Budouya
Chiyoda, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Budouya splits its identity cleanly: Tabelog Curry 100 lunch service Tuesday-Friday (JPY 1,000-1,999), then izakaya plates with sake and shochu nightly (JPY 4,000-4,999). The fifth-floor Kanda hideout takes no reservations, accepts cash only, fills fast with salarymen at lunch and evening groups drawn to the deeper-than-average wine and shochu selection.
About Budouya
Budouya is a Tokyo venue with a casual dress code, weekday lunch service, Monday-through-Saturday dinner service. Price ranges are JPY 1,000-1,999 and JPY 4,000-4,999. Hours are lunch from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Tuesday through Friday, dinner from 6-10 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Budouya is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Curry - TOKYO - 2024 recognition.
Lunch and Dinner Hours
Budouya is useful for two different Tokyo dining windows: a short weekday lunch service Tuesday through Friday, evening service Monday through Saturday. For specific menu details, seating layout, payment rules, reservation policy, service style, check directly before visiting.
Before You Go
Plan around the hours: Monday dinner only from 6-10 PM; Tuesday through Friday lunch from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM and dinner from 6-10 PM; Saturday dinner only from 6-10 PM; and Sunday closed. Dress is casual. Pricing is JPY 1,000-1,999 and JPY 4,000-4,999.
How It Compares
Budouya can be considered alongside other Tokyo dining options such as Muromachi Sunaba Nihonbashi hon ten, Hongoku Tei, Andhra Dhaba Katana, Hicho Kurata, Kuzushi Teppan AVAGURA Kanda ten, depending on the meal and mood. For Budouya specifically, reasons to shortlist it are its Tokyo location, casual dress code, lunch and dinner hours, stated price ranges, Tabelog 100 - Curry - TOKYO - 2024 listing.
If your priority is a weekday lunch window, Budouya is available Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. If you want an evening visit, it is listed from 6-10 PM Monday through Saturday. Details such as exact dishes, beverage selection, seating count, reservation rules, payment methods should be checked directly before visiting.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒101-0044 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kajicho, 1 Chome−3−10 神田ビル ５階 ＭＪ
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1310/A131002/13036906
- Phone
- +81 3-3254-0637
Venue details
Ambiance
A compact 5th-floor hideout with about 25 seats, counter and small tables, casual izakaya feel, and a lively, smoky atmosphere at night but calmer, no-smoking vibes during the curry-focused lunch service.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
Indian curry (lunch only)
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒101-0044 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kajicho, 1 Chome−3−10 神田ビル ５階 ＭＪ · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hicho Kurata, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
- Muromachi Sunaba Nihonbashi hon ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Andhra Dhaba Katana, Notable alternative
- Hongoku Tei, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Kuzushi Teppan AVAGURA Kanda ten, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000-1,999 for lunch, Budouya sits in the same price band as Muromachi Sunaba Nihonbashi hon ten and Hongoku Tei, both Tabelog 100 curry picks, but Budouya's dual format gives it a scheduling edge: if you miss the lunch window, you can still visit for dinner. Hicho Kurata operates at a much higher tier (JPY 20,000-29,999), targeting kaiseki-level experiences that Budouya does not attempt. For evening izakaya at JPY 4,000-4,999, Budouya undercuts Kuzushi Teppan AVAGURA Kanda ten (JPY 6,000-9,999) while offering a more curated wine and shochu program than typical neighborhood taverns.
Andhra Dhaba Katana, another Tokyo curry specialist, delivers a similar lunch-focused format without the izakaya pivot, book there if you want curry consistency across all dayparts. Budouya's strength is flexibility: curry purists should visit Tuesday-Friday lunch for the Tabelog-recognized dishes, while groups seeking an evening session with sake and shochu will find better value here than at higher-priced Kanda izakaya. The no-reservations policy means walk-ins can snag a counter seat if they arrive early, but expect competition during peak lunch hours.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Budouya?
For reservations, contact Budouya directly before planning. Hours are Monday 6-10 PM; Tuesday-Friday 11:30 AM-1:30 PM and 6-10 PM; Saturday 6-10 PM; and Sunday closed.
Is Budouya good for solo dining?
Budouya is a casual Tokyo venue, with price ranges of JPY 1,000-1,999 and JPY 4,000-4,999.
What should I wear to Budouya?
Dress code is casual. Plan for a relaxed Tokyo dining setting.
Is lunch or dinner better at Budouya?
That depends on your schedule. Lunch runs Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, while dinner runs Monday through Saturday from 6-10 PM. Price ranges are JPY 1,000-1,999 and JPY 4,000-4,999.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Budouya?
For tasting-menu availability, contact Budouya directly. Budouya is a Tokyo venue with a casual dress code, hours, price ranges, Tabelog 100 - Curry - TOKYO - 2024 recognition.
Is Budouya good for a special occasion?
Budouya has a casual dress code, so it is best evaluated as a relaxed Tokyo option. For ambience, seating, service expectations, contact directly if you are planning an important occasion.
Is Budouya worth the price?
Price ranges are JPY 1,000-1,999 and JPY 4,000-4,999. Budouya also has recognition in Tabelog 100 - Curry - TOKYO - 2024. Whether it is worth it depends on whether those hours, prices, casual dress code match your plans.
