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I recently visited the famous "Aya" restaurant, known for its impactful commercial where cheese stretches when eating cheese naan. I usually enjoy Indian curry, but I hadn't planned on visiting this chain restaurant because of the commercial and its chain status. However, seeing the always crowded restaurant and the good reviews on Tabelog, I decided to give it a try. The interior of the restaurant was clean, and there were more female customers than male customers.
The lunch menu had a variety of options ranging from 750 yen to 1200 yen, which is relatively reasonable for this type of restaurant. I ordered the Cheese Naan lunch set (999 yen) that is featured in the commercial. You can choose between yellow and green curry, select ingredients like chicken, eggplant, and potatoes, and choose from various types of rice and naan, allowing you to enjoy different combinations even with the same menu. This time, I chose green curry with eggplant and potatoes, and of course, the cheese naan.
The salad was average, and then came the main dish. The curry was not very spicy, leaning more towards the sweet side. The green curry had a thick, delicious consistency, and the eggplant and potatoes were probably deep-fried, which complemented the curry very well. I think eggplant and potatoes go well with green curry. The cheese naan was not as stretchy as in the commercial, but it was soft and went perfectly with the curry. I believe it would be even better with yellow curry. If you feel the dish needs more spice, there are spices available to adjust the level of spiciness, but be careful not to overdo it as it can get very spicy.
One disappointing point was the Tandoori Chicken my companion ordered. It was overcooked, lacking juiciness, and didn't have much yogurt flavor. Overall, the dish tasted bland. However, I was impressed that they could provide such quality at this price despite being a chain restaurant.
