Curry & Spice Bar Curry Bito
Chiyoda, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Why go
A nine-seat Iidabashi counter serving original spice curry and evening small plates, recognized in Tabelog 100 Asian/Ethnic (2019–2024). Lunch is walk-in only and fills fast; dinner reservations available Wednesday and Friday. Expect JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 plates, cash or PayPay only, and a drinks-focused evening menu that pairs shochu and wine with vegetable-forward spice dishes.
About Curry & Spice Bar Curry Bito
Curry & Spice Bar Curry Bito is a Tokyo venue with a price range of JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999. Its listed hours are weekday-focused: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM to 10 PM; and closed Saturday and Sunday. The venue is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine Tokyo selection for 2024.
Specific details such as seating format, payment methods, menu structure, ownership, reservation rules, dietary accommodations, and drinks service are not listed. Treat Curry & Spice Bar Curry Bito as a low-to-mid-priced Tokyo option with limited published operating windows.
Lunch vs. Dinner: How Value and Experience Diverge
The hours show midday service on Monday through Friday, with additional evening hours on Wednesday and Friday. The price range is JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999, but no separate lunch or dinner pricing, course format, reservation policy, last order time, or seating capacity is listed.
How It Sits in Tokyo's Dining Landscape
Curry Bito can be considered alongside other permitted comparison venues such as TOKYO BHAVAN, Garak, Old Thailand Iidabashi ten, Kin Fuku Hong Kong Bishoku, and Yu. The grounded distinction for Curry Bito is its Tokyo location, JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 price range, weekday-heavy hours, and Tabelog 100 Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine Tokyo 2024 listing.
Location should be stated only as Tokyo. For broader Tokyo dining context, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒102-0072 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Iidabashi, 3 Chome−2−6 フィルパーク飯田橋 1F
- Website
- instagram.com/karibito
- Phone
- +81 3-6265-6960
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Curry & Spice Bar Curry Bito presents itself as a compact dining bar near Iidabashi Station, focused on original Indian curry and inventive spice-driven dishes. It has a straightforward, casual atmosphere, carefully selected drinks, a dining-bar format, and a no-smoking policy. Its presentation on Tabelog underscores its neighborhood appeal and accessibility, a short walk from the station, making it feel like a relaxed local spot for flavorsome, spice-forward plates and convivial bar service.
Best For
This venue is best for diners seeking a relaxed, informal dinner centered on curry and spice-led dishes paired with thoughtful drinks. Curry Bito is an Indian-curry-focused dining bar a four-minute walk from Iidabashi Station, suited to after-work meals, casual meetups with friends, or anyone wanting concentrated flavor without formalities. The no-smoking policy also makes it appealing for groups preferring a smoke-free environment. Because the listing emphasizes food and drink rather than full-service fine dining, it reads as most suitable for casual evening dining.
Ordering Tips
Order the original Indian curries and creative spice-driven dishes. The venue also touts "carefully selected drinks," so plan to pair savory curry plates with a drink from the bar to balance the flavors. Note the establishment is non-smoking, which can affect seating choices and comfort. Given its compact dining-bar format, consider arriving early or calling ahead during busy evening hours: the Tabelog listing and short walk from Iidabashi Station make it easy to plan your visit.
Venue details
Ambiance
Based on Tabelog details, it is a small, non‑smoking curry bar with Wi‑Fi that functions as a casual neighborhood spot rather than a formal restaurant, likely with a relaxed bar-like atmosphere suitable for solo diners or small parties.
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Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Spirits
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Opened
- 2015
Signature Dishes
- original Indian curry
- creative spice dishes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒102-0072 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Iidabashi, 3 Chome−2−6 フィルパーク飯田橋 1F
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒102-0072 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Iidabashi, 3 Chome−2−6 フィルパーク飯田橋 1F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Yu, Notable alternative
- Garak, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- TOKYO BHAVAN, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Old Thailand Iidabashi ten, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Kin Fuku Hong Kong Bishoku, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Restaurant context
Curry & Spice Bar Curry Bito anchors the budget-friendly end of Tokyo's Tabelog 100 Asian/Ethnic selection, delivering spice-driven curry and evening bar plates at JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 without the formality or dinner premiums of higher-tier peers. TOKYO BHAVAN matches the lunch price range but leans into traditional North Indian technique, making Curry Bito the better pick if you want original spice combinations over canonical dishes. Garak, another Tabelog 100 honoree, steps up to JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999 at dinner and brings Korean-inflected complexity, worth the upgrade if you're after a full tasting progression, but Curry Bito's counter simplicity and sub-JPY 2,000 lunch make it the easier weekday play. Old Thailand Iidabashi ten, also in Iidabashi, splits the difference at JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 for Thai curry and stir-fry, offering more space and weekend hours but less Tabelog distinction.
For diners chasing Cantonese precision and willing to pay JPY 6,000–JPY 7,999, Kin Fuku Hong Kong Bishoku delivers a polished evening experience, but you lose the spice-bar informality, the vegetable-forward menu flexibility, and the lunch accessibility that define Curry Bito. Yu offers another angle on Tokyo's Asian/Ethnic Tabelog 100 tier, though specific pricing and format details vary. If Curry Bito's lunch line is too long or you can't make the limited dinner hours, consider the spice-forward approach at other Tokyo curry specialists, but expect to sacrifice either the Tabelog pedigree or the evening drinks menu. Curry Bito is the move when you want recognized quality, original spice work, and a bill under JPY 2,000 at lunch, just plan to arrive early or book ahead for the two dinner slots each week.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Curry & Spice Bar Curry Bito?
The schedule shows midday hours on weekdays and evening hours on Wednesday and Friday. No separate lunch or dinner menu, pricing, or service format is listed, so choose based on the published hours and confirm current details before visiting.
What should a first-timer know about Curry & Spice Bar Curry Bito?
First-timers should know the basics: Curry & Spice Bar Curry Bito is in Tokyo, the price range is JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999, and it is listed in the Tabelog 100 Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine Tokyo selection for 2024.
