Monster Curry launches Christmas collab with Meiji
Bizarre flavour combinations have been on the rise lately, with mala peanut gelato and even bougie chocolate pasta. As a chocolate and spicy food lover, I never would have thought to pair chocolate with curry, but Monster Curry did. The Japanese curry chain has put a festive spin on its menu, releasing a Christmas Chocolate series in collaboration with Meiji. Despite our initial scepticism, my colleague and I headed down to the VivoCity outlet to see if the new series is worth a try.
Available islandwide at all Monster Curry outlets from 16 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, the menu features your Monster Curry favourites with a chocolate twist, including Singapore’s very first chocolate curry, as well as an array of sides and desserts. Fun fact: the chocolate used in all dishes is none other than Meiji’s Black Chocolate—the brand’s dark chocolate bar.
We first dug into the Meiji Black Choco Curry Fries ($8.90++). The thick-cut fries were fried to a crisp, and we were surprised at how long each one was.
What sets this side apart is, of course, the sauce, which combines Monster Curry’s signature demi-glace curry sauce with the Meiji Black Chocolate.
Taste wise, we found that the chocolate overpowered the curry flavour in the sauce, leaning more towards the sweet side. Though it was a tad too sweet for us, this would be great if you love sweet and salty combinations.
Moving on to the star of the show: the Meiji Black Choco Curry ($16.90++), sporting the usual massive portion that Monster Curry is known for. We opted for the pork katsu, but you can go for chicken if that’s what you prefer. It comes with the usual curry katsu fixings, this time served alongside melted Meiji Black Chocolate sauce.
We poured in a good amount of chocolate straight into the curry. Upon first impressions, the chocolate added a subtle sweetness to the dish, giving it a slight depth of flavour. Similar to the fries, we found the pairing slightly too sweet, so it’s best to pour the sauce one bit at a time before committing to the entire jug. This combo was slightly too funky for us, though we do think it’s an interesting addition to the lineup.
We also recommend pouring the chocolate in ASAP before it hardens and giving everything a good mix to marry the flavours together. Katsu wise, each slice was perfectly crisp with tender and juicy meat.
Now would be a good time to wash all that food down with their milkshakes. Choose between the Choco Cone Milkshake or Strawberry Cone Milkshake, both priced at $6.90++ each and topped with Meiji uproll strawberry chocolates.
The former had a strong chocolate flavour that was rich and decadent. The latter was my personal favourite as it was refreshing and less heavy. It tasted nostalgic and familiar, with the strawberry chocolates being the ones I used to snack on as a kid.
There’s no better way to enjoy chocolate than in a dessert, and the Chocolate Noel Honey Toast ($14.50++) that was doused in a rich chocolate ganache instantly satisfied our sweet tooth. Accompanying the dessert is the iconic Chocorooms snack, adding a nice crunch in each bite. The toast was also topped with vanilla ice cream, strawberries, and toasted marshmallows for an ultimate indulgent sweet treat.
Each toast had a buttery aroma, with a crunchy exterior and a soft, pillowy centre. The Meiji chocolate ganache stole the show, pairing well with the toast.
To add to the festive cheer, get your hands on exciting prizes when you try the new chocolate series. Receive one stamp on the Christmas Stamp Card with every $25 spent, plus a bonus stamp with a purchase of the Meiji Black Choco Katsu Curry or Chocolate Noel Honey Toast.
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What’s more: spot the upcycled Meiji Christmas trees at Jewel, Suntec, and VivoCity and guess how many boxes were used to build them for a chance to win a free Super Monster Combo, featuring made-to-order yaki beef or pork alongside yakiniku sauce, red wine, fried pork katsu, and an omelette.
Overall, we found that chocolate and curry definitely made for a unique pairing, though we’d still stick to the regular one for now. Do drop by any outlet when it officially launches in-stores to try it out for yourselves!
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Photos taken by Nivian Chiang and edited by Genecia Tan.
This was a media tasting at Monster Curry.
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