is anchored by umani soba, featuring a thick, savory sauce that gently melds the natural sweetness of vegetables into the soup. The piping-hot glaze clings closely to the noodles, and breaking into the raw egg yolk topping enriches each bite with a mellow, rounded richness. The kitchen also prepares classic ramen, a richly topped chukadon rice bowl, and straightforward tanuki soba, alongside half-sized portions of noodles and rice that make it easy to match any appetite.
Early Morning Hours from 6:00 and Tailored Small Plates
Opening its doors from 6:00, the cafeteria is a dependable stop for an early breakfast or a hearty post-shift meal. Options range from traditional Japanese morning sets featuring grilled fish and pork-vegetable tonjiru to continental-style breakfast sets. Diners can also assemble their own spread by pairing a la carte ginger pork or stir-fried meat and vegetables with rice, miso soup, chilled tofu, and dressed greens. A reasonably priced post-meal coffee provides a clean finish in a space filled with straightforward market energy.
