Curry with no added water
If you want to enjoy authentic spiced curry in the Harajuku/Meijingu-mae area, you should definitely visit Minoringo.
Minoringo is already well known among curry lovers, and has been selected five times as one of the top 100 curry restaurants in the "100 Best Curry Restaurants" list on the food log.
![Harajuku] Chicken Curry with Bone at "Minoringo", one of the 100 best restaurants on the food log.](https://thistokyo.com/ja/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_7209-768x432.webp)
If you want to enjoy authentic spiced curry in the Harajuku/Meijingu-mae area, you should definitely visit " Minoringo ".
Minoringo is already well known among curry lovers and has been selected five times as one of the top 100 curry restaurants in the "100 best curry restaurants" list on the food log.
![Harajuku] Chicken Curry with Bone at "Minoringo", one of the 100 best restaurants on the food log. - image 2](https://thistokyo.com/ja/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_7203-768x432.webp)
This time, I had the hidden masterpiece "Chicken Curry" instead of the signature dish "Keema". ..and it was surprisingly delicious.
Thedeep aroma of spices and the delicious flavor of the perfectly cooked chicken on the bone filled my mouth, and it was truly a curry lover's heaven.
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A lot of meat on the bone! Chicken Curry with a hearty filling!
I ordered the Chicken Curry with Bone-in Chicken.
As soon as it arrived, the aroma of fragrant spices wafted out, stimulating my appetite.
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Inside the dish are two pieces of chicken with bones that have been cooked well.
The chicken is so tender that a light touch with a spoon loosely removes the meat from the bone. The aroma of spices and the juiciness of the chicken intertwine perfectly in your mouth, making you feel happy.
The spare ribs are slow-cooked and hearty enough to satisfy meat lovers.
The signature dish is keema curry. But the chicken curry may be the best!
Minoringo is famous for its "Keema Curry," which is always highly rated on social networking sites and gourmet apps.
I have had that curry before, but when I tasted the chicken curry this time, I seriously thought, "This is the taste that will change the signboard! I seriously thought, "Isn't this delicious enough to change the signboard?
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Keema curry is characterized by its rich and spicy flavor, but the chicken curry has a deeper taste.
The aroma, texture, and volume are all well-balanced, and it is a dish that makes you want to eat it again for sure.
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Menu
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A calm space tucked away in an alleyway in front of Meiji Jingumae, Harajuku
Mino Ringo is located on the first floor of West Building, 1-22-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
Although the restaurant is conveniently located about a 5-minute walk from Harajuku Station, its slightly secluded location makes it feel like a hideout.
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The restaurant is a compact space with only 11 counter seats and 2 table seats.
Many people visit alone, creating a quiet atmosphere where you can enjoy a meal in a relaxed atmosphere.
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The aroma of curry wafts through the air, and the live performance of having the dishes prepared in front of you is another attraction.
You will be impressed by the careful workmanship that conveys the restaurant's earnest devotion to curry.
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Water is self-serve.
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Frozen vending machine for take-out
You can also buy just the roux as a souvenir at the store.
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Reservations are not accepted! Cash payment
As a reminder, "Mino Ringo" does not accept reservations.
It is recommended to visit with plenty of time to spare, especially on weekends, holidays, and lunch time when crowds are inevitable.
No credit cards, no electronic money, no QR code payment, and cash payment is required.
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Summary|A masterpiece of curry at Harajuku's "Minoringo" that all chicken curry lovers should try at least once.
- A talented curry restaurant that has been selected five times as one of the 100 best curry restaurants on the food log.
- Excellent spice-scented chicken curry with chicken on the bone.
- The signature keema is good, but the chicken is the hidden gem!
- Easy access within walking distance from Harajuku Station!
- Reservations are not accepted, so make sure to come with plenty of time to spare!
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Looking for a curry lunch or dinner spot in the Harajuku/Meijingu-mae area?
If you want to taste the spice and meat flavor to the fullest, try the chicken curry at "Minoringo".
You will surely want to eat it again.
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Access & Business Hours
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It is a great place to enjoy a solid lunch or dinner.
- Monday - Friday:
11:30 - 15:00 / 18:30 - 22:30 - Saturday, Sunday & Holidays:
11:30 - 22:30 Open all day
Store: Chinese apple (Malus asiatica)
Address: West Bldg. 1F, 1-22-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6447-2414
Website: https://www.minoringo.jp/
Tabelog: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1306/A130601/13108716
Seats: 13 seats (11 at counter / 2 at tables)
Nearest Station: 2 min walk from Takeshita exit of Harajuku station, 6 min walk from Meiji-jingumae station, 287m from Harajuku station
Opened: 2010-04-01
Notes: Weekdays 15:00~18:00 is break time
Break Hours: 15:00〜18:30
Weekday Hours: 11:30–22:30
Weekend Hours: 11:30–22:30

