This South Indian cuisine buffet in Japan was truly a wonderful experience. It allowed me to enjoy a variety of South Indian flavors all at once, each dish filled with authentic taste and deliciousness. The buffet offered a range of options, providing a great opportunity to try various South Indian dishes. From rice-based dishes, spicy curries, fresh naan, to different chutneys and sambars, the buffet had a selection of authentic dishes. In particular, the traditional dosas and idlis provided a fresh and light texture and flavor. The buffet system catered to people with different dietary restrictions and preferences, offering a variety of choices from vegetarian dishes to non-vegetarian options. The buffet style allowed me to choose dishes at my own pace and adjust the quantity as needed. Not only the food, but the service was also impressive. The staff were friendly, providing explanations about the food and answering any questions about specific dishes. The buffet was well replenished and the tables were kept clean, allowing me to enjoy the meal comfortably. The restaurant atmosphere was charming, incorporating elements of South Indian culture. The colorful decorations, music, and aromas enhanced the dining experience. Overall, this South Indian cuisine buffet was a great opportunity to explore authentic South Indian flavors and enjoy a variety of dishes. The quality of the food, diversity, and comfortable atmosphere make it an ideal place for those who love South Indian cuisine. I look forward to visiting again.

Nirwana Ginza store lunch buffet for 1,320 yen. I visited on a Saturday at 1 pm and it was almost full. The buffet includes two pieces of panipuri and a bread similar to naan per person. Panipuri has a crispy shell filled with potato, which you dip in a tangy soup. The bread is like a steamed bun texture. The buffet offers two types of meat curry, two types of vegetable curry, sambal, and on weekends and holidays, you can also enjoy authentic biryani. They also serve raita, chutney, and achar. There are salads, pasta, wada, fried bread, and more. The quality is quite good for the price. I have visited the Atago main store and Ginza store a few times, and I feel like the curry and biryani have become even more flavorful. The best part of an Indian buffet is mixing everything together at the end for a luxurious Indian meal experience. Thank you for the meal!

Lunchtime limited buffet for 1,320 yen. The restaurant floor at Belvia Hall is full of attractive shops, but this particular one stands out. It offers a buffet style with a wide range of Indian dishes from north to south! About 70% of the customers were foreigners. Today's curry includes 4 types (bean, vegetable, mutton, chicken), biryani, sambal, salad, rice, fried bread, non-sweet donuts, and even desserts! It's incredibly delicious. I want to go back soon... The curry changes daily too...

I visited here for the first time while out in Ginza. The buffet menu was extensive, with no time limit, and at 1,320 yen, it was a great deal with excellent cost performance! Personally, I found the chicken curry and vegetable korma to be particularly delicious, and I ended up eating too much and got a food coma. Thank you for the meal! [Buffet menu] Chicken curry, mutton curry, potato masala, vegetable korma, chicken biryani, sambar, chapati, wada, pickles, salad, Indian dessert. Please forgive me for not being able to plate it neatly and it may not look very appetizing...

Nirvanam is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy a buffet lunch of authentic South Indian cuisine. Known for its variety of delicious curries from Kerala, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and more, this place is frequented by both locals and Indians. The name "Nirvanam" comes from Sanskrit, meaning "bliss" in English. With locations in Ginza, Kamiyacho, Toranomon, Ariake, Center Kita (Yokohama), and Kawagoe, Nirvanam is a favorite in the Kanto region. The Ginza branch is located on the 7th floor of a commercial building near Ginza-itchome Station. The owner, Anil Raj, is an Indian who has been living in Japan for about 20 years and has a background in international finance. The restaurant allows up to two silver plates per person, and freshly baked naan is served warm. There are five types of curry available, making it a fun dining experience. Today, the restaurant is less crowded due to the rain. With a coupon from Tabelog, a complimentary lassi is provided. The total bill came to 1320 yen. Be careful not to overeat and enjoy the meal responsibly!

