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Santosham
Indian
“Kerala meals and dosas in Jimbocho, a Michelin Bib Gourmand pick four years running”
Santosham (三燈舎) is a South Indian restaurant in Jimbocho, Chiyoda, Tokyo, focused on Kerala-style meals and tiffin (light dishes). The name means 'happiness' in Malayalam, the chef's native language. It serves dosa in a wide range of varieties, and halal and vegetarian menus are available.
- Lunch sets
- Friends
- Groups & parties
- Vegetarians
- Halal
- Drinks
Something extra
Why it’s worth the trip
Michelin Bib Gourmand
The restaurant states it has received the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Kerala-style meals and tiffin
Kerala dishes are served in the local style, from meals sets to tiffin such as dosa, appam and puttu. Dosa comes in an especially wide variety.
Halal and vegetarian options
The menu notes that halal and vegetarian options are available.
Wine and Indian beer
Drinks include Indian wine and beer plus natural wines from around the world.
On the menu
Dishes to look for
Lunch Meals
¥1,350ランチミールス
A Kerala-style set meal served at weekday lunch only.
Santosham Meals
サントーシャミールス
The restaurant's own meals set, on the dinner and weekend/holiday lunch menu.
Masala Dosa
マサラドーサ
A South Indian dosa, a thin crepe-style dish, listed on the menu.
Appam
アッパム
A South Indian tiffin dish listed on the menu.
Chicken Stew
チキンシチュー
A Kerala dish listed on the dinner and weekend lunch menu.
💡 Tips before you go
- Hours: lunch 11:00–15:30 (last order 15:00), dinner 17:30–22:00 (last order 21:00). Closed Mondays; check before visiting for irregular closures.
- Reservations are dinner only; lunch cannot be reserved. The space is small, so please arrive together with your party at lunch.
- Weekday lunch is a daily-changing curry set (announced on social media); weekend lunch and dinner are a la carte. Parties of 6 or more are generally asked to take the course menu.
- Located on the 2nd floor of Komuro Building, Kanda Ogawamachi 3-2. Phone 050-3697-2547.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours?
Lunch 11:00–15:30 (last order 15:00) and dinner 17:30–22:00 (last order 21:00). Closed on Mondays.
Can I make a reservation?
Reservations are accepted for dinner only, not lunch.
Are halal or vegetarian dishes available?
Yes, the menu says halal and vegetarian options are available.
How much is the weekday lunch?
The lunch meals, served on weekdays only, are ¥1,350.
Where is it?
On the 2nd floor of Komuro Building, 3-2 Kanda Ogawamachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, in the Jimbocho area.
Curry Navi wrote this guide from the restaurant’s own information and listing data. Please confirm details with the restaurant. Sources: Official website ↗ · OpenStreetMap ↗
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About this place
Modest restaurant serving traditional South Indian specialties, plus imported wine & beer.
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