I finally had the chance to visit a unique restaurant that I had been wanting to try for a while. It is located near the tram crossing of the Toden Arakawa Line, Tokyo Sakura Tram. The owner is passionate about Indian films and even distributes them. The atmosphere of the restaurant is cozy and filled with Indian movie posters. The special set menu for the day included Coconut Rice, Potato Colombo, Tomato Pachari, and Poriyal, with an added Pepper Chicken. The flavors were rich and the dishes were diverse, offering a taste of South Indian cuisine. The owner's enthusiasm for Indian culture and food is evident in every aspect of the restaurant, making it a unique and enjoyable dining experience.

◆Pepper Chicken Meal ① Pepper Chicken ② Eggplant Drumstick Sambal ③ Pepper Rasam ④ Snake Gourd Kootu ⑤ Bean Paste ⑥ Banana ⑦ Cabbage Poriyal ⑧ Carrot Poriyal ⑨ Ponni Rice ⑩ Appalam ★ Arrangement: ②③④⑧⑨ ※ ①⑦ are placed on ★ ※ ⑨ Ponni Rice topped with ⑩ Appalam

◆Pepper Chicken Meal ① Pepper Chicken ② Eggplant Sambal ③ Pepper Rasam ④ Bitter Gourd Colombu ⑤ Snake Gourd and Bean Paste ⑥ Banana ⑦ Cabbage Poriyal ⑧ Carrot Poriyal ⑨ Ponni Rice ⑩ Uppalam <Arrangement> ②③④⑧⑨ ★ ①⑦ ※ ★ with ⑤ and ⑥ placed in between ※ ⑨ Ponni Rice topped with ⑩ Uppalam

I had Pepper Chicken Meals at the South Indian restaurant "Nandori" in Nishiogu, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo. They serve only Basmati rice and papad, no naan. The exterior and interior of the restaurant are very unique, but the taste was good.

◆Deer Curry Meal Set 1. Deer Curry 2. Okra Drumstick Sambal 3. Fresh Rasam 4. Evening Glory Kootu 5. Pickles 6. Yogurt Pachadi 7. Banana 8. Potato Poriyal 9. Beetroot Poriyal 10. Ponni Rice 11. Appalam ★ Arrangement: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 ★ Pickles, Yogurt Pachadi, and Banana are placed around the Ponni Rice ★ Appalam sits on top of the Ponni Rice

◆Pepper Chicken Meal 1. Pepper Chicken 2. Eggplant Sambal 3. Fresh Rasam 4. Beet Colombu 5. Pickles 6. Yogurt Pachadi 7. Banana 8. Carrot Poriyal 9. Potato Poriyal 10. Ponni Rice 11. Appalam ★ Arrangement: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 ★ Pickles, Yogurt Pachadi, and Banana are placed between 5 and 7 ★ Appalam is placed on top of Ponni Rice

A couple visited the restaurant before playing at the sports gym in Ara Kawa Amusement Park with friends. They chose the shrimp masala meal and the pepper chicken meal. They arrived after 12 o'clock but were able to enter without waiting as there were no other customers. The restaurant gradually filled up afterwards. The flavors of the dishes felt authentic, with a mix of good and bad. They found the dishes to have a unique taste, with some dishes being sour and spicy, which is not common in Japanese Indian restaurants. The price for two people without drinks was around 4,000 yen, which they found reasonable. The restaurant also sells Indian movies and CDs.

◆Pepper Chicken Meals 1. Pepper Chicken 2. Eggplant Sambal 3. Pepper Rasam 4. Mango Pachadi 5. Pickles 6. Yogurt Pachadi 7. Banana 8. Bitter Gourd Poriyal 9. Carrot Poriyal 10. Ponni Rice 11. Appalam ★ Pickles, Yogurt Pachadi, and Banana are placed on top of Ponni Rice. Appalam is placed on top of Ponni Rice and Ponni Rice is placed on top of Bitter Gourd Poriyal.

South Indian restaurant located near Arakawa Yuenchi-mae Station on the Toden Arakawa Line, just a short walk from Ogu Station on the JR line. This restaurant was selected as one of the "Top 100 Asian & Ethnic Restaurants in Tokyo 2022" by Tabelog. They offer both non-vegetarian (chicken or shrimp) and vegetarian lunch options. I chose the vegetarian option, which was Mango Pricely. It seems like a good choice for locals, but the menu might be a bit limited for those coming from further away. I spent 1,100 yen and would rate it 2 out of 5 points.

