Curry Around Jimbocho Station! 14 Popular Places You’ll Want to Visit at Least Once

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& Sri Lanka TOKYO, a 3-minute walk from Jimbocho Station, is a restaurant where you can enjoy Sri Lankan curry made with fermentation and spices.

The interior has a calm, antique-style feel. Spacious table seating and sofa seats are lined up inside.

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The photo shows the "pork Chuck Eye Roll steak curry." The coconut based curry is said to have a nice balance of sweetness and heat, with a pleasant aroma of spices.

Because it is served on a Teppan-yaki plate, some say they are happy they can enjoy it piping hot to the very end.

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The "Chicken and Grilled Tomato & Cheese Curry" is said to have a soupy consistency that is not too heavy, with a mild level of spice that makes it easy to eat.

The tender chicken that falls apart easily goes very well with the grilled tomatoes, whose sweetness is brought out, and the cheese.

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Tonkatsu Kuroki is a popular restaurant serving high-quality tonkatsu (Japanese pork cutlet) within walking distance of Jimbocho.

The calm interior has counter and table seating, and people say you can feel the attention to detail even in the tableware and chopsticks. There were also comments that the service is polite and attentive while giving guests just the right amount of space.

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The photo shows the "Kinsei Spice Rosu-katsu Curry."

The thick rosu-katsu (pork loin cutlet) uses Yashio Pork. The sweetness of the fat lingers pleasantly, and it also goes well with the spicy curry roux that rises with a soft aroma.

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The "Choi Curry" is a small portion that you can enjoy together with a Gozen set. You can order it whenever you like, and it is served piping hot.

The smooth spice curry has a quick hit of heat that you feel for just a moment, followed by a clean finish that fades right away, according to reviews.

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GRAVY, a 9-minute walk from Jimbocho Station, is a Nepalese restaurant in a semi-basement space. The menu is extensive, with Nepalese curry, dal bhat, and more.

The interior, lined with wooden tables, is bright and open like a cafe. It is said to have a relaxed atmosphere where even solo diners can take their time.

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The photo shows dal bhat, a Nepali home-style meal. In addition to lentil curry and chicken curry, it also comes with tandoori chicken, making it a very satisfying plate.

The bowl gets deeper toward the outside, so the mellow taste of the lentils, the aroma of the spices, and the rich flavor of the meat mix together easily, and the more you mix it, the deeper the flavor gets.

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The photo shows the popular lunch menu item, the "gravy one plate."

It stands out for the good balance of soup-like, smooth curry, turmeric rice, and tender stewed chicken thigh. The light curry layers with the juicy flavor of the meat, making it highly satisfying, or rather Manzoku.

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Torkari, located right by Exit A2 of Jimbocho Station, is a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic spice dishes from the Bengal region and Bangladesh.

There are 36 seats in total across the first floor and basement. The calm atmosphere means many people also visit on their own.

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The "Dosu Mishari Set" is a plate that lets you enjoy Bengali home cooking such as biryani and basmati rice all at once.

The chicken curry (murga torkari) is said to have the fresh aroma of just-ground spices gently wafting up, with a mild flavor that brings out a light sweat.

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The curry made with chicken skin is well reviewed as a dish that carefully brings out the natural flavor of the ingredient, with a refined spice aroma.

When eaten with the fragrant biryani, the aroma and richness come together nicely, and it stays delicious to the last bite.

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Bangkok Cosmo Shokudo is a casual Thai diner within walking distance of Jimbocho Station where you can get a feel for the real atmosphere of Thailand.

Inside, you’ll find a photo of the King of Thailand and ethnic decor, giving the place an exotic feel. They also offer an easy way to enjoy a wide range of Thai dishes, including curry lunch.

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The "Chicken and Eggplant Green Curry" is said to have a well balanced flavor, starting with the mellow richness of coconut milk, followed by the clean, sharp heat of green chili peppers.

The ingredients are also cut in large pieces, making it satisfying enough to want an extra serving of rice. It is known for the aroma and rich taste that are typical of Thai curry.

