It's been a while since I visited Vistaar Le Vistaar, a Nepalese and Indian curry restaurant. Two Indian or Nepalese staff members welcomed me. I entered as soon as the restaurant opened. You can have as many freshly baked naans as you like. I ordered the lunch set, which included two types of curry (butter chicken and seafood), naan (you can upgrade to cheese naan for an additional 150 yen), salad, tandoori chicken, a drink (lassi is recommended), and dessert. It had been a while since I last visited, so I opted for cheese naan, which filled me up quickly. The freshly baked naan was delicious. I wonder if I could have had unlimited plain naan? It seems you can also get a half-size refill. The chicken was tender and I was very satisfied. It's a great place to go when you want to eat a lot!

I ordered a cheese naan set but I actually wanted plain naan, so it was my fault for not ordering correctly. When I mentioned that I wanted plain naan, the Nepalese waiter kindly exchanged it without saying anything. He was very kind, although his voice was a bit soft. He also recommended getting seconds. The naan was delicious and reliable. Personally, I think there are no misses with the chicken or seafood curry.

I visited Bistare Bistare after several years. It is a Nepalese curry restaurant chain, with the name meaning "slowly, slowly" in Nepali. I chose a lunch set with two curries, naan, a drink, and salad. The restaurant had a foreign ambiance, with only one other customer present. The music added to the exotic atmosphere. I reminisced about my first experience with spicy curry 30 years ago in Shibuya, which was a culture shock for me. The naan was larger than I remembered, and the spicy curry was delicious. It's nice to dine in a restaurant with such a foreign vibe.

Today, I visited the Nepalese and Indian restaurant "Vistare Vistare" for the first time, after seeing a local magazine with a new menu that didn't seem too spicy. It is located along the Yayoi Shindo street, in the building on the left where Ensan and Toripota are located. The exterior has a brick and white wall with a noticeable sign. Inside, there is local music playing, and the theme seems to be red. There are 5 counter seats and 4 tables for 2-4 people. It was a bit warm inside in February, just as expected from people from warm countries (laughs). I arrived at exactly 11 o'clock. There were no other customers before or after me. I ordered the Chicken Biryani for 1,280 yen, a half portion of Mutton for 300 yen, and a Lassi for 200 yen (all tax included). It arrived in about 15 minutes. The Basmati rice looks like Thai rice, long and firm, with little stickiness, suitable for curries and stir-fries. The chicken soup on the side looks delicious, but it's quite spicy, which I'm not a fan of. The Lassi is refreshing, but I wonder if it's okay to pour it over the rice (laughs). There are two soft pieces of chicken at the bottom, adding to the overall volume, but it's quite spicy for me. I wonder if I can finish it (laughs). The half portion of Mutton curry has a rich and deep sweetness, very delicious. Maybe because of the richness, the curry tastes sweeter (laughs). I'm sweating (laughs). The spiciness is overpowering the flavors, so I couldn't fully appreciate the taste this time. I'll come back next time for the curry. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Bistare Bistare Obihiro store for the first time! I went in search of soup curry. Upon entering the restaurant, I was surprised to see that the staff were foreigners. Both of them were from Nepal or India, I couldn't tell which. It's a bit surprising to meet foreigners suddenly. I looked at the menu and realized that there was no soup curry available, so I decided to go with curry set A for 750 yen. The curry was chicken and vegetable, served with rice, salad, and a drink (oolong tea). The staff spoke Japanese fluently and provided excellent service. Another customer arrived shortly after. The interior of the restaurant had the lively and mysterious BGM that was featured in the gourmet show "Kodoku no Gurume". The curry arrived and it was yellow in color. I didn't specify the level of spiciness, so it was mildly spicy. The spices were very flavorful, giving it an authentic taste. The portion of rice was generous, probably around 300g. The salad was also included in the set. Everything was delicious and I enjoyed my meal. As I looked through the menu again, I spotted soup curry! I couldn't believe it, I'll have to revisit for that. Thank you Bistare Bistare for the meal!

It was crowded for Sunday lunch. The staff seemed a bit tired. The menu is the same as Ganesh on the national highway. Maybe they split from there? The curry and lassi were delicious as always. This time, I tried the momo (Tibetan dumplings) for the first time. At first, it tastes like dumplings, but then the spices kick in! It's delicious. I recommend trying momo as a topping or side dish!

Cheese naan and plain naan.

Sometimes I feel like eating naan, so I go to this restaurant. I usually order the B lunch set (900 yen) which comes with two types of curry, and I think it's great! However, after ordering, I noticed another menu item that caught my eye - the Naan de Nein (1,380 yen) which is limited to 20 servings per day. It includes 4 types of curry, 5 other dishes, salad, and a drink. I might try that next time. The freshly baked naan was really delicious. I also liked that you could have unlimited refills.

