Katchar Batchar

The chef at this Indian restaurant in Minamiotsuka is a master of herbs and spices in a country that is, in many ways, only just becoming acquainted with them. They’re ranked number one in Tokyo for curry, which is no small feat given the recent explosion in curry shops across the capital. While many of these places will leave spice fans wanting, Katchar Batchar goes all out to provide authentically hot dishes. While you wait on your main dish, you can whet your appetite with some great starters like seekh kebab and cheese kulcha. As for the curries themselves, the mutton curry is the signature dish, but classics like butter chicken and fish curry also come highly recommended. No curry meal is complete without naan, and the choices here go far beyond the usual plain and garlic options, even including one stuffed with figs and nuts. According to the curry lovers of Tokyo, you won’t find a better curry in the city, so when the craving for herbs and spices hits, get yourself on a train to Katchar Batchar as fast as possible. Michelin Guide: 2024 - Bib Gourmand