Carefully Selected by Japanese Gourmet Site Staff! 10 "Truly Delicious Curry Restaurants" They Actually Visit

Update-Date: Jul 28, 2025

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Carefully Selected by Japanese Gourmet Site Staff! 10 "Truly Delicious Curry Restaurants" They Actually Visit

Where can one find truly delicious curry restaurants? To answer this question, the gourmet-loving staff of Japan's gourmet site "ヒトサラ" have carefully selected curry restaurants they confidently recommend! From popular restaurants with long lines to hidden gems known only to a few, the staff have personally visited and discovered the "must-eat dish right now" to introduce.

Nariguruman Tokyo. [Surface Tension]

Carefully Selected by the Gourmet Site "Hitosara" Staff! 10 "Truly Delicious Curry Restaurants" They Actually Visit

He was once at a soup curry restaurant in Gakugei University and asked for a nearby recommended delicious curry restaurant, which led him to this place called [Surface Tension]. It is a hidden gem Indian curry restaurant located about an 8-minute walk from Gakugei University Station toward Meguro Street.

Since it was his first visit, he ordered the "Pork Shakti Curry," which was listed first on the menu. True to the restaurant's name, the curry served on the plate looked as if it was held by surface tension. From the first bite, the curry's flavor brought a smile, with a complexly blended masala that invigorated him from the inside out. The pork was tender and exquisite. He felt the chef's dedication to research in this wonderful curry restaurant. The small restaurant, mainly with counter seats, was quiet and perfect for those who want to savor their meal slowly. Although there were few seats, customers were always visiting, showing its popularity rooted in the local community.

2. Eating Dancer Ueda [Spice Curry 6 Hours]

The three regular menu items reigning at this restaurant are: "Ume Chicken," which features a pleasant sourness from ume without any spiciness; "Katsuo Pork," a combination of umami from both the sea and the land; and "Hatcho Miso and Lamb Waterless Keema," whose rich Hatcho miso flavor and strong lamb aroma delight lamb lovers. To satisfy the desire to taste all of these, there is the beloved "Aigake" (mixed curry).

First, one can enjoy the fusion of spices and Japanese flavors that each curry showcases, and in the latter half, challenge oneself to blend with the other curries. Added to this are side dishes like quail eggs and pickled onions. Especially, the refreshing pickled onions serve as an excellent accent for changing the flavor and resetting the palate. They make you want more! It would be great if they were always available on the table... While feeling comforted by the familiar Japanese aspect within the authentic spices, as one continues eating, the accumulating spiciness and rising body temperature give a sense of energy to get through the hot summer.

3. Light-footed Adult Woman Suzu [Harudamon Curry]

The aroma of spices spreading in multiple directions, the umami of the ingredients, and a new yet harmonious flavor—this renowned restaurant captivates visitors one after another, and it is impossible not to recommend it. Ordering the three types of "aigake," one is moved by the wide range of flavors and umami, and when asking the owner, Haru-san, about the spices, he surprisingly said, "The number of spices used today isn't actually that many." Apparently, even for a single spice, he makes daily fine adjustments, from the timing of roasting to the increase or decrease in quantity, which leads to the remarkable taste. Haru-san, who is also a painter, smiles and says that in making curry, "Starting from zero is natural for me, though it is also challenging."
The restaurant has just recently relocated. It is surely a recommended place that will continue to captivate people.

4. Tonkatist Terami [French Bistro Bon Coeur]

A hidden gem restaurant located in a renovated traditional Japanese house in a residential area of Musashi-Koyama, where guests can enjoy French cuisine and curry. The signature dish, "Bon Couleur Special Beef Curry," is a European-style curry made over three days using a bouillon base crafted with French techniques. It features deep spices, tender beef, daily grilled vegetables, and offers the experience of a curry course meal.

Recommended for those who want to enjoy both curry and bistro dishes is the "Lunch Course" (4,500 yen), which includes two appetizers, a main dish, a curry of choice, and a post-meal drink. Considering the volume and content, the restaurant risks selling below cost, and the chef smiles wryly saying, "I can't stop because it makes customers happy." As the name "French Dining" suggests, it is a special restaurant where guests can enjoy a relaxed and unpretentious dining experience.

5. The lively Edo native, Shima [Tsuki to Kame]

5. The lively Edokko Shimа [Tsuki to Kame]

For this person, curry is a "comfort food" that they crave especially when not feeling well. At such times, they remember the popular curry restaurant Tsuki to Kame in Morishita, Tokyo. This restaurant offers a Japanese-style adaptation of the South Indian set meal "Meals" called the "Fukagawa Curry Set Meal."

There are four types of this "Fukagawa Curry Set Meal" in total. On this occasion, they ordered the "Chicken Curry Set Meal" with an additional curry of the day, "Lamb and New Burdock Curry." The spiced "Chicken Curry" has a subtle coconut flavor that highlights the umami of the chicken, while the "Lamb and New Burdock Curry" features a perfect balance of root vegetable aroma and the richness of lamb. Moreover, when these are mixed and eaten together, the combination of distinct curries creates a depth of flavor that further stimulates the appetite. This carefully prepared Japanese-style "Meals," made without chemical seasonings, leaves the stomach feeling light even after eating. It is a recommended curry restaurant to get through the intense summer heat.

