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Kerala Bhavan
Indian
“Kerala home cooking in Nerima since 2004, with contract-grown vegetables”
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Kerala Bhavan opened in August 2004 in a residential part of Nerima, Tokyo, and focuses on home-style cooking from the owner's home state of Kerala in South India. Dishes use vegetables grown under contract, and the kitchen aims for food that is gentle on the body. North Indian standards such as curry, naan and tandoori chicken are available too, along with alcohol. It is a 2-minute walk from Nerima Station.
- Lunch sets
- Families
- Groups & parties
- Drinks
- Takeout
- First-timers
Something extra
Why it’s worth the trip
Early South Indian pioneer
Opened in 2004, it introduced South Indian dishes at a time when they were still uncommon in Japan. The menu is close to the owner's family cooking in Kerala.
Contract-grown vegetables
Chiba Farm in Niiza, Saitama grows hard-to-find Kerala vegetables for the restaurant without pesticides or chemical fertilizer.
Meals with guidance
The restaurant explains how to enjoy meals, including mixing dishes into rice and finishing with yogurt rice and rasam. Staff are happy to answer questions.
Near Nerima Station
Two minutes on foot from Nerima Station, with late hours until 23:00 and lunch from 700 yen.
On the menu
Dishes to look for
Mini Meals (lunch)
ミニ・ミールス
A lunch version of the South Indian set meal, with small portions of several dishes.
Full-course Meals (dinner)
フルコースのミールス
The dinner version of meals, a way to try Kerala cooking broadly in one sitting.
Tandoori Chicken
タンドリーチキン
A North Indian standard also on the menu.
Naan and curry
カレーとナン
Familiar North Indian curry and naan are available alongside the Kerala dishes.
💡 Tips before you go
- Hours differ between sources: the official site says open daily (weekdays 11:00-15:00 and 17:00-23:00, weekends/holidays 11:00-23:00). Call 03-3991-5218 to confirm.
- Lunch starts from 700 yen; the average is about 1,200 yen, and dinner sets start from 1,500 yen.
- No parking, and no tatami or private rooms. Seating is about 30; groups of 15 or more should reserve a week ahead.
- Cards, au Pay and Origami Pay are accepted. No cover charge.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kerala Bhavan and how do I get there?
It is at 5-31-4 Toyotamakita, Nerima-ku, Tokyo, a 2-minute walk from Nerima Station (Seibu line / Toei Oedo line). From the west exit, follow Sengawa-dori, turn left at the Resona Bank intersection, and it is on the left just before Book Off.
What are the opening hours?
The official website lists weekdays 11:00-15:00 and 17:00-23:00, and weekends and holidays 11:00-23:00, open daily. Another listing shows Tuesday closed and slightly different closing times, so it is worth calling 03-3991-5218 to check.
What is a meals set at Kerala Bhavan?
Meals is a South Indian set of several dishes served in small portions. Kerala Bhavan serves a mini meals at lunch and a full-course meals at dinner.
Can I bring children, and are cards accepted?
Children are welcome. Credit cards are accepted, and au Pay and Origami Pay are also listed. There is no cover charge.
Is takeout or party use available?
The site has a takeout page and the weekly menu is marked takeout OK. Parties are welcome, with seating for about 30; a course with free drinks is listed.
Curry Navi wrote this guide from the restaurant’s own information and listing data. Please confirm details with the restaurant. Sources: Official website ↗ · Hot Pepper Gourmet ↗ · OpenStreetMap ↗
Inside the restaurant
- Listed dinner budget
- 1501～2000 yen
- Seating
- 30 seats
- English menu
- Listed as available
- Lunch service
- Listed as available
- All-you-can-drink option
- Listed as available
- Children
- Children welcome
- Access · restaurant listing
- 練馬駅西口を出て千川通り沿い、りそな銀行の交差点を左折。ブックオフの手前左側。徒歩2分。
- Days off · restaurant listing
- 火
Hours from the restaurant listing
月、水～金: 11:00～15:0017:00～22:30土、日、祝日、祝前日: 11:00～22:30
Good to know
- ✓ Reservations
- ✓ Dine in
- ✓ Delivery
About this place
Down-to-earth stop for South Indian-inspired curries, grills & biriyanis, with set lunch menus.
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- 🅿 Parking
- Available