shiva curry wara
Setagaya, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Casual
Why go
Sangen-jaya's eight-time Tabelog 100 curry specialist (2017–2024) serves technically precise Indian plates at an 11-seat counter-and-table setup. Dinner costs JPY 3,000–3,999, lunch JPY 1,000–1,999. Book dinner days ahead; lunch is walk-in only. Better for food-focused meals than special occasions.
About shiva curry wara
shiva curry wara is a Tokyo venue with listed spending ranges of JPY 3,000–3,999 and JPY 1,000–1,999. Its hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11:20 AM to 3 PM and 6 PM to 10 PM, with Monday closed. Dress is casual.
The restaurant was included in the 2024 Tabelog 100 for Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine in Tokyo. Check directly with the restaurant before planning around award history beyond 2024, rankings, seat counts, reservation policies, menu details, payment methods, or service specifics.
Why It Matters in Tokyo Dining
For diners comparing casual options in Tokyo, shiva curry wara stands out on the basis of its price range, regular split service hours, casual dress code, 2024 Tabelog 100 recognition. Other Pearl-listed venues such as Nicolas and CAFE Mame-Hico Sangenjaya honten may suit different occasions, but shiva curry wara should be evaluated on its own listing details rather than claims about format or seating.
For menu, house specialties, reservation rules, payment options, take-out availability, or dietary accommodations, diners should check directly with the restaurant. The safest planning information is the city, price range, casual dress code, hours, the 2024 Tabelog 100 listing.
When to Book and What to Expect
The schedule lists shiva curry wara as closed on Monday. From Tuesday through Sunday, the listed hours are 11:20 AM–3 PM and 6–10 PM. As with any Tokyo restaurant, hours can change, so confirm directly before making a special trip.
Dress is casual, making the venue easier to plan around than a formal dining room. For seating layout, group capacity, reservations, counter service, language support, or special-occasion amenities, contact the restaurant directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 東京都世田谷区太子堂4-28-6 2F
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1317/A131706/13151738
- Phone
- +818094328200
Venue details
Ambiance
A snug second‑floor neighborhood spot with just 11 non‑smoking seats, counter and small tables packed close together, creating a casual, lively, curry‑shop atmosphere rather than a formal restaurant feel.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Butter chicken curry
- Coriander curry
- Seasonal vegetable curry
- Keema de Chipotle
- South Indian vegetarian meals
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Nicolas, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Mikazuki Do, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- CAFE Mame-Hico Sangenjaya honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Imagawayaki Kashiwaya, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Baker Bounce, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 3,000–3,999 for dinner, shiva curry wara sits in the mid-tier for Tokyo curry but delivers Tabelog 100-level execution that neighborhood rivals can't match. Nicolas and CAFE Mame-Hico Sangenjaya honten stay below JPY 2,000 per head but serve coffee and pastry, not full curry dinners. For comparable Indian cuisine, you're traveling to Shibuya or beyond, shiva curry wara has no direct Sangen-jaya competition in its category.
The value equation shifts dramatically between dayparts. Lunch at JPY 1,000–1,999 undercuts most award-listed curry in Tokyo and requires no reservation; dinner at three times the price demands advance booking and offers the same food in a less relaxed setting. If you're optimizing for price and convenience, walk in before noon. If you're chasing the full menu or need a guaranteed evening slot, accept the higher cost and the booking requirement.
Compared to nearby casual dining, Imagawayaki Kashiwaya and Baker Bounce both stay under JPY 2,000, shiva curry wara occupies the serious-meal tier. The trade-off is clear: pay more for awards credibility and tighter execution, or stay casual and local. For visitors anchored in Sangen-jaya, it's the only Indian option worth planning around. For diners based in Shibuya or Shinjuku, the commute time argues for central-ward alternatives unless you're already in the neighborhood.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at shiva curry wara?
What should I order at shiva curry wara?
For specific dishes, set menus, drinks, or dietary information, check directly with the restaurant. Key planning details are the Tokyo location, casual dress code, published spending ranges of JPY 3,000–3,999 and JPY 1,000–1,999, the restaurant’s listed hours.
How far ahead should I book shiva curry wara?
The listed hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11:20 AM–3 PM and 6–10 PM, with Monday closed. Confirm current hours and booking requirements directly before traveling.
Is lunch or dinner better at shiva curry wara?
The hours include both a daytime service window, 11:20 AM–3 PM, an evening service window, 6–10 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. For differences between lunch and dinner, check directly with the restaurant.