6. Generation Z Nakazono, who loves brown gourmet food [Roman Kitchen, a restaurant with adventurous-scented beef tendon curry]

Roman Kitchen, a curry restaurant with an adventurous aroma of beef tendon curry, is located about a 6-minute walk from Suehirocho Station. It is a notable curry restaurant that started operating as a pop-up in October 2023. When visited just after 12 PM on a Friday, it was somewhat crowded but admission was possible without waiting. The interior is filled with antique furniture and exotic BGM, creating a truly "adventurous" and exotic atmosphere.

The ordered dish was the signature menu item, the "Beginning Adventure Curry." The roux has a mild spiciness but offers an authentic flavor with well-balanced spices, perfectly matching the rice mixed with butter. By adding the spicy seasoning "Strange Powder" available on the table, customers can adjust the spiciness to their liking. The slowly simmered beef tendon is tender enough to melt in the mouth. The eye-catching topping of turnip is carefully roasted, allowing one to enjoy the original umami and texture of the ingredient.

7. Back Alley Gourmet Shimokita Area - Kawabata [Curry Spice Gelateria KALPASI]

My favorite restaurant after falling in love with spice cuisine during a trip to Sri Lanka is [Curry Spice Gelateria KALPASI]. It is a sister restaurant where one can casually enjoy the flavors of the main restaurant [Kalpasi] in Chitose-Funabashi, which is difficult to get a reservation at. Although there is often a line, on this weekday around 2 p.m., it was possible to enter without waiting. Orders are made via a ticket vending machine (cash only). The staff provides polite guidance, so even first-timers can feel at ease.

The one-plate dish featuring four types of curry and five kinds of side dishes is visually stunning. Each ingredient uses a different combination of spices, offering a variety of aromas, spiciness, sweetness, and sourness, creating a deep and complex flavor with every bite. At the end, mixing everything together creates a mysteriously exquisite fusion of tastes to enjoy. Another must-try specialty is the spice gelato (two kinds for 500 yen). This restaurant allows guests to fully enjoy the creative world of spices through both curry and gelato.

8. Nariguruman Tokyo. [Patta Nakameguro]

Patta Nakameguro in Nakameguro, which has been frequented since its opening in December 2023, is a curry specialty restaurant owned by a chef who trained at the renowned restaurant Bombay. The signature dish, "Patta Curry," which uses a whole onion, features an addictive flavor with the perfect balance of sweetness from onions caramelized to the extreme and the spiciness of the spices. In addition, the restaurant offers a variety of distinctive curries, including the Bombay-mastered "Kashmir Curry" and limited-time menu items (the Kashmir Curry is less spicy than Bombay's, making it just right). The deliciousness and addictiveness are perfectly balanced, encouraging repeat visits.

The interior is a small space with only seven counter seats, and it often forms a line during lunchtime. It is suitable for those who like the lineage of Delhi and Bombay.

9. Former TV Producer Nakano [Asian Dining Yummy]

This curry restaurant attracted a cheese naan lover like him, who usually prefers cheese naan over rice, with its striking cheese naan he saw on social media. The cheese naan comes in six varieties: matcha, chocolate, garlic, mentaiko, honey, and pumpkin. There are seven types of curry to choose from, and he selected butter chicken and spinach chicken.

The spiciness can be chosen from five levels, and since he is not good with spicy food, he opted for the mild flavor. The butter chicken curry is mild, with just a slight spicy aftertaste from the spices. The spinach curry, filled with plenty of spinach, has a thick texture that leaves a strong impression. Both curries contain about three large, tender chicken pieces, making them very satisfying. Finally, the awaited matcha cheese naan perfectly balances the saltiness of the cheese, the sweetness of the naan, and the bitterness of the matcha, complementing the curry without overpowering it, making it addictive.

10. Gold License Terami [Samezu Driver's License Examination Center Restaurant]

Simplicity is supreme. In an era where countless types of curry such as Indian curry, European-style curry, and soup curry are prevalent, the extremely orthodox Japanese curry rice, which has become increasingly rare, can be found at the cafeteria of the "Samezu Driver's License Examination Center."

Bright red fukujinzuke pickles, glossy white rice, and a thin curry sauce filled with chunks of pork make one want to say, "This is the curry rice I wanted to eat, this is it!" Although it lacks the visual appeal for SNS or any particular distinctive features, it is a nostalgic flavor that one never tires of eating every day. With a cost performance of 650 yen, a serving speed of about 15 seconds, it is a national dish curry rice that combines cheap, fast, and delicious. While it may not be something people go out of their way to eat, for me, it is a secret pleasure every five years when renewing my license.

This article was written by AI Translation.

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