Kanagawa curry! 19 picks by area, from spice curry to homestyle flavors

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Nepal Ethnic Ryori The Royal is a curry restaurant located on the second basement floor of the Yodobashi Yokohama Building in front of JR Yokohama Station. Nepalese music plays inside, and you can enjoy a relaxed meal in the exotic atmosphere.

Since it is directly connected to the station, another nice point is that you can get there without worrying about the rain.

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A wide variety of curries made with authentic Indian spices are popular here. The seasoning is appealing because it suits Japanese tastes, and you can also adjust the spice level.

Authentic Nepalese dishes are also well liked, including the recommended sukuti (spiced stir fry of dried mutton).

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The photo shows the “Royal Set.” It comes with a set of two choice curries, plain naan, and boneless tandoori chicken called chicken tikka.

You can get one refill of either plain naan or rice. They also offer a course with 8 kinds of curry and All you can eat naan.

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Mantra Sky Building Ten is an authentic Indian restaurant on the 10th floor of Sky Building, directly connected to the East Exit of JR Yokohama Station. It also has a Semi-private room that can accommodate up to 16 people.

Its convenient location near the station, which makes it easy to meet up, seems to be another reason for its popularity.

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The Indian food, made with whole spices and powdered spices imported from India by a chef from the region, is said to have an authentic taste.

The photo shows the "Mantra Set." It uses cashew nuts and fresh cream, and is known for its rich, full-bodied flavor.

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The weekday lunch curry buffet is popular. It comes with 4 kinds of curry, plus All you can eat naan and rice, along with a salad bar.

For the curries, you can enjoy a range of kinds such as chicken, spicy egg, and bean curry. All you can eat curry spots are rare around Yokohama Station, so reviews also said people had a fun meal here.

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"Indo Ryori Purnima Yokohama Nishiguchi Ten" is an authentic Indian curry restaurant about a 5-minute walk from JR Yokohama Station. Their carefully selected authentic spices create deep flavors, and it is also recommended for people who are health-conscious.

The interior is clean and done in calming warm tones, making it a relaxed place where you can enjoy your meal at an easy pace.

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Charcoal grilled naan baked in a tandoor oven. It is popular for its crisp and fragrant surface and its soft, chewy texture inside.

The naan, with the aroma of wheat that comes through nicely, is said to go perfectly with spicy curry. Since they bake it after each order comes in, it is always served piping hot and delicious.

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For dinner, they offer courses that include dishes that pair well with alcohol, naan, All you can eat cheese naan & rice, and All you can drink.

They also have imported bottled beers from countries such as India, Thailand, and Nepal, which are rare even in Kanagawa.

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Kazaana Minatomirai Ten is an Indian restaurant located just steps from Minatomirai Station on the Minatomirai Line. They use spices imported directly from India, and the food is said to be authentic.

The spacious interior has an upscale feel, and with plenty of space between seats, guests can enjoy a relaxed meal.

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At the lunch buffet, in addition to four kinds of daily curries, they also serve a seasonal curry. In summer, options include "goya (bitter melon) and chicken," and in autumn, "sanma (Pacific saury)," using ingredients that are in season.

Indian style crepes made with rice flour called "dosa," as well as naan, rice, and salad, are also All you can eat.

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The "biryani" made with basmati rice is also popular. They offer three kinds: mutton, chicken, and vegetable.

It has a spice-forward flavor, and some reviews even rave that this biryani was delicious in a way they had never tasted before.

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Minami Indo Ryori Ten Bodhisena is an Indian restaurant about a 3-minute walk from Kannai Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line.

The interior is a stylish space based on gray tones and dark wood grain, making it easy to relax and enjoy your meal. It is a convenient spot not only for lunch, but also for enjoying a drink with your food.

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The South Indian staple “meals” is popular here. “Meals” is a set meal served on one plate, centered around basmati rice with curry, soup, pickles, and lentil crackers.

The style here is to keep eating while mixing the curry and side dishes together.

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The curry has an authentic taste made with dozens of spices, a hallmark of South Indian cuisine. It is known for its mild flavor that you could enjoy every day.

The photo shows the lunch "Three Curry Combo." The Chettinad mutton is said to be spicy, made with star anise, poppy seeds, and cardamom.

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Deri Dainingu is an Indian restaurant about a 6-minute walk from JR Kannai Station.

It is popular for enjoying authentic Indian food in an open and well-coordinated interior. Of course you can dine in, and the à la carte menu is also available for takeout.

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They use spices imported from India and are particular about not using any chemical seasonings at all.

All of the chefs are Indian Muslims, so they are fully prepared to accommodate Muslim and vegetarian dishes.

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The restaurant also gets good reviews for its wide range of curry bases, including chicken, mutton, keema, and seafood.

The Most Popular item is the butter chicken curry, and regulars say they keep coming back while finding the spice level and toppings they like best.

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Sathi is an Indian dining restaurant in the Isezakichoja area of Yokohama. The interior is spacious, with table seating and sofa seating, making it easy to use for groups such as families.

