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    Tabelog 2024

    LITTLE SPICE

    Kichijoji, Tokyo

    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

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    Price

    JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown

    Why go

    A nine-seat curry counter in Kichijōji with seven Tabelog 100 Curry TOKYO honors (2018–2024) and a walk-in-only policy. At JPY 1,000–1,999 per person, the format suits solo diners and pairs willing to queue on weekends. Cash only, no reservations, takeout available.

    About LITTLE SPICE

    LITTLE SPICE in Tokyo is a low-price option, with spending listed at JPY 1,000–1,999. Hours are weekday evenings from 4–8:30 PM and weekend afternoons/evenings from 1–8:30 PM. The venue is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Curry TOKYO 2024 recognition, giving diners one clear public accolade to weigh alongside the practical details.

    Plan around the core practical details rather than assumptions about seating, reservations, payment, menu format, or wait times. For planning, the picture is simple: an affordable Tokyo venue with later weekday opening hours, earlier weekend opening hours, 2024 Tabelog 100 Curry TOKYO recognition.

    Price, Hours and Recognition

    LITTLE SPICE appears in the Tabelog 100 Curry TOKYO 2024 list, a recognition for the venue. The price range, JPY 1,000–1,999, places it in an accessible bracket for Tokyo dining. Hours are also straightforward: Monday through Friday from 4–8:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 1–8:30 PM.

    Avoid making assumptions about reservation policy, payment methods, seat count, service format, takeout availability, dietary accommodations, or specific dishes. For a visit, confirm any specific needs directly before going and use the published hours as the main starting point.

    Tokyo Dining Context

    For diners comparing LITTLE SPICE with other named venues, keep the comparison broad unless you have current venue-specific details. Chinese Sai Yunron, Dans Dix ans, Hikiniku to Kome Kichijouji, Liberte Patisserie Boulangerie Tokyo honten・kichijoji, Sabo Musashino Bunko are possible reference points for different dining occasions; for LITTLE SPICE, the key details are its Tokyo location, JPY 1,000–1,999 pricing, its hours, Tabelog 100 Curry TOKYO 2024 recognition.

    Within Tokyo dining, LITTLE SPICE is best framed as an affordable venue with a curry-category accolade rather than as a place defined by specifics such as a seat count, payment rule, queue pattern, or service style. For broader Tokyo dining, explore our full Tokyo restaurants guide.

    Practical summary: LITTLE SPICE is in Tokyo, with spending of JPY 1,000–1,999. Hours are Mon–Fri 4–8:30 PM and Sat–Sun 1–8:30 PM. It is recognized in Tabelog 100 Curry TOKYO 2024.

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    Planning details

    Location
    Japan, 〒180-0004 Tokyo, Musashino, Kichijoji Honcho, 2 Chome−14−1 山田ビル 2F
    Website
    twitter.com/lilspice_curry
    Phone
    +81 422-20-7915
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Tiny second-floor curry shop with a warm, personal, lived‑in feel; lighting is modest rather than design‑driven, and the atmosphere is intimate and relaxed, shaped strongly by the owner’s personality and regulars rather than by décor.

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    Best For

    SoloCasual HangoutAfter Work

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • black chicken curry
    • keema curry
    • lime leaf curry
    Planning details

    Location

    Japan, 〒180-0004 Tokyo, Musashino, Kichijoji Honcho, 2 Chome−14−1 山田ビル 2F · Directions

    +81 422-20-7915

    twitter.com/lilspice_curry

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Chinese Sai Yunron, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Liberte Patisserie Boulangerie Tokyo honten・kichijoji, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Hikiniku to Kome Kichijouji, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Sabo Musashino Bunko, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Dans Dix ans, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
    Restaurant context

    At JPY 1,000–1,999, this venue undercuts mid-range curry specialists by half while maintaining Tabelog 100 recognition. Chinese Sai Yunron charges JPY 6,000–7,999 for a multi-course Chinese experience, a different occasion entirely. For the same price band, Hikiniku to Kome Kichijouji offers ground beef focus but lacks the award track record. Sabo Musashino Bunko delivers café ambiance at the same price but without the curry specialization. Dans Dix ans sits slightly lower (under JPY 999) but operates in a different format with less category recognition.

    The counter-only, no-reservation model here makes spontaneity easy but groups difficult. If you need table seating or advance booking, Hikiniku to Kome Kichijouji may accept reservations (confirm directly). For solo diners prioritizing curry depth over ambiance flexibility, the seven-year Tabelog streak justifies the queue. If you want a quieter, café-style stop in Kichijōji, Sabo Musashino Bunko offers more elbow room and a broader menu. Liberté Patisserie Boulangerie Tokyo honten・kichijoji, at JPY 2,000–2,999, provides a pastry-focused alternative if curry isn't the priority.

    For value-focused curry hunters, this venue delivers the highest award-to-price ratio in the immediate Kichijōji set. The cash-only, walk-in format skews traditional, but the consistent Tabelog placement (including 2024) signals stable execution. If booking certainty matters more than spontaneity, Chinese Sai Yunron offers reservations and a broader menu, though at three times the cost. For those exploring Tokyo's curry category across neighborhoods, the Tabelog 100 list provides a vetted shortlist, but this counter's repeat appearances (seven times) suggest long-term reliability over single-year hype.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is the tasting menu worth it at LITTLE SPICE?

    For planning, focus on the JPY 1,000-1,999 price range, Tokyo location, operating hours, Tabelog 100 Curry TOKYO 2024 recognition.

    Can LITTLE SPICE accommodate groups?
    Is LITTLE SPICE good for solo dining?

    For solo diners, the practical planning details are the Tokyo location, JPY 1,000-1,999 price range, weekday hours from 4-8:30 PM, weekend hours from 1-8:30 PM.

    How far ahead should I book LITTLE SPICE?

    Use the published hours to plan: Monday through Friday 4-8:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 1-8:30 PM.

    Is LITTLE SPICE worth the price?

    At JPY 1,000-1,999, LITTLE SPICE is in an accessible Tokyo price range. Its Tabelog 100 Curry TOKYO 2024 recognition is the clearest public quality signal.