Tomato
Excellent
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Seating
15 seats · counter and tables
Spend
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Booking
Walk-ins welcome
English
Japanese only
What to know
Tomato in Ogikubo has been serving its slow-cooked curries for over 40 years, during which time it's become known for complex flavors achieved by simmering 36 spices for a full week. The most popular order is the beef tongue curry, featuring a large, tender cut of meat that can be pulled apart with a fork. According to one Korean food blogger, Tomato is considered the best curry in all of Japan, offering a dish where you can feel all five flavors and a range of spices exploding in your mouth. (카레의 나라 일본에서 가장 맛있다고 꼽히는 곳은 어디일까요? 오미(五味)가 다 느껴지고, 다양한 향신료가 입안에서 폭발적으로 밀려옵니다.) Note that the restaurant closes for a few hours in the afternoon.
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The space
A long-standing curry restaurant with a traditional, warm room and 15 mixed seats.
What to order
Best for
A travel highlight for food enthusiasts who don't mind a line for a slow-cooked curry.
Before you go
- Expect a queue, especially during peak hours
Common questions
What are the popular dishes at Tomato?
The beef tongue curry is the most popular choice, featuring a large, tender cut of meat. The wagyu beef and seafood curries are also highly recommended.
When is Tomato open?
Tomato is open for lunch and dinner, but closed in the afternoon between 1:30 PM and 6:30 PM. It is also closed all day on Wednesdays.