Pneuma Curry
Shinjuku, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999 - JPY 999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Takadanobaba's eight-seat curry counter earned a Tabelog 100 Curry Tokyo 2024 spot while holding prices under ¥999 for lunch and dinner. The ticket-machine format and no-reservations policy keep things transactional, but the 3.73 Tabelog score and consistent sell-outs confirm the kitchen delivers enough precision to warrant a queue. Walk-ins only, open 10:45 AM six days a week, closed Sundays.
About Pneuma Curry
Pneuma Curry is a Tokyo venue with a price of JPY 999 and recognition on the Tabelog 100 Curry Tokyo 2024 list. Its hours are Monday through Saturday, from 10:45 AM to 3:30 PM and again from 5 PM to 8 PM; Sunday is closed. Dress is casual.
Details such as seating count, ordering system, reservation policy, payment methods, menu items, accessibility, take-out, exact location within Tokyo are not available. Pneuma Curry is in Tokyo, sits at the JPY 999 price point, keeps a split daytime and evening schedule six days a week.
Schedule
Pneuma Curry opens at 10:45 AM Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sunday. The schedule lists a daytime period ending at 3:30 PM, followed by an evening period from 5 PM to 8 PM. A brunch menu, dish list, service format, or holiday schedule are not available, so first-time visitors should plan around the listed hours.
How the Price Positions It
At JPY 999, Pneuma Curry sits at a low price point for Tokyo dining. The Tabelog 100 Curry Tokyo 2024 recognition gives it a clear reason to consider alongside other Tokyo restaurants, but seating style, wait times, payment rules, reservations, or atmosphere are not available. For comparison within Pearl’s guide, Tonkatsu Hinata and L'AMITIE offer different dining experiences, while other Tokyo dining can be considered generically depending on budget and schedule.
Key planning points are the price, the Tokyo location, casual dress code, Sunday closure, the Monday-to-Saturday split schedule. If you are building a Tokyo itinerary, check same-day details directly before going, especially if timing matters.
For the wider citywide landscape, consult our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒169-0075 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Takadanobaba, 1 Chome−17−10 ふじ荘 1F 西北側
- Website
- pneumacurry.jimdo.com
- Phone
- +81 80-5434-2626
Venue details
Ambiance
Compact, no-frills, and intimate, with an easygoing counter-service atmosphere that feels low-key rather than bustling.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
chicken curry
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒169-0075 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Takadanobaba, 1 Chome−17−10 ふじ荘 1F 西北側 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Unagi Senmonten Aikawa, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- L'AMITIE, French, ¥¥
- Tonkatsu Hinata, Tonkatsu, ¥
- Alayashiki, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Sanuki Udon Kuranosuke, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
Pneuma Curry's sub-¥999 pricing and Tabelog 100 recognition make it a rare combination in Tokyo, where award-listed dining typically starts closer to ¥5,000. Sanuki Udon Kuranosuke matches the price tier but offers udon instead of curry, with a similar counter-only, no-reservations model. Tonkatsu Hinata also sits in the ¥999 range and delivers tonkatsu with comparable efficiency, though its hours skew later and make it less useful for morning diners. If you're prepared to spend more for a meal with greater ceremony, Unagi Senmonten Aikawa offers unagi at ¥6,000–¥7,999 with more attentive counter service, while Alayashiki pushes dinner closer to ¥8,000–¥9,999 but drops lunch to ¥1,000–¥1,999, making it a better pick if you want a more varied menu without the ticket-machine format.
For travelers prioritizing value, Pneuma Curry wins on price-to-recognition ratio: you're paying student-lunch money for a kitchen that earned Tokyo-wide acknowledgment. L'AMITIE delivers French technique in the same neighborhood at a higher price tier, so book there if you want table service and a dining room that feels less transactional. Pneuma Curry's morning hours (10:45 AM open) and explicit family-friendly policy (strollers welcome, children encouraged) make it the easiest option for early risers and groups with kids, while the cash-only, counter-only setup keeps things moving fast enough that solo diners never feel out of place.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pneuma Curry worth the price?
Pneuma Curry’s price is JPY 999, it is listed in Tabelog 100 Curry Tokyo 2024. If you are looking for a low-priced Tokyo option with recognition, it is worth considering, though specific details about seating, ordering, wait times, reservations are not available.
What should a first-timer know about Pneuma Curry?
Pneuma Curry is in Tokyo, has a casual dress code, is open Monday through Saturday from 10:45 AM to 3:30 PM and 5 PM to 8 PM. It is closed on Sunday. Other operational details, including seating style, payment methods, reservation policy, are not available.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Pneuma Curry?
A tasting menu is not available for Pneuma Curry. Key details are its Tokyo location, JPY 999 price, casual dress code, hours, Sunday closure, Tabelog 100 Curry Tokyo 2024 recognition.
What should I order at Pneuma Curry?
Specific dishes or fixed menu items are not available. Plan around the price point of JPY 999 and check current menu details directly when you visit.
How far ahead should I book Pneuma Curry?
The reservation policy for Pneuma Curry is not available. The hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:45 AM to 3:30 PM and 5 PM to 8 PM, with Sunday closed. Check directly before visiting if booking or same-day availability matters.