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The “butaniku (pork) to yasai (vegetables) no Chiang Mai curry” is known for its gentle coconut flavor and a mild heat that slowly builds afterward.

The potatoes and carrots come in large, fluffy chunks, and the pork is tender, pairing well with fragrant jasmine rice.

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Muan Thai is an ethnic restaurant where you can enjoy Thai food and South Indian food in a stylish kominka (traditional Japanese house)-style interior.

It is also easy to get to, just a 3-minute walk from Jimbocho Station. Many people visit for the wide variety of menu items, including the weekly changing curry.

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The “Minami Indo kare (South Indian curry)” is a set that lets you enjoy three kinds of curry at once. The keema is creamy and easy to eat, the mame kare (bean curry) has a simple tasty flavor, and the yasai kare (vegetable curry) is accented by chunky pieces of ingredients.

All of them seem to have mild spices that make them easy to enjoy.

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Khao soi is a noodle dish known for its rich coconut flavor and mild curry taste.

The crisp fried noodles and soft thin noodles mix well with the soup, making it satisfyingly tasty in a comfort food kind of way. They also recommend squeezing some lemon over it partway through to change up the flavor.

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Indo Asian Ryori Purna, within walking distance of Jimbocho Station, is an authentic ethnic restaurant where a chef said to have spent 10 years working at hotels in Nepal shows his skills.

Curry is also popular at lunch. The staff’s cheerful service has a good reputation, and the place is said to have an easygoing atmosphere that makes it easy to drop in.

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The "butter chicken curry" is said to stand out for its rich tomato flavor and creamy taste, with large chunks of chicken inside. Even the spicy version leans mild, so it seems easy to eat.

At lunch, you can get free refills of naan or rice, and there were also reviews saying they were able to enjoy a very filling meal.

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The "Nepa-ri Ramen" is said to have a gentle taste, with a wholesome chicken-bone-based soup and just a hint of curry aroma.

Because it is served in a Clay Pot, it stays piping hot to the very last bite. It is popular as a dish that lets you enjoy Nepal-like rustic charm and an ethnic feel all at once.

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Rami-chan no Daidokoro, about an 8-minute walk from Jimbocho Station, is a restaurant where you can enjoy Indian and Nepali-style curry lunches during the day.

The restaurant has a spacious seating layout that makes it comfortable to spend time in, and the Nepali set meal called dal bhat is also said to be popular.

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The "Katei-fu Daru Bato & Yasai Set" is a menu item that lets you enjoy two kinds of curry, each with its own spice profile.

The vegetable curry in particular balances the natural sweetness of the vegetables with a nice kick, making it a flavor you'll want again. The side dishes also pair well with the rice, making this a highly satisfying lunch set.

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The photo shows the "Single Curry Set Standard." The keema curry is well reviewed as a dish with rich depth and a nicely balanced level of spice.

It has a thick consistency, and it is said to taste even better when you place the white rice on the spoon and dip it into the curry as you eat.

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SAINO, about a 7-minute walk from Jimbocho Station, is a restaurant where you can enjoy a wide range of authentic Asian dishes, including Indian and Thai food.

The lunch menu offers a rich selection of curries. The staff are also known for their courteous service, so you can enjoy your meal in comfort.

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The "Lunch Special Set" is a filling set that lets you enjoy two kinds of curry of your choice. The mutton curry stands out for its deep aroma and rich flavor, while the butter chicken is popular for its mild, easy-to-enjoy sweetness.

The freshly baked naan is said to be crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.

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The "Saino Special Butter Chicken" is a rich buttery curry that lets you enjoy the savory aroma of chicken grilled in a sumibi-gama (charcoal tandoor).

It is said to have deep richness and a mellow sweetness. The popular cheese naan is said to overflow with melted cheese when cut.

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Sangam Jinbocho Ten is located right near Jinbocho Station. This restaurant serves a wide variety of Indian curries and naan.