Located on top of the building where LOFT in Ginza is situated, this Indian restaurant offers a buffet-style lunch that is quite popular among customers. During lunch hours, they only serve buffet, which is priced at 1320 yen including tax, making it affordable for a try. The restaurant is staffed by Indian employees who may have some difficulty in Japanese communication, but since the menu is buffet-only, there's not much to worry about. The buffet lineup changes daily, with around 20 dishes available, including 4 types of curry, basmati rice, yakisoba, biryani, naan, and other classic Indian dishes. What surprised me personally was the presence of Indian donuts called "wada" and yogurt "raita" in the buffet menu, which was quite rare to see. The overall taste is mild, making it easy for those who are not fond of spicy food. For those who enjoy spiciness, there are spices (such as chili peppers) available to add some heat. Since it's a buffet, you can choose to eat a lot or enjoy a variety of dishes in small portions. I personally prefer the latter option!

Visited without a reservation. Many Indian customers, so it felt like an authentic experience. It was a buffet, but they brought us pani puri and spinach patty-like appetizers first. I was seated between two Indian tables, so I observed their eating habits. There were some unique curries, but overall delicious. I want to come back again.

Nirvanam's Ginza branch in Kamiyacho is extremely popular and has been selected as one of the top 100 restaurants. When I had an office in Kamiyacho, I used to go to the main branch for lunch often. The Ginza branch, however, was not crowded at all. It was lunchtime but quite empty, which was a bit worrying. The lunch menu consists of all-you-can-eat only. Once you are seated, you can help yourself to the food. Just be aware that you can only use up to 3 curry containers. But you can go back for more as many times as you like, so it's not a problem. There were about 4-5 types of curry available, like mutton, chicken, vegetable, and a soup-like dish. You are supposed to dip a donut-shaped bread into the soup-like dish. Naan is also all-you-can-eat but you have to order it, so you can always get it hot and fresh. I was delighted to see a large amount of seaweed served as a salad because I love seaweed. I had seconds of just the seaweed. There was also a dish with chicken and vegetables coated in pancake mix and fried, which was also delicious. Personally, I was hoping for biryani, but it seems to be only available on weekends. However, this Ginza branch is definitely a hidden gem, so it's worth a visit! Thank you for the meal!

When I visited, a group of customers that seemed like they were from a lecture or some kind of event occupied half (!!) of the restaurant, making the staff very busy and hard to notice, order, or receive food. However, they were very kind overall. It felt like a party atmosphere. There were more Indian people than Japanese people in the restaurant, which was something I hadn't seen before in Tokyo. It seems like the food quality suits the locals' taste well! I felt relaxed and took my time. I struggled to choose from the extensive menu and ended up getting a seafood set. The Fish Tikka and Tandoori Shrimp were hidden under a large naan bread but were delicious with just the right amount of spice. The seafood curry was mild, so I added some chili paste for extra heat. The lassi was incredibly rich and almost like a dessert. The staff apologized for the delay caused by the group and accommodated my request for a saltier lassi. They even packed the leftover naan for me. I appreciate the thoughtful service from the staff, making it a very pleasant dinner experience.

It's quite a good deal. I ended up eating too much. They have Tandoori chicken, chicken curry, mutton curry, sambar curry, vegetable curry, and a mysterious dessert, all you can eat. I love mutton curry. I will definitely go back again.

