There's a curry buffet at lunchtime with several different selections.[feedback]

Nishi-Shinjuku 3-7-1, Shinjuku Park Tower B1F. Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily.

Critically acclaimed curries in a pleasant little shop located on the little street parallel to Kotto-dori. The food is authentic and good, and Ghungroo even caters events at the Indian Embassy.[feedback]

Minami-Aoyama 5-6-19. Open 11am-10:30pm (LO) daily.

A well-appointed Tokyo branch of the upscale New York Indian restaurant. At lunchtime you can enjoy a Y2000 buffet which includes three curries of the day, vegetable fritters, sauteed vegetables, omelettes and a salad bar. Prix-fixe dinners are Y6500-8000. [feedback]

Akasaka 9-7-5, Tokyo Midtown Garden Terrace 1F. Open 11am-3, 5-10pm (LO) daily.

The cooking here is a level above the usual Tokyo Indian restaurant - sophisticated dishes with distinctive flavors and top-quality ingredients. The emphasis is on southern Indian specialties (the owner is from Kerala), with lots of curries of mutton, fish and chicken and some great starters. The popular lunchtime buffet is bigger than average, with fifteen different dishes. Budget around Y3000-4500 at dinnertime.[feedback]

Toranomon 3-19-7. Open 11:30am-2, 5:30-10:30pm. Closed Sundays.

Don't come here looking for fusion cooking - it's all straight-ahead curries and tandoori items, above average in quality although sometimes overly salted. One thing that sets them apart is the Hoegaarden on draft, a refreshing Belgian white beer that provides a very pleasant contrast with the spicy dishes. The decor is fairly pedestrian, with sports on the big-screen TV, but at least the smoking and non-smoking sections are on separate floors. [feedback]

Roppongi 3-3-15. Open 11:30am-10:30pm daily.

This venture from the Maharaja chain bills itself as a New York-style Indian restaurant and cafe, with an interesting menu and an attractive interior. [feedback]

Higashi-Shimbashi 1-5-2, Shiodome City Center 2F. Open 11am-3, 5-10pm daily.

Authentic, very enjoyable Indian cuisine, with an emphasis on the cooking of southern India. The dosas are light and fluffy, the curries are hearty, and every dish has its own distinctive flavor and character. The decor is simple and tasteful, a nice change from the typical Tokyo curry shop.[feedback]

Yaesu 2-7-9. (from Kyobashi sta. exit 5 walk 3 minutes towards Tokyo station, then turn right) Open 11:15am-2:30, 5-10pm. Closed Sundays.

Above-average curries and tandoori dishes, at good prices.[feedback]

Yotsuya 3-3, Stream Yotsuya 2F. (from Yotsuya 3-chome walk towards Yotsuya sta, take the second left; the shop is on the right a few doors in) Open 11am-3, 5-10:30pm (LO) daily.

A huge menu, great food, a surprising variety of different breads, and extremely convenient hours.[feedback]

Nibancho 3-11. (Across from Nihon TV.) Open 24 hours a day.

The chef here is a veteran of a hotel restaurant in Kerala, in southern India, and the chef's menu (Y3500) includes three Indian curries along with European-style appetizers and three desserts. Wine starts at Y2000/bottle or Y450/glass, and there's also cider, Calvados, grappa and other unexpected drink choices. The set lunch is Y950. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Sumida-ku, Bunka 1-6-10. Open 11:45am-2, 2-4, 6-10pm. Closed Mon, 3rd Tue.

Reliable curries from a major chain of Indian restaurants.[feedback]

Minato-mirai 2-3, Queen's Square "At 3rd", B1F. Open 11am-10pm daily.

Ebisu-Nishi 1-15-2. Open 11:30-3, 5:30-11:30pm (LO; 1am Fridays). Closed Sundays.

Excellent, authentic Sri Lankan cuisine prepared by native chefs at this friendly little neighborhood spot. The chef's special menu includes chicken live stew, fish curry and masala chicken. Budget around Y2500 for dinner, Y1000 for lunch.[feedback]

Kami-Meguro 2-7-8. Open 11:30am-2, 5:30-10:15pm (LO) daily.

From the owner of Al Flah supermarket, an authentic Pakistani restaurant popular with Pakistani customers. All meats are halal, and curries average Y800-900.[feedback]

Ikebukuro 2-63-6, Palace Garden Milano 1F. Open 11:30am-10pm (LO) daily.

Great music, large portions.[feedback]

Sakuragaokacho 16-6. Open 11:30am-10:30pm (LO). Closed Sundays.

This is the second Nepalese restaurant on the block, turning this into little Kathmandu. Very reasonable prices, and a comfortable, homey setting.[feedback]

Sakuragaokacho 16-9, DK Shibuya Bldg. 3F. Open 11am-2:30, 5pm-1am daily.

Nepalese and Tibetan curries, noodles and Tandoori-style dishes. The restaurant is tucked into a back alley a few blocks from Ebisu station, and is divided into several small, cozy rooms spread out over several levels. At lunchtime there's an all-you-can eat buffet for Y1,200.[feedback]

Ebisu-Minami 1-9-11. Open 11:30am-2, 5-10:30pm (LO) daily.

The heady aromas of exotic herbs and spices wafting out of the kitchen summon up images of far-off lands, and the atmospheric Tibetan music on the stereo completes the picture. The menu here includes Nepalese and Tibetan sections, with set dinners ranging from Y1100-3000 and lunches starting at Y700. The food is nicely spiced, rich and garlicky, and fiery hot, and the portions are quite filling. [See FULL REVIEW.][feedback]

Shimo-Meguro 1-2-22, B1F. Open 11:30am-3, 5-10:30pm (LO) daily.

A friendly, cozy little restaurant with good home-style Nepalese dishes. In addition to the curry selection there's a tandoori mixed platter (featuring chicken, sausage, fish tikka and prawn) for around Y2000. [feedback]

Kichijoji Honcho 2-11-7, Yokose Bldg. B1F. Open 11am-10:30pm daily.