Located on the north side of Teramachi Street, near the entrance of the shopping street, this Indian curry restaurant is on the 3rd floor, accessible by stairs (there is also an elevator). There are menu listings with photos both at the foot of the stairs (1st floor) and in front of the restaurant (3rd floor). When you open the entrance door, a staff member will notice and come to greet you. After informing them of the number of people, they will assign you a seat, which I found to be quite spacious and comfortable inside. The seating arrangement follows COVID-19 guidelines with ample space between tables. I was provided with water, a wet towel, and soup as soon as I sat down - the soup came surprisingly quickly! This was a first for me. There are four lunch sets available, with the cheapest being the Vegetable Lunch for 900 yen, suitable for vegetarians. I opted for the 1200 yen "Today's Lunch," which included soup, salad, naan (with the option for a refill, cheese naan available for an additional 150 yen), saffron rice, the curry of the day (a choice between chicken or shrimp), two types of charcoal-grilled items, and a yogurt set. For an additional 100 yen (I think), you can add coffee or chai, or for 200 yen, choose from several other drink options. The hot and rich soup was served promptly and filled me up. Soon after, a plate with salad, tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, and saffron rice was brought to me. The salad had a slightly sweet French dressing, while the seekh kebab was tender and flavorful. The tandoori chicken was spicier than the curry. I alternated between the naan and curry to prevent getting tired of the flavors. The saffron rice was surprisingly moist and delicious. The curry, which I chose with shrimp, had a good balance of spiciness and the natural flavor of the shrimp. The naan, served fresh and warm, was also delightful with a hint of buttery sweetness. I was only halfway through my meal when yogurt was served, refreshing my palate after the spicy dishes. Although I may have focused on how delicious everything was, each dish truly had a great taste. If I had to nitpick, the curry could have been spicier, but I later found out that you can specify the level of spiciness when ordering, or they can adjust it for you. I noticed other customers doing this as I was leaving. I will definitely return to this restaurant when I crave tasty Indian curry again. Next time, I want to try the cheese naan. I was able to pay using PayPay.

Located on the 3rd floor of a building in a prime location on a bustling street, this restaurant can be a bit hard to find despite its ideal spot. Unlike other Kyoto-style eateries that are often crowded and require reservations, this place tends to be relatively empty. Perhaps tourists don't come to Kyoto specifically for Indian cuisine. I ordered the weekday lunch set, which started with soup followed by a plate with two types of chicken, salad, saffron rice, and naan. The portions were generous, and both chicken dishes were delicious. I opted for medium spiciness in the curry, but it was not very spicy. I think I would have preferred it to be spicier. Overall, this was one of the tastiest Indian meals I've had. The seating was comfortable and relaxing.

I used to go to Ashoka in Osaka a lot in the past. It's been over 40 years now and I don't remember the menu or taste, but back then this was the place for a slightly luxurious Indian curry. I visited this restaurant for the first time at the entrance of Teramachi Street on the day of the Gion Festival. I ordered the "Great Value Set" (1,600 yen). I wonder if it tasted like this back then? Hmm, all the dishes seemed somewhat lacking in uniqueness, more like standard flavors and dishes that would appeal to everyone. The atmosphere of the restaurant and the friendliness of the staff were good, but the salad only came with a slice of lemon on the table and there were no salt or spices. It was strange that the restaurant was quite busy despite that.

★Located on the 3rd floor of a building in Rokkaku-dori, Tachibana-cho.★The atmosphere inside the restaurant feels spacious. It can be casual yet also a bit upscale.★FoodToday's lunch set is 1,200 yen (tax included) + lunch drink for 200 yen (tax included).・Today's soup: Tomato soup・Charcoal-grilled 2 types: One is Chicken Tikka・Choose from 2 types of curry: Shrimp curry (the other option is Chicken curry)・Naan・Yogurt・Strawberry lassiIt's delicious, but there are many Indian curry restaurants nearby, so I might not choose Ashoka again. I wished there were more options to choose from than just 2 types!

