I went to "Elora" in Kawaramachi, Kyoto. I ordered the Daaji Lunch from the lunch menu (Butter Chicken, Keema, Lassi, Naan) for 1200 yen. I was happy that the Naan and Saffron Rice were all-you-can-eat. The portion of the Danduri Chicken was good and I felt it was a good value for the price. It was a shame that alcohol was not served at Mambo Chu, but overall, I was satisfied with the lunch.

Today's special set is 990 yen including tax. It includes spinach and mutton curry, with a lassi drink. I had previously tried the Mumbai lunch for 890 yen, but for some reason, I didn't see it on the menu this time, so I instantly ordered this set instead. The curry is only one type, but the portion is generous. It comes with papad as a snack. It's a bit salty, but quite delicious, especially when eaten crispy while waiting for the naan refill. All the other customers were foreign tourists, mostly women. While I think that if you come to Japan, you should try Japanese cuisine, I understand the desire for variety during a long trip. Plus, authentic Japanese food can be expensive, and many restaurants only serve it at dinner. I feel like recommending a good Japanese lunch spot in Kyoto. Anyway, the curry is mild since it's spinach-based. The tables and interior feel a bit cramped, but it's rare to find a place serving spinach curry for lunch, so I appreciate that.

This is my first review even though it's my third visit. We arrived around 8:00 PM and there were already about four customers waiting outside, but we were seated within 5 minutes. We ordered the Mumbai Dinner (1680 yen) and shared the Tandoori Chicken (590 yen) and Rajarani Kabab (590 yen) with a companion. Soon, salad and soup were brought to us. The salad had a slightly sweet dressing, and the soup was a peppery consomme. The self-serve soup from the pot was warm and you could refill it as many times as you liked, which was satisfying. Then the curry and naan arrived. In the photo, the vegetable curry is in the front, and the Chana Masala (chickpea curry) is at the back. The vegetable curry had chunks of carrots and potatoes with just the right amount of spice. The Chana Masala had plenty of chickpeas. The naan was freshly baked and hot to touch at first. It had a chewy and crispy texture that was delicious. In the chicken comparison, the Rajarani Kabab was overwhelmingly delicious! The tender chicken wings and Indian spices paired well, making it highly recommended. Though the Mumbai Dinner doesn't include unlimited naan, the staff brought us an extra piece as a service, allowing us to enjoy two pieces. The customers in the restaurant were diverse, and the friendly atmosphere of the staff made it comfortable. I left the restaurant today feeling very satisfied.

The Mutton Dal Potato had a spiciness level of 3 out of 5, which felt like a normal level of spiciness. It was just right.

I had a mini dinner. It was a set with naan, curry, salad, soup, and a drink. The curry was not too spicy, just the right amount of heat and very delicious. The portion was also sufficient.

The place is reasonably priced, so I thought the quality would be decent, but the salad was delicious and the soup served in a pot was hot and you could have multiple refills. The curry was also tasty, but a bit more quantity would be even better. The lady next to me asked for her drink to be half and half, and the staff kindly accommodated her request. It seems easy for solo diners to come in, as there were many solo customers inside. I would like to come back again!

I'm sorry that the butter curry was too spicy, I couldn't eat it... The spinach curry was delicious though. The ginger chai had a lot of ginger in it, which was great.

This is my first visit. I felt like having Indian curry, and when I passed by, an Indian man was handing out flyers in front of the store. I was in the mood for Indian curry and the man seemed nice, so I decided to have lunch here today. I ordered the Mumbai Lunch, where you can choose two types of curry - there were four vegetable options too. The meal started with a salad and carrot soup. The Indian man from earlier was called back inside as the restaurant got busier (laughs). The menu and the taste of the soup were exactly the same as a nearby restaurant called Ajanta, so I wondered if they were sister stores. I stopped going to Ajanta because they once served me spoiled curry, so I was a bit wary of this place, but the curry was delicious. Especially the naan made by the man was hot, crispy, and delicious until the very end. The staff working here were more efficient and friendly compared to Ajanta. There were quite a few solo female customers as well. The restaurant is underground, so it's a bit hard to find, but once you come, it seems easy to use. I will definitely visit again.

