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Top 5 Recommended Curry Restaurants in Shibuya! Selected by Shibuya resident Kago-san.

2026-07-22

Kago, who works for a major company in Shibuya, has been eating his way around Shibuya's restaurants every day for over 10 years, and has visited over 2,000 restaurants, making him "Shibuya's No. 1 Lunch Navigator." Each episode features Kago's recommended restaurants, which are based on a theme. He will secretly tell you about restaurants that are a little different from those found on gourmet review sites.

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He usually works for a major company in Shibuya. In 2012, he started going around eating lunch and posting about it on his blog and social media. Now, he visits restaurants not only in Shibuya, but all over Tokyo and the country.

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This week's theme: "Curry"

Shibuya is a melting pot of diverse food cultures, offering a wide variety of lunch options. Among them, curry is a popular and easily accessible dish, and it is said that there are over 100 restaurants in the area that serve curry, including specialty shops.

Even though we simply call it "curry," the style varies greatly from restaurant to restaurant, ranging from traditional Japanese-style curry to spice curry, soup curry, Indian-style curry, and vegetable-based dishes. "Today it's Japanese-style," "Tomorrow it's spice curry," "The day after that it's soup curry," or "A pop-up curry only available for lunch"—the fact that you can enjoy a different curry flavor every day is what makes Shibuya lunch so interesting.

This time, with "curry" as the theme, Kago introduces five restaurants that showcase the unique character of Shibuya, selected from those he has actually visited. However, the long-established "Murugi," an essential name when discussing Shibuya curry, has been deliberately excluded from the top five as it deserves its place in the "Hall of Fame." As a bonus, we'll also feature a unique curry offered by a juice bar.

Five curry restaurants carefully selected by Kago-san

Kailash, a popular restaurant known for its traditional European-style curry.

It's about a 7-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station. The shop is located on the first floor of a building past SHIBUYA MARKCITY, towards Dogenzaka. There's often a line during lunchtime, and the shop is easily recognizable by its red roof.

Restaurant name: Curry Kailash
Address: 1F, Shibuya Dogenzaka Shopping Street Promotion Association Building, 1-19-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku
This restaurant has been a beloved fixture on Dogenzaka for over 30 years. It serves a classic dish that combines the rich flavor and spice of European-style curry. Offering beef, chicken, pork, and cutlet options, it's a popular spot frequented by local office workers and curry lovers alike.

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Kago's recommended points!

I recommend the "Katsu Curry." The pork cutlet, deep-fried slowly at a low temperature, is impressive with its crispy coating and piping hot presentation. It's so tender that you can cut it with just a light touch of a spoon, and it has a presence that goes beyond being just a topping.

This curry boasts a complex flavor profile with a distinctly European umami. The spices are well-balanced, and the gradual onset of spiciness is perfectly executed. The restaurant takes great care in preparing each type of curry separately, and it pairs exceptionally well with the cutlet. It's a beloved local dish that's essential when talking about Shibuya curry.

A spice curry featuring vegetables and beans / Hubmore Curry

Located in the Sarugakucho area between Shibuya and Daikanyama, it's about a 10-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station and also about a 10-minute walk from Daikanyama Station. The building has a striking exterior with blue doors and window frames and accent red lines, giving it a sophisticated atmosphere.

Restaurant name: Daikanyama Have More Curry
Address: F93 Daikanyama 1F, 2-13 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku
After operating as a pop-up shop in Kanamecho, Toshima Ward, they opened a permanent store in Omotesando in 2015, and then moved to their current location in Sarugakucho in 2021. Their theme is "eating vegetables with spices." They offer a menu that focuses on curries made with beans and seasonal vegetables, highlighting the aroma of spices and the flavors of the ingredients. In addition to its visually appealing dishes, this restaurant is known for its honest and straightforward approach to food preparation.

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Kago's recommended points!

During my visit, I ordered the "Vegetable Curry and Lentil Curry Set" with an added "Coconut Gravy." The lentil curry had a simple sweetness and umami flavor, with a gentle taste that was more prominent than the spiciness.

The vegetable curry on this day featured plenty of eggplant. It was spicy yet refreshing, and the coconut gravy offered a delightful combination of root vegetable texture and mild flavor. Each element had its own distinct character, yet the three were perfectly balanced when combined. It paired well with the turmeric rice and pickles, providing a satisfying meal despite being primarily vegetable-based.

The Vice President eats Pork Vindaloo, a pork curry with a tangy and spicy kick.

It's about a 12-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station. The shop is located on the second floor of a building on Udagawa Street, where the Udagawa River has been covered over. Look for the black sign posted along the street and go up the stairs to find it.

Store name: Vice President Eating Pork Vindaloo
Address: 2F Papier Building, 41-26 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku
Opened in 2019, this restaurant specializes in "Pork Vindaloo," a pork curry with roots in the Goa region of India, characterized by its sour and spicy flavor. With only "Pork Vindaloo" on the menu, this small counter-only establishment is known as a popular spot for curry lovers.

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Kago's recommended points!

The menu consists of only one item: "Pork Vindaloo." Because they focus on just one dish, the food is brought to your table shortly after you enter and sit down. The quick service makes it convenient for a quick meal during a work break. It's a rare Indian curry dish that uses pork, and is characterized by its distinct sourness. This is combined with the stimulating and savory flavors of the spices.

The counter is stocked with soft-boiled eggs, papadums, and four kinds of condiments, allowing you to customize it to your liking. The flavor changes slightly depending on what you add and how much you use, making it enjoyable to the last bite. After finishing, you feel a warmth spreading from within, and even if you haven't had it in a while, you'll want to eat it again soon.

