This is the 3769th most frequent Japanese word.
ていう
"ていう" is a colloquial contraction of "という," meaning "called" or "that is said to be."
In this sentence, 'っていう' is used as a colloquial way to report or introduce what someone refers to or is called.
彼は漫画家っていうけど、実際にはイラストレーターです。
He says he is a manga artist, but in reality, he is an illustrator.
Here, 'っていう' is used to describe or specify a particular name or thing being referred to, in this case, the dish called 'curry'.
カレーっていう料理が好きです。
I like the dish called curry.
In this sentence, 'っていうのは' is used to point out or emphasize what is being mentioned or identified. This usage provides clarification or specification.