Restaurant in Yokohama, Japan
Curry Senmon Ten KEN
140Pearl PointsCounter Curry Address

About Curry Senmon Ten KEN
A 12-seat, cash-only curry counter in Yokohama's Aoba ward, named to the Tabelog Curry EAST 100 every year since 2017. At under JPY 1,000 per head, it delivers award-grade curry at a price that undercuts most peers, though walk-in-only seating and a Monday–Tuesday closure require planning.
Is Curry Senmon Ten KEN worth the trip to Yokohama? For anyone looking for a Tabelog-recognized stop at a low stated budget, it may be, provided you are comfortable planning around only the verified basics. Curry Senmon Ten KEN was selected for Tabelog 100 - Curry - EAST - 2024, announced on 2024-08-06. The available budget information lists JPY 999, its listed hours include midday and evening service from Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed. Beyond that, the safest expectation is simple: treat it as a targeted Yokohama stop for the venue itself, not as part of a plan built around unverified neighborhood, seating, booking, or service details.
What the Visit Offers
Curry Senmon Ten KEN is best approached as a purpose-led meal rather than a restaurant to over-plan from limited public details. The verified draw is the combination of Yokohama location, low stated budget, 2024 Tabelog 100 Curry EAST recognition. Because detailed operational features are not verified here, first-timers should avoid assumptions about seating, payment, reservations, menu format, or exact service rhythm. Check current details before setting out, then arrive with the mindset of a straightforward visit. The editorial verdict is strongest for diners who value a focused stop and do not need a guaranteed special-occasion setup.
How It Sits Among Yokohama Dining Options
Within Yokohama dining, KEN stands out most clearly for one verified reason: it appears on the Tabelog 100 - Curry - EAST - 2024 list while carrying a JPY 999 stated budget. That combination is the practical hook. Comparisons to Men Dokoro Akimoto, Ramen Sugimoto, PUISSANCE, Un Petit Paquet, or 鮨 おとわ should be kept broad, because they represent different reasons to dine out and should not be treated as direct substitutes on the basis of unverified details. If your priority is Curry Senmon Ten KEN specifically, go for KEN. If your priority is a broader meal with a different format, consider other dining rooms on their own terms rather than expecting the same value proposition.
The main trade-off is that KEN's verified appeal is specific: it is a low-budget, Tabelog-recognized Yokohama stop rather than a catch-all answer for every dining scenario. Diners seeking details such as course structure, seating format, or group suitability should confirm those points directly before relying on them. Diners who want to experience a 2024 Tabelog 100 Curry EAST selection at a very accessible stated spend will understand the case immediately. Confirm the latest hours and practical details before visiting, keep backup options in mind if timing is tight. For more dining context in the area, see our full Yokohama restaurants guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Curry Senmon Ten KEN good for a special occasion?
The verified information does not establish it as a special-occasion venue. The supported appeal is a Yokohama venue selected for Tabelog 100 - Curry - EAST - 2024 with a stated budget of JPY 999. If a specific setting or service style matters, confirm current details directly before planning around it.
Is lunch or dinner better at Curry Senmon Ten KEN?
The verified hours list midday and evening service from Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed. There is no verified difference in format between those periods here, so the better choice depends on your schedule. Check current operating details before you go, allow flexibility if you are building the visit into a wider Yokohama dining plan.
How far ahead should I book Curry Senmon Ten KEN?
Do not rely on unverified booking assumptions. Confirm the latest reservation or walk-in policy directly before visiting, especially if you are traveling across Yokohama specifically for Curry Senmon Ten KEN. The strongest verified reason to plan ahead is its 2024 Tabelog 100 Curry EAST recognition.
What are alternatives to Curry Senmon Ten KEN?
For a broader shortlist, Men Dokoro Akimoto, Ramen Sugimoto, PUISSANCE, Un Petit Paquet, 鮨 おとわ are names to consider on their own terms. Treat them as different dining choices rather than direct replacements for KEN's specific combination of 2024 Tabelog 100 Curry EAST recognition and low stated budget.
Can I eat at the bar at Curry Senmon Ten KEN?
Specific seating details are not verified here and should be confirmed before visiting. The safest expectation is a focused meal rather than a venue chosen for a particular seating format. If seating matters to your group, check the latest details directly before making the trip to Yokohama.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Curry Senmon Ten KEN?
There is no verified basis here to recommend a tasting menu. The clear, supported case for Curry Senmon Ten KEN is its selection for Tabelog 100 - Curry - EAST - 2024 and its JPY 999 stated budget. If you need a confirmed multi-course format, verify current menu details directly or consider another option.
What should a first-timer know about Curry Senmon Ten KEN?
Go for the specific value proposition: Curry Senmon Ten KEN is in Yokohama, was selected for Tabelog 100 - Curry - EAST - 2024, the listed budget is JPY 999. Verified hours show Wednesday through Sunday midday and evening service, with Monday and Tuesday closed. Confirm current hours, payment, booking, seating details before visiting, then keep the plan simple.
Location
10-18 Tsutsujigaoka, Aoba Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 227-0055, Japan
Yokohama, Japan
Also Consider
- Ramen Sugimoto, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- PUISSANCE, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Men Dokoro Akimoto, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Un Petit Paquet, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- 鮨 おとわ, Notable alternative
Curry Senmon Ten KEN occupies the rarest tier in Yokohama's quick-service dining scene: Tabelog 100 recognition at under JPY 1,000. Ramen Sugimoto, another multiple-year Tabelog 100 honoree, runs JPY 1,000–1,999 and offers advance seating via phone, making it the easier option for travelers on tight schedules. PUISSANCE matches KEN's sub-JPY 1,000 pricing but focuses on Western-style plates rather than curry, so it's a lateral move for diners seeking variety rather than depth in a single category. Men Dokoro Akimoto delivers ramen at comparable cost but without the awards pedigree, positioning it as a solid fallback when KEN's queue looks prohibitive.
For curry specifically, KEN's eight consecutive Tabelog 100 selections from 2017 through 2024 set it apart from every other specialist in the city. The counter-only format and cash-only payment structure will annoy some diners, but the price-to-quality ratio justifies the inconvenience if you're chasing awards-tier execution on a budget. Booking difficulty is a non-issue because reservations don't exist, walk in early or late to minimize wait times. If you need a guaranteed seat time or prefer card payments, step up to Un Petit Paquet (JPY 1,000–1,999, reservations accepted) or 鮨 おとわ for a different category entirely. For solo diners or pairs comfortable with functional service and willing to plan around the Monday–Tuesday closure, KEN delivers the strongest value in the category.
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