I often visit the Obihiro 2nd store, but this was my first visit to this store. The seating area is small and cramped, with about 4-5 seats at the counter and 5 tables closely spaced. I was impressed by the Nepalese people dining at the table next to me, enjoying a meal with their Japanese friends (they were speaking in their native language, so I assume they were from Nepal). Now, onto the main point - the Green Coconut Naan (available as an additional option for lunch menu for an extra 100 yen) was surprisingly delicious. The sweetness and aroma of coconut enhanced the curry spices, making it tastier than plain naan! After the meal, I had a chai tea that smelled strongly of cloves. It was at this point that I realized a grave mistake - the menu here is slightly different from the Obihiro 2nd store, and it includes my favorite samosas. I will definitely be revisiting soon. Thank you for the meal!

I visited a curry restaurant that has been around for a while and is run by Nepalese people. The restaurant has table seats, counter seats, and raised tatami mat seating. There are three staff members, probably all Nepalese. I couldn't understand their conversation at all. The menu is in Japanese, so no worries! I ordered the "Lunch Set C for 1,100 yen." First, a small portion of lentil soup arrived, which made me think it was mustard at first. Then the main dish arrived! The naan bread was huge and freshly baked, fluffy, and delicious! I enjoyed it with salad, kebabs, tandoori chicken, and spicy curry. The naan was the highlight! There was too much food, so I couldn't have seconds. I left feeling full. Namaste~ Thank you for the meal~

My family took me to a delicious curry restaurant that they knew of. Instead of the usual Indian curry place in Obihiro, this time we tried a Nepalese curry restaurant. As we opened the sliding door, a pleasant aroma filled the air. A Nepalese waiter greeted us, and it seemed like he could speak some Japanese. We decided to go with the Men's Set (1300 yen) where you can choose two types of curry. I chose the Keema curry and Pork curry. The Keema curry was spicy but had a gentle flavor to it, making it very easy to eat and tasty. The Pork curry was also delicious, with a mellow and easy-to-eat taste. The curry here is not as sharp as other places, making it perfect for curry beginners like me. The set also came with bean soup, which added a nice change in flavor when mixed with the curry. I changed the naan to cheese naan, which was also tasty. The portion was satisfying. After the meal, I relaxed with some chai and refreshed with pineapple sorbet. Overall, despite the low ratings, I personally think the food was delicious. I believe this place deserves more recognition. That's all.

Indian Curry ☆ Vista Le Vista Le 2012-05-03 14:44:59 NEW! Theme: Dining out with kids (Obihiro) For dinner, we went to Vista Le Vista Le. It seems like they have several stores in Hokkaido. I ordered the Chicken Coconut Milk Curry. The plate's diameter is about the size of two of my thumbs. When it arrived, I thought it was a small portion, but when I tried it with the naan, it wasn't so bad. It has a sweet and gentle taste. The crunchy texture of the coconut is enjoyable. The chicken is tender. You can adjust the spiciness with the spices on the table. Naan is not included with the curry and is charged separately. However, refills are free. Other customers (students?) were getting refills left and right. It's a big size, from my forehead to below my chest. Not too greasy or salty. Quite sweet, "like a sweet bread," as my companion commented. The set my companion ordered came with a mango yogurt. It's quite sweet, like a sweet yogurt with mango jam? Very sweet. By the way, the lassi was also very sweet. It tasted like Calpis syrup mixed with sweetened yogurt. It seems like all the menu items here are on the sweeter side. (The "Spicy Kukra Curry" that my companion ordered was actually spicy.) *Present your DoShin Bunkun Club card to get a 10% discount on the bill* ☆ Dining out with kids information ☆ Son, 4 years old Counter seats, chair seats, and private rooms There were no ashtrays on the tables, but smoking is allowed. ☆ Dining out with kids (Obihiro) edition ☆

On the first day of our trip to Obihiro, we had lunch at a restaurant recommended by our friends. We were picked up at Obihiro Station at 11:20 and the restaurant was located on the way to the event venue in Obihiro Forest. It is situated around Nishi 17 Jo on Harukoma Street. Although I have been to Natural Coco in the past, I am not sure if this restaurant was there at that time. This Nepalese restaurant chain has branches in Sapporo, Asahikawa, and Abashiri, and now has a second branch in Otofuke. When we visited around 11:30, the restaurant was already almost full, indicating its popularity. They offer a lunch menu even on holidays, with four sets ranging from 650 yen for set A to 1000 yen for set D. We ordered set D, which came with Tandoori chicken and Seekh kebab. I chose the Chicken Coconut Milk curry, while my friends ordered the Vegetable and Shrimp curry. We all opted for Naan bread. The Naan bread here is all-you-can-eat, which seems to be a standard feature in many places in Kanto as well. We were served Dal soup first, followed by a plate with curry, Naan, salad, Tandoori chicken, and Seekh kebab. The curry was generously filled with chicken, and overall the dish had more ingredients compared to similar restaurants in Kanto. The Tandoori chicken was tender and flavorful. I also ordered Chai for an additional 100 yen. While this type of restaurant is common in Kanto, it seems to have a special appeal in Obihiro.

