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    Epitaph Curry

    Shinjuku, Tokyo

    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

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    Price

    JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

    Why go

    A 12-seat basement curry counter in Shinjuku that earned back-to-back Tabelog 100 selections while keeping lunch under ¥2,000. No reservations, counter seating only, a fast-turnover format that works for solo diners and families alike. Book Thursday or Friday dinner to skip the midday queue.

    About Epitaph Curry

    Epitaph Curry is a Tokyo curry venue with a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999 and a place on the Tabelog 100 - Curry - TOKYO - 2024 list. For diners comparing Tokyo meals by cost and schedule, the key planning details are straightforward: it is open for lunch on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, adds dinner service on Thursday through Saturday, closes on Tuesday.

    Planning Basics

    Epitaph Curry is in Tokyo, operates within a compact published schedule, sits in a price tier of JPY 1,000–1,999. If you are comparing it with other Tokyo bars or dining stops, use the hours and price range as your main planning anchors rather than assuming a particular service style or atmosphere.

    Lunch vs. Dinner and the Price Range

    Epitaph Curry's hours are Monday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM; Tuesday closed; Wednesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM; Thursday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:30–8:30 PM; Friday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:30–8:30 PM; Saturday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:30–8:30 PM; and Sunday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM. The price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. For reservations, queues, take-out, menu consistency across services, or the best time to avoid crowds, plan around the published hours and check current venue information before going.

    What the Tabelog 100 Recognition Means

    Epitaph Curry appears on the Tabelog 100 - Curry - TOKYO - 2024 list. For travelers building a Tokyo dining itinerary, this makes Epitaph Curry a curry option with a 2024 Tabelog listing and a modest price range.

    For seating, signage, payment, family suitability, dietary flexibility, or service pace, check directly before relying on those operational details. Epitaph Curry is most useful for planning around its Tokyo location, schedule, price range, 2024 Tabelog curry recognition.

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    Planning details

    Location
    3 Chome-7-5 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
    Website
    epitaphcurry.base.shop
    Phone
    +81
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Casual, compact curry shop atmosphere with a neighborhood feel and a focus on spice-forward dishes rather than formal dining.

    Tags

    Vibe

    Hidden GemTrendyCozy

    Best For

    SoloCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Standalone

    View

    Street Scene

    At the Table

    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Counter Service
    Meal Pacing
    Quick Bite
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • Pork Vindaloo MARK II
    • Kerala-style Chicken Curry
    Planning details

    Location

    3 Chome-7-5 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan · Directions

    +81

    epitaphcurry.base.shop

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • OSTERIA OLIERA, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
    • Marugo, Tonkatsu, Tonkatsu
    • Nihon Saisei Sakaba, Notable alternative
    • Le Parang, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
    • Il Lato, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
    Restaurant context

    At ¥1,000–¥1,999, Epitaph Curry undercuts most Tokyo Tabelog 100 picks by at least ¥1,000 per head. Le Parang charges ¥8,000–¥9,999 for its French menu, Il Lato runs ¥15,000–¥19,999 for Italian courses. If you're comparing curry-specific counters, Marugo offers tonkatsu at a similar price tier but without the Tabelog 100 recognition. Epitaph wins on value and awards; it loses on atmosphere and seating comfort. The basement room feels utilitarian next to OSTERIA OLIERA's ¥10,000–¥14,999 Italian setting.

    For booking ease, Epitaph takes no reservations, while Nihon Saisei Sakaba and other Shinjuku spots allow walk-ins with shorter waits. If you're prioritizing a quick, award-backed curry lunch in central Tokyo and don't mind counter seating, Epitaph delivers the best price-to-recognition ratio in the city. If you want a sit-down meal with more space and ambiance, Le Parang or Il Lato justify their higher checks with better rooms and longer service windows.

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    What should a first-timer know about Epitaph Curry?

    Epitaph Curry is in Tokyo, with a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999. Its hours are lunch on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, plus dinner on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Tuesday is closed.

    How far ahead should I book Epitaph Curry?

    For reservations, check the venue's current official information before visiting, plan around the opening hours: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM on open lunch days and 5:30–8:30 PM for Thursday through Saturday dinner.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Epitaph Curry?

    The schedule gives more lunch opportunities than dinner opportunities. Lunch is listed Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, while dinner is listed Thursday through Saturday from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Tuesday is closed.

    Does Epitaph Curry handle dietary restrictions?
    Is Epitaph Curry good for solo dining?

    For solo-dining suitability, seating layout, service format, check with the venue directly. The key planning details are that Epitaph Curry is in Tokyo, is priced at JPY 1,000–1,999, has lunch and limited dinner hours.