Photo credit: Y Su
Curry-ya Johnny
Indian
“A small counter curry shop near Ochanomizu Station, open since 2006”
Curry-ya Johnny is a small counter-style curry shop in Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, a short walk from Ochanomizu Station's Hijiri-bashi exit. It has been open since 2006. The shop serves a medium-spicy, Japanese-style curry made with slow-cooked onions and about 18 spices, with cutlet and croquette toppings. Note that this is Japanese-style curry rather than Indian curry.
- Solo dining
- Quick lunch
- Budget-friendly
Something extra
Why it’s worth the trip
Slow-cooked onions and 18 spices
The curry is built on onions cooked slowly and a blend of about 18 spices, served at a medium spice level.
A regular haunt for a comedian
Comedian Tanabe Chika of ぼる塾 has been a customer since her part-time days, and the shop was featured in a gendai.media article about her.
Steps from Ochanomizu Station
Located near the Hijiri-bashi exit, it is close to both Shin-Ochanomizu and JR Ochanomizu stations.
On the menu
Dishes to look for
Rosu-katsu Curry (regular)
¥750ロースカツカレー（並）
Japanese-style curry served with a pork loin cutlet.
Bikkuri Chicken Katsu Curry (regular)
¥860ビックリチキンカツカレー（並）
Japanese-style curry served with a chicken cutlet.
Croquette Curry (regular)
¥620コロッケカレー（並）
Japanese-style curry topped with a croquette.
💡 Tips before you go
- Nearest stations: Shin-Ochanomizu and JR Ochanomizu (Hijiri-bashi exit).
- Visitor comments say ordering is by ticket machine and that a student discount is available. Please confirm before visiting.
- Listing data marks wheelchair access as 'no'. Check ahead if access is a concern.
Frequently asked questions
Is Curry-ya Johnny an Indian restaurant?
No. It serves Japanese-style curry rather than strictly Indian curry.
Where is Curry-ya Johnny?
It is in Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, near the Hijiri-bashi exit of Ochanomizu Station. The nearest stations are Shin-Ochanomizu and JR Ochanomizu.
Is there a student discount?
Visitor comments mention a student discount, but this has not been confirmed by the shop.
What are the most popular toppings?
The shop is known for cutlet and croquette toppings. Listed dishes include pork loin cutlet, chicken cutlet, and croquette curry.
Curry Navi wrote this guide from the restaurant’s own information and listing data. Please confirm details with the restaurant. Sources: Web research ↗ · OpenStreetMap ↗
Good to know
- ✓ Reservations
- ✓ Dine in
- ✓ Delivery
🌐 Around the web
See reviews and photos on these external sites.
Plan ahead
- 🅿 Parking
- Not listed