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    Dharmasagara, Restaurant in Kurume
    Restaurant
    Tabelog 2024

    Dharmasagara

    Tanushimaru-machi, Kurume

    Restaurant in Kurume, Japan

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    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Why go

    South Indian restaurant in rural Kurume with halal certification and full dietary-restriction coverage (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free). Named to Tabelog 100 Asian/Ethnic WEST 2024 within three years of opening. Lunch JPY 2,000–2,999, dinner JPY 3,000–3,999. Seasonal vegetable-focused menu, 52 seats, 20-car parking, family-friendly.

    About Dharmasagara

    Dharmasagara is a venue in Kurume with midday and evening opening periods on most days except Wednesday. The price brackets are JPY 2,000–2,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999. It is also listed in the 2024 Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST recognition.

    Key Details

    Dharmasagara is in Kurume. Its opening hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5–9 PM. Wednesday is closed.

    The price information places the venue in the JPY 2,000–2,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999 ranges.

    Booking, Timing, and Group Logistics

    Plan around the posted split service: 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5–9 PM on operating days, with a closure on Wednesday.

    The core planning points are the Kurume location, price brackets, regular weekly hours, and 2024 Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST listing.

    How It Fits Among Dining Options

    For dining research, Dharmasagara can be considered alongside other comparisons points such as Maruboshi Ramen, Tachibana Udon, Mitsuya Stand, Mendoriya, and Maa Boya, as well as other unnamed dining rooms. Use those names as broad dining reference points rather than direct cuisine, price, location, or service comparisons.

    Dharmasagara’s clearest hooks are its Kurume location, its two posted daily service windows on operating days, its Wednesday closure, its JPY 2,000–2,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999 price ranges, and its 2024 Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST recognition.

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    Venue detailsOrganic
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
    Location
    83-3 Tanushimarumachi Ishikaki, Kurume, Fukuoka 839-1212, Japan
    Website
    dharmasagara.com
    Phone
    +81 943-72-5533
    Restaurant contextKurume, Japan
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Dharmasagara presents itself as a Ginza-born destination now operating in Kurume City, focused squarely on authentic South Indian cuisine. It is a famous Tokyo Ginza spot with a reputation-driven identity. Practical details like no smoking and online reservations point to a polished, guest-oriented operation that leverages its Ginza roots to attract diners seeking reliable, authentic South Indian cooking.

    Best For

    Dharmasagara is best for diners who are seeking authentic South Indian flavors and for those intrigued by a celebrated Ginza address opening outside Tokyo. Its famous Tokyo Ginza provenance makes it an appealing choice for guests who prioritize culinary credibility and want to try regional Indian cooking in Kurume City. Visitors who like to research dishes and ratings ahead of time can use the menus, maps, reviews, and photos. The no-smoking and online-reservation notes further suggest it accommodates planned dining visits.

    Ordering Tips

    Use online reservations to secure a table, particularly given Dharmasagara’s Ginza reputation. Expect a smoke-free dining room. Consult the menus, maps, user-posted reviews, and photos to preview offerings and portion sizes before you go. Identify popular items and set expectations around authentic South Indian cuisine and the venue’s established pedigree.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Calm, destination-style South Indian restaurant in the countryside with spacious seating, non-smoking dining room, and a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere suited to enjoying full South Indian meals.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyQuietRustic

    Best For

    Group DiningFamilyCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Standalone

    Sourcing

    Organic

    At the Table

    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Traditional
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Set menu
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options, Halal, Allergy accommodating, Organic focus
    Opened
    2021

    Signature Dishes

    • Meals set (South Indian thali)
    • Masala dosa
    • Chicken biryani
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    83-3 Tanushimarumachi Ishikaki, Kurume, Fukuoka 839-1212, Japan

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
    Tuesday
    11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
    Friday
    11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
    Saturday
    11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
    Sunday
    11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM

    Location

    83-3 Tanushimarumachi Ishikaki, Kurume, Fukuoka 839-1212, Japan · Directions

    +81 943-72-5533

    dharmasagara.com

    Recognition and awards

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Maa Boya, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
    • Mendoriya, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
    • Tachibana Udon, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
    • Maruboshi Ramen, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
    • Mitsuya Stand, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown

    Restaurant context

    Dharmasagara operates at a different price tier and format than most Kurume dining. Maruboshi Ramen and Tachibana Udon both come in under JPY 999 per head and serve fast-turnover bowls at a counter; Dharmasagara charges JPY 2,000–3,999 and delivers a full table-service meal with vegetable-forward South Indian cooking. If you want halal certification, dietary-restriction handling, or a seated meal in a renovated house, Dharmasagara is the only Tabelog 100 option in Kurume.

    Mitsuya Stand (JPY 1,000–1,999) offers a lower price and a standing-bar format, better for a quick drink and small plates than a full dinner. Maa Boya and Mendoriya both sit below JPY 999 and serve ