Restaurant in Kawasaki, Japan
madras meals
125Pearl PointsSpice, not spectacle

About madras meals
Tabelog 100-listed South Indian specialist in suburban Kawasaki, five minutes from Shin-Maruko Station. The chef trained in South India, the menu emphasizes spice-driven curries paired with local beer, wine, house chai cocktails. Lunch runs JPY 1,000–1,999, dinner JPY 2,000–2,999. Counter seating and a semi-private tatami room accommodate solo diners and groups of up to 20.
madras meals is a Kawasaki venue with verified listing details that are straightforward rather than elaborate: casual dress, two listed price bands (JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999), and service hours split between midday and evening on most days. It is listed on the Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - EAST - 2024 page, giving diners one confirmed point of recognition without needing to rely on unverified claims about format, chef background, seating, or a specific menu.
Verified Price, Hours, Recognition
The verified hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Tuesday is closed. The verified price information places madras meals in two moderate bands: JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. Dress code is casual. Beyond that, specific claims about dishes, beverages, reservations, seating layout, payments, takeout, delivery, dietary accommodations, or special menu formats are not verified here and should be checked directly with the restaurant before planning around them.
How to Think About madras meals in Kawasaki
For diners comparing Kawasaki options, madras meals stands out primarily on the verified facts: Kawasaki location, casual setting, moderate listed pricing, regular midday and evening opening windows on every day except Tuesday, a confirmed 2024 Tabelog 100 listing in the Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine EAST category. Those details make it a useful candidate when you want a recognized, casual meal in Kawasaki without assuming specifics that are not confirmed in the available venue data.
Comparable names diners may also encounter include Belmatine, KOSUGI CURRY, Kerala Kitchen, Krua Prik Thai, UCHIDA‐TEI, though the best choice depends on what each venue currently offers. For broader context, see our full Kawasaki restaurants guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at madras meals?
Specific seating details are not verified here. The confirmed details are that madras meals is in Kawasaki, has a casual dress code, lists midday and evening hours on every day except Tuesday.
Is lunch or dinner better at madras meals?
The verified hours include a midday period from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and an evening period from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The verified price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999, but no specific menu differences between the two services are confirmed here.
How far ahead should I book madras meals?
Reservation policy and booking lead time are not verified here. If timing matters, especially for an evening or weekend visit, check directly with the restaurant before going.
Is the tasting menu worth it at madras meals?
A tasting menu is not verified here. The available confirmed details cover location in Kawasaki, casual dress, listed price bands, hours, 2024 Tabelog 100 recognition in the Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine EAST category.
Is madras meals good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability depends on current seating and service details, which are not verified here. What is confirmed is that madras meals is a casual Kawasaki venue with moderate listed price bands and regular midday and evening hours on most days.
What are alternatives to madras meals in Kawasaki?
Other names diners may compare include Belmatine, KOSUGI CURRY, Kerala Kitchen, Krua Prik Thai, UCHIDA‐TEI, along with other Kawasaki dining options. Check each venue’s current details before deciding.
Is madras meals good for a special occasion?
The verified dress code is casual, no private-room, seating, or special-occasion service details are confirmed here. It may suit diners looking for a recognized casual venue in Kawasaki, but confirm any occasion-specific needs directly.
Location
神奈川県川崎市中原区上丸子八幡町816 山本ビル1F
Kawasaki, Japan
Compare madras meals
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| madras meals | JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Easy |
| Belmatine | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 | Unknown |
| UCHIDA‐TEI | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown | Unknown |
| KOSUGI CURRY | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown |
| Krua Prik Thai | JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown | Unknown |
| Kerala Kitchen | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown |
A quick look at how madras meals compares on price and recognition.
Also Consider
- Belmatine, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- UCHIDA‐TEI, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown
- KOSUGI CURRY, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Krua Prik Thai, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown
- Kerala Kitchen, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
madras meals holds a rare six-year streak on Tabelog's Asian/Ethnic Cuisine 100 list (2019–2024), a credential that no other Indian restaurant in Kawasaki currently matches. At JPY 1,000–1,999 for lunch and JPY 2,000–2,999 for dinner, it sits in the moderate-spend tier, pricing slightly above Belmatine (under JPY 1,000, best for takeaway or fast counter service) and matching Kerala Kitchen on lunch pricing. Kerala Kitchen offers a comparable South Indian menu but lacks the Tabelog recognition and the drink-forward evening format, making madras meals the stronger choice for a sit-down dinner with wine or cocktails.
KOSUGI CURRY occupies the same price band (JPY 1,000–1,999 at both services) and caters to the quick-lunch crowd, but its menu skews toward familiar Japanese-style curry formats rather than regionally specific South Indian preparations. If you're after speed and convenience, KOSUGI CURRY delivers; if you want chef-driven spice work and a menu built for pairing with drinks, madras meals is worth the slightly longer service. Krua Prik Thai pivots to Thai cuisine at JPY 3,000–3,999, placing it above madras meals on cost but outside the direct South Indian comparison.
For a high-end washoku experience, UCHIDA-TEI runs JPY 10,000–14,999 at dinner with a kaiseki format, choose it if you're celebrating a milestone, not if you're looking for curry. In short: madras meals is the booking for Tabelog-certified South Indian cooking at moderate cost in Kawasaki; Belmatine for the fastest, cheapest option; Kerala Kitchen for similar pricing with less recognition; and UCHIDA-TEI for an entirely different category of upscale Japanese dining.
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