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Whole Spice Curry Seiran

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Medium-spicy curry in Koenji where whole spices are sauteed after ordering, letting you savor the bursting aroma

  • Medium-spicy curry bursting with aroma
  • Whole spices sauteed after ordering
  • Set meal (teishoku) with 5 vegetable sides
  • Weekday-only 2-curry combo
  • Welcoming for solo diners
  • Great value set meal (teishoku) in the ¥1,000 range
  • Just 13 counter seats
  • Comfortable entirely non-smoking interior

Whole Spice Curry Seiran is a Koenji curry shop that puts fragrance center stage by sauteing its custom blend of whole spices right after receiving an order. Its signature Spicy Chicken Curry Z set meal (teishoku) keeps heat at a medium-spicy level; with every bite, seeds of cardamom and Sichuan pepper burst with flavor, supported by deep umami drawn from sauteed onions and dashi (Japanese soup stock) made from bonito flakes. Five varieties of vegetable side dishes, including anchovy cabbage and mustard radish, serve as refreshing palate cleansers that keep the meal interesting through the last spoonful. On weekdays, diners can also opt for a two-curry combo featuring chicken alongside a ginger-infused pork ginger keema. The interior consists of just 13 counter seats, where waiting amidst the rising aroma of spices from the kitchen is an enjoyable experience in itself. Entirely non-smoking, the shop sees almost no wait during weekday lunches, making it very accessible for solo diners, and its good value—staying within the ¥1,000 range for a set meal (teishoku)—has earned it widespread favor.

Details

Cuisine
Address
2-41-15 Koenjikita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 166-0002, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都杉並区高円寺北2-41-15

Nearest station
Budget
Lunch
¥1,000–¥1,999
Dinner
¥1,000–¥1,999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardAccepted(VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club)
  • E-moneyAccepted(Transit IC card (Suica etc.), Rakuten Edy, nanaco, WAON, iD, QUICPay)
  • QR code paymentAccepted(PayPay, d Barai, Rakuten Pay)
Seats
13 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Wi-Fi
No
Accessibility
No
Power outlets
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
November 20, 2017

Opening hours

Mon
  • 11:30–14:00Last order 14:00
  • 17:30–19:30Last order 19:30
TueClosed
Wed–Thu
  • 11:30–14:00Last order 14:00
FriClosed
Sat–Sun
  • 11:30–14:00Last order 14:00
  • 17:30–19:30Last order 19:30
Holidays
  • 11:30–14:00Last order 14:00
  • 17:30–19:30Last order 19:30
Day before holidays
  • 11:30–14:00Last order 14:00
  • 17:30–19:30Last order 19:30

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

Features & facilities

  • Counter seats
  • Non-smoking
  • Open for lunch

Map & access

2-41-15 Koenjikita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 166-0002, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都杉並区高円寺北2-41-15

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