Restaurant in Osaka, Japan
Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten
110Pearl PointsCurry House Counter

About Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten
A cash-only curry house in Karahori that has held a Tabelog 100 spot since 2017, serving Japanese-style curry for under JPY 2,000 in a casual, two-floor house setting. The three-seat counter offers a close-up view of prep work, while the 30-seat space fills quickly on weekends. Dinner reservations available; lunch accepts walk-ins.
Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten is an Osaka venue with a verified price range of JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 per person. It is also listed in the 2024 Tabelog 100 Curry WEST selection, making it a notable option at an approachable verified price point.
What the Current Listing Confirms
The verified public details are straightforward: Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten is in Osaka, sits in the JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 range, appears on the 2024 Tabelog 100 Curry WEST list. Specific details about seating, payment methods, reservations, take-out, menu items, or service format are not confirmed here, so they should be checked directly with the venue before you go.
Hours are listed as Wednesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM. On Sunday, hours are 11:20 AM to 2 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM. The venue is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Because the verified hours include both daytime and evening service on open days, Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten can work for either a midday or evening visit, depending on the day. For the smoothest planning, confirm same-day operating details before making a trip.
How It Fits Among Osaka Peers
For diners comparing options in Osaka, Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten stands out mainly for the combination of a JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 verified price range and 2024 Tabelog 100 Curry WEST recognition. Other Pearl-listed venues that may be useful for comparison include Kirari and il Centrino, along with Udon to Osake Karahori Kinugawa, LEAI Tanimachi ten, DELI a Casa.
The confirmed recognition is for the 2024 Curry WEST list. Earlier award history, exact rankings, scores, chef details, opening year, capacity, specific dishes are not verified here, so this guide does not rely on them. For more dining options in the city, see our full Osaka restaurants guide.
Quick Reference: Osaka. JPY 1,000–1,999. Wed–Sat 11:30 AM–2 PM and 6–9 PM; Sun 11:20 AM–2 PM and 6–8 PM; closed Mon–Tue. Listed in Tabelog 100 Curry WEST 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten good for a special occasion?
Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten has a verified price range of JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999, which makes it an approachable Osaka option. Specific details about atmosphere, seating, or occasion suitability are not verified here, so confirm directly if you are planning something important.
Does Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten handle dietary restrictions?
No verified dietary accommodation policy is available here. If you have allergies or strict dietary requirements, check the venue's official channels before visiting.
What should I order at Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten?
Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten is recognized in the 2024 Tabelog 100 Curry WEST selection, but specific menu items are not verified here. Check the current menu directly with the restaurant when you visit.
What seating details are confirmed for Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten?
Specific seating details are not verified here. The confirmed details are the Osaka location, JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 price range, listed hours, 2024 Tabelog 100 Curry WEST recognition.
What are alternatives to Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten in Osaka?
Other allowed Pearl-listed options to compare include Udon to Osake Karahori Kinugawa, DELI a Casa, il Centrino, LEAI Tanimachi ten, Kirari. You can also browse other Osaka dining options more generally.
Location
6 Chome-4-23 Tanimachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0012, Japan
Osaka, Japan
Compare Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten
| Venue | Price |
|---|---|
| Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown |
| Udon to Osake Karahori Kinugawa | JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
| il Centrino | ¥¥¥ |
| DELI a Casa | ¥¥ |
| LEAI Tanimachi ten | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown |
| Kirari | ¥¥¥ |
How Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.
Also Consider
- Udon to Osake Karahori Kinugawa, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- il Centrino, Italian, ¥¥¥
- DELI a Casa, Italian, ¥¥
- LEAI Tanimachi ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Kirari, Japanese, ¥¥¥
Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten sits at the budget end of the Karahori dining spectrum, charging JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 for curry compared to the ¥¥¥ pricing at Kirari (Japanese) or il Centrino (Italian). If you want a Tabelog 100 meal without crossing JPY 2,000, this is the most accessible option in the neighborhood. Udon to Osake Karahori Kinugawa offers similar pricing (JPY 1,000–2,999) but focuses on udon rather than curry, while LEAI Tanimachi ten drops below JPY 1,000 for an even tighter budget.
For ease of booking, Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten accepts walk-ins at lunch and takes dinner reservations by phone only, more flexible than many Tabelog 100 spots but less structured than the reservation-first Italian venues nearby. If you're chasing ambiance and polish, Kirari or il Centrino deliver more formal dining rooms; if you want consistent curry at a price point that won't require budgeting the rest of your day around the meal, Kyu Yam Tei Karahori ten is the practical choice.
The cash-only policy and two-floor house layout give this venue a neighborhood feel that separates it from the more polished alternatives. For groups of four or more, the second-floor tables work better than the counter. Solo diners or pairs who want to watch the kitchen should claim the three counter seats downstairs. If you're comparing purely on value, the sub-JPY 2,000 pricing and eight-year Tabelog 100 track record make this the strongest recommendation for curry in central Osaka.
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