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Indian Dining Cafe Mataa (Dinning Mataa)
Indian
“Kurashiki-born Indian kitchen, now with eight locations”
Indian Dining Cafe Mataa is an Indian restaurant in Kita ward, Okayama City. It is part of a chain of eight locations that began in Kurashiki. The menu covers curries, tandoori dishes, biryani and several kinds of naan, and lunch sets and an all-you-can-eat-and-drink course are also available.
- Families
- Friends
- Takeout
- Vegetarians
- Lunch sets
- Drinks
Something extra
Why it’s worth the trip
Lunch sets and a full course
The Premium Lunch Set is ¥1,550, and Course A is a 120-minute all-you-can-eat-and-drink option priced at ¥2,550. Both give you a few different ways to eat here.
Several vegetarian dishes
Vegetable Biryani, Saag Paneer Curry, Cheese Naan, Butter Naan, Samosa and Mango Lassi are all marked vegetarian on the menu.
Takeout and reservations
You can eat in, take food home, or book a table in advance. The official site also has an allergy information page.
Kid-friendly set
The Kids Set at ¥650 includes sweet keema curry, mini saffron rice, baby butter naan, salad, vanilla ice cream and a soft drink, which suits family visits.
On the menu
Dishes to look for
Butter Chicken Curry
¥990バターチキンカレー
A North Indian curry of chicken in a tomato and cream-based sauce with spices.
Chicken Biryani
¥1,150チキンビリヤニ
A rice dish of basmati rice cooked with chicken and Indian spices.
Chicken Tikka
¥450チキンティッカ
Boneless chicken thigh marinated in spices, yogurt and lemon juice, then grilled.
Cheese Naan
¥680チーズナン
Naan baked in a tandoor with melted cheese inside.
Tandoori Chicken
タンドリーチキン
Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and roasted in a tandoor oven.
Palak Paneer
パラクパニール
A spinach-based curry with paneer, a fresh Indian cottage cheese. Listed on the menu as Saag Paneer Curry.
💡 Tips before you go
- Lunch and dinner hours and closing days vary by branch, so check the location you plan to visit before going.
- Reservations are accepted. The official site lists 086-368-1984, and another listing shows 086-236-8007 for the Kitanagase branch.
- Takeout is available if you want to eat at home.
- Course A is a 120-minute all-you-can-eat-and-drink course, which the website lists for groups of two or more.
Frequently asked questions
Does Mataa offer takeout?
Yes. The official site says takeout is available.
Can I make a reservation?
Yes, reservations are accepted. The official site has a booking link.
What vegetarian dishes are on the menu?
Dishes marked vegetarian include Vegetable Biryani (¥1,150), Saag Paneer Curry (¥990), Cheese Naan (¥680), Butter Naan (¥350), Samosa (¥700) and Mango Lassi (¥300).
Is there a kids menu?
Yes. The Kids Set (¥650) includes sweet keema curry, mini saffron rice, baby butter naan, salad, vanilla ice cream and a soft drink.
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
- ✓ Vegetarian options
- ✓ Takeout
- ✓ Reservations
- ✓ Dine in
- ✓ Delivery
- ✓ Family friendly
Menu highlights
Selected from the restaurant’s published menu
- ¥990
Butter Chicken Curry
Curry - ¥1,150
Chicken Biryani
Biryani - ¥1,150
Vegetable Biryani
Biryani● Vegetarian - ¥990
Saag Paneer Curry
Curry● Vegetarian - ¥680
Cheese Naan
Naan● Vegetarian - ¥350
Butter Naan
Naan● Vegetarian - ¥450
Chicken Tikka
Grill - ¥700
Samosa
Appetizer● Vegetarian - ¥300
Mango Lassi
Drink● Vegetarian - ¥650
Kids Set
Kids - ¥2,550
Course A (all-you-can-eat/drink, 120 min)
Course - ¥1,550
Premium Lunch Set
Lunch
Plan ahead
- 🅿 Parking
- Available