9 Best Curry Rice in Tokyo
- Tokyo Localized
- 22 hours ago
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Bare your foodie essentials when you hit Tokyo to try its gastronomic paradise. You can start with the locals’ favorites – tempura or sushi, of course – but it isn’t going to be a regret to paint your next adventure with curry rice.
Curry rice is India’s influence on Japan. There are several varieties, such as beef, pork, and chicken, or their spicy versions. Are you looking for where to try the best curry rice bowls or plates in Tokyo? Here are the best picks!
1. Curry House Coco Ichibanya
First on this list is Curry House Coco Ichibanya, among Tokyo’s favorite curry rice restaurants. Founded in 1978, this restaurant chain has won the gratitude of fusion cuisine fans. Its menu features meats, vegetables, seafood, and so much more. The most recommended dishes include various cuts of meat to your liking. It has several locations across the Japanese capital city, so you can visit and eat here between your tours.
Price: From 700 yen
Hours: 11 AM-9:30 PM
Contact: +81 3-3874-2351
Address: You can contact their support team
2. Curry Station Niagara
With a theme inspired by Japanese railways, Curry Station Niagara is a curry rice restaurant that preserves its ambience from the moment it opened in the 1960s. The interior design will attract the patrons, who will feel like they are walking inside a museum with train-themed memorabilia displayed. Aside from curry rice bowls, there’s also pasta and… hashed beef rice? Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Price: From 1,000 yen
Hours: 11 AM-5 PM
Contact: +81 3-3874-2351
Address: 3-24-6 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
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3. Moyan Curry Nishishinjuku
This curry rice restaurant takes your foodie experience to a whole new level. They carefully prepare their dishes with veggies, fruits, Oriental medicinal herbs, and spices without adding flour or artificial additives. Gluten-free options on the menu. Meow into delight.
Price: From 1,000 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM-3 PM, 6-11 PM
Contact: +81 90-3348-7018
Address: 1-7-5 Shibuya, Seven Heights GF, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
4. Rojiura Curry Samurai Shimokitazawa
The restaurant’s name may intimidate you, but what you’ll be served with inside will push your palate to try several of their other curry rice dishes. Several customers point out how memorable the recipes were, and they can’t wait to try this again in beautiful Tokyo.
Price: From 1,500 yen
Hours: 11 AM-3:30 PM, 5:30-8:30 PM
Contact: +81 3-5453-6494
Address: 3-31-14 Kitazawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 155-0031, Japan
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5. Pao Pao Curry Asakusa
Pao Pao Curry Asakusa is a hole-in-the-wall that serves some of the sumptuous Japanese-style curries not just in Tokyo, but is known around Japan. The curry here uses various kinds of spices, veggies, and, believe it or not, even fruits, simmered and matured for approximately a week for that perfect nostalgic flavor of a genuine Japanese curry, okay. The menchi katsu is perfect.
Price: From 1,500 yen
Hours: 11 AM-3:30 PM, 5:30-8:30 PM
Contact: +81 3-5453-6494
Address: 3-31-14 Kitazawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 155-0031, Japan
6. Loup de Mer
Meanwhile, Loup de Mer is a yoshoku, who you know, of course, is a Japanese-style plus Western fusion dish, specializing in not just the classic curry, but also other varieties, such as chicken, pork, and black beef wagyu curries, as well as dry curry with omelette. Everything here is a must-try.
Price: From 1,000 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, 6-8 PM on Tuesdays, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM Thursday to Saturday, closed on the rest of the week
Contact: +81 3-5298-4390
Address: 3-10-7 Uchikanda, Saito Building 2F, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0047, Japan
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7. Curry Up
Listed as one of the best curry rice plates in Tokyo, Curry Up serves curry that’s not too spicy, suitable for those who are not tolerant of such tastes. End of story. You may also recommend this restaurant for your friends visiting Tokyo for one night.
Price: From 1,000 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM-9 PM, 11:30 AM-8:30 PM
Contact: +81 3-5775-5446
Address: 2-35-9-105 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
8. Mandara
Mandara, a curry rice restaurant in Jimbocho, is unexpectedly tasty. The place is known for bookstores, but its curries are its secret for first-timer visitors in Tokyo. A majority of its food selections are Indian cuisine, but its biryani chicken curry rice style is heavenly.
Price: Starts at 1,000 yen
Hours: 11 AM-3 PM, 5-11 PM
Contact: +81 3-3265-0498
Address: 2-17 Kanda Jinbocho, Shueisha Kyodo Building B1F, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan
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9. Indian Curry Marunouchi
Established in the 1940s, Indian Curry Marunouchi’s story has been inspiring foodies for generations. They are proud of their several branches in various key cities in Japan, with Tokyo leading the pack. They are continually expanding since their founding. Choose your poison.
Price: Starts at 999 yen
Hours: 11 AM–10 PM
Contact: +81 3-3216-2336
Address: 2-7-3 Marunouchi, TOKIA Building B1F, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
With no doubt, the Japanese capital may be the favorite place for temple-hopping, city exploration, plus nightlife, there’s always a place for timeless gastronomic fun. Endless food discoveries are waiting in Tokyo.
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