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DOON Shokudo Indoyama
Indian
“Japan's smallest North Indian home kitchen, built on his mother's recipes”
長野県松本市大手4丁目6-18
DOON Shokudo Indoyama is a tiny North Indian home-cooking restaurant in Matsumoto's Hashigo Yokocho alley, about 8 minutes' walk from Matsumoto Castle. Owner Ashish Shilpkar cooks spice curries from his family's recipes, using a spice blend sent by his mother. The menu centers on a few curries and a thali set.
- Solo dining
- Vegans
- Vegetarians
- Halal
- Lunch sets
- First-timers
Something extra
Why it’s worth the trip
Family recipes from Dehradun
The owner named the shop after his hometown Dehradun ("DOON"). The chicken curry follows his mother's recipe, and the keema follows his grandmother's.
Many dietary options
Chicken is halal, and the bean curry is vegan. The site states all curries are gluten-free, nut-free, sugar-free and MSG-free. Note the keema uses pork.
Tripadvisor curry No.1
Opened in 2016, the restaurant ranked first in the curry category of Tripadvisor's 2018 "Japanese restaurants popular with foreigners", per its website.
Take the curry home
An online shop sells frozen curries (4-packs of chicken, keema or mutton) for those who can't visit.
On the menu
Dishes to look for
Chicken Curry
¥1,080チキンカレー
The most popular curry, made from the owner's mother's recipe with halal chicken and served with Azumino Koshihikari rice.
Keema Curry
¥1,080キーマカレー
Minced-meat curry made with coarsely ground pork, following the owner's grandmother's recipe.
Bean Curry
¥1,080豆のカレー
A vegan curry with chickpeas, urad dal, black-eyed peas and soy meat.
Thali
¥1,400タリー
A North Indian set meal: chicken curry, bean curry, raita, rice, papad, and a sweet or achar.
Vegetable Tari
¥1,300ベジタリー
A vegetarian option on the tari menu.
💡 Tips before you go
- Open Monday–Saturday 11:30–20:00 (last entry); closed Sundays. It may close early when sold out.
- Basmati rice instead of Japanese rice is +¥150.
- The shop is tiny, so expect limited seating. Phone: 0263-34-3103.
- Prices on the official site include tax.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Saturday, 11:30–20:00 (last entry). Closed Sundays, and it may close early if sold out.
Is there halal or vegan food?
The chicken is halal and the bean curry is vegan. The keema uses pork, so halal diners should avoid it.
How much is a meal?
Curry and rice is ¥1,080, tari sets ¥1,300, and the thali ¥1,400.
How do I get there?
It is in Hashigo Yokocho, Matsumoto, about 8 minutes' walk from Matsumoto Castle.
Can I buy the curry to take home?
Yes, the online shop sells frozen chicken, keema and mutton curry in 4-packs.
Curry Navi wrote this guide from the restaurant’s own information and listing data. Please confirm details with the restaurant. Sources: Official website ↗ · OpenStreetMap ↗
Good to know
- ✓ Halal options
- ✓ Vegetarian options
- ✓ Vegan options
- ✓ Reservations
- ✓ Dine in
- ✓ Outdoor seating
About this place
Unpretentious eatery offering traditional North Indian dishes & curries in pared-back surrounds.
Menu highlights
Selected from the restaurant’s published menu
- ¥1,080
Chicken Curry
Curry and Rice - ¥1,080
Keema Curry
Curry and Rice - ¥1,080
Bean Curry
Curry and Rice● Vegetarian● Vegan - ¥1,300
Chicken Tari
Curry and Rice - ¥1,300
Keema Tari
Curry and Rice - ¥1,300
Vegetable Tari
Curry and Rice● Vegetarian - ¥1,400
Thali
Thali
🕒 Opening hours
- Mon: 11:30–20:00
- Tue: 11:30–20:00
- Wed: 11:30–20:00
- Thu: 11:30–20:00
- Fri: 11:30–20:00
- Sat: 11:30–20:00
Plan ahead
- 🅿 Parking
- Available