Photo credit: カンティプールキッチン KANTIPUR KITCHEN
Kantipur
Nepali
“Nepali home cooking and clay-oven tandoor near Tenjinbashi 5-chome”
大阪市北区黒崎町7-13
Kantipur is a Nepali restaurant in Kita-ku, Osaka, near Tenjinbashi 5-chome, serving home-style Nepali dishes and tandoor cooking. The menu covers momo, thukpa, chowmein, Nepali hotpot and a wide range of curries with naan. Curry gift packs are also sold, and takeout is available.
- Lunch sets
- Groups & parties
- Takeout
- Vegetarians
- Drinks
- Friends
Something extra
Why it’s worth the trip
Nepali-style hotpot
The nabe course is described by the restaurant as a Tibetan-style court dish, a type of yose-nabe called gyakok. It is also offered for party groups.
Tandoor clay oven
Tandoori dishes and naan are baked in a large clay oven. Naan comes in butter, garlic and sesame varieties, according to the restaurant.
Curry gift packs
Original curry packs have been offered since 1990, in sets of six 270 g curries for 5,400 yen including tax. They are delivered chilled.
Vegetarian curries
Vegetable, aloo tama, egg and cottage cheese curries are marked vegetarian on the menu.
On the menu
Dishes to look for
Momo
モモ
Nepali-style steamed dumplings, a classic Nepali snack.
Thukpa
トゥクパ
A Nepali-style hand-cut noodle dish served in a hot pot, per the restaurant.
Chowmein
チョウメン
Nepali-style stir-fried noodles.
Tandoori Chicken Curry
タンドリーチキンカレー
Curry built around chicken baked in the clay tandoor oven.
Aloo Tama Curry
アル・タマ・カレー
A vegetarian curry of potato and bamboo shoot.
Nepali Hotpot
ネパール風鍋
A yose-nabe style hotpot available as a course.
💡 Tips before you go
- Open 11:30–15:00 and 17:00–22:00 (the evening hours are last order). The website lists Monday as closed, plus one irregular Tuesday a month.
- Some dishes take time. For takeout, the restaurant asks that you order by phone: 06-6359-3884.
- Lunch menu, course menus and party menus are available.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kantipur?
It is at 7-13 Kurosakicho, Kita-ku, Osaka, near Tenjinbashi 5-chome.
What are the opening hours?
11:30–15:00 and 17:00–22:00 (last order). Closed Mondays, and one irregular Tuesday per month.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes. Vegetable, aloo tama, egg and cottage cheese curries are marked vegetarian.
Can I get takeout?
Yes. Phone orders are preferred: 06-6359-3884.
Do they take group bookings?
The restaurant offers party menus, including Nepali hotpot, for groups.
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
Chicken Curry
CurryTandoori Chicken Curry
CurryPrawn Curry
CurryVegetable Curry
Curry● VegetarianMutton Curry
CurryKeema Curry
CurryAloo Tama Curry
Curry● VegetarianEgg Curry
Curry● VegetarianCottage Cheese Curry
Curry● VegetarianMomo
SnacksThukpa
NoodlesChowmein
Noodles
🕒 Opening hours
- Tue: 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Wed: 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Thu: 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Fri: 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Sat: 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Sun: 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Plan ahead
- 🅿 Parking
- Available