Tokyo Food Page Listings - South Asian Restaurants

Indian

Shinjuku -- Khazana. 3352-9455

Friendly service and lots of vegetarian dishes.[feedback]

Shinjuku 3-30-11. (Across from Isetan, on Shinjuku-dori) Open 11am-9:30pm (LO) daily.

Nishi-Shinjuku -- Spice Heaven. 5322-4571

There's a curry buffet at lunchtime with several different selections.[feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 3-7-15, Shinjuku Park Tower B1F. Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.

Nishi-Shinjuku -- Maharaja. 5352-7858

A spacious, pleasant dining room that's open throughout the day. Tandoori items as well as curries.[feedback]

Yoyogi 2-2-1, Odakyu Southern Tower 3F. Open 11am-11pm daily.

Omotesando -- Ghungroo. 3406-0464

Critically acclaimed curries in a pleasant little shop located on the little street parallel to Kotto-dori. The food is authentic and good, and Ghungroo even caters events at the Indian Embassy.[feedback]

Minami-Aoyama 5-6-19. Open 11am-10:30pm (LO) daily.

Shibuya -- Raj Mahal. 3770-7677

Good curries from one of Tokyo's best Indian chains.[feedback]

Udagawacho 30-5, 5F. (behind the koban on Inokashira-dori) Open 11:30am-10:30pm (LO) daily.

Nishi-Azabu -- Kenbokke. 3498-7080

The tandoori items here are excellent - succulent, beautifully spiced chicken tikka, enticing kebabs and prawns; even the nan is a flavorful surprise. Dinner around Y3,000 - 4,000 per person.[feedback]

Nishi-Azabu 4-11-28. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-10:30pm. Closed Sundays.

Meguro -- Rasoi. 5487-5602

A la carte menu from Y1,110, lunch from Y780. They also deliver within the area.[feedback]

Shimo-Meguro 1-3-28, Sunwood Meguro 2F. Open 11am-3, 5-10pm (LO) daily.

Roppongi -- Moti. 3479-1939

A Roppongi tradition, still packing in the customers.[feedback]

Roppongi 6-2-35. Open 11:30am-10pm (LO) daily.

Roppongi -- Nirvana New York. 5647-8305

A well-appointed Tokyo branch of the upscale New York Indian restaurant. At lunchtime you can enjoy a Y2000 buffet which includes three curries of the day, vegetable fritters, sauteed vegetables, omelettes and a salad bar. Prix-fixe dinners are Y6500-8000. [feedback]

Akasaka 9-7-5, Tokyo Midtown Garden Terrace 1F. Open 11am-3, 5-10pm (LO) daily.

Akasaka -- Moti (honten). 3582-3620

The main branch of one of Tokyo's most popular Indian chains.[feedback]

Akasaka 3-8-8. Open 11:30am-10pm (LO) daily.

Akasaka -- Moti (TBS). 3584-6640

Another local branch of this popular Indian chain, with a good selection of vegetarian choices.[feedback]

Akasaka 2-14-31. Open 11:30am-10pm daily.

Roppongi 1-chome -- Devi Fusion. 5570-4335

Don't come here looking for fusion cooking - it's all straight-ahead curries and tandoori items, above average in quality although sometimes overly salted. One thing that sets them apart is the Hoegaarden on draft, a refreshing Belgian white beer that provides a very pleasant contrast with the spicy dishes. The decor is fairly pedestrian, with sports on the big-screen TV, but at least the smoking and non-smoking sections are on separate floors. [feedback]

Roppongi 3-3-15. Open 11:30am-10:30pm daily.

Shiodome -- Bombay Club. 5537-2215

This venture from the Maharaja chain bills itself as a New York-style Indian restaurant and cafe, with an interesting menu and an attractive interior. [feedback]

Higashi-Shimbashi 1-5-2, Shiodome City Center 2F. Open 11am-3, 5-10pm daily.

Ginza -- Raj Mahal. 5568-8080

The weekend buffet lunch is recommended.[feedback]

Ginza 8-8-5, Taiyo Bldg. 4F. Open 11:30am-11pm daily.

Kyobashi -- Dhaba India. 3272-7160

Authentic, very enjoyable Indian cuisine, with an emphasis on the cooking of southern India. The dosas are light and fluffy, the curries are hearty, and every dish has its own distinctive flavor and character. The decor is simple and tasteful, a nice change from the typical Tokyo curry shop.[feedback]

Yaesu 2-7-9. (from Kyobashi sta. exit 5 walk 3 minutes towards Tokyo station, then turn right) Open 11:15am-2:30, 5-10pm. Closed Sundays.