I was thinking about having curry today while receiving treatment at the clinic. I found the restaurant area in the building surprisingly convenient, so I walked around looking for a restaurant in the building. Near the clinic, there was "MUJI Diner" offering a plain food course (prix-fixe course) starting from 3,500 yen (tax included), so I assumed a reservation would be necessary and moved on. On the 1st floor, there was Loft in the Mitsui Shopping Park Ginza Bellvia Building, and I headed to the Indian curry restaurant on the upper floor. On the 7th floor, there was "Tenka Kaibi Ginza Store," where I had been praised for choosing the "Tenka Kaibi Nihonbashi Main Store" when I was in charge of a banquet in the past. It serves delicious hot pot with rare mushrooms and other ingredients. "Nirvanam Ginza Store" had one customer already, so I was able to choose my favorite seat. It seemed to focus more on buffet lunches, with utensils left on the counter. I was thinking of the South Indian set meal for 3,000 yen, but there was a more reasonable set menu available: - Meat Dinner Set 1,850 yen - Seafood Dinner Set 1,950 yen - Vegetable Dinner Set 1,750 yen I had decided on the Vegetable Dinner Set because there was a samosa in the photo, but I couldn't tell what the fried item next to it was, so I asked and was told it was onion tempura, which tasted like a dessert. I hadn't read the menu properly. I thought meat would be better than dessert, so I ordered the Meat Dinner Set. From 18:00 to 20:00, there was a Happy Hour with drinks for 300 yen, so I ordered a beer. The beer seemed to have been sitting for a while, as it tasted sour, possibly due to the tube being used or the server not being cleaned properly. They quickly replaced it with a strong Highball. I had papad as a snack. The chicken curry turned out to be butter chicken, quite different from the South Indian curry I had in mind. The naan was crispy and delicious, and the rice was a small portion of turmeric rice. Since it's Ginza, I didn't expect any refill service. The Tandoori chicken and Seekh Kebab that came with it made it a great value dinner. I ordered another Highball as I wanted to eat a bit more, and the soup was my choice. The Murgnei Soup for 500 yen was a curry-flavored soup, creamy with plenty of vegetables and some meat. I couldn't tell what meat it was, but it was tough, maybe lamb? I realized my filling had come loose when I bit into it. It wasn't as bad as swallowing a filling while eating chimaki this time. I need to make a dentist appointment tomorrow. The soup I had later was filled with ginger, warming up my body and making me feel really good.

A long-established curry restaurant. Visited because Nirvanam Ginza joined. Located on the 7th floor of Belvia Building, the only option for lunch is the curry buffet for 1200 yen. There are 5-6 types of Indian curry, unimpressive salads, fried dishes, etc. It's not fancy like a breakfast at a business hotel. There are a lot of Indian people and the place has a local vibe. When serving Chicken Curry and Cauliflower Curry, the sauce tends to flow out and mix on the plate. It was a bit difficult to make a rice dam due to the low viscosity of the curry. The taste is okay for the Chicken Curry, but the Cauliflower Curry was a bit disappointing. They offer naan service where they bring freshly baked naan in a basket, which was the most delicious part of the meal.

The other day, after work, I went to this Indian restaurant, "Nirwanam Ginza". It seems to be closest to Ginza-itchome Station on the Yurakucho Line, just a short walk from exit 5. The restaurant is located on the 7th floor of the Ginza Velvia Building. I found out that this is the Ginza branch of "Nirwanam" in Shimbashi, which was selected as one of the top 100 Asian and Ethnic restaurants in Tokyo in 2022. I decided to stop by since I recently found out that they have opened in Ginza as well. Like other branches, they offer a lunch buffet style all-you-can-eat menu. For dinner, they offer a grand menu. As I looked through the menu, I noticed that it was slightly different from other branches... or maybe it's just my imagination? Since I wanted to try something with mutton, I ordered Mutton Biryani for 2,200 yen and Mutton Sukka for 1,500 yen. First, the Mutton Biryani arrived. It was served in a silver container, and the biryani was piled up nicely inside. Biryani is a spiced rice dish with meat cooked together, commonly found in India and surrounding countries. The rice is somewhat fluffy and not sticky, with herbs and nuts on top, and chunks of mutton inside. The rice was fluffy and had a sophisticated taste with a strong aroma of spices. Although there wasn't a large amount of mutton inside, it was well marinated and delicious. Biryani is considered a celebratory meal at Islamic weddings in India, but it is also a common street food that people enjoy daily. Next, I tried the Mutton Sukka, which was a dry mutton curry combining styles from the Malabar and Goa regions of India. It was a bit difficult to explain the style, but it seemed like a spinach-based curry with chunks of mutton covered in a green solid curry. Onions and nuts were also included. The curry was rich and slightly oily, but it was surprisingly delicious and didn't feel heavy. The restaurant had about three other groups of customers besides me, including two Indian men and two Japanese women, and another solo customer like me. The staff, mostly fluent in Japanese, included two foreign employees, while the cooking staff worked separately. The service was polite, and the restaurant's location on the 7th floor offered a nice view. I paid by credit card, and I believe the minimum card charge at Nirwanam's affiliated stores is usually 3,000 yen. However, the staff at the Shimbashi branch mentioned that it could be flexible if you don't have cash. They also accept PAYPAY. There were no hangers or baskets around my table, but it wasn't inconvenient for me. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience. Nirwanam seems to be expanding, with this being their fifth store. It's impressive to see their growth. The location in Ginza seems to attract more customers, but I assume the rent must be higher here. If you're interested, I recommend giving Nirwanam a try.

