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Soratobu Jutan
Curry
“Curry from a chef who hitchhiked India, served in Nishiwaki, Hyogo”
兵庫県西脇市高田井町194-1
Soratobu Jutan is a countryside curry restaurant in Nishiwaki, Hyogo. The chef, who spent years in kaiseki and Italian kitchens and then learned Indian cooking in India, adapts the cuisine to Japanese tastes using local ingredients. Alongside curry, the menu includes tandoori dishes, pasta and Japanese items.
- Families
- With kids
- Vegetarians
- Takeout
- Friends
- Lunch sets
Something extra
Why it’s worth the trip
Chef's India-to-Japan path
The chef has about 40 years in the trade, trained in kaiseki and Italian cooking, and learned Indian food by hitchhiking across India and staying in local homes. The curry blends Indian and Japanese approaches.
Local Hyogo ingredients
Curries use regional ingredients such as Banshu Hyakunichi chicken and Kurodasho beef sinew. The shop also sells retort curry and sets online, and one product is a Gokutsu Boshi Hyogo selection.
Open daily, family-ready
Open every day 11:00–21:30, with a kids' curry, vegetarian options, takeout and reservations by phone.
On the menu
Dishes to look for
Banshu Hyakunichi chicken curry
¥880播州百日鶏カレー
Curry made with Banshu Hyakunichi chicken, a local Hyogo chicken.
Kurodasho beef sinew curry
¥960黒田庄牛の牛すじカレー
Curry made with beef sinew from Kurodasho beef.
Tandoori chicken
¥820タンドリーチキン
Spiced chicken, a classic Indian dish.
Vegetable curry
¥700野菜カレー
A vegetarian curry option.
Vegetable samosa
¥380野菜のサモサ
Vegetarian fried pastry snack.
Kids' curry
¥840子供のカレー
A curry made for children.
💡 Tips before you go
- Open daily 11:00–21:30.
- Reservations are by phone: 0795-22-7201.
- Curry is sold as sauce only; choose rice, naan or spaghetti separately (naan ¥230).
- Address: 194-1 Takadai-cho, Nishiwaki, Hyogo 677-0016.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours?
Every day from 11:00 to 21:30.
Can I reserve?
Yes, by phone at 0795-22-7201.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes, including vegetable curry, eggplant curry, vegetable samosa and naan.
Is it suitable for kids and is takeout available?
Yes. There is a kids' curry (¥840), and takeout is available.
Does the curry come with rice?
Curry is sauce only; pick rice, naan or spaghetti separately.
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
- ✓ Family friendly
Menu highlights
Selected from the restaurant’s published menu
- ¥630
Plain curry
Curry - ¥700
Vegetable curry
Curry● Vegetarian - ¥700
Eggplant curry
Curry● Vegetarian - ¥840
Kids' curry
Curry - ¥880
Banshu Hyakunichi chicken curry
Curry - ¥960
Kurodasho beef sinew curry
Curry - ¥380
Vegetable samosa
Spice dishes● Vegetarian - ¥820
Tandoori chicken
Spice dishes - ¥910
Meat kebab
Spice dishes - ¥1,100
Curry doria
Italian - ¥230
Naan
Sides● Vegetarian - ¥720
Salmon ochazuke set
Japanese
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🕒 Opening hours
- Mon: 11:00–21:30
- Tue: 11:00–21:30
- Wed: 11:00–21:30
- Thu: 11:00–21:30
- Fri: 11:00–21:30
- Sat: 11:00–21:30
- Sun: 11:00–21:30
Plan ahead
- 🅿 Parking
- Available