Rodin
Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Rodin delivers Japanese spice curry in Hatchobori with four Tabelog Curry 100 selections since 2020. At JPY 1,000–1,999 for lunch or dinner, the venue balances savory depth over heat, seats 32 at lunch and 10 at dinner, accepts reservations with low booking difficulty; book lunch for easier access, dinner for a quieter room.
About Rodin
Rodin is a Tokyo venue with daily lunch and dinner hours and a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999. Details are limited, so for a practical visit, expect a casual setting, plan around the posted hours, confirm specifics about seating, reservations, payment methods, menu formats, or service style directly with the venue.
Rodin is recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Curry - TOKYO - 2024 list, a 2024 accolade in the curry category. Additional award years, rankings, scores, chef details, or signature dishes are not available.
The Curry Program
Rodin's recognition places it within Tokyo's curry conversation, but dishes, spice levels, ingredients, beverages, tasting menus, or dietary accommodations are not specified. Rodin is a focused Tokyo dining stop with a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range; confirm menu structure or culinary style directly with the venue.
Hours are listed daily from 11 AM–3 PM and 6–9:30 PM, Monday through Sunday. Those hours support both lunch and dinner planning, but no separate lunch pricing, dinner format, last-order time, holiday closure pattern, or seating arrangement is available.
Practicalities and Positioning
Rodin is in Tokyo. Casual dress is appropriate, making it a straightforward option to consider when you want an informal meal within the stated price range. Specific address details, station access, parking, child policy, payment methods, reservation procedures should be confirmed directly before making time-sensitive plans.
At this price tier, Rodin can be considered alongside other Tokyo dining options without overstating the comparison. For a broader look at Tokyo's dining options, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide. If you are comparing different kinds of Tokyo meals, Menya Shichisai is another comparable venue reference, though it is not the same type of venue.
Rodin's planning baseline includes: Tokyo location, casual dress, daily 11 AM–3 PM and 6–9:30 PM hours, JPY 1,000–1–999 pricing, 2024 Tabelog 100 curry recognition. Anything more specific should be checked directly with the venue before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒104-0032 Tokyo, Chuo City, Hatchobori, 3 Chome−8−4 梅田戸建 1階2階
- Website
- rodinkun.jp
- Phone
- +81 3-5541-5777
Venue details
Ambiance
Retro and relaxed, with Keith Jarrett playing in the background and a laid-back atmosphere suited to unhurried curry meals.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- roast cutlet curry
- beef curry
- butter chicken curry
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒104-0032 Tokyo, Chuo City, Hatchobori, 3 Chome−8−4 梅田戸建 1階2階 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Japanese Spice Curry wacca, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Menya Shichisai, Ramen, Ramen
- Sakadachi, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
- てんぷら 小野, Notable alternative
- プレニチュード, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000–1,999 per head, Rodin sits in the middle of Tokyo's curry pricing spectrum. Japanese Spice Curry wacca charges JPY 6,000–7,999 for dinner service, delivering a more elaborate presentation and higher ingredient polish, worth the premium if you're treating curry as the main event of a special occasion. For diners chasing pure flavor intensity without the price tag, Rodin offers better value than wacca's dinner service while maintaining technical rigor. Sakadachi costs JPY 2,000–2,999, positioning slightly above Rodin but in a different category, its focus on seasonal ingredients and preparation style diverges from the spice-forward curry format.
Booking difficulty at Rodin is low compared to peers. Reservations are available and advisable, especially for dinner when seating drops from 32 to 10, but you won't face the weeks-ahead scramble that wacca or other Tabelog 100 specialists demand. Walk-ins work at lunch if you arrive before noon. If you value spontaneity and price discipline, Rodin edges ahead of wacca. If you're after a more theatrical dining experience with higher ingredient investment, wacca justifies the cost. Both venues accept credit cards and digital payments, so logistics are equally smooth.
For diners comparing curry formats across Tokyo, Rodin's four-year Tabelog 100 streak signals kitchen consistency rather than flash-in-the-pan hype. Menya Shichisai occupies the ramen category with a different kind of broth mastery, but if your meal needs to stay under JPY 2,000 and land in the curry lane, Rodin offers the strongest combination of value, recognition, repeat-visit reliability. Book lunch for the full seating capacity, book dinner for a quieter room, expect savory depth over capsaicin assault, this is Japanese curry done with precision, not a South Asian spice showcase.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Rodin?
Rodin has hours for both lunch and dinner: 11 AM–3 PM and 6–9:30 PM daily. Differences in menu, seating, pace, or service style between the two are not specified, so choose based on your schedule.
What should I wear to Rodin?
Casual dress is appropriate for Rodin. The listed price range is JPY 1,000–1,999, no formal dress requirement is mentioned.
Is Rodin good for solo dining?
Seating type, counter availability, or reservation procedures are not specified. Solo diners can use the Tokyo location, casual dress code, daily hours, JPY 1,000–1,999 price range as a planning baseline, but should confirm practical details directly if needed.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Rodin?
Tasting-menu information is not available for Rodin. Key details include the JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, daily lunch and dinner hours, casual dress code, Tokyo location, 2024 Tabelog 100 curry recognition.