I have been to the restaurant in Kagurazaka many times, but this was my first visit to the Ginza location. The interior of the restaurant is clean and spacious compared to the Kagurazaka branch. They offer four types of curry, biryani, yakisoba-style noodles, and pasta. The biryani was especially delicious. The prices in Ginza are a great deal for the quality of food you receive.

The buffet lunch (1320 yen) seems to be the only option. The mutton and chicken were delicious, and they tasted great with the naan. However, as someone else mentioned, the curry was not warm, which was disappointing. There weren't many customers, so the curry in the buffet was also running low, creating a negative cycle. I hope to try the hot mutton curry someday!

I often visit the Nirvanam in Kamiyacho, and I love their authentic lunch buffet. This was my first time at the Ginza location. When I entered the restaurant, there was a somewhat gloomy atmosphere, possibly because it was past 1 pm. The curry dishes on display looked less impressive compared to the Kamiyacho location. Feeling a bit disappointed, I grabbed a smaller plate and started serving myself. Unlike the Kamiyacho location where you can freely use multiple plates, here they limited it to two stainless steel plates for curry. It felt like they were being stingy. I decided to stick with one serving and filled my plate with butter chicken, egg korma, lentil donut (wada), chicken, turmeric rice, pickles, and hot sauce. I requested some naan, and they brought out a large, warm piece in a red plastic basket. It was so filling that I struggled to finish it all. For my second round, I got chana masala, sambar, chicken, wada, and pickles. I had to go for a third round to finish the leftover naan and rice. The taste was decent, but overall, the curries and soups were lukewarm, and the place lacked the lively atmosphere of the Kamiyacho location. It was a disappointing buffet experience in Ginza. The bill came out to 1,320 yen, even though the menu board stated 1,200 yen + tax. I believe they should have just listed the total price without mentioning tax. From now on, I've decided to only visit the Kamiyacho location.

I want to eat curry in Yurakucho, and my wife doesn't like Western-style curry, so we decided on Indian curry. I found this restaurant called Nilwanam. It means bliss in Sanskrit. It was my first time trying a curry lunch buffet, so we decided to visit. We arrived a little after 11 am, and the place was empty. As soon as we entered, the staff told us to help ourselves to the buffet. There were four types of curry: mutton, chicken, spinach, and vegetable. The mutton curry was quite spicy with chunks of lamb. The chicken curry was like green curry, but the chicken skin was in tiny pieces, which was a bit off-putting. The spinach curry had actual spinach in it. The vegetable curry was thin and lacked flavor. Overall, the curries were on the bland side. Perhaps they were trying to keep costs down for the buffet. While I was getting curry, a mysterious round food item appeared on the table without explanation. In the end, I'm not sure what it was. Rice and naan were unlimited at the buffet. It was a lunch lacking in excitement and flavor. I feel bad for the people from different countries working hard, but I don't think I'll be coming back.

Located on the 7th floor of the Velvia Building in Ginza, this restaurant is known for its curry buffet that is famous in Kamiyacho. The atmosphere is very comfortable compared to the Kamiyacho location. The interior is clean with plenty of natural light coming in through the windows, making it a relaxing place to dine. The lunch buffet on Saturdays costs 1320 yen, slightly higher than other locations, but worth it for the cozy ambiance. The restaurant quickly filled up after opening at 11 am, showing its popularity. They start with serving two pieces of Bani Puri and bread similar to naan, which is not common in buffets. The Bani Puri has a crispy shell filled with potato and is eaten with a tangy soup. The buffet offers various types of curry, salad, pasta, chili chicken, wada, chutney, desserts, pickles, raita, chutney, and chili peppers, providing a wide selection. The highlight is the unlimited servings of mutton biryani, which can be enjoyed by pouring curry over it and adding pickles, chili sauce, and raita. Despite the mild spiciness of the curry, the accompaniments make up for it. Overall, it is a recommended dining experience. Thank you for the meal!

