On May 10, 2024, I had a curry lunch at Great India Restaurant in Koto Ward, located in Tatsumi. The Tatsumi Housing Complex (Tatsumi Apartments) was developed between 1967 and 1969 and is an area lacking lunch options. About half of the restaurants on the first floor are shuttered, leaving limited choices, but I found "Great India Restaurant" and decided to give it a try. After I entered, more customers followed, and it quickly filled up, indicating it's quite a competitive spot. The sign at the entrance advertised a "Daily Special Set" for 790 yen, which includes one curry, naan or rice (no refills), salad, and a soft drink. The regular Lunch A set is 1,050 yen with one free refill of naan or rice (50 yen for the second refill). The Lunch B set is 1,280 yen and includes two types of curry (the rest is the same as A). I opted for the Lunch B set at 1,280 yen, choosing "Keema Curry" and "Mutton Curry," with a drink of "Lassi" and the spice level set to "Hot." When the set arrived, it was served in a small stainless steel bowl with both curries. The keema had a good amount of minced meat. The mutton also had chunks of meat the size of Tirol chocolates, though you can’t see that from the picture. After completing my vegetable intake, I took my first bite. It was quite spicy, bordering at the upper limit of what I could enjoy, and spicier than I had expected. The naan was piping hot, making it quite the challenge to hold. There's nothing quite like freshly baked naan. The keema and mutton had distinctly different flavors, with the mutton having a slight tanginess. Of course, I had a second helping of naan and thoroughly enjoyed my lassi, leaving me completely satisfied. It was truly delicious!

It's almost time for my last visit to the lunch spot in Tatsumi. I entered around 12:30 on a weekday, and the place was about 70% full. As expected with curry, the food came out quickly! I ordered the medium spicy keema curry. It was quite tasty! I thought it could be a bit spicier, which is exactly how I like it. The naan was chewy and delicious as well. This might be one of the few places in Tatsumi that I would consider visiting again!

It's been a while since I had lunch out! In a corner of the Tatsumi housing complex, there’s a Chinese restaurant and an Indian restaurant. Since it looked like there was a wait at the Chinese restaurant, I decided to visit the Indian one. Checking the sign at the entrance, I saw they had a daily set for 790 yen! The set includes one type of daily curry, naan or rice, a salad, and a soft drink. Isn’t that luxurious? The only downside is that you cannot get refills on the naan or rice. Upon entering, I asked what the daily curry was and found out it’s a bean and chicken curry. I decided to go with the daily special, accepting that refills were out of the question. You can select the level of spiciness, so I requested medium spicy. First, a soup arrived. The chicken soup had a slight garlic flavor, which I personally enjoy. However, upon checking the menu images, it seems that soup isn’t included... Next, the salad came. Personally, I’d like to save a bit to eat with the naan later. Then the main plate arrived. The naan was overflowing from the dish. I tore off a piece of naan and dipped it in the curry. Hmm? Even though I ordered medium spicy, I didn’t feel much heat at first. But as I continued eating, it developed nicely. I changed the flavor by alternating with the salad. Finally, I finished with a lassi. Even without refills, I was satisfied!

Located about a 10-minute walk from Exit 1 of Tatsumi Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Great Indo Restaurant is an ethnic cuisine restaurant situated within the Tatsumi Housing Complex. I visited for lunch for the first time in late October. The interior features only table seating, and I was guided to a four-person table. The male staff managing the floor provided attentive service, which made a good impression (^^). I glanced at the lunch menu on the table. The options included individual Indian curries and sets, Thai dishes, and Korean cuisine. That day, I ordered the "Mutton Biryani Set" (1350 yen), which came with a salad and a drink. First, the salad and drink were served promptly, and as a bonus, a soup was also provided. After a little while, my mutton biryani arrived, and they also brought a curry, suggesting that I mix it with the biryani for a better taste. Eager to try it, I dug in right away! The curry turned out to be quite spicy, which made it delicious and engaging to eat. The biryani rice was fluffy and not greasy, making it easy to enjoy. While it was a bit of a hassle to avoid the small bits of bone in the mutton, the meat itself was flavorful and tasty. Before long, I finished everything. Thank you for the meal!

Lunch Set A: 1,050 yen. It includes mutton curry (medium spicy), naan, and lassi. I visited early on a Sunday afternoon. There was one customer ahead of me and none behind. There were two energetic staff members, a young man and his father. With Set A, I could choose the curry, and it also came with soup. The medium spicy level was just right for me and a bit spicy. They asked if I wanted a refill of naan.

This is an Indian restaurant located within a public housing complex. It seems to be operating with its existing setup, as there is a tatami seating area. The customers appear to be more of nearby workers rather than residents. The lunch menu offers a variety of options, including a single item set with naan or rice and salad, a special curry set where you can choose two types of curry, a deluxe curry set featuring dishes like chicken tikka, and an indulgent three-curry set known as the "Greedy Set." I tried the mutton curry naan set for 990 yen at level 4 spiciness. As advertised on the menu, level 4 was indeed quite spicy; I think level 3 would have been sufficient if you prefer just a slight kick. Next time, I’ll opt for level 3. The mutton included generous chunks, and I was satisfied with the flavor. Both naan and rice come with free refills. When requesting a refill of naan, they cut it for you (though this may vary by time), allowing you to get as much as you like based on your appetite.

There is an Indian curry restaurant in the Tatsumi housing complex. The interior is quite spacious and it's easy to enter with a stroller. I ordered butter chicken and cheese naan. I came in on a whim, but the food was really delicious. The naan was so good that I ended up ordering a second serving. The butter chicken curry was also outstanding. It's definitely one of the places I want to visit again.

I had a drink with tandoori chicken and fried shrimp, and I ordered the shrimp curry, which was incredibly delicious. The staff were friendly, and I had a great time. It's a hidden gem that isn't very well known.