Yotsuya 3-chome -- Dipmahal. 3341-9465

Above-average curries and tandoori dishes, at good prices.[feedback]

Yotsuya 3-3, Stream Yotsuya 2F. (from Yotsuya 3-chome walk towards Yotsuya sta, take the second left; the shop is on the right a few doors in) Open 11am-3, 5-10:30pm (LO) daily.

Kojimachi -- Ajanta. 3264-4255, 3264-6955

A huge menu, great food, a surprising variety of different breads, and extremely convenient hours.[feedback]

Nibancho 3-11. (Across from Nihon TV.) Open 24 hours a day.

Hanzomon -- Ganges. 3234-5220

Lunch Y920 (to 3pm), dinner from Y2,700. Take-out also available.[feedback]

Kojimachi 2-14, 1/2F. Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.

Harumi -- Bombay Cafe. 5144-8256

Reliable Indian curries from the Maharajah group, and occasional live music performances. Lunch served till 4pm.[feedback]

Harumi 1-8-8, West Office Tower 2F. Open 11am-11pm daily.

Daiba -- Khazana. 5500-5082

Part of the ever-popular Maharajah chain, this is the slightly fancier version.[feedback]

Daiba 1-6-1, Decks Tokyo Beach 5F. Open 11am-10pm daily.

Nakano -- Govindas. 3387-8998

A tiny, hard-to-find place run by Hare Krishnas, Govindas serves good Indian and Japanese vegetarian dishes. Ask them to fax a map.[feedback]

Nakano 5-17-10. Open noon-9pm daily.

Kamimachi (Setagaya-ku) -- Spice Magic. 5426-6955

Excellent curries and tandoori items and fantastic nan. [feedback]

Setagaya-ku, Sakura 3-25-3. (on Setagaya-dori next to a branch of Jonathan's restaurant, about ten minutes west from Kamimachi station on the Setagaya (streetcar) line) Open 11am-2:30, 5-10:30pm. Closed Wednesdays.

Yokohama Minato-mirai -- Khazana. 045-682-2873

Reliable curries from a major chain of Indian restaurants.[feedback]

Minato-mirai 2-3, Queen's Square "At 3rd", B1F. Open 11am-10pm daily.

Sri Lankan

Nishi-Shinjuku -- Court Lodge. 3376-7733

Curries and other Sri Lankan fare in a brightly lit, coffeeshop-like setting. Full multi-course meals from Y2,000-Y4,000.[feedback]

Yoyogi 2-10-9. Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.

Ebisu -- Palette. 5489-0770

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Ebisu-Nishi 1-15-2. Open 11:30-3, 5:30-11:30pm (LO; 1am Fridays). Closed Sundays.

Kudanshita -- Kanchana. 3264-8986

Simple, home-style Sri Lankan cooking; there's a choice of eight curries at lunchtime, and the same curries, plus an additional half-dozen appetizers at dinner time. Lunch is served till 5pm and runs around Y850.[feedback]

Kudan-Minami 1-4-2. Open 11am-9pm (LO), Sat. noon-6pm (LO). Closed Sundays.

Shin-Nakano -- Court Lodge. 3366-7666

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Nakano-ku, Chuo 3-4-1. Open 11am-2:30, 5-10:30pm (LO) daily.

Naka-Meguro -- Ceylon Inn. 3716-0440

Excellent, authentic Sri Lankan cuisine prepared by native chefs at this friendly little neighborhood spot. The chef's special menu includes chicken live stew, fish curry and masala chicken. Budget around Y2500 for dinner, Y1000 for lunch.[feedback]

Kami-Meguro 2-7-8. Open 11:30am-2, 5:30-10:15pm (LO) daily.

Yokohama Motomachi -- Colombo. 045-664-3777

AKA "Tom's Srilanka Restaurant", this place has a homey feel and a cute resident terrier. The chef's special course is either Y6000 or Y7000 for two, but most dishes on the a la carte menu are under Y1500. Lunch till 3pm.[feedback]

Motomachi 2-88-1, Motomachi Siete Bldg 2F. Open 11:30am-9pm daily.

Pakistani

Ikebukuro -- Marhaba. 3987-1031

From the owner of Al Flah supermarket, an authentic Pakistani restaurant popular with Pakistani customers. All meats are halal, and curries average Y800-900.[feedback]

Ikebukuro 2-63-6, Palace Garden Milano 1F. Open 11:30am-10pm (LO) daily.