Before going to the Arakawa amusement park, I went to Nandori, a South Indian restaurant, and ordered the Coconut Rice Set with non-vegetarian deer. I had been wanting to visit this place for a while, but when I finally went, it was closed for the Golden Week holiday. Initially, I was planning to go for the vegetarian option, but the non-vegetarian option included shrimp, chicken, and deer, and since I had never tried deer before, I decided to go for the deer. The deer curry was delicious with a good amount of spice. However, the highlight was the coconut rice, which was incredibly tasty. Even just eating the rice alone was delicious. I found the deer meat to be less gamey than I had expected. It might have been masked by the spices. The rasam had a nice tangy flavor, which I probably wouldn't have enjoyed a few years ago. It's important for food education to try different things like this. The carrot poriyal was also very good. South Indian cuisine is actually quite easy to eat, contrary to what I had imagined. I thought it would be more unique. I will definitely come back to eat here again.

I visited this restaurant about 5-6 years ago, before I became a fan of South Indian cuisine. I saw it featured in a book at a curry shop in Gunma called "Charakara," and I didn't realize it was a popular spot back then. It's been 5-6 years since I last visited, and I'm excited to be back! It's my first time riding the Toden Arakawa Line in a while, which is now called the Tokyo Sakura Tram! Since it was dinner time, they didn't have meals, so I ordered something called Variety Rice instead. You could choose between veg and non-veg curry, and I went with the veg curry because the master mentioned they had mango curry today. It was my first time trying mango curry, and it was delicious! The sweetness of the mango really complemented the curry. I was worried they might clash, but it was a perfect match. And the sambar! It reminded me of the taste of Charakara, which I love. I no longer live near Charakara, so it's nice to feel that taste again somewhere else. I didn't fully appreciate the charm of this restaurant the last time I visited. I'll definitely come back for lunch next time to try their meals. Thank you for a satisfying experience.

◆Pepper Chicken Meal 1. Pepper Chicken 2. Spinach Sambar 3. Tomato Rasam 4. Bitter Gourd Colombu 5. Pickles 6. Yogurt Pachadi 7. Banana 8. Cauliflower Poriyal 9. Carrot Poriyal 10. Ponni Rice 11. Appalam ★ Spinach Rice is topped with Appalam ★ Bitter Gourd Colombu, Pickles, and Banana are placed around the Spinach Rice.

- The average rating is 3.0 points, with evaluations in 0.5 increments. - The overall score is calculated by multiplying food/taste by 4, service by 2, atmosphere by 2, and cost performance by 2, then dividing the sum by 10 (alcohol/drinks are excluded). - Not mentioned - Delicious

Asia Ethnic Top 100, a famous restaurant that also runs a movie distribution company, known for appearing on TV. I sometimes watch Indian movies too, and the passion really comes through in this place. I happened to see the movie RRR around October, which was a big hit in Japan, and I'm proud of that ヽ(´∇`)ノ. It even won an Academy Award, so I highly recommend it! If you're feeling down, definitely go there - it will lift your spirits and make you want to talk about movies. As for the food, it might not match the same level of passion as the movies. I ordered the Lemon Rice Set (Chicken) for 1300 yen. The spicy rice and curry with nuts for texture were a nice touch. As a novice in Indian cuisine, I couldn't really understand the menu or the dishes, but it was delicious, although not very filling. The staff seemed overwhelmed as they were handling everything alone. However, the cute and vibrant tent art inside the restaurant really brought out the Indian and ethnic vibes. Thank you for the meal.

Located near Arakawa Yuenchi-mae Station, this South Indian restaurant is situated along the Arakawa tram line. The restaurant is housed in a building with a lot of character, previously used as an izakaya. The interior is cozy, with only a few tables and counter seats. The decor is eclectic, filled with Indian magazines and ornaments. Lunch sets are priced at 1000 yen, offering light and healthy South Indian curries that are delicious and won't leave you feeling heavy afterwards. The owner's personality shines through in the quirky decor. It feels like you could have some deep conversations with him if you become a regular. Overall, a great dining experience. Thank you for the meal.

I visited "Nandori" near Arakawa Yuenchi-mae on the Toden Arakawa Line. It is a renowned restaurant for South Indian cuisine, selected as one of Asia Ethnic TOKYO's top 100 restaurants. The restaurant had a sign saying "South Indian cuisine and Indian movies, Nandori," with Indian movie posters decorating the interior. The owner recommended their "Meals" set menu, which is a traditional South Indian meal. The menu included dishes like sambar, rasam, and beetroot colombo served with ponni rice. The meal was served on a stainless steel tray with various curries and rice. The owner, a Japanese person, created an authentic South Indian dining experience with specialized dishes, making the visit unique and enjoyable.

