Didi Restaurant, Kyoto
Address: 22 Okubo-cho Tanaka
Kyoto 606-8236 Japan
Phone: +81 (0)75 791 8226
Open Hours: 9.30a-10p;
Closed on Wednesday
Seats: 22
Other Features: No Smoking, English menuRestaurant Didi is a casual Indian restaurant, on Higashi-oji Street just north of Mototanaka station on the Eizan line.
On Higashioji Street, a five-minute walk north of Kyoto University, you will come across this smoke-free eatery. Indian, other Asian and original dishes are served here
Follow your nose to this cheerful ethnic restaurant, using all natural ingredients to create delicious curries. Original spice-based dishes are reliably good. . It's a great place for breakfast, and weekday lunch sets are a snip at ¥750.There's a good selection of vegetarian fare, and numerous appetizers including not only Indian food, but pan-Asian cuisine such as tofu steak and miso potatoes. You will really enjoy the chapati open sandwich with lassi.
In Didi's neighborhood, you will find many other inexpensive international eateries which, inspired by Didi's early success, have started to spring up nearby. Other Indian restaurants include: Ashoka
This centrally-located up market, atmospheric and long established restaurant comes complete with chefs from the sub-continent and waiters in cummerbunds and tuxedos. The decor is traditional Indian restaurant style#heavy wallpaper and elaborate fitting#but without the kitsch. Ashoka serves spicy tandoori chicken and filling thali set meals along with Indian beers or delicious lassi. Courses are not cheap, but they are good value at JPY3, 000 Garamsala
A long-term favorite with Asian curry lovers, Garamsala offers wholesome curry based dishes in northeast Kyoto. It is well worth seeking out despite the long walk from the nearest station. Nataraj
This is a long-established, atmospheric, and very friendly Indian cafe-restaurant, with a smart, new look. Nataraj is situated near Ichijoji station in the heart of studentville in northeastern Kyoto. Pakistan Curry
Pakistan Curry provides a taste of the sub-continent at reasonable prices, making it an eatery very popular with nearby office workers and students. Tranq Room
Located in Kyoto's most popular tourist zone, the Tranq Room doubles as a live music salon on weekends. Choose from a wide range of drinks, including Neo-Asian teas, chai, lassi, beer, wine and sake. Mughal
Handily situated between Kyoto Hotel and Fujita Hotel, this excellent Indian restaurant is a delight for fans of Indian cuisine.
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