Dhaba India

Among the tens of thousands of restaurants in Tokyo, a good percentage of them now specialize in Indian cuisine. This one right next to Tokyo Station has attracted the most buzz. The soothing yellow walls of Dhaba India's exterior are in stark contrast to the purple-painted interior. The undisputed king of Indian restaurants still holds its title due to its competitive prices as well as rare menu items that are not available in most Indian restaurants in Japan. Dhaba India is one of the few places in the country to specialize in South Indian cuisine. Heavy seafood dishes like lemon oyster curry and Mangalorian masala crab curry are probably surprising menu items to see in Tokyo, but they’re here. Their light and crispy dosa are nostalgic for those who have visited India, and refreshingly new to others — Indian crepes wrapped around potatoes and served with three types of dipping sauce including Sambar curry and coconut chutney. The standard mutton biryani and naan bread are also served here, but why travel all the way to this special Indian restaurant for the usual options? Opt for the cheese naan, which is one of the best in Tokyo. Lunchtime is extremely popular at Dhaba India. The lunch menu has an option for the day's curry or a deluxe set that has three types of curry. Choose from a huge variety including garlic lemon butter curry, chicken curry, and crab curry. The rich flavors of all their dishes will linger on your taste buds long after the meal is done, and you’ll leave satisfied knowing that you can finally get some authentic South Indian food without leaving Japan.