Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Epitaph Curry

Name: Epitaph Curry
Address: 3 Chome-7-5 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan, Tokyo, JP

125Pearl Points

Shinjuku Counter

About Epitaph Curry

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.

Epitaph Curry is a Tokyo curry venue with a verified 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 useful confirmed facts 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

Specific details about Epitaph Curry's seating layout, room size, payment methods, building setting are not verified here, so they should not be treated as confirmed planning information. What is verified is simpler: 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 confirmed hours and price range rather than assuming a particular service style or atmosphere.

Lunch vs. Dinner and the Price Range

Epitaph Curry's verified 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 verified price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. Claims about reservations, queues, take-out, menu sameness across services, or the best time to avoid crowds are not verified here, so plan around the published hours and check current venue information before going.

What the Tabelog 100 Recognition Means

Epitaph Curry is verified as appearing on the Tabelog 100 - Curry - TOKYO - 2024 list. That is the confirmed recognition available here; claims about earlier years, consecutive selections, exact rankings, scores, or how the selection compares with other restaurants are not verified. For travelers building a Tokyo dining itinerary, this makes Epitaph Curry a curry option with a clearly verified 2024 Tabelog listing and a modest confirmed price range.

Beyond the verified Tokyo location, hours, price range, 2024 Tabelog curry recognition, specific details about seating, signage, payment, family suitability, dietary flexibility, or service pace are not confirmed here. Treat Epitaph Curry as a thin-data listing: useful for its confirmed schedule and price, but worth checking directly before relying on operational details not listed above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a first-timer know about Epitaph Curry?

Epitaph Curry is in Tokyo, with a verified price range of JPY 1,000–1,999. Its confirmed 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?

Reservation details are not verified here. Check the venue's current official information before visiting, plan around the confirmed 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 verified 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?

Dietary and allergy information is not verified here. If you have restrictions, check the venue's current official channels before visiting.

Is Epitaph Curry good for solo dining?

Solo-dining suitability, seating layout, service format are not verified here. The confirmed planning details are that Epitaph Curry is in Tokyo, is priced at JPY 1,000–1,999, has published lunch and limited dinner hours.

Location

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

Tokyo, Japan

Compare Epitaph Curry

Value at a Glance: Epitaph Curry

Venue	Price
Epitaph Curry	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
OSTERIA OLIERA	JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Marugo
Nihon Saisei Sakaba
Le Parang	JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Il Lato	JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999

A quick look at how Epitaph Curry compares on price and recognition.

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

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.