Curry rice isn¡¯t meant to be healthy any more than it¡¯s supposed to be spicy. It¡¯s a carb-laden comfort food, a cheap and filling staple of students and singletons. Obviously the folks at Camp never got the memo.

This down-home little diner on the fringes of Yoyogi has a radically different approach. Instead of the usual lake of mystery gloop ladled over a plain of white starch, you get a huge mountain of vegetables. And it¡¯s not just the boring ones, like cabbage and spuds. Each serving of the house curry special holds 13 different kinds ¡ª over a third of a kilogram; a full day¡¯s worth, they say.

Bell peppers (red and orange), broccoli (still firm, not overcooked and soggy), tomatoes and more ¡ª all tossed together with one of Camp¡¯s patent curry sauces (there¡¯s a choice of three) in cast-iron skillets and served bubbling hot. For extra protein, you can order chicken wings or a soft-boiled egg on the side. You specify how much rice you want ¡ª with no extra charge for ¨­³¾´Ç°ù¾± (large portions) ¡ª or order pasta instead.

There are now Camp Express branches in several Tokyo train stations, all with the same outdoorsy decor, laid-back vibe, cute shovel-spoons and giant mounds of veggies. Commuting just got healthier.

4-29-11 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; 03-5411-0070; open 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. (last order), closed Sun.; nearest station Yoyogi; curry from ?890; no credit cards (cash only); no smoking; Japanese/English menu; little English spoken