I used to be obsessed with Indian curry for a while and visited various curry restaurants in the city. I hadn't been here for a while, so this is my first review. I'm happy that they have Western-style toilets. They understand Japanese almost perfectly, which is helpful. The curry is delicious in a safe way. I like the Kashmiri Naan because it has coconut in it and is sweet, and I also love the Cheese Naan. The naan here is a bit smaller than at Ajanta (where the regular naan is large). In the past, they used to have an all-you-can-eat option for 3500 yen at night, but I wonder if they still offer it. I feel like the portion of curry here is smaller than at Ajanta, so I still prefer Ajanta. For lunch, you can get Garlic Naan, Sesame Naan, Kashmiri Naan, or Cheese Naan for an additional 200 yen. Lunch comes with a soft drink, and you can have unlimited regular naan.

Roti & Paratha is a authentic North Indian restaurant located a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Shijo Kawaramachi Station. The soup of the day is delicious and served in a pot, with enough for four small cups. It has a carrot base with a hint of tomato, full of vegetable flavor and very tasty. The curry is a rich type with a low viscosity, perfect with the roti. The roti has a mild butter flavor. The samosas are spicy and delicious. The location is convenient and easy to access.

Facing Teramachi Street, this Indian restaurant exudes a unique atmosphere as you descend into its underground location. Although the exterior may not catch your eye, making a reservation and visiting turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Priced at 3,500 yen, the all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink deal was quite reasonable. Most items on the menu were available for order, with some exceptions. The dishes were mainly curry-based and spicy, perfect for enjoying with beer. I tried the pumpkin naan for the first time, which was deliciously sweet. The cheese naan was also very tasty. There was a wide variety of curries to choose from, ensuring you won't get tired of the options. Despite drinking quite a bit, I didn't feel too intoxicated, perhaps thanks to the turmeric. However, I felt that there is room for improvement in the drink selection.

I had always been curious about the restaurant that always distributes flyers. I tried the Tandoori set that comes with Seekh Kebab. Hmm... I think I would have been better off with the Special Lunch or Curry Lunch instead of the couscous. The cost performance is great. Maybe you can get a refill on the naan? But it's already quite big, so I'm full. The carrot soup in the atmospheric silver pot is quite spicy! But it's delicious and warms you up. The set includes two types of curry, a huge naan, salad, drink, and the Seekh Kebab and Tandoori Chicken for ¥1190. Good cost performance. It seems like a good meal to have before going to yoga.

When? Weekday around 12:30 With whom? Alone When in the mood for curry around Kawaramachi area, Yak & Yeti is the go-to place. However, feeling like trying out a new restaurant, I visited here for the first time. I had passed by many times before, but since it's underground, I couldn't see inside and hesitated to enter alone. With a little nervousness, I went down the stairs and opened the door. During lunchtime visit, there were 2 groups of customers. Bollywood dance music videos were playing, creating a bright atmosphere in the restaurant. Among the lunch menu options, I chose a set that includes a choice of two curries and tandoori chicken. Most curry places usually offer chicken, vegetable, keema, and a daily special, but here they have a wide variety. It's great because you won't get tired of coming here often. That being said, I chose vegetable and keema. I don't take risks at new restaurants. (laughs) When asked if I wanted naan or rice, I chose naan, of course. Either way, it's all-you-can-eat. It seemed that a drink was also included, so I had lassi. Shortly after ordering, salad and soup were served. The soup was served in a large pot, which would be pleasing for soup lovers. I, however, don't like this kind of soup served in Indian restaurants, so I just took a small taste. Hmm, I still don't like it. The salad had little dressing and was not very satisfying. I tried to eat it to get some vegetables. Not only here, but I rarely find Indian restaurant salads satisfying. A few minutes later, the curry & tandoori chicken with naan and lassi arrived. The vegetable and keema curries looked similar in appearance. And when I tasted them, there wasn't much difference. The vegetable curry was slightly less spicy. The keema curry was also not very spicy. I noticed that the man next to me got bean curry and spinach keema, and he added a lot of spicy seasoning on the table. It seemed like it would get very spicy (^_^) The tandoori chicken was beautifully grilled and delicious. There was a gap between appearance and taste, as the use of spices was quite restrained. The naan seemed to have less flour per piece, probably because it was all-you-can-eat, giving it a thinner texture. The size was good, but it was lightly baked. Therefore, the chewiness was moderate. Most customers chose naan over rice and were having seconds. Since the additional naan was pre-cut, I also added a slice. It was hotter and had a crispy texture compared to the first one. I enjoyed it. I think it would be better if both naan and rice were included instead of just naan being all-you-can-eat. It was delicious, but when it comes to curry in this area, I would probably still choose my usual place.