At lunchtime, you can enjoy good value curry sets, and at night, it works as an Indian style izakaya where you can enjoy Asian snacks and drinks.

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The dishes prepared by chefs from India and Nepal use more than a dozen different spices, letting you enjoy healthy and tasty North Indian cuisine.

From classic curries to ishiyaki curry (stone pot curry), the curry lineup alone includes more than about 30 varieties.

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They also have a good selection of alcoholic drinks, including beer from Nepal and premium wine from India.

The photo shows the "Spicy Chicken Tikka," which also pairs well with alcohol. It is said to be juicy chicken with a spicy flavor that keeps you coming back for more.

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“Agura” is an Asian dining bar located in the basement of the Sangyo Boeki Center, about a 3-minute walk from Nihon-odori Station on the Minatomirai Line.

The glass-walled interior feels open and airy, with table seating and sofa seating available.

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At lunch, the popular curry lunch lets you choose from a total of 12 kinds of curry. Nan (flatbread) and rice come with free refills, and you can also adjust the spice level.

Butter Chicken Curry and Seafood Curry are said to be popular choices.

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In addition to curry, they also serve Asian menu items. Pho, pad thai, and fresh spring rolls are also said to have an authentic taste.

The "Green Curry Pho" in the photo is said to pair well with alcoholic drinks from across Asia.

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Ajowan is a popular curry restaurant in the Kohoku New Town area of Yokohama, Kanagawa, and has been loved for more than 25 years.

The aroma of curry fills the restaurant, which is divided into two sections with different atmospheres. It also has terrace seating where pets are welcome.

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The rich curry with its great balance is made without any artificial seasonings, using dozens of spices blended in an original ratio.

The photo shows the "Tomato Chicken Curry Set." It is served in a piping hot Clay Pot, so you can enjoy it hot even after some time passes.

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Hearty toppings like Kara-age, crab cream croquettes, and seafood are also popular. The photo shows the "Chicken Garlic."

They also have a wide selection of rare whiskey labels, making it a great spot for a drink after work.

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Maya Restaurant Center Minami Southwood Ten is an Indian curry restaurant located on the second floor of Southwood, right by Center Minami Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway.

The casual modern interior also offers a night view from the windows in the evening. They also serve a wide variety of curries that pair well with drinks.

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Because they import naan dough and spices from India, you can enjoy authentic flavors.

The curries stand out for their aroma and richness, with keema curry and butter chicken curry being especially popular. At lunchtime, you can get free refills of naan and rice.

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For dinner, the recommended option is the "Maya Special Set" shown in the photo. This value set comes with 2〜3 kinds of curry, chicken tikka, and seekh kebab.

Some say it also comes with rice and naan, making it very filling.

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Alpen Jiro Honten, about a 6-minute walk from Isezakichojamachi Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line, is a popular curry restaurant that opened in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture in 1985.

The interior is designed to feel like a mountain lodge, with the warmth of wood throughout. It has both table seating and counter seating.

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The homemade soup curry, made with 14 kinds of spices and a secret dashi (Japanese soup stock) and slowly simmered for a full two days, is very popular. It uses no wheat flour and is said to be completely different from Hokkaido soup curry.

The rice, prepared with careful attention to the water content, is served in a hango (mess tin).

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The original steak curry is known as a carefully crafted dish featuring hearty cuts of meat such as Jiro-dori (local chicken) and Kanagawa-produced Yamayuri Buta (Yamayuri pork), grilled over lava stone and charcoal.

The photo shows the Special Yamayuri Buta curry, which is said to fill your mouth with rich meat flavor and the deep taste of soup curry.

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AGRA is about a 5-minute walk from Kikuna Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line, and it is a popular spot for authentic Indian curry prepared by chefs from India.

Inside, it has gray walls and red sofa seating, creating an exotic atmosphere.

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The recommended choice is the "Taj Set" shown in the photo, which comes with two kinds of curry and a salad, and lets you enjoy All you can eat naan and rice.

For the curry, you can choose from chicken, mutton, vegetable, dal, or the daily special. There are several spice levels, and people like that it is easy to enjoy at the level of heat they prefer.

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At dinner, they also offer a full lineup of courses with All you can drink.

A nice plus is that the course includes tandoori chicken, spring rolls, cheese naan, and even All you can eat naan and rice. Drinks are also All you can drink, including draft beer, highballs, lassi, and chai.

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Amudarapari Tsurumi Honten is an Indian restaurant in the Tsurumi area of Yokohama, Kanagawa. It has appeared on TV many times and is said to be a popular spot that locals also visit regularly. You can enjoy curry made with spices shipped directly from India.

It is also close to Keikyu Tsurumi Station, and its convenient access seems to be one reason for its popularity.

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They offer a wide variety of original curry dishes, and people also like that they go light on the oil.

At lunch, a value menu with a set of two kinds of curry is popular. Along with the classic butter chicken curry, daily options also include shrimp butter curry and spinach mushroom curry.