[First visit on March 14, 2023] From the Arakawa Yuenchimae Station on the Toden Arakawa Line, if you head towards Otsuka along the railway tracks, you will find this shop on your left. For those who want to visit by JR, take the Ogu Station exit, go straight on the road ahead, turn left onto the road where the Toden Arakawa Line passes, and the shop will be on your left shortly after. On this day, I took a day off to go to the hospital for postoperative observation. However, I left home late, so the hospital was much more crowded than I had imagined... After finishing the X-ray before the examination and waiting for about an hour, it seemed like a long wait ahead, so I informed the staff that I wanted to go out for about an hour and headed to this shop. I arrived about 5 minutes before noon on a weekday. Inside the dimly lit shop, there was only one Japanese male owner... It seems that only the "Curry Leaf Rice Set" is available during lunchtime. They had options for "Non-Veg (Chicken)" and "Veg". I chose the former, and it arrived in about 7 minutes! First of all, the rice was intriguing. The "Curry Leaf Rice" was incredibly spicy! The aroma of the curry leaf stimulates the appetite! The texture is crispy, with a slight crunch from the spices and nuts, making it incredibly delicious! The chili pepper on the surface is cooked to a crispy texture, making it enjoyable to eat, so it would be a shame to leave it uneaten! However, no matter how delicious the rice is, it makes you want to eat it with curry. The chicken curry here was also excellent! It was labeled as "Pepper Chicken," and the spicy accent was very nice. As it is Indian curry, the spiciness is strong, but it also has the depth of flavor similar to Western curry, which I think is the curry's greatest strength! The chicken was tender and juicy chunks! The compatibility with the "Curry Leaf Rice" was naturally excellent! Both are spicy, but their types are different! The "Tomato Rasam" with a moderate acidity was also incredibly delicious. It was a type of rasam that you can generally imagine, but it was just right with the spicy rice and curry! Finally, I tried the "Poriyal" in a mixed state with everything! It settled down with a good sense of balance without leaning too much towards the spiciness. There was a decent amount, but it was so delicious that I finished it quickly... hence, I felt a bit unsatisfied. I left the shop completely satisfied, with a tingling spiciness lingering on my tongue! Looking at past reviews, it seems that the lunch menu changes frequently. Being served such a unique menu that is not a standard, I am only interested in future menus! I would like to visit again during my medical visits and try various dishes at this shop! Thank you for the meal.

◆Exploring Tokyo for Lunch▪︎ South Indian Cuisine Nandori (Nishi-Ojikubo, Arakawa-ku)・Meal Set: 1000 yenSambar (spinach)Rasam (Mysore)Yogurt PachadiCauliflower KurmaUppalam, Pickles, Banana Ponnirice◾︎Food Beast Maro http://instagram.com/maro.j.marohttps://ameblo.jp/korinai-menmen/

Located in Arakawa Ward, this popular Indian restaurant has been selected as one of the top 100 Asian and Ethnic restaurants in Tokyo. The restaurant is often featured on TV and seems to have a lot of regular customers. I used to visit Arakawa Yuen a lot when I was younger, so it brings back some nostalgic memories. I visited during lunchtime on a weekday at 12 pm, and the place was bustling with customers. The atmosphere suggests that it's the type of place frequented by regulars. The restaurant is on the smaller side. I ordered the lunch meal set for 1000 yen. The sambar is different from spinach and saag. The rasam seems to be from the Mysore region. The rasam has a light and spicy flavor with no overwhelming spiciness. Notable was the beetroot curry, which ranks high among the beetroot curries I've tried, with no unpleasant odor or aftertaste, and just the right amount of spiciness. The appalam pickles were a tangy and spicy pickle. The ponni rice was fluffy and delicious, with no strong flavors, making it suitable for everyone. The poriyal with cabbage and carrots was consistently tasty. The meal set also came with yogurt and banana. Overall, for 1000 yen, I think it was a good meal set.

◆Dried Fish Curry Meal Set①Dried Fish Curry (Karuvattu Kolambu)②Paprika Sambal③Tomato Rasam④Potato Kolambu⑤Pickles⑥Yogurt Pachadi⑦Banana⑧Cauliflower Poriyal⑨Carrot Poriyal⑩Ponni Rice⑪Appalam★ Arrange in the order②③④⑨⑩※★Pickles to Banana on the side※ Appalam on top of Ponni Rice ===========

Today's lunch was at Nanduri. You can choose between two types of sets: Non-vegetarian or Vegetarian. The Curry Rice Set Non-vegetarian (Chicken) is 1300 yen (tax included) and is served in about 5 minutes. The plate includes curry rice, boliyar, chicken curry, and tomato rasam. The curry rice has a strong flavor and is delicious, but there are some kind of spice seeds that are a bit crunchy. The curry is a well-cooked chicken curry with a rich and spicy flavor. The rasam also has a distinctive tamarind flavor, making it authentic and tasty. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for the meal.