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Monster-Sized Plates · 35cm/41cm14-Spice Demi-Glace Curry5 Spice Levels

Monster Curry

📍 Bugis Junction B1💰 S$15–40/person🍛 Japanese Curry · Katsu · 5 Spice Levels

At a Glance

Sauce
2-day, 14-spice demi-glace
Size
35cm + 41cm Monster plates
Spice
0 to 5 Flames customizable
Price
From S$14.90 · Share for S$10/ea
Since
SG-born 2012 · 13+ outlets
MRT
Bugis (EW12/DT14) — B1 direct

About Monster Curry

SG-born 2012. Monster-sized plates (35cm/41cm). 2-day demi-glace curry with 14 spices — richer and more complex than standard curry roux. One of SG's best Japanese curry sauces.

5 Flame spice system: 0 (sweet/mild, kids-friendly) → 2-3 (most adults' sweet spot) → 5 (extreme challenge). House-made hot sauce: chilli padi + garlic + ginger + celery.

Menu: Pork Katsu S$14.90 (classic), Cheese Omelette S$16.30 (fan favourite), Monster Combo S$18.90 (sharing, 2 ppl for ~S$9.50 each). Takoyaki S$3.80 side. B1 sit-down restaurant, not food court. Daily 11am-10pm.

Compass Verdict

Should you eat here?

Monster Curry is the most fun Japanese meal under S$15 at Bugis. The portions are enormous — a Monster-sized curry easily feeds two. Shareable, comforting, and genuinely filling. The Bugis Junction outlet is popular with students from the nearby schools and offices, creating a lively atmosphere.

Recommended For

Curry LoversSharingSpice ChallengeFamiliesInstagramComfort Food

Menu

★ = Picks. All curries in 5 spice levels. +GST. Monster Combo feeds 2. Pickles included.

Practical Info

Address
200 Victoria Street, #B1-04/K24, Bugis Junction, Singapore 188021
MRT
Bugis (EW12/DT14) — Bugis Junction Basement 1, near the main B1 food cluster alongside Yoshinoya, Menya Musashi, and Osaka Ohsho
Hours
Daily 11am–10pm, 7 days including public holidays
Type
Full restaurant, not food court
Halal
Not halal-certified (pork on menu)
Delivery
Available via Foodpanda and other platforms

What to Order

01

Cheese Omelette ★

Cheese Omelette S$16.30 (Level 2) — THE dish. Fluffy omelette + melted cheese + demi-glace curry. Instagram-perfect comfort food. The reason Monster Curry is a household name.

02

Monster Combo (share)

Monster Combo S$18.90 on 41cm plate — split for 2 = S$9.50 each. Add Takoyaki S$3.80. Complete dinner for 2 under S$23.

Insider Tips

1. Start Level 2. 2. Photo Cheese Omelette before mixing. 3. Share Monster Combo = best value. 4. Demi-glace > standard curry roux. 5. Use pickles. 6. Level 5 is serious. 7. Proper restaurant. 8. Seafood Fantasy underrated. 9. SG-born brand. 10. Dine in for the plate experience.

Editor's Note

Honest take from Umami Compass

Monster Curry Bugis: best Japanese curry at Bugis. Demi-glace sauce genuinely superior. Cheese Omelette is the star. Monster Combo = great sharing value. 5-level spice is fun. Honest downsides: katsu can be heavy/oily, portions not as 'monster' as name implies, sauce can be sweet. Best curry at Bugis: clear winner.

Japanese Curry 101

Japanese curry ≠ Indian curry — milder, sweeter, thicker comfort food. Monster Curry's 2-day demi-glace is a tier above standard roux. Curry rice is Japan's #1 comfort food — eaten 3-4x/month, more than ramen.

Spice Level Guide

Spice guide: 0 = sweet/mild (kids). 1 = gentle warmth. 2 = our recommended start (curry is still the star). 3 = genuine spice. 4 = serious heat. 5 = extreme (challenge only, not for flavour). Best: Level 2 for taste, Level 3 for kick.

Monster vs CoCo

Monster vs CoCo: CoCo = efficient, standardized. Monster = richer sauce, sharing plates, more fun. Solo → CoCo. With friends → Monster.

Bugis B1 Food Map

Bugis Junction B1 = SG's most concentrated Japanese dining floor. Yoshinoya (gyudon), Menya Musashi (ramen), Osaka Ohsho (gyoza), Monster Curry (curry), Ajisen. Plus Genki Sushi + Pepper Lunch nearby. All within 3 min walk. Choose between 6+ Japanese cuisines without leaving the building.

Gallery

Monster Combo Curry — 41cm sharing plate Cheese Omelette Curry — stretchy melted cheese Pork Katsu Curry with Level 3 spice Monster Curry Bugis Junction B1 restaurant interior Shrimp Tempura Curry Takoyaki side dish

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