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They also offer a full range of spice scented drinking snacks, including tandoori chicken and tandoori dishes.

They have a great selection of wines and beers from Japan and abroad, and the photo shows Singha and Kingfisher. The beers are said to be refreshing and smooth to drink.

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Naga Raja is an Indian restaurant tucked away on a back street right near Keikyu Kurihama Station on the Keikyu Line.

The interior is a compact space with 17 seats, and it has the feel of a coffee shop with jazz playing, making it the kind of place where you will want to linger.

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One of this restaurant's main draws is its wide variety of curry. There are 10 regular curries and 4 daily curries.

The regular curries include chicken, chili sambol, iwashi (sardine), and goya (bitter melon), while the daily curries include potato and lentils. Some say the lineup is so extensive that it is hard to choose.

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The photo shows the "thali set," which comes with three kinds of curry, kebab, bhatura, and chai. The spice blend is said to be so well balanced that it makes people stop and savor the flavor.

The vegetable potage, made with more than 10 kinds of vegetables, is also popular.

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GORKHA PALACE is an authentic Nepalese and Indian restaurant about a 6-minute walk from Yokosuka-Chuo Station on the Keikyu Main Line, and it is also close to Mikasa Park.

The counter is lined with (Each) country's alcoholic drinks, and the paintings and ornaments give the place an exotic feel.

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The Yokosuka Kaigun Curry Set, which offers both great taste and plenty of volume for total Manzoku, is the most popular item at the restaurant. Kaigun curry (navy curry) is a Kanagawa local specialty that traces its roots to the curry rice once served in the former Imperial Japanese Navy.

It gets great reviews for being so addictive that once you try it, you will want it again.

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For lunch, set menus such as the "2 Curry Set" come recommended. You can choose from several kinds of curry, including chicken and mutton eggplant curry.

For dinner, the "Maya R Fast Course with All you can eat naan and rice" is also popular for its good value, and comes with chicken tikka and mushroom chili.

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"Nirvana" is a restaurant in the Yokosuka area of Kanagawa serving Nepalese and Indian food. The interior, lit with calm lighting, has an exotic atmosphere.

Table seating is available, and the place is said to have a relaxed feel that makes it easy to unwind even when visiting alone.

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With medicinal cuisine as its concept, this spot is popular for dishes made with more than 50 kinds of spices and herbs.

It offers a wide range of healthy curries that make the most of each ingredient’s natural flavor.

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The photo shows the lunch "2-Color Curry Set." It comes with two kinds of curry, naan, and turmeric rice.

For an extra charge, you can also switch to cheese naan, garlic naan, or honey cheese naan.

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Kosugi Curry is a popular curry restaurant in the Kawasaki area of Kanagawa, about a 4-minute walk from Musashi-Kosugi Station on the JR Nambu Line.

Inside, the seats are spaced out comfortably so you can relax and take your time. They recommend the rich and excellent curry made with their original spice blend.

The curry is said to be made entirely by hand without using machines, and it gets praise for a flavor that makes you want to come back for more after just one bite.

The photo shows the restaurant's signature "5-kind assortment." It includes creative curry, European, and Wa-jian (Japanese-Asian fusion), and the toppings change every two weeks.

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The photo shows the teion jukusei buta (low-temperature aged pork) katsu curry. This dish features a fresh fried pork loin cutlet on top of European-style curry.

The spice-forward curry has a nice level of fruity tang, which is said to pair perfectly with the cutlet’s sweet fat.

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Marini Minami Indo & Fusion is an Indian restaurant about a 4-minute walk from Tokyu Line Motosumiyoshi Station. It has locations in Kanagawa and Tokyo, where you can enjoy authentic Indian curry.

The interior is homey and comfortable. With Indian decor items placed around the space, it gives you a sense of the real atmosphere.

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At lunch, the popular set menu lets you enjoy several kinds of curry.

The vegetable, fish, and meat curries are offered on a daily rotation. They also serve plenty of basmati rice, an aromatic Indian rice that goes well with curry, and you can choose poori, chapati, or naan for the bread.

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The photo shows "Mutton Biryani." Biryani is an Indian rice dish made by cooking basmati rice together with spices and other ingredients.

It comes topped with mutton curry and yogurt sauce, and the flavor changes with each bite.

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Chautari is a restaurant in Futako-Shinchi, Kanagawa, where you can enjoy Indian curry and Nepalese cuisine.

The restaurant name Chautari means a place to rest under a big tree in Nepali. It is said to be a casual spot where you can enjoy home-style meals.

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The chicken, browned over charcoal in the in-house oven, and the chewy naan are both popular. The slightly sweet dough is said to bring out the flavor of the curry.

In addition to plain naan, you can upgrade for an extra charge to sesame naan, garlic naan, or cheese naan.

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The photo shows the a la carte dish "Momo Mix." Momo are Nepali steamed dumplings.

The "Vegetable Momo," made with spinach kneaded into the dough, and the classic "Momo" are filled with plenty of keema and have a chewy texture. The restaurant's style is to enjoy them with curry sauce.