The interior has a modern and calm feel, and some say you can relax here even at lunchtime. There are counter seats and table seats.

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The photo shows the "Sangam Special Set." It comes with two kinds of curry, along with naan and rice.

The butter chicken has a mild tang and rich flavor, while the saag mutton curry has a pleasant level of heat that is enough to make you break a sweat.

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The course meal lets you enjoy a wide variety of dishes, including the meat assortment shown in the photo, and you can have as much freshly baked naan as you like.

People say the naan is fragrant on the outside and soft on the inside, making you want to eat piece after piece.

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"Tonkatsu Aoki no Kare-ya Ippekoppe Kanda Ogawamachi Ten" is a 9-minute walk from Jimbocho Station.

This restaurant serves tonkatsu (breaded deep-fried pork cutlet) curry made with high-quality pork. The clean and calm interior makes it easy to stop by even on your own, and it is also popular with people looking for a curry lunch.

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The photo shows the “kata rosu (pork shoulder loin) & hirekatsu (pork fillet cutlet) curry lunch.” The roux is a smooth, spice-forward type, with a deep flavor that leaves a light trace of the ingredients’ character.

The SPF pork used here is fine-textured and tender, and when eaten with the rock salt on the table, it brings out the meat’s natural sweetness.

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The "Spencer roll cutlet curry" is said to be a dish that lets you fully enjoy juicy and tender Spencer roll.

Because the curry and cutlet are served separately, you can enjoy the crisp texture of the cutlet coating.

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Yon is conveniently located just a 30-second walk from Jimbocho Station. The interior has a refined atmosphere that lets the art stand out, and the counter seats are lit a bit more softly.

There is also table seating downstairs, and in addition to curry, they also serve otsumami (small plates to go with drinks) at night, making it a very versatile place.

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The “Yon no Bengal-fu Saba Curry” is a popular menu item that brings together the rich flavor of saba (mackerel) and spice rice scented with cumin.

When mixed with pickled purple cabbage and carrots, it gains a fresh tangy note that adds more depth to the flavor.

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The photo shows the "Thick-Cut Honey Butter Toast," which is also recommended as a dessert.

It uses shokupan (Japanese milk bread) from the popular bakery Baba FLAT, and they say it is crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. The cream has a slight tang, and together with the sweetness of the honey, it makes for a light taste.

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Asian Kitchen, a 2-minute walk from Jimbocho Station, is a restaurant where you can casually enjoy creative dishes from across Asia.

The interior decor, with natural materials and tiles, creates a warm atmosphere. The spacious table seating makes it easy to visit no matter the size of your group.

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The photo shows the "Katsu Curry set meal," and the keema curry made with Indian spices is said to have a gentle flavor, with the aroma of butter and the texture of ground meat.

Coating the thin pork loin cutlet with the curry is said to bring the whole dish together even more.
Since it also comes with salad and soup, it is said to be a highly satisfying set meal.

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The "Mutton Hamburger Steak Curry Set" in the photo is a combo of a juicy Hamburger Steak said to really bring out the rich flavor of the meat and an Indian style curry.

The spiced curry is said to bring out the flavor of the mutton. They also offer an A la carte mini size curry.

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Namaste India Jimbocho Ten is an Indian restaurant about a 3-minute walk from Jimbocho Station, with a wide variety of curries.

The large windows let in plenty of light, giving the interior a bright feel. There is also terrace seating, so it is a good choice for anyone who wants to enjoy a meal in a stylish space.

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The “2 Curry Set” is a lunch menu that lets you compare two different curries. The “Asparagus x Chicken” in the photo has a clean, sharp heat, while the sweeter “Special Butter Chicken” is known for its rich, mellow depth.

They also pair well with freshly baked naan and saffron rice.

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The "Chicken Biryani Set" is said to be an authentic dish, with loose long grain rice and a full spread of spice aroma.

The more you eat it mixed with the mildly spicy soup curry, the more the savory flavor seems to build. Some also say that adding raita brings in a bit of tanginess and gives the flavor more depth.