I've always been curious about Bisterre Bisterre and finally went there *＾＾* It was my first time having naan at a curry restaurant. Curry + naan is a style of curry restaurant that wasn't in Obihiro before! I've been waiting for this kind of curry restaurant ☆★ The naan was delicious!! At first, it looked big! I wondered if I could finish it, but I was able to eat it easily. If you're hungry, you could go for two pieces. Naan is all-you-can-eat, which is great! The chicken curry wasn't too spicy, and I adjusted the spiciness with the pot that came with it and enjoyed it＾＾ The chicken curry had plenty of chicken in it. I visited at night this time, but lunch seems like a better deal, so I want to visit for lunch next time.

[2011.4] I revisited this place for lunch during a business trip. I ordered the lunch set D (1000 yen) with naan. I chose the Keema curry. The freshly baked naan was delicious, so I ended up getting seconds (you can have unlimited rice or naan). The curry wasn't very spicy, so when I added the spicy sauce provided in a separate container, the flavor became more intense and delicious. Lunch was about 500 yen cheaper compared to dinner, so it was really worth it. [2011.1] I went to this place on its opening day. It's a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Nepalese curry, located on the first floor of Tsuboya in Nishi 18-jo along Harukoma Street. The main store is in Abashiri, with branches in Sapporo, Asahikawa, Kitami, and Kushiro. The name of the restaurant means "slowly, slowly" in Nepali. The seating mainly consists of tables and the space is not very large. There are a few foreign chefs who serve freshly baked naan. I ordered the men's set (1,350 yen) which includes vegetable curry, choice of curry, naan, chicken tikka, malai tikka, dal soup, salad, and choice of dessert. I chose the spiciest-looking Spicy Kukra curry, but it wasn't as spicy as I expected. The freshly baked naan was so delicious that I definitely want to go back again.

I found a place in Obihiro where you can eat delicious naan after a long time. The parking lot is spacious and easy to park your car. The location is easy to find and easy to get to. The interior is Nepalese-style and the aroma of spices is wonderful. The staff are also Nepalese? and the service is polite and very good. The curry is delicious too, and I want to go again. They have set menus, which is great for those who want to try various types of dishes little by little. The dal soup is also delicious, and I want to try everything on the menu.

I went to "Bistare Bistare"♪, a restaurant that opened in January 2011. The interior of the restaurant was smaller than I expected. There were Japanese staff and a Nepalese chef in the kitchen. I wanted to order a set menu, but there were four options and I had a hard time choosing. In the end, I ordered the Tandoori Set and Kathmandu Set. The Dal (bean soup) was served first. The portions were too much for me, so I ended up taking some side dishes home. The Naan was delicious, freshly baked and a debut for me. The Shrimp Curry was more like a shrimp cream sauce than a curry, and the Green Curry had asparagus and broccoli, enhancing the vegetable flavors. The Tandoori Chicken was tasty but spicier than the curry. The Chicken Tikka was boneless Tandoori Chicken. The Seekh Kebab was a spicy minced meat skewer. The Malai Tikka was marinated boneless chicken with cashew nut paste. The Fried Momo and Samosa were like croquettes wrapped in dumpling skin. The flavors were spicy, and I regret not trying to adjust the spiciness using the sauce provided. I want to try dipping the delicious Naan in the curry from another famous curry restaurant. The Tandoori Set includes a choice of curry (Shrimp Curry), Naan or rice (Saffron Rice or white rice), Tandoori Chicken, Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Malai Tikka, salad, and a choice of dessert (vanilla ice cream). The Kathmandu Set includes a choice of curry (Green Curry), Naan (half size), Saffron Rice & white rice (half size), Seekh Kebab, Malai Tikka, Fried Momo, Samosa, salad, Papadum, and a choice of dessert (mango yogurt).

When writing a review, here are some factors to consider: 1) Is the food cooked well? 2) Is the restaurant clean? 3) Is the service good? 4) How knowledgeable are the chefs? 5) This restaurant serves Nepalese curry instead of Indian curry, which I believe captures the authentic taste. However, I am concerned that they may be using artificial flavor enhancers. If they are not using them, I suggest they stop as it may improve the taste. The all-you-can-eat naan and rice are great, and the Nepalese staff are friendly, despite some language barriers. Overall, it's a pleasant dining experience.

Today, feeling in the mood for something ethnic, I went for a drive to Obihiro around 8 pm. The Mexican restaurant I was aiming for still had its lights off... maybe it closed down... So, I changed my plans and ended up visiting this place instead. There were about 10 customers already there, mostly in their 20s. But they also had a counter for solo diners, which was great. I ordered the men's set which came with two types of curry and two grilled dishes. I chose the Kukra curry (spicy curry with chicken) from the options. The curry arrived on a thali in about 5 minutes. The vegetable curry was mild, and the Kukra curry was just a bit spicy, making it easy to eat. I finished the rice quickly and had to get an extra serving of the huge, hot naan, which was incredibly delicious. The Tandoori chicken was also hot and spicy, and very tasty. I'll definitely come back again.