I usually go to New Taj Mahal Everest, so I decided to try a different restaurant to taste their flavors. The restaurant was almost full, with a mix of young individuals, elderly couples, and male groups. There were about four lunch sets to choose from, and I opted for the lamb curry and spinach lamb curry while my friend chose the chicken curry and spinach chicken curry. Here is my review of the experience: - Salad: The salad with Aurora sauce was surprising, as I love the unique grated carrot sauce at New Taj Mahal. The salad portion seemed small, and the aluminum bowl made an annoying sound when the fork touched it. Overall, it was a bit different but enjoyable. - Carrot and Tomato Consomme Soup: The soup was a bit too peppery for my liking, even though I enjoy spices. It was spicier than expected. - Curry & Naan or Rice Buffet: The freshly baked naan was delicious, with a crispy texture and a hint of butter. I recommend eating it while it's hot. The curry, however, was different from what I expected, with a texture similar to grated Japanese curry. It lacked the natural sweetness of vegetables and had a strong peppery and salty taste. The lamb curry had a deep flavor, while the chicken curry was sweeter. The spiciness level was not adjustable like at New Taj Mahal. Overall, the combination of the slightly salty curry with the sweet buttery naan was enjoyable. In conclusion, I personally prefer the curry at New Taj Mahal Everest because of the natural sweetness of the vegetables and the absence of overpowering pepper. The experience at New Taj Mahal always leaves me feeling satisfied and refreshed, which was lacking at Aurora. The lack of smiles from the staff also made a difference. It's interesting to see how different Indian and Nepalese curry restaurants can be. I look forward to trying other curry places in the future.

I can't forget the butter chicken curry I had there. It was delicious, but not outstandingly tasty like there. Also, it was all spicy, and my tongue was tingling a bit, so I couldn't fully enjoy it. The salad and soup were already spicy and got me. (laughs) The naan was all you can eat, so I had another piece. I could choose two types of curry, so I picked butter chicken and spinach chicken, but the spinach chicken was also spicy. On the other hand, I was worried that the tandoori chicken might be spicy based on the color in the photo, but it was fine.

This is my third visit and I love the cost performance and taste! The hot naan is thin and crispy in some parts, making it very delicious! Before, you could choose the spiciness level of the curry, but now you can't. So I added some red spicy sauce to make it spicy. The staff are friendly and this is really a great restaurant. I prefer this place over the top-ranked restaurants on Kawaramachi Street on Tabelog!

I ordered the spinach mutton curry with saffron rice. The mutton had a slight gamey taste, but the meat was large. The staff's service was good, and I could enjoy my meal comfortably. The curry was adjustable in spiciness, and I chose the second spiciest option, which had a delicious level of heat!

In November 2014, I visited an Indian restaurant called "ELLOLA" located near the Teramachi shopping street when entering from Shijo street side. The restaurant is marked by the Indian flag and the entrance is downstairs on the basement floor. The chef is an Indian who used to work at a five-star hotel in India, and the restaurant serves authentic Indian cuisine. The interior is decorated with Indian paintings and figurines, including images of the monkey god Hanuman and the deity Krishna. The lunch menu includes options like Mini Lunch, Mumbai Lunch, Special Lunch, Large Lunch, and Tandoori Lunch, with the latter three offering unlimited rice and naan. There are 12 curry options to choose from, with varying levels of spiciness. I ordered the Tandoori Lunch which included Chicken Curry and Keema Curry. The meal started with a salad and a hot and spicy carrot soup. The curry was served in traditional silver bowls, accompanied by saffron rice. The Keema Curry was spicier than the Chicken Curry, and both were delicious. The Tandoori Chicken was tender and flavorful. The staff also served Mango Lassi during the meal. Overall, I found the lunch at this Indian restaurant to be a great value for money, especially with the unlimited rice and naan offer. The variety of curries available makes me want to visit again and try more dishes.

It is located near Shijo Kawaramachi and Teramachi shopping street. The restaurant is situated on the basement floor of a building, so you have to go down the stairs from the shopping street. There is a sign at the entrance of the restaurant with the menu listed, highlighting that rice and naan are free for refill. Most lunch menus come with unlimited rice or naan, which is a great service for hungry customers. The lunch set usually includes curry, naan or rice, salad, and soup. The curry is authentic Indian curry with a lot of spices, different from Japanese curry. The taste and quality are consistent and satisfying. The soup is delicious and comes in a generous portion. Despite the great service and quality, the prices are quite affordable. In the evening, they also offer unlimited rice and naan menus, as well as a la carte dishes like biryani. The restaurant is popular among both locals and tourists for its high-quality food at a reasonable price.