Located on the 7th floor of Ginza Belvia-kan, I have visited the Chinese, Italian, and Oceanian restaurants in the same building before, and have been aware that Nirvanam has an outlet in Ginza. Since the one in Kagurazaka is close to my home, I had never visited this place intentionally until now, on a weekend when they offer biryani at the buffet. Apart from the slight price difference (120 yen higher in Ginza), my observations on the food and atmosphere are as follows: Food (compared to the buffet at Kagurazaka): Similar variety. Salad freshness and curry taste/spiciness are on par. The biryani has the same texture, but the spice aroma is weak and the taste is a bit bland, leaving a slightly unsatisfying impression. Also, there is room for improvement in keeping the food warm (the biryani is just right when first served on the buffet table, but it cools down after 15 minutes). Atmosphere: Spacious and not cramped, making it comfortable. A welcoming atmosphere where even a woman dining alone can feel at ease in between shopping. As a fan of Nirvanam, I look forward to further improvements in the food quality.

At the beginning of 2022, I went to a special buffet of South Indian cuisine for dining out. I saw the menu on Facebook for the special buffet at "Nirvanam," a South Indian restaurant, and decided to visit right away. "Nirvanam" has multiple branches in Tokyo, including Kojimachi, Toranomon, Ginza, and Ariake, and they were open during the New Year period. Each branch has slightly different menus. I usually go to the Kojimachi branch, but since there is one in Ginza as well, I decided to go there this time. The Ginza branch is located on the restaurant floor of Ginza Velvia-kan, where LOFT is also located. When we arrived at the restaurant after 1 pm, there was a long line of people waiting outside, and the place was bustling. Everyone in line, except for my husband and me, were Indian, either with their families or friends, eagerly waiting for a table. It was exciting to see locals gathering at the restaurant during the New Year, and I had high expectations for the delicious food. The conversations around me were in foreign languages, and even the staff members were conversing in a language other than Japanese, creating an atmosphere as if I were dining abroad. The menu for the day was displayed outside the restaurant, featuring a special buffet for the New Year period, with Mutton Biryani being the highlight. After a short wait, we were able to enter as a table for two became available. Lunchtime only offered a buffet, and drinks had to be ordered separately from the menu. Each table had hypochlorous acid water, which was reassuring as some people eat Indian food with their hands. Now, let's talk about the dishes I tried. The buffet included Hyderabadi Chicken Curry, Mutton Dum Biryani, Lemon Chicken Dry, Butter Naan, Mixed Veg Curry, Lobhia Masala, Sambar, Wada, Raita, Green Salad, Pickles, Coconut Chutney, Chili Sauce, Saffron Rice, and dessert (Semiyapaynam). I tried two types of curry, chicken, biryani, naan, and salad. The curries were mild and easy to eat, and the Lemon Chicken was crispy and flavorful. The Biryani was spicy and exceptionally delicious! The naan was a bit disappointing as it was not as fluffy as I would have liked, but overall, I was very satisfied with the other dishes. My wife had Wada and Chicken Curry, and we also tried the Saffron Rice later on. Both were delicious, with the Wada being freshly fried and crispy, and the Saffron Rice having a unique texture compared to the Biryani. Despite the crowded restaurant, the food turnover was quick, and we were able to enjoy the dishes in their best condition. The taste was consistent with the Kojimachi branch, but the ambiance at the Ginza branch, being in Ginza Velvia-kan, was more pleasant. The lunch price was the same at both branches, 1,200 yen, but the Ginza branch was slightly more expensive due to the separate consumption tax. It may be worth checking the menu before deciding which branch to visit. Starting the new year with delicious South Indian cuisine was a delightful dining experience. It felt like saying, "Osechi is nice, but curry is good too" (laughs).