🍛 Shinjuku, Japan — Curry Ranking

アジアンダイニング YUMMY 新宿駅前

Near Shinjuku Station, this popular curry restaurant has become a talking point on Instagram and TikTok. Its signature dish is matcha cheese naan, paired with a rich, deeply flavored butter chicken curry, and diners can pick from five levels of spiciness ranging from mild and sweet to fiery hot. The naan is generously sized and satisfyingly filling, and the cheese naan set costs around 1,350 yen. At lunchtime the restaurant draws a line of waiting customers, a sign of its strong reputation, while the relaxed atmosphere makes it easy and comfortable to visit even if you are dining alone.

ミザス カレーハウス

Tucked away in Higashi-Shinjuku, this hidden-gem Indian and Nepalese restaurant has built its reputation on flavors that feel approachable to Japanese palates: sweet, rich, and creamy. The clear favorite is the butter chicken curry, and lunchtime brings sets like the B Set at 1,000 yen, which lets you choose two different curries. The naan comes with one free refill, and you can even opt for a half-size portion. Beyond the standard bread and rice, there is house-made tawa roti (a hand-pressed flatbread) and fragrant basmati rice to choose from. Diners also praise the warm, thoughtful hospitality, from the quiet attention paid to keeping water topped up and the room comfortably cooled to the willingness to hold your bags for you while you eat.

カレーうどん辰吉 歌舞伎町店

On the second floor of a multi-tenant building in Kabukicho, this spot has earned a reputation for its curry udon, a favorite dish to cap off a night out. Regulars praise the chewy noodles paired with a curry broth that is both sweet and rich with umami, and once the udon is gone you can add a serving of rice to soak up whatever soup remains. The menu also offers a good selection of nibbles such as karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and yama kurage (crunchy pickled stem lettuce). The interior is stylish and has an upscale feel, and unusually for central Tokyo, smoking is allowed. The curry udon is priced reasonably at around 1,300 yen, and the manager is well liked for his warm, friendly manner.

indian restaurant khana (HALAL)

Khana is an Indian curry restaurant near Shinjuku Central Park in Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. Its runaway favorite is the butter chicken curry, which pairs perfectly with the lightly sweet naan, a consistent, unwavering taste that has kept some regulars coming back for ten years. Lunch is a great value, with free naan refills, a free large portion of rice, and a curry-plus-naan set for just 680 yen, while the lassi is also a hit. The renovated interior is clean and comes with Wi-Fi, takeout and Uber orders are available, and the restaurant is well loved for its attentive, courteous service.

魯珈

Roka is a hugely popular shop in Okubo, best known for its signature "Roka Plate," which brings together spice curry and sweet-savory ruroufan (Taiwanese braised pork over rice) on a single plate. Making the most of its Okubo location, the kitchen is celebrated for the freshness and vivid aroma of its spices, including fresh raw curry leaves, and diners can choose from three curries: chicken, lamb, or a creamy vegetable korma. The shop has earned a Bib Gourmand and a Tabelog Award, and it draws such a devoted following that a written sign-in system is used so guests can avoid standing in line.

Rojiura Curry SAMURAI. 神楽坂店

Rojiura Curry SAMURAI's Kagurazaka branch serves soup curry in the style that originated in Sapporo, built around a rich, deeply savory broth brimming with colorful vegetables that are deep-fried before going in. The most popular choice is the zangi curry, which piles two pieces of zangi (Hokkaido-style Japanese fried chicken) on top of the rice for a generously filling plate. Diners can tailor their meal freely, choosing the level of spiciness, the amount of rice, and the toppings, and the menu is wide-ranging, including dishes such as the Samurai Matsuri. The natural sweetness of the vegetables sits in fine balance with the soup, and with reasonable prices and a satisfying experience, this is a spot that has earned a strong reputation.

新宿中村屋Manna

A long-established restaurant founded in 1927 (Showa 2), Shinjuku Nakamuraya Manna is celebrated for its outstanding original curries. The Jun Indo-shiki Curry (authentic Indian-style curry) delivers a classic, robust flavor with a pronounced fragrance of spices, while the Coleman Curry offers the rich taste of tomato alongside tender bone-in chicken that has been marinated in yogurt. The dining room, set in a spacious basement where the tables are placed far apart for a relaxed atmosphere, is matched by attentive service: even with QR-code ordering, the staff happily take your order in person as well. The salads and coffee are praised as delicious too.

スパイシーカリーハウス半月

Located near Seibu-Shinjuku Station, this popular spice curry restaurant has been named one of Japan's top hundred spicy curry shops. The signature dish is the two-curry combo (1,300 yen), a vibrantly colorful plate that pairs a chicken curry with the sharpness and depth of well-balanced spices, mild enough to be easy to eat, alongside pork so tender it falls apart, rich with concentrated umami. The daily rotating specials, including lemon keema (a minced-meat curry) and garlic pork, are also highly praised. Adding to the appeal, diners can adjust the flavor to their liking with the vinegar and garam masala provided on each table.

カレー専門店 Hot Spoon 西新宿店

A standout curry specialist in Nishi-Shinjuku whose signature dish is beef tendon simmered curry, featuring tender beef tendon slow-cooked for eight hours over two days and served bubbling hot on an iron plate or in an earthenware pot. The roux is European-style, with the sweetness of onions balanced by well-judged spices, making it easy to enjoy. Diners can choose their spice level and rice portion, switch to ten-grain rice, or upgrade to a large serving, all free of charge, and on weekdays toppings are also free until 5 p.m. at lunchtime. The shop is highly regarded for this generous customizability and excellent value for money.

オリエンタルテラス ロータス

Tucked into the first floor of the APA Hotel in Kabukicho, this curry restaurant offers a calm, comfortable interior where you can relax and take your time. It is known for its butter chicken curry, mellow and full of rich depth, and for its cheese naan, cut into four pieces and so loaded with cheese that it overflows the plate, generous enough to be more than one woman can finish on her own. The signature original White Gapao stands out for its deep, buttery richness, while the naan itself is large and pleasantly fragrant. There is a good-value lunch menu, and the polite, smooth service adds to the comfort, making the place easy to enjoy for everything from everyday meals to casual get-togethers.

札幌スープカリー 東京ドミニカ

Tucked into a basement near Shinjuku-sanchome, this celebrated Sapporo-style soup curry restaurant has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Its deep, layered soup combines dozens of spices with Japanese-style dashi stock, and you can tailor your bowl by choosing from five broth bases, including yellow, black, white, and red, along with your preferred level of spiciness. The bone-in chicken soup curry, at 1,680 yen, is so tender that the meat falls apart at the touch of a spoon. The vegetables draw praise as well, from daikon radish that has soaked up the flavorful broth to sweet, fluffy carrots.

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