I went to this restaurant for the first time in about 20 years and had today's lunch, which cost 1,200 yen including tax. I chose the chicken curry from the options of chicken and shrimp. I used to go there often at night when I was a child, and I believe it was the first Indian curry restaurant in Kyoto. I have fond memories of it being very delicious. The curry I had today was also tasty, but I wonder if the spinach curry or mutton curry that I used to have at night in the past was even more delicious. There are now many authentic Indian curry restaurants popping up, so maybe my taste buds have become accustomed to them. It is really delicious though, so I recommend it. In addition to the photo, corn soup and yogurt for dessert are included.

I had lunch at Ashoka, one of the three Indian subcontinent restaurants on Teramachi Street. It feels more upscale compared to the other two (Ajanta and Yak & Yeti). I really liked the naan here, it goes well with the mild curry. It's reasonably priced, the seating is spacious, and the staff is friendly, so I often come here for lunch. It's a surprising oasis of calm amidst the hustle and bustle of Shijo Teramachi. It was delicious again today.

This is an Indian restaurant located at the corner of Shijo Teramachi, which has been around for a long time. Despite living in Kyoto for 35 years, this was my first visit. I ordered the vegetable lunch set for ¥900, which included today's soup, vegetable pakora, dried vegetables, saffron rice and naan, vegetable curry, salad, and yogurt. The curry can be chosen from two types, and I chose vegetable over bean. The vegetable pakora was a bit too spicy for me in my 50s. Two pieces of naan were served, but I left one. The portion was generous, and for ¥900, it was a great value. Thank you for the meal.

I finally got to visit a restaurant that I've been curious about for a long time! I went on a Sunday around 1 pm. I ordered the "Today's Lunch" (1200 yen including tax) and my partner ordered the "Great Value Set" (1600 yen including tax). The "Today's Lunch" included soup of the day, two charcoal-grilled dishes, a choice of curry (chicken or vegetable on this day), saffron rice, naan, salad, and yogurt. The "Great Value Set" included soup of the day, salad, saffron rice, tandoori chicken, a choice of chicken curry or vegetable curry, naan, yogurt, and chai or coffee. Both options offered unlimited naan! Since it was our first visit, we didn't specify the spiciness of the curry, but it seems you can communicate your preference. The vegetable curry we had was quite mild in spiciness. My partner's chicken curry was a bit spicier than the vegetable curry, and it made us sweat a bit. The naan was delicious, with crispy thin parts and soft chewy thick parts with a hint of sweetness. The staff, who seemed to be locals, were all very friendly, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was cozy. It seems there is a good reason for this restaurant's long-standing success. Moreover, when I looked at the menu, I noticed that lunch is served until 5 pm and dinner starts at 5 pm! It seems they operate continuously. How convenient!

A long-established Indian restaurant located in a building in the heart of Shijo Teramachi in Kyoto. The spacious interior allows for a relaxed dining experience. You can even see the naan being stretched and baked through the glass. The seasonal vegetables are used well, with a tomato soup and chicken curry that have a subtle acidity and aroma of tomatoes, setting it apart from other restaurants. However, the lunch menu is very reasonably priced, making it a recommended choice for lunch in the center of Kyoto.

I visited around 1pm on a weekday. It's on the third floor at the corner of Teramachi Street in Shijo, above Saizeriya. There were 2 other customers. The interior was more spacious than I expected, with a retro feel to the tables and chairs. The staff were dressed in black vests and pants like a bar master, and they welcomed me. Today's lunch set was 1200 yen. I chose the shrimp curry which was medium spicy. It came with soup, salad, tandoori, curry, naan, and yogurt in that order. The shrimp curry had a slight tanginess, maybe it was tomato-based? The vegetables and spices were well blended, giving it a nice texture, and it paired really well with the naan. It was rich but had a refreshing aftertaste due to the slight tanginess. There were 3 shrimp in the curry. The naan was my favorite chewy type! It was delicious on its own and also paired well with the curry. They served two types of tandoori chicken, but I wish there was a lunch set with just one type for 1000 yen. I got a bit tired of both being chicken... Also, it was a bit salty for my taste. The staff were all kind and polite. The loud voices from the kitchen bothered me a bit, even though it said "Please enjoy your meal in silence" on the table... haha Thank you for the meal.

