Rare Matsukinoko Mushroom Stars in Seasonal Curry at Mumin in Toranomon, Tokyo

Mumin, a curry specialty restaurant in Tokyo’s Toranomon district, is introducing a special seasonal dish featuring the rare “Matsukinoko” mushroom. This unique curry, called “Luxurious Matsukinoko Rice Popeye Curry,” will be available from September 1 to September 30, 2026.

The dish combines Mumin’s signature Popeye curry with the distinct sweet and savory flavor of Matsukinoko mushrooms, known for their crisp texture and rich taste. The rice is cooked using a special broth made from these mushrooms, enhancing the overall umami. Pricing will be announced on Mumin’s official website. The restaurant emphasizes sustainable dining by using non-standard vegetables and mushrooms that are usually discarded.

About Mumin and the Seasonal Curry

Mumin is a curry restaurant in Toranomon dedicated to bringing out the best flavors of vegetables through spices. They actively use irregularly shaped or sized vegetables to reduce food waste and promote sustainability. For September, they have crafted a limited-time curry that highlights the rare Matsukinoko mushroom, a type of shiitake with a unique crunchy texture and rich sweetness that intensifies when cooked.

Highlights

• The “Luxurious Matsukinoko Rice Popeye Curry” features whole Matsukinoko mushrooms as a topping.
• The rice is cooked with a special mushroom broth made from a blend of Matsukinoko and other ingredients, boosting flavor.
• Matsukinoko mushrooms are rare, cultivated over many years, and known as the “miracle mushroom” for their unique taste and texture.
• The dish reflects Mumin’s commitment to sustainability by using non-standard mushrooms and vegetables.
• Available exclusively during September 2026 at Mumin in Toranomon.

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