I visited a restaurant that offers a daily lunch buffet menu along with its affiliated stores. To reduce the risk of infection when using shared tongs, disposable thin poly gloves are provided. I made a reservation on the day of my visit, which was possible even in the morning, and stopped by for Sunday lunch after watching a South Indian Tamil movie in Shinjuku. The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of the Atago Green Hills MORI Tower, a tall building to the left after passing the building where the Kojimachi Station is located. The staff consisted of one Indian male waiter and two male cooks in the kitchen. The place was quite busy with groups of Indian families, Japanese groups, and solo diners. The lunch buffet menu for the day included Panipuri, Mutton Biryani, Raita, Naan, Butter Chicken, Aloo Gobi, Pesarapappu, Onion Uttapam, Sambar, Vada, Coconut Chutney, and Gujiya. I particularly enjoyed the crispy Panipuri, light Pesarapappu and Aloo Gobi, Onion Uttapam, Vada, Sambar, and Coconut Chutney. The Gujiya, which is usually sold for around 200 yen each at Pakistani and Indian food stores in Shin-Okubo and Yotsuya, was available for all-you-can-eat, so I ended up having two. Since it's located in an office building, it seems like it would be very crowded during weekdays, so I recommend visiting on weekends and holidays for a more relaxed dining experience.

I have three Nirvanam restaurants within walking distance from my home (Kamiyacho, Toranomon, and Atago), and I often use them for weekend lunch buffets. The Kamiyacho store just moved in July, so each store has its pros and cons. The Atago store's biryani quality is slightly lower compared to the other stores, but it is the cleanest and most hygienic. It is usually empty right after opening on weekends, making it a hidden gem in my opinion. The satisfaction with biryani is not high, but the 4-5 types of curry they offer are decent. They accept various payment methods, including credit cards.

Today's lunch was at Nirwana on the 3rd floor of Atago Green Hills MORI Tower. This branch opened last November and is conveniently located near the Kamiyacho branch. I decided to visit today because many restaurants are closed for lunch during Obon, and I thought an Indian restaurant like Nirwana would be open and not too crowded. As expected, the restaurant was open and not too busy. I used a coupon from Tabelog to get a mango lassi and then enjoyed the buffet. The buffet had fewer options compared to the Kamiyacho branch, with three types of curry (Chicken Kurma, Madras Seafood Curry, and Dal), as well as sides like Veg Pakora and Kerala Egg Roast. There was also a Veg Dum Biryani and other dishes like Wada and Onion Kurucha. For dessert, there was Rice Kheer. I particularly enjoyed the Sambal and Biryani, which I had multiple servings of. The Sambal was delicious, even though it was slightly warm. The Biryani was also tasty, especially when paired with the Raita. I couldn't resist having multiple servings of the Biryani and Raita. The Fish Curry and Dal were also flavorful, and the meal ended perfectly with the Rice Kheer. The total cost for this satisfying meal was surprisingly affordable at 1,325 yen. The happiness and satisfaction I felt from enjoying delicious Indian food made it worth every penny!

I had some errands in the Shinbashi area, so I decided to get off the train and visit this restaurant. I have been to the main store and the Toranomon store many times, but this was my first time at this branch. The etiquette was the same as at other stores, but I noticed that there were no side dishes in the buffet menu. Perhaps because of this, my son, who was with me, only went for one round without getting seconds. I, on the other hand, went back for the curry and biryani a few times. I think it would be helpful to have a spice level indication for the curry like they do at other stores.

My colleague and I visited the restaurant at exactly 12 o'clock. As usual, it wasn't too crowded. Perhaps the reason why the number of customers doesn't increase during lunchtime is because it's not a street-front store. I'm a little worried about the future. The curry comes in both regular and daily specials, so it always feels fresh. Today, they were offering lassi as a complimentary service, which was a nice touch. Thank you for the meal.

