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Vegetarian Indian Restaurant Shama
Indian
“Lacto-vegetarian Indian cooking, no onion or garlic, 1 minute from Yotsubashi”
大阪市西区北堀江1-3-7 倉商ビルB1F
Shama is a lacto-vegetarian Indian restaurant in a basement space in Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka. It uses no meat, fish, eggs, onion, garlic or leek, and most dishes can be made vegan or Jain on request. It also has a branch in Kyoto. Lunch and dinner are served daily.
- Vegetarians
- Vegans
- Families
- With kids
- Lunch sets
- Groups & parties
Something extra
Why it’s worth the trip
Vegan and Jain on request
Some dishes contain dairy, so ask for vegan when ordering. Jain adaptations can exclude root vegetables, and onion and garlic are never used.
Farm-grown vegetables
The restaurant uses organic, chemical-free vegetables from its own Shama farm where possible, along with some store-bought produce.
Community events
Shama runs a kids' cafeteria (Shama Kodomo Shokudo) on a monthly Wednesday, and a monthly Bhagavad Gita study session.
Right by Yotsubashi Station
It is a 1-minute walk from Exit 6 of Yotsubashi Station, down the stairs next to the FamilyMart.
On the menu
Dishes to look for
Vegetarian curry
ベジタリアンカレー
Curry made without meat, fish or eggs.
Vegan curry
ヴィーガンカレー
Dairy-free curry available by request when ordering.
Jain menu
ジェインメニュー
Dishes adapted to exclude root vegetables as well as onion and garlic.
Naan
ナン
Indian flatbread served alongside curry.
Lunch set
ランチセット
Set meal served during lunch hours, 11:00–15:00.
💡 Tips before you go
- Open daily 11:00–15:00 and 17:00–22:00, including Mondays.
- Tell staff when ordering if you want vegan or Jain, as some dishes contain dairy.
- The restaurant is in the basement (B1F); take the stairs next to the FamilyMart. It has 28 seats. Phone: 06-6536-6669.
Frequently asked questions
Does Shama use onion and garlic?
No. Onion, garlic and leek are not used in any dish. Meat, fish and eggs are also excluded.
Can I get vegan or Jain food?
Yes. Most dishes can be made vegan or Jain. Please say so when ordering, as some dishes contain dairy.
What are the opening hours?
Every day, lunch 11:00–15:00 and dinner 17:00–22:00.
How do I get there?
It is a 1-minute walk from Exit 6 of Yotsubashi Station (Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line). Take the stairs down next to the FamilyMart.
Is it good for children?
It is listed as kid-friendly, and it holds a monthly kids' cafeteria on Wednesdays.
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
- ✓ Vegan options
- ✓ Reservations
- ✓ Dine in
- ✓ Delivery
- ✓ Family friendly
🕒 Opening hours
- Mon: 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Tue: 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Wed: 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Thu: 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Fri: 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Sat: 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Sun: 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Plan ahead
- 🅿 Parking
- Available