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Where to Eat in Tokyo: Chicken Curry With Rice | Varedelo
This guide turns 2025 Japan Food Guide: 95 Must-Try CHEAP Eats (w/ Prices) • Viral Spots & Street Food Trip Tour Vlog from Angelica & Aileen Wanders into a practical restaurant map with 28 saved spots around Chuo City, Shibuya, and Chuo Ward. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a convenience store, and a cafe stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Angelica & Aileen Wanders declared the chicken and prawn curry at Oditachi No Curry as literal perfection, giving both dishes an 11 out of 10 rating. While they enjoyed the viral fried sandwiches at Age3, they cautioned viewers that the high online ratings are influenced by a free food incentive for five-star reviews. Their ultimate goal was to demonstrate that Japan's best culinary experiences can be found at highly-rated, budget-friendly local gems.
What this map is good for
- Planning a japanese restaurant stop or short itinerary in Chuo City.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 28 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Age.3 GINZA (Fried Bread Cafe)
Cafe in Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 1-chōme−24−１１ 杉浦ビル 1Ｆ, 24, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - YAKITORI Torikizoku Shinjuku South Exit Store
Japanese Restaurant in Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 4-chōme−1−１３ 9F, 1, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Matsuya Ginza
Department Store in 3-chōme-6-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-8130, Japan, 6, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu - Kyoto Station
Japanese Restaurant in 211 Maoyachō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8211, Japan, Maoyachō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Uobei Shibuya Dogenzaka Store
Sushi Restaurant in Japan, 〒150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya, Dōgenzaka, 2-chōme−29−１１ Central Bldg. 6, １階, 29, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - 7-Eleven Hyatt Regency Tokyo
Convenience Store in 2-chōme-7-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan, 7, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - MACCHA HOUSE Kyoto Kawaramachi
Dessert Restaurant in 382‐2 Komeyachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8026, Japan, Komeyachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - KOBE BEEF 5STAR
Steak House in Japan, 〒650-0022 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Motomachidōri, 3-chōme−2−１ ワコーレ元町ザ・シティ 1階, 2, Chuo Ward, Hyogo, Japan
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - A Happy Pancake Omotesando
Cafe in Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingūmae, 4-chōme−9−３ 清原ビル B1F, 9, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - FamilyMart
Convenience Store in 3-chōme-22-1 Nihonbashihamachō, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0007, Japan, 22, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - GALLERY TATSUYA TOKYO
Art Gallery in Japan, 〒104-0033 Tokyo, Chuo City, Shinkawa, 1-chōme−11−１０ 2階 ビル, 11, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan - Yoshinoya Shibuya 109 Mae
Breakfast Restaurant in 2-chōme-5-7 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan, 5, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - 16 more spots
Open the map in Varedelo to see the full saved list.
Food notes from the video
- chicken curry with rice
- prawn curry
- salmon nigiri
- shrimp tempura nigiri
- seared cheesy salmon sushi
- sea urchin (uni) sushi
- grilled cheese tomato ramen
- creme brulee fried sandwich
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- dined at a 10-seat counter-style curry shop
- ordered sushi via tablet at a conveyor belt restaurant
- watched ramen cheese being blow-torched at the table
- waited one hour in line for viral fried sandwiches
- used a five-star review hack for a free sandwich
- visited a popular local Izakaya chain
- budgeted meals using fixed-price menus
- explored food spots in Osaka's Dotonbori district
Planning notes for Tokyo
Tokyo, originally known as Edo, serves as the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial family. Its historical heritage is anchored in the Edo period (1603–1868), a time when the city developed as a center for the Tokugawa shogunate. The Imperial Palace, situated on the former site of Edo Castle, remains a central landmark characterized by stone walls, moats, and the Nijubashi Bridge. The city’s architecture reflects a transition from traditional wooden structures to modern engineering. Senso-ji.
Must-try foods nearby
- Edomae Sushi
The quintessential Tokyo experience, specifically the 'Edomae' style which uses traditional preservation techniques like marinating in soy sauce or vinegar. - Monjayaki
Often called Tokyo's 'soul food,' this savory pancake is a runnier, more liquid version of okonomiyaki. It is traditionally cooked on a large iron griddle (teppan) at your table. - Truffle Shoyu Ramen
While Tonkotsu remains popular, Tokyo's 2026 ramen scene is dominated by refined, clear 'Shoyu' (soy sauce) broths infused with luxury ingredients. - Tempura (Tokyo-Style)
Authentic Tokyo tempura is distinguished by being fried in high-quality sesame oil, giving it a golden hue and a nutty aroma. - Yakitori (Skewered Chicken)
A staple of Tokyo's 'Salaryman' culture, these skewers are grilled over binchotan (white charcoal).
When to go: The best months to visit Tokyo are March to May for cherry blossoms and October to November for vibrant autumn foliage and mild, clear days. While spring and fall offer the most comfortable temperatures.
Local tips
- Purchase a digital or physical IC card like Suica or Pasmo to seamlessly pay for all trains, buses, and convenience store purchases.
- Carry a small bag for your trash throughout the day, as public waste bins are rare in Tokyo's streets and stations.
- Maintain silence on public transportation by keeping your voice low and avoiding phone calls to respect the shared quiet space.
- Refrain from tipping at restaurants or in taxis, as excellent service is included in the price and leaving extra money can cause confusion.
What travelers are noticing
- PokéPark Kanto: The world's first permanent Pokémon theme park opening in Yomiuriland (February 2026).
- Takanawa Gateway City: A futuristic district debut featuring the 'Museum of Narratives' (MoN) and Kengo Kuma architecture.
- Edo-Tokyo Museum Reopening: The grand return of this major cultural landmark after a four-year renovation (March 2026).
Extra place context
- 7-Eleven
Known for: Tamago Sando (Convenience Store Egg Sandwich). Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Tamago Sando (Convenience Store Egg Sandwich) - FamilyMart
Known for: Tamago Sando (Convenience Store Egg Sandwich). Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Tamago Sando (Convenience Store Egg Sandwich)
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from 2025 Japan Food Guide: 95 Must-Try CHEAP Eats (w/ Prices) • Viral Spots & Street Food Trip Tour Vlog, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.