Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan

Curry Kong

Name: Curry Kong
Address: Japan, 〒064-0916 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 16 Jonishi, 6 Chome−2−10 ＩＲ山鼻, Sapporo, JP
Telephone: +81 11-211-0019

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About Curry Kong

A seven-seat soup curry counter in Chuo Ward that has earned six consecutive Tabelog 100 selections since 2019. Lunch-only service (11:30 AM–3:00 PM, closed Wednesday) at JPY 2,000–2,999 per bowl, walk-in only, cash only. The tight capacity and early sell-outs reward early arrivals; the residential location near Seisyugakuen Mae Station and sustained recognition suit soup curry enthusiasts willing to plan around a focused midday-only format.

Curry Kong is a Sapporo venue with verified public details that are narrow but useful: a JPY 2,000–2,999 price range, midday opening hours, recognition on the Tabelog 100 Curry EAST 2024 list. Beyond those points, specifics such as seating, reservation rules, payment methods, exact location details, menu items, service format are not verified here, so they should be treated as unknown rather than assumed.

The confirmed price range places Curry Kong at JPY 2,000–2,999. For diners comparing it with references such as E-itou curry Hiragishi honten or MEDICINEMAN, the safest comparison is simply that Curry Kong sits in this verified price band; more detailed claims about portions, dishes, or atmosphere are not established by the available data.

What the Tabelog Recognition Signals

Curry Kong appears on the Tabelog 100 Curry EAST 2024 list. That recognition confirms a 2024 listing in the curry category for eastern Japan, but the verified data does not support claims about a multi-year streak, an exact score, a ranking position, or a specific style of curry. The accolade is best read as a confirmed 2024 point of recognition, not as evidence for unverified operational or menu details.

Practical Constraints and When to Visit

The verified hours are limited to midday service: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM, with Wednesday closed. No dinner hours are verified. Because the available facts do not confirm reservations, seating, queues, sell-outs, parking, or payment methods, diners should avoid relying on assumptions about those details and check directly before making time-sensitive plans.

The verified location information should be kept at city level only: Curry Kong is in Sapporo. More specific neighborhood, station, street, building, or distance claims are not verified here.

At JPY 2,000–2,999, Curry Kong can be considered within that confirmed price bracket for Sapporo dining. The clearest grounded reason to consider it is the combination of verified Sapporo location, midday hours, the stated price range, its confirmed Tabelog 100 Curry EAST 2024 recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear to Curry Kong?

No dress-code information is verified. The venue’s specific dress expectations are not documented here.

Is lunch or dinner better at Curry Kong?

Only midday hours are verified: 11 AM to 2 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Curry Kong is closed on Wednesday. No dinner service is listed in the verified data.

How far ahead should I book Curry Kong?

Reservation information is not verified. The confirmed planning details are the hours, the Wednesday closure, the Sapporo location, the JPY 2,000–2,999 price range.

What should a first-timer know about Curry Kong?

First-timers should know the verified basics: Curry Kong is in Sapporo, the price range is JPY 2,000–2,999, hours are 11 AM to 2 PM except Wednesday closure, the venue appears on the Tabelog 100 Curry EAST 2024 list. Other details should be checked directly.

What should I order at Curry Kong?

Specific dishes and menu formats are not verified here. The confirmed recognition is in Tabelog’s curry category, but individual menu recommendations are not documented in the available facts.

Can I eat at the bar at Curry Kong?

Seating layout is not verified. No confirmed information is available here about counter seats, tables, total capacity, or bar seating.

Does Curry Kong handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary-restriction and allergy information is not verified. Diners with specific needs should check the venue's official channels before visiting.

Location

Japan, 〒064-0916 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 16 Jonishi, 6 Chome−2−10 ＩＲ山鼻

Sapporo, Japan

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Booking Options Near Curry Kong

Venue	Cuisine	Price	Booking Difficulty
Curry Kong		JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999	Easy
Menya 169		- JPY 999	Unknown
Nukumi	Crab		Unknown
Sumire Nakanoshima honten		JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown	Unknown
E-itou curry Hiragishi honten		JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown
MEDICINEMAN		JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown

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Menya 169, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Nukumi, Crab, Crab
Sumire Nakanoshima honten, 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
E-itou curry Hiragishi honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
MEDICINEMAN, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

At JPY 2,000–2,999 per bowl, Curry Kong sits between Sapporo's budget-tier soup curry options and the premium end of the spectrum. E-itou curry Hiragishi honten and MEDICINEMAN both operate in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range, making them easier on the wallet for travelers prioritizing volume over the Tabelog validation. The tradeoff: neither carries the same six-year recognition streak, both serve larger crowds in noisier rooms. For diners who value a quieter counter experience and verifiable consistency, the extra JPY 1,000 at Curry Kong narrows the gap between budget and precision.

Menya 169 undercuts all three at under JPY 999, positioning itself as Sapporo's value leader for ramen and curry hybrids, though it sacrifices the soup curry depth that defines this category. Sumire Nakanoshima honten offers a broader menu at JPY 1,000–1,999 but lacks the Tabelog 100 credential and the focused single-format approach that has kept Curry Kong on the list since 2019. Nukumi, a crab specialist, diverges entirely in format and sits outside the soup curry conversation.

Booking difficulty favors the budget options, Menya 169, E-itou, MEDICINEMAN all accommodate walk-ins with shorter waits and longer service windows. Curry Kong's lunch-only, seven-seat constraint means early arrival (by 11:30 AM) is non-negotiable, the sell-out risk before 3:00 PM makes it the least forgiving option on timing. That inflexibility matters: travelers with tight schedules should default to the larger, longer-hours alternatives, while soup curry specialists making a deliberate pilgrimage will accept the logistical friction in exchange for the execution and the six-year recognition streak.