February 16, 2026
Where to Eat Japanese-Style Curry in Tokyo
Warm, comforting platefuls of curry only in Tokyo
Curry is a comfort dish popular amongst different regions around the world. While diverging from the savory, spicy curries of most countries, Japan’s curry scene has evolved into its own identity, taking on a sweeter and tangier flavor. From home-cooked curry cubes to high-end restaurants, this dish became a staple of Japanese cuisine.
When craving for a curry dish, one might find themselves lost amongst the sheer quantity of curry shops in the neighborhoods of Japan, making it near impossible to decide on one place to go to. Whether you are craving for something like the classic katsu curry or dishes deviating from the norm, here is a list of Japanese curries to try in Tokyo.
Kitchen Nankai
With rich history and even richer curry, Jimbocho’s Kitchen Nankai, proclaims itself as the first restaurant to serve katsu curry. A tall claim in itself, its bragging rights justified as their curry is well worth the wait. This small retaurants is always embellished with a long line out the front door, so make sure to head there before everyone else to try Kitchen Nankai’s iconic katsu curry.
Location:
1-5 Kanda-Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku
Joto Curry
If you’re looking for a place that serves quick, convenient and classically Japanese katsu curry, try Joto Curry. A short walk from Shibuya Station, the cozy restaurant serves up crispy katsu with warm curry atop a steaming bed of rice. With tables full of condiments, visitors can customize their dishes, making a classic into their own perfect plate of curry.
Location:
2F, 3-18-7, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
Toyoken
Akasaka’s Toyoken offers an indulgent curry titled, “The Black Curry.” This black curry is nothing like the warm brown of most Japanese curries, it is rich and dark, using high quality matsusaka beef (marbled Japanese black wagyu) that is stewed for a month. This curry is the star of Toyoken, made with care and not cheap by any means. But, for curry aficionados, it is a worth a splurge to try curries on the next level.
Location:
1F Akasaka K Tower, 1-2-7 Moto-Akasaka, Minato-ku
New Castle
Ginza’s New Castle, established in 1946, dish has different look compared to most Japanese curries. The thin, crispy katsus of Japanese curries are replaced with a gooey sunny side up egg, a pop of yellow against the classic warm, brown. This signature dish, while spicier than most, creates a perfectly balanced flavor when mixed with the added egg.
Location:
B1 Ginza Land Bldg., 2-11-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku
Sapporo Soup Curry JACK Ichigaya
Veering away from the classics and onto more modern alterations of Japanese curry, Sapporo Soup Curry JACK serves authentic Sapporo-styled soup curry. While soup curry may sound like a sodium-filled nightmare, the soup curry at JACK’s is anything but. Warm and comforting like a soup, retaining the spiced flavor of curry, tender meat and soft vegetables, this dish is a must for those wanting to venture out of the norm while craving for the hearty flavors of curry.
Location:
1−1 Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku
Go! Go! Curry
You can find Go! Go! Curry at multiple locations in Tokyo, a chain restaurant popular for its Kanazawa-style curry. Kanazawa curry is a bit different from your average dish. With a thick roux, fluffy cabbage, and thin katsu drizzeled with Worcestershire sauce with only a fork to dig in, Go! Go! Curry is the best place to go if Kanazawa is not on your itinerary.