Earthenware pot soup curry made with vegetables from our own farm / Bakumatsu Curry

It's about an 8-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station. It's located on the first floor of a building on Shoto Bunkamura Street, heading towards Yamate-dori from Bunkamura. Look for the large white noren (traditional Japanese curtain) with a black logo hanging outside the shop.

Store name: Bakumatsu Curry
Address: 1F Pigeon Takada Building, 1-28-11 Shoto, Shibuya-ku
This soup curry specialty restaurant opened in October 2025. They serve soup curry made with vegetables from their own farm and prepared in an earthenware pot. The dish features vegetables as the main ingredient, and is characterized by its light and refreshing taste, based on plant-based ingredients.

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Kago's recommended points!

I recommend the "Soup Curry Bakumatsu." You can choose the level of spiciness to your liking. It's served in an earthenware pot over an open flame, so the bubbling sound when it arrives is quite impressive.

This time, the dish was packed with vegetables, mainly deep-fried, including broccoli, lotus root, zucchini, maitake mushrooms, okra, eggplant, carrots, potatoes, and burdock root. Each vegetable had a distinct flavor, and the dish was very satisfying. The spices were just right, making it a fulfilling dish even without any meat. It paired well with the rice with a squeeze of lime, and the fact that you can have seconds is a nice bonus.

Medicinal curry served at a retro Showa-era snack bar / Snack Tsumugi

It's about a 1-minute walk from "DAISO" on the first floor of SHIBUYA MARKCITY. On your way to the ramen shop "Hakata Tenjin Shibuya South Exit," you'll find the shop on the first basement floor of the building on your right. When the shop is open, look for the pink banner with the logo and the black sign in front of the store.

Shop name: Snack Tsumugi
Address: Shibuya Five Building B1F, 1-6-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku
Opened in 2024, this establishment operates as a medicinal curry restaurant during the day and a snack bar in the evenings. It is run by the "Doronko-kai Group," which also operates daycare centers and other facilities. This unique establishment incorporates ingredients such as rice from Minamiuonuma and home-roasted coffee.

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Kago's recommended points!

I ordered the "Two-Curry Combination." One was a medicinal curry with chicken and seasonal vegetables. It had a mild flavor with ginger, garlic, and nine kinds of spices, and contained plenty of chicken. The fragrant roasted vegetables added a nice touch.

Another dish is the medicinal pork vindaloo. It uses pork marinated in Chinese black vinegar, offering a mild sourness and just the right amount of spiciness. The rice is grown with reduced pesticide use in Minamiuonuma, and it pairs perfectly with the curry. Home-roasted coffee is also included after the meal, making this a unique place with a retro snack bar atmosphere and authentic curry.

Above, we introduced five curry restaurants in Shibuya. Each restaurant has its own unique character, but this alone cannot fully describe the depth of Shibuya's curry scene. Finally, as a "bonus," we will highlight a dish that, while not a curry specialty restaurant, is definitely worth mentioning. It's a curry created by a juice bar, born from a free-spirited idea that is typical of Shibuya.

[Bonus Episode] Beef Tendon Curry Enjoyed with Cold-Pressed Tea / FIBER FIBER (Textile Shop)

It's about a 13-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station along Meiji-dori towards Ebisu. Turn left at the Higashi Police Box intersection, and you'll find it on the first floor of the building on your right a short distance further down the street. Look for the glass facade and the plants displayed in front of the shop.

Shop name: Textile shop FIBER FIBER
Address: 1F TDS Building, 2-1-11 Higashi, Shibuya-ku
Opened in 2022, this juice bar offers cold-pressed juices and smoothies. As the name suggests, it focuses on "fiber," offering vegetable-based drinks as well as curry as part of its lunch menu. Its distinguishing feature is that, despite being a juice bar, you can enjoy a substantial meal of curry.

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Kago's recommended points!

During my visit, I ordered the "Kuroge Wagyu Beef Tendon Curry" and the cold-pressed juice "Evergreen." Evergreen is a drink made with kale, komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach), cabbage, mint, and lime, and since it's made to order, you can enjoy a fresh and strong yet surprisingly easy-to-drink flavor.

The curry is well-spiced and has a satisfying texture thanks to the savory flavor of the beef tendons. The addition of a marinated egg further defies the typical image of curry from a juice bar. Apparently, they also use the fiber from vegetables and fruits that remains after cold-pressing. The dietary fiber helps to reduce fat absorption, making it a dish that is both healthy and satisfying.

Summary of Curry

This time, we introduced Japanese-style curry, vegetable-based spice curry, pork vindaloo, clay pot soup curry, medicinal herb curry, and curry made by a juice bar. The flavors and origins of the restaurants are all different, but you can feel the Shibuya spirit in how each one expresses curry with their own unique ideas.

What makes Shibuya's curry scene special is not only the sheer number of restaurants, but also the wide variety of business models, genres, and culinary freedom. Beyond chain restaurants and independent eateries, some establishments even have different offerings for lunch and dinner, offering a truly diverse range of choices, from Japanese-style curry and spice curry to soup curry, Indian-style curry, and vegetable-focused dishes.

What makes Shibuya's curry scene so interesting is that it doesn't confine itself to the preconceived notions of "how curry should be," but rather evolves and expands through the interpretations of each individual restaurant. If you find a dish that catches your eye, pick up a spoon and give it a try. If you explore the city with curry as your starting point, you might find that the familiar Shibuya appears as a place with a little more depth.

Gourmet food carefully selected by Kago-san, who works in Shibuya

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Oyamada Takioto

Started writing and editing in 2014. Mainly covers and writes about "food" and "city things", and works on local news and free papers in Akasaka, Minato-ku, Roppongi, Toranomon, etc. Recently, he has also expanded his reach to Shibuya and Tamachi. Every day, he searches for stories and news that can only be found by visiting the area in person. His favorite food is katsudon.