I used it for lunch. I ordered the "Great Value Set (1600 yen)" which includes today's soup, salad, saffron rice, tandoori chicken, chicken curry, naan, yogurt, and chai for 1600 yen, quite a generous portion. I upgraded the naan to cheese naan for an additional 150 yen. The curry taste is average. The cheese naan was good.

You can enjoy authentic Indian cuisine based on Ayurveda at the Tandoor Kiln, a long-established Indian restaurant where you can see naan and tandoori chicken being baked. Even while waiting for your food, you can enjoy the live atmosphere. There are four lunch options: Vegetable Lunch (¥900), Today's Lunch (¥1200), Value Set (¥1600), and Special Lunch (¥1800). The curry changes daily. The set includes soup, saffron rice, and naan. You can change the naan to Cheese Naan (+¥150) or Garlic Naan (+¥250). The cheese-filled naan is soft and the spicy curry is mellow. The Indian chef is handsome and a gentleman. My stomach was full.

Ashoka Restaurant Located on the 3rd floor at the entrance of Teramachi Street from Shijo Street, this Indian restaurant offers a lunch set for 1,200 yen plus a chai for 105 yen. We ordered the Tandoori Chicken Set for 1,600 yen. The restaurant was spacious with only two female customers seated when we arrived, making it a comfortable option during these cautious times. We were served a creamy tomato soup, followed by a plate consisting of salad, turmeric rice, various tandoori dishes, and naan bread. The curry came with a choice of chicken or vegetables, with options for spiciness levels. The staff kindly offered us additional naan bread, and we enjoyed the meal with yogurt and chai. We were surprised by the affordable price of the takeout curry (500 yen) and decided to order some for dinner. The takeout order was ready within 30 minutes, compactly packaged with a generous portion of curry and naan. It made for a delightful curry dinner at home. Supporting restaurants during these challenging times by enjoying their delicious meals is a great way to show our appreciation. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I went to "Ashoka Kyoto" with my wife for the first time in a while. We tried to go with our daughter before, but it was fully booked, so we finally got to eat there today - so happy! Today's lunch was ¥1200. I forgot what the soup of the day was, but it had a strong spice flavor like Indian cuisine. The charcoal-grilled dishes, saffron rice, salad, my chicken curry, my wife's... naan. It's all you can eat naan, so I'm happy. The yogurt was a nice touch. I'm happy to have eaten curry at Ashoka after a long time. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant on a Saturday during the New Year holiday. It was busy, but I was able to sit down quickly. They only had a special set for 1600 yen or a special lunch for 1800 yen. I will compare the differences between the special set and today's lunch for 1200 yen. Today's Lunch for 1200 yen includes Tandoori Special (2 types of charcoal-grilled dishes) and Coffee or Chai for an additional 105 yen. The special set for 1600 yen includes Tandoori Chicken and Coffee or Chai is already included. Additionally, the special lunch for 1800 yen includes lentil chips, dried vegetables, and Kulfi (ice cream) along with the 1200 yen lunch. You can choose from 4 types of curry. The 1600 yen set includes spicy corn soup, Tandoori Chicken, Saffron Rice, Salad, Naan with butter, Chicken Curry, and Yogurt with mango sauce. The flavors were all delicious, and the atmosphere was nice. I will definitely come back again.

I visited Ashoka in Teramachi Shijo for lunch. It is an old-established Indian restaurant. I ordered the lunch set with Tandoori Chicken, which is my favorite. I always go to Indian restaurants for Tandoori Chicken. When you're unsure what to order abroad, Tandoori Chicken and shrimp dishes are always a safe bet. The Tandoori Chicken here had a yogurt sauce that soaked deep into the meat, just as I expected. I also upgraded to Cheese Naan for an extra 100 yen (I think). The crispy cheese added a perfect touch to the Butter Chicken curry. If I had to nitpick, I prefer curries with a bit more depth in flavor. I devoured the meal in one go, but it was quite a large portion. It might be challenging for women to finish it all. Plus, you can have unlimited refills of Naan. In terms of Indian curry in this price range, I think it offers one of the most satisfying experiences in Kyoto.

