Nogata Kitchen
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A cozy neighborhood Indian kitchen tucked into a quiet residential street in Nogata, with warm earth-toned walls, wooden tables, and the lingering aroma of freshly ground spices. Serving authentic North and South Indian cuisine — from rich butter chicken and fragrant biryani to pillowy tandoori naan baked in a clay oven. A welcoming spot for local families and curry enthusiasts alike, offering generous portions at approachable prices.
Address
6-chōme-24-10 Nogata, Nakano City, Tokyo 165-0027, Japan
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Hours
Today
Open now11:30 – 15:0017:30 – 22:00
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30 – 15:0017:30 – 22:00
Wednesday
11:30 – 15:0017:30 – 22:00
Thursday
11:30 – 15:0017:30 – 22:00
Friday
11:30 – 15:0017:30 – 22:00
Saturday
11:30 – 22:00
Sunday
11:30 – 22:00
Features
Halal-friendly menu availableWalk-in welcomeEnglish menu availableCredit cards acceptedNon-smokingNorth and South Indian cuisineTandoori naan, butter chickenA la carte and lunch setsCasual neighborhood diningFamily dining, solo meals
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Menu
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Lunch Sets
Appetizers
Curries
Tandoori Dishes
Biryani
Bread and Rice
Drinks
Lunch Sets
Lunch Curry Set A
One curry of your choice served with basmati rice (or naan), a small salad, and a drink. A well-balanced everyday lunch set at a great value.
¥900
Lunch Curry Set B (2 Curries)
Two curries of your choice served with basmati rice and naan, plus a small salad and a drink. Perfect for those who want to try more variety.
¥1,200
Biryani Lunch Set
Fragrant chicken or vegetable biryani cooked with long-grain basmati rice, saffron, and whole spices, served with raita yogurt sauce and a salad.
¥1,100
Appetizers
Samosa (2 pcs)
Crispy fried pastry triangles stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas. Served with mint chutney and tamarind sauce. A classic Indian street food snack.
¥500
Papad
Thin, crispy lentil wafers seasoned with black pepper and cumin. Served with three chutneys — mint, tamarind, and onion. Light and addictive.
¥350
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, skewered and cooked in a tandoor clay oven until lightly charred and juicy. Served with sliced onions and mint chutney.
¥850
Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb or chicken mixed with fresh herbs, green chili, and aromatic spices, shaped onto skewers and grilled in the tandoor. Rich and smoky with a tender texture.
¥900
Onion Bhaji
Crispy deep-fried fritters made from sliced onions, chickpea flour, and spices including cumin and coriander. Golden brown outside, soft inside. Served with chutney.
¥500
Curries
Butter Chicken Curry
The most beloved Indian curry — tender chicken simmered in a rich, velvety tomato-cream sauce with butter, fenugreek, and mild spices. Creamy, mildly sweet, and deeply satisfying. Spice level: mild.
¥1,100
Palak Paneer
Fresh cottage cheese (paneer) cubes in a smooth, vibrant sauce made from puréed spinach and spices including garlic, ginger, and garam masala. A vegetarian classic with an earthy, mild-spiced flavor.
¥1,000
Chicken Masala
Bone-in chicken cooked in a boldly spiced onion-tomato gravy with garam masala, coriander, and turmeric. Richer and more intensely spiced than butter chicken. Spice level: medium.
¥1,100
Mutton Curry
Slow-cooked tender mutton in a dark, aromatic onion-based gravy with whole spices including cardamom, cloves, and black pepper. Deep, robust flavor with a slightly spicy finish. Spice level: medium-hot.
¥1,300
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils simmered until silky smooth, then finished with a sizzling tempering of ghee, cumin seeds, dried chili, and garlic. A comforting staple dish with a smoky, nutty edge. Vegan-friendly.
¥850
Chana Masala
Hearty chickpeas cooked in a tangy, spiced tomato-onion sauce with amchur (dried mango powder) and garam masala. Bold, slightly sour flavor with a thick, chunky gravy. Vegan.
¥900
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Seasonal vegetables — typically potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, and peas — cooked in a mildly spiced tomato-based curry. Light, colorful, and wholesome. Vegan option available.
¥950
Prawn Curry
Plump prawns cooked in a coastal-style spiced coconut-tomato gravy with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and red chili. Rich and aromatic with a gentle heat. Spice level: medium.
¥1,400
Tandoori Dishes
Tandoori Chicken
Half chicken marinated overnight in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and a blend of tandoori spices, then roasted in a traditional clay oven. Juicy inside with a charred, smoky exterior. Served with naan and chutney.
¥1,200
Tandoori Vegetables
Seasonal vegetables — bell peppers, zucchini, paneer, and mushrooms — marinated in herbed yogurt and char-roasted in the tandoor. Lightly smoky with a tender bite. Great vegetarian option.
¥950
Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Fragrant long-grain basmati rice slow-cooked with marinated chicken, saffron, crispy fried onions, and whole spices using the dum (slow-steam) method. Aromatic, layered, and festive. Served with raita.
¥1,400
Vegetable Biryani
Saffron-scented basmati rice cooked with seasonal vegetables, dried fruits, and aromatic spices using the dum method. Fragrant and colorful, with a mild sweetness from raisins and cashews. Vegan.
¥1,200
Bread and Rice
Plain Naan
Soft, leavened flatbread baked fresh in the tandoor clay oven. Slightly charred on the outside, fluffy and chewy inside. The essential accompaniment to any curry.
¥250
Butter Naan
Fresh tandoor-baked naan finished with a generous brushing of melted butter. Richer and more indulgent than plain naan, with a glossy, golden surface.
¥300
Cheese Naan
Tandoori naan stuffed with melted cheese, baked until puffy and lightly browned. Rich and filling, popular with children and cheese lovers. A popular Tokyo Indian restaurant staple.
¥500
Garlic Naan
Naan topped with minced fresh garlic, cilantro, and butter before baking in the tandoor. Fragrant and savory with an irresistible garlic aroma.
¥350
Basmati Rice
Steamed long-grain basmati rice, lightly seasoned with salt. Fragrant and fluffy, ideal alongside any curry. A lighter alternative to naan.
¥200
Saffron Rice
Steamed basmati rice tinted golden-yellow with saffron and flavored with a touch of whole spices. Aromatic and slightly more special than plain rice.
¥350
Drinks
Mango Lassi
Chilled yogurt-based drink blended with sweet Alphonso mango pulp. Thick, creamy, and refreshing — the perfect cooling companion to spicy curries.
¥500
Plain Lassi
Classic chilled yogurt drink, lightly sweetened and blended smooth. Mild and soothing, ideal for cooling the palate between bites of spicy food.
¥400
Masala Chai
Traditional Indian spiced tea brewed with black tea, milk, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. Warming, aromatic, and sweet. Served hot.
¥400
Soft Drink
Choice of cola, orange juice, lemon soda, or mineral water.
¥300