Curry¥
Meibutsu Bandai Soba (Bus Center Curry)
Rating90SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded 1973.
1973年創業。
Featured on Niigata City official tourism guide and Niigata Prefecture official tourism nav.
新潟市公式観光ガイド・新潟県観光ナビ公式掲載。
Tabelog 2,869 reviews.
Tabelog2869件のレビュー。
Sells 1,000 portions weekdays, 1,200 weekends.
平日1,000食・休日1,200食という販売数。
Gained national fame on TV Tokyo's 'Matsuko's Unknown World'.
マツコの知らない世界（TV東京）で全国的話題。
Nationwide retort version sales.
レトルト版全国販売。
Mini curry at 430 yen - extreme affordability.
ミニカレー430円という極端な庶民価格。
No sakura suspicion.
サクラ疑惑なし。
Price range 1.
価格帯1。
Takeout available.
テイクアウト可。
Single standing-soba location.
1店舗のみ。
Popular Dishes
Bus Center Curry (mini/regular/large)
バスセンターのカレー（ミニ・普通・大盛）
Soba
そば
Udon
うどん
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removedFounded in 1973. The 'Bus Center Curry' from this standing-soba shop on the 1st floor of Bandai City Bus Center is Niigata's ultimate soul food: a yellow curry fragrant with spice. It sells 1,000+ portions on weekdays and 1,200+ on weekends. Gained national fame on TV show 'Matsuko's Unknown World'. Mini curry 430 yen (as of 2024). Takeout available; retort version sold nationwide.
Customers say: 'A must-eat every time I come to Niigata.' 'Niigata doesn't feel right without this yellow curry.' 'Everyone raised in Niigata has eaten it at least once.' Its 2,869 Tabelog reviews testify to its popularity. Featured on Niigata City's official tourism guide.
Business Hours
Mon – Sun08:00-19:00
Regular Holiday：Year-round open
Access
1st floor of Bandai City Bus Center. About 9 minutes walk from Niigata Station or by bus. Open from 8am. Open year-round. Ticket machine system. Takeout available. Standing-style eating.
Bus Center Building 1F, 1-6-1 Bandai, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
