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CurryJinbocho Station1 min walk

Bondy

欧風カレー ボンディ 神保町本店

Tender beef that falls apart and hot buttered potato: the origin of European-style curry

  • Tender, melt-in-mouth beef curry
  • Served with famous buttered potato
  • Cheese-topped rice is highly praised
  • 3 spice levels to choose from
  • Established in 1973
  • Welcoming for solo diners
  • Hidden gem on the 2nd floor of Kosho Center
  • Retro, relaxing interior

The hallmark of Bondy is its beef curry featuring generous chunks of beef that dissolve tenderly in the mouth, accompanied by a complex flavor profile where gentle sweetness is gradually followed by spicy warmth, earning immense popularity. Founded in 1973, this classic shop preserves a proprietary brown sauce recipe based on French sauce-making techniques learned by the founder, enhanced with dairy products and fruit. Spice levels can be chosen from Sweet (mild), medium, or Dry (spicy). The skin-on steamed potato coated in butter, always served before the curry, is an iconic house specialty. The rice topped with shredded cheese is also widely praised, as it melts gently with the residual heat to pair perfectly with the curry roux. Located like a hidden retreat on the 2nd floor of the Kanda Kosho Center, accessed via an outdoor staircase behind the building, the interior is centered on counter seats, bathed in warm orange lighting and decorated with vintage posters, offering a welcoming atmosphere for solo diners as well.

Details

Cuisine
Address
2-3 Kandajinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan (Kanda Kosho Center 2F)

Address in Japanese: 東京都千代田区神田神保町2-3 神田古書センター 2F

Nearest station
Budget
Lunch
¥1,000–¥1,999
Dinner
¥1,000–¥1,999
Reservations
No reservations

Reservations are not accepted; please visit directly.

Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
50 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Sofa seats
  • Table seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking

Separate smoking area — Smoking and non-smoking areas are separated. Smoking allowed from 15:00

Parking
No
Wi-Fi
No
Accessibility
No
Power outlets
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
1973
Notes
Super Dry SUPER COLD certified store

Opening hours

Mon–Fri
  • 11:00–22:00Last order 21:30
Sat–Sun
  • 10:00–22:00Last order 21:30
Holidays
  • 10:00–22:00Last order 21:30

■ Closed Year-end and New Year holidays

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Open for lunch

Map & access

2-3 Kandajinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan (Kanda Kosho Center 2F)

Address in Japanese: 東京都千代田区神田神保町2-3 神田古書センター 2F

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