The lunch buffet at Nirwana never disappoints. Today, they had Onion Roast Dosa which was delicious when dipped in coconut chutney. The Mutton Biryani was perfectly cooked and generously spiced with whole spices. The curries were also very tasty. Thank you for the meal.

Nirvanam Atago store has relocated to Mori Building, which is a big upgrade. However, there were hardly any customers at night. I tried the mutton biryani for around 2400 yen. The taste was good, with spices spread throughout. I felt it was a bit expensive, but I guess that's expected for biryani. I would like to visit again for the lunch buffet.

Colleague and I visited this restaurant for lunch for the second time. It's a little past 12 PM and it's still about 60% full. Today's curry options are: Mutton Keema Baingan, Nellore Chicken Pulao, Veggie Dopiaza, Green Burka Curry, and Sambhar Naan. While the rice was a bit slow to arrive, the variety of curries keeps things interesting. I tried adding chili sauce for extra spice, but it didn't really complement the curry well. Thank you for the meal.

Many restaurants in Atagoyama Hills have closed due to the pandemic, including the only eatery since the building's opening, the tonkatsu restaurant "Saboten." In its place, a new restaurant has opened, specializing in North and South Indian cuisine. They offer a lunch buffet with unlimited naan, rice, and kebabs. The curry selection includes Pepper Chicken, Mutton Pulao, Tarkari Korma, Lobia Masala, and Sambhar, all with mild flavors that may lack distinctiveness. The spiciness is moderate, so those who prefer very spicy food may find it lacking. The lunch costs 1,320 yen. Thank you for the meal.

On a Saturday afternoon, how many people would be interested in visiting a restaurant located between Hibiya Station on the Hibiya Line and Onarimon Station on the Toei Mita Line? (laughs) I am a fan of Nirvanam, so I went there! It's about a 5-minute walk from Kamiyacho Station. It's on the 3rd floor of the "Atago Green Hills" MORI Tower. It might be busy with office workers on weekdays, but it was empty on Saturday. The MORI Building and the interior of the restaurant were sparkling clean. There were only 3 groups of customers, including myself. The other customers seemed to be from India. They had a variety of dishes that looked enticing. I tried the Panipuri and it was delicious. The Wada was also tasty. If more customers come in like at the Kamiyacho branch, the food at Nirvanam would be even more enjoyable, both in terms of the atmosphere and the temperature of the dishes. That's my honest impression. (I'm rooting for them)

Visited for the first time during the weekend lunchtime. This is the new branch of Nirvanam, which just opened last month. Located on the 3rd floor of Atago Green Hills MORI Tower, it is only a 2-3 minute walk from the Kamiyacho branch. The interior is brighter and more spacious compared to the Kamiyacho branch, with a view of the kitchen. The dishes overall give off the impression of Nirvanam's DNA, but there are differences in details such as the spiciness of the biryani and the serving of dahi puri (compared to pani puri at the Kamiyacho branch). It's nice to have three Nirvanam branches (Kamiyacho, Toranomon, Atago) within walking distance from home.

I visited the restaurant at 1 pm on a regular day. The lunch rush seemed to be over as about 70% of the seats were empty. The food is served buffet-style, with a variety of curry options along with side dishes. While there are fewer choices compared to the Shinbashi branch I visited a few years ago, the selection is still abundant enough that you can't try everything! The curry options include popular choices like chicken and mutton, and the quality is high. In the past, there have been buffet-style restaurants with not-so-tasty curries, so it's nice to see that they offer multiple regular menu-level curries that are also all-you-can-eat. With unlimited rice and naan, I ended up eating too much, haha.

I went around 8 pm but there were zero customers. I was worried, but all the dishes were very delicious. It felt like I went just before closing time!

There were 4 types of curry, 1 type of stew, and side dishes in the buffet for 1320 yen.

I wanted to try the new restaurant in this building, but I hesitated because I heard they only offer all-you-can-eat lunch. However, when I found out they also do bento boxes, I finally got to eat there. The taste was authentic and delicious.