Vegetable curry for lunch. I'm watching my sugar intake these days, so I try to eat more vegetables. I arrived slightly late for lunch, so there weren't many customers. I ordered the veggie set. First, the potage soup arrived. It was spicy and delicious. Then the dishes kept coming - a mixed vegetable curry with plenty of potatoes, along with a potato side dish and a large naan bread. I ended up consuming more sugar than intended. I need to cut back on it for a while.

Memories submission. Kyoto is a city of students. Students are generally short of money, so many shops offer services to attract university students, such as "Student Extra Large Free" or "Student Limited". While walking on Shijo Street, I saw a sign that read, "Ashoka supports students! Student Special 500 yen + TAX". I did a double-take. Isn't that cheap?? I visited the restaurant later. It was true, a set of curry, naan (or rice), salad, and yogurt. I could eat it casually like in a cafe. It was light. The naan was closer to bread. I don't remember having a strong impression of the taste, but it was quite an experience to eat an Indian curry set at the price of ordering a beef bowl. Thank you for the meal.

Once again, I went on an Indian food tour around the Kawaramachi area. I actually visited back in 2012, but decided to revisit after a long time. Looking at the photos, I had a vegetable lunch, and the content and price remained the same. Despite the consumption tax increase, the price has effectively decreased. When you come out of Kawaramachi Station and cross Teramachi Street, the building on the third floor has a restaurant-like atmosphere. The window frames are pentagonal like the silhouette of the Taj Mahal, it's moderately bright, not noisy, and the tables have salt, pepper, toothpicks, and napkins. It feels like being in a restaurant district like Takashimaya. There is no sense of newness, but it is clean and tidy. We were guided by a well-dressed hall staff and seated at a table for four. This time, I ordered the curry set lunch (1,200 yen including tax). You can choose between chicken curry and soup, I chose chicken, and asked for it to be slightly spicy. It was just before noon on a weekday, so there were noticeable vacancies. There was an introduction to the restaurant on the table, stating that it opened in 1980. Many people in Kyoto may have had their first curry and naan meal here, rather than curry rice. Looking to the side, you could see the kitchen through the glass, and the staff making tandoori chicken made eye contact and smiled at me. I couldn't help but smile back and nod. The corn soup arrived soon. It looks like a normal soup but has spices typical of Indian restaurants. I thought I would wait for all the dishes to arrive, but as it seemed to be getting cold, I decided to start with the soup. As soon as I finished the soup, the next dish arrived. A lettuce-based salad, two-bite saffron rice, tikka, and tandoori chicken. Lemon was served, which was unusual. Finally, the curry and naan arrived. The curry was a yellowish color, and it didn't look spicy. The naan was quite hot, making it difficult to tear with your fingers. The naan was a chewy type with a slight sweetness, and it was delicious on its own. The curry, as it appeared, was mild in spiciness. The staff mentioned that you could get a refill of naan, and when requested, it was served cut in half. The staff proudly mentioned that the naan was the chef's family recipe, with a strong chewy texture. Their smiles were lovely, making me feel good. Inside the curry were large chunks of chicken. The tandoori chicken had a pleasant smoky aroma, and the flavor penetrated deep. The surface had a hint of spices, while the inside had more of a chicken aroma, which might be the authentic taste. Midway through, a dessert of yogurt was placed on the table. It was topped with mango syrup, refreshing and not too sweet, perfect for cleansing the palate. Even though I'm not a fan of yogurt, I could enjoy it without any resistance. I finished it in no time. There were no particularly unique flavors or confusing menus, but the calm atmosphere, the ambiance that develops over time, and the fact that you can have lunch relatively late are all very much appreciated.

I finally visited the Indian restaurant that I had been curious about. Since it was late, I was the only customer. I ordered the 900 yen lunch set, where you can choose between lentil curry and vegetable curry. I have always liked Indian cuisine, so I enjoyed it! The portion size was amazing for the price!! The naan bread was more than twice the size of my face! Thank you for the meal.

I went for the first time at night, and there were a few foreigners. The prices were quite high.