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    Cini CURRY, Restaurant in Kobe
    Restaurant
    Tabelog 2024

    Cini CURRY

    Chūō, Kobe

    Restaurant in Kobe, Japan

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    Why go

    A 14-seat Pakistani curry counter near Motomachi Station, selected for Tabelog's Asian Cuisine WEST 100 in 2022 and 2024. Lunch (JPY 1,000–1,999) runs faster and tighter than dinner at the same price; both sessions anchor on curry plates with optional wine, but the evening shift offers more breathing room for solo diners or pairs. Cash only, reservations accepted but rarely needed.

    About Cini CURRY

    Cini CURRY in Kobe has a narrow set of public details, so it is best approached with the essentials in mind rather than assumptions about seating, payment, reservations, or a specific menu format. The price band is JPY 1,000–1,999, and service is listed for both daytime and evening on several days of the week. It is closed Monday and Wednesday.

    The venue is in Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST - 2024, placing it among recognized Asian and ethnic-cuisine venues in western Japan for that year.

    Lunch vs. Dinner: Value and Timing

    The hours show lunch service on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. Cini CURRY has dinner service Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6 PM to 10 PM. The venue is closed Monday and Wednesday.

    The price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. Choose lunch or dinner based on the posted hours and your schedule, not on claims about pace, portions, seating, or ordering flexibility.

    Planning a Visit with Details

    Details about the room, seating layout, payment methods, reservation policy, parking, smoking status, and takeout are not listed. That means Cini CURRY should be evaluated from the confirmed facts: it is in Kobe, it falls in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range, it has the weekly hours, and it appears in the 2024 Tabelog 100 list for Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine in western Japan.

    For diners comparing options in Kobe, Cini CURRY can be considered alongside other local dining such as Grill Ippei Motomachi ten, Gyoza Daigaku, Pan Yakidokoro RIKI, anthem, or patisserie mont plus Honten, depending on the kind of meal you want. For broader planning, consult our full Kobe restaurants guide.

    Venue detailsMon: Closed · Tue: 11:30 AM–3 PM, 6–10 PM · …
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    Restaurant contextKobe, Japan

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–3 PM, 6–10 PM
    Location
    Japan, 〒650-0023 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Sakaemachidori, 3 Chome−1−18 三浦ビル 1Ｆ
    Website
    instagram.com/curry_cini
    Phone
    +81 78-392-8503
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    Venue details

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    Best For

    SoloCasual HangoutAfter Work

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Quick Bite
    Capacity
    Small
    Kitchen
    Comfort cooking
    Menu Format
    A la carte
    Dietary
    Halal

    Signature Dishes

    mutton curry

    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    Japan, 〒650-0023 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Sakaemachidori, 3 Chome−1−18 三浦ビル 1Ｆ

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    11:30 AM–3 PM, 6–10 PM
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    11:30 AM–3 PM, 6–10 PM
    Friday
    11:30 AM–3 PM, 6–10 PM
    Saturday
    11:30 AM–3 PM, 6–10 PM
    Sunday
    11:30 AM–3 PM

    Location

    Japan, 〒650-0023 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Sakaemachidori, 3 Chome−1−18 三浦ビル 1Ｆ · Directions

    +81 78-392-8503

    instagram.com/curry_cini

    Recognition and awards

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • patisserie mont plus Honten, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • anthem, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
    • Pan Yakidokoro RIKI, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
    • Gyoza Daigaku, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
    • Grill Ippei Motomachi ten, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

    Restaurant context

    At JPY 1,000–1,999 for both lunch and dinner, the venue undercuts Grill Ippei Motomachi ten by roughly JPY 1,000 per head while matching anthem and Gyoza Daigaku on price. The Tabelog 100 designation separates it from those two peers in editorial recognition, but anthem accepts cards and offers a quieter room for conversation, making it a smoother choice for dates. Gyoza Daigaku runs slightly cheaper at lunch (under JPY 999) and suits quick solo meals, though its gyoza focus diverges from curry. For pastry or lighter fare, patisserie mont plus Honten sits in the same price band and handles take-out more gracefully, while Pan Yakidokoro RIKI offers bread-based meals under JPY 999 with easier card payment.

    For curry-focused diners, the venue offers the most credentialed option in this immediate, but the cash-only policy and 14-seat cap make it less convenient than anthem for groups or last-minute bookings. If you prioritize award recognition and can arrive with cash, book here. If you need flexibility, cards, larger tables, or a backup plan, anthem or Grill Ippei deliver more logistical ease at comparable or slightly higher cost. The lunch-versus-dinner value split favors solo diners at midday; pairs should book dinner for a more relaxed counter experience without sacrificing the same price tier.

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    Is Cini CURRY worth the price?

    The price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. Cini CURRY is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST - 2024, which gives it a recognized point of interest.