DELHI Ueno ten
Bunkyō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999 - JPY 999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A 1956 Yushima curry house serving Tabelog 100-recognized Japanese-style curry for under ¥1,000. Walk-in only, 15 seats, cash-only service. The kitchen refines a mild, yoshoku-inflected formula that prioritizes consistency over innovation; arrive off-peak to skip the queue.
About DELHI Ueno ten
DELHI Ueno ten is a Tokyo venue with a price of JPY 999 and daily hours from 11:50 AM to 9:30 PM. The dress code is casual. Beyond those basics, plan around the published hours and check the venue’s current channels before making a special trip. For broader dining context, it sits within the wider Tokyo restaurant scene.
Recognition and Basic Details
DELHI Ueno ten is associated with the Tabelog 100 - Curry - TOKYO - 2024 list, indicating a 2024 curry-category recognition in Tokyo.
Key details include price, hours, dress code, the 2024 Tabelog curry recognition. For specifics on individual dishes, cooking technique, service style, payment methods, queues, takeout, delivery, or dietary accommodations, please check directly with the venue.
Value Against Other Tokyo Venues
With a price of JPY 999, DELHI Ueno ten is a Tokyo option at that price point. It can be considered alongside other Tokyo dining options such as Gensen Yoshoku Sakurai, Kanmidokoro Mitsubachi Honten, Karinto Yushima Kagetsu, Tsuruse Yushima honten, da GIORGIO, though direct comparisons on menu, atmosphere, service, or pricing should be made using each venue’s current information.
Details such as seat count, room layout, payment methods, private dining, family suitability, takeaway availability are not available here. The safest expectation is simple: a casual Tokyo venue with the listed daily hours and a JPY 999 price point. Check current venue information for any practical needs before visiting.
When to Go and What to Expect
DELHI Ueno ten is open daily from 11:50 AM to 9:30 PM: Monday through Sunday. Holiday exceptions, shortened seasonal hours, or closure dates are not available here, so confirm directly if visiting around holidays or during unusual operating periods.
The location is Tokyo. Specific station access, street address, nearby landmarks, parking details, neighborhood guidance are not available here. If you are staying at Tokyo hotels, use current maps or the venue’s own channels for route planning.
DELHI Ueno ten works best with grounded expectations: casual dress, daily hours from 11:50 AM to 9:30 PM, a JPY 999 price, a 2024 Tabelog curry-category recognition for Tokyo. Anything more specific should be checked with the venue directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Chome-42-2 Yushima, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0034, Japan
- Website
- delhi.co.jp/store/ueno.php
- Phone
- +81 3-3831-7311
The take
The Take
The Vibe
DELHI Ueno ten reads like a piece of Ueno culinary history. Founded in 1956, the spot presents itself as a long-standing curry specialist that adapts Indian curry to Japanese tastes, aiming for restraint and repeatability rather than showmanship. The copy emphasizes everyday enjoyment and palate-friendly flavors, which frames the restaurant as dependable and unflashy: a place where tradition and consistency matter. Its longevity gives it a quietly authoritative tone, and the explicit no-smoking note underscores a straightforward, guest-focused approach. Expect a classic, lived-in character rooted in decades of service rather than contemporary trend-chasing.
Best For
This restaurant is best for people seeking a reliable, everyday curry experience rather than a special-occasion splurge. The emphasis on creating curry you can enjoy daily points to repeat visits, quick solo meals, and low-key meetups with friends or colleagues who want familiar flavors tuned to local tastes. Its long history suggests regulars and visitors who appreciate consistency. Because the description highlights menus, maps, reviews and photos on Tabelog, diners who research before they go can set expectations easily. The explicit no-smoking policy also makes it comfortable for smoke-free dining.
Ordering Tips
Ordering here is about choosing simplicity and balance: the kitchen states a goal of preserving the Japanese palate, so dishes are likely calibrated for everyday enjoyment rather than intense novelty. The listing on Tabelog is a practical resource — check posted menus, photos and user reviews there to preview portion size and plating before you go. Because the restaurant positions itself as an all-day, approachable curry spot, consider ordering whatever feels familiar and easy to return to on repeat visits. Note the venue is listed as non-smoking, which is useful when traveling with others who prefer smoke-free dining.
Venue details
Ambiance
A tiny, counter-focused curry shop with simple, classic decor and close quarters that create an intimate, bustling yet relaxed atmosphere for solo diners and locals.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
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Location
3 Chome-42-2 Yushima, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0034, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kanmidokoro Mitsubachi Honten, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Karinto Yushima Kagetsu, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- da GIORGIO, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- Tsuruse Yushima honten, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Gensen Yoshoku Sakurai, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Restaurant context
DELHI Ueno ten anchors the budget end of Tokyo's Tabelog 100 curry field at under ¥1,000 per person, undercutting peers by ¥500–¥3,000 without sacrificing quality. Kanmidokoro Mitsubachi Honten and Tsuruse Yushima honten match the price tier but focus on sweets and soba respectively; Karinto Yushima Kagetsu offers confections in the same range. For curry specifically, DELHI is the value leader in this cluster.
Gensen Yoshoku Sakurai (¥2,000–¥4,999) and da GIORGIO (¥4,000–¥7,999) step up in price and formality, trading DELHI's counter-service efficiency for plated courses and wine pairings. If you want the Tabelog curry credential without reservations or a ¥2,000+ bill, DELHI is the clear choice. For a sit-down meal with table service and broader yoshoku options, Sakurai offers better ambiance at double the cost.
Walk-ins are easiest here, da GIORGIO and Sakurai both recommend advance booking. The 15-seat layout means DELHI handles solo diners and pairs more comfortably than groups of four or more. Families looking for space should consider Sakurai; couples chasing value and speed should head to DELHI.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DELHI Ueno ten worth the price?
It may be, if you are looking for a casual Tokyo venue with a price of JPY 999. DELHI Ueno ten is also associated with the Tabelog 100 - Curry - TOKYO - 2024 list. Details such as portion size, specific dishes, service style, atmosphere are not available here.
What should a first-timer know about DELHI Ueno ten?
The basics are straightforward: DELHI Ueno ten is in Tokyo, has a casual dress code, is priced at JPY 999, is open daily from 11:50 AM to 9:30 PM. Reservation policy, seating, payment methods, queue patterns, founding history are not available here.
Is DELHI Ueno ten good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual, the price is JPY 999. Private rooms, table-service style, seating layout, special-occasion amenities are not available here. If you need a different setting, compare current details for alternatives such as da GIORGIO, Tsuruse Yushima honten, or other Tokyo dining options.
Is lunch or dinner better at DELHI Ueno ten?
The hours are 11:50 AM to 9:30 PM daily. Specific lunch offerings, dinner differences, queue patterns, menu timing are not available here, so choose a visit time based on the published hours and confirm current details if timing matters.