Takadanobaba -- Rajput. 3360-8372

You can specify one of seven levels of spiciness when you order the curries here, but be warned that even the mid-levels are seriously hot.[feedback]

Takadanobaba 4-13-12. (on Waseda-dori, just past the post office) Open 11:30am-3, 5-10:30pm (LO) daily.

Ginza -- Gandhara. 3574-9289

Serving Ginza-area diners since 1981, this Pakistani Halal restaurant offers a wide choice of curries and grilled dishes at modest prices (around Y2500 at dinnertime). [feedback]

Ginza 5-8-13, Ginza Five Star Bldg 4F. Open 11am-3, 5-10pm daily.

Nepalese

Shinjuku -- Sansar. 3354-8553

Excellent curries, tandoori items, and Nepalese specialties from an all-Nepali crew. The chapati is outstanding.[feedback]

Shinjuku 6-13-8. Open 11am-2:30, 5-11pm daily.

Harajuku -- Masala Hut. 3402-5010

Very good Indian curries, tandoori dishes, and Nepalese specialties. Full-course dinners from Y2500 (or Y2000 for the vegetarian special). The dining room is tiny but cheerful. [feedback]

Jingumae 1-21-15, Napole Harajuku 2F. (about one minute N of Harajuku Sta Takeshita-dori exit) Open 11am-3, 5-10:30pm daily.

Shibuya -- Naulo Bhanchaa. 3477-9901

This cozy Nepalese joint serves up curries, momo dumplings, and assorted mutton dishes all night long (till 5am anyway). [feedback]

Udagawacho 10-2. (about one minute past Tokyu Hands) Open 11:30am-3, 5pm-5am daily.

Shibuya -- Kantipur. 3770-5358

Great music, large portions.[feedback]

Sakuragaokacho 16-6. Open 11:30am-10:30pm (LO). Closed Sundays.

Shibuya -- Mandala. 3463-5181

This is the second Nepalese restaurant on the block, turning this into little Kathmandu. Very reasonable prices, and a comfortable, homey setting.[feedback]

Sakuragaokacho 16-9, DK Shibuya Bldg. 3F. Open 11am-2:30, 5pm-1am daily.

Ebisu -- Kumbira. 3719-6115

Nepalese and Tibetan curries, noodles and Tandoori-style dishes. The restaurant is tucked into a back alley a few blocks from Ebisu station, and is divided into several small, cozy rooms spread out over several levels. At lunchtime there's an all-you-can eat buffet for Y1,200.[feedback]

Ebisu-Minami 1-9-11. Open 11:30am-2, 5-10:30pm (LO) daily.

Meguro -- Madal. 3442-3566

The Tokyo branch of a Kyoto restaurant serving Nepalese, Tibetan and Indian food. In spite of their location in a run-down office building, the dining room is cheerfully exotic, with decorative carpets, wall murals and seating cushions adding to the atmosphere. The food is a slightly fancier version of home cooking. Lunch from Y800. They also have a bar area, open to 11pm. No lunch on weekends.[feedback]

Kami-Osaki 2-15-2, Meguro Business Mansion 5F. Open 11am-3, 6-10:30pm (LO) daily.

Meguro -- Maya. 5434-1862

A "nouvelle Nepali" kitchen, they also serve a very economical Y1000 curry dinner.[feedback]

Shimo-Meguro 1-2-22, 2F. Open 11:30am-2, 6-11pm.

Meguro -- Kathmandu Gangri. 3493-4712

The heady aromas of exotic herbs and spices wafting out of the kitchen summon up images of far-off lands, and the atmospheric Tibetan music on the stereo completes the picture. The menu here includes Nepalese and Tibetan sections, with set dinners ranging from Y1100-3000 and lunches starting at Y700. The food is nicely spiced, rich and garlicky, and fiery hot, and the portions are quite filling. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Shimo-Meguro 1-2-22, B1F. Open 11:30am-3, 5-10:30pm (LO) daily.

Koenji -- Khana. 5306-1626

Nepalese, Tibetan and Indian dishes at cheap prices, with lunch and dinner "sets" starting at Y750. Lunch served to 4pm.[feedback]

Koenji-Minami 3-58-25, 2F. (along the PAL shopping street, about 3 min. south of the JR station) Open 11am-11:30pm (LO) daily.

Kichijoji -- Namaste Kathmandu. 0422-21-7010

A friendly, cozy little restaurant with good home-style Nepalese dishes. In addition to the curry selection there's a tandoori mixed platter (featuring chicken, sausage, fish tikka and prawn) for around Y2000. [feedback]

Kichijoji Honcho 2-11-7, Yokose Bldg. B1F. Open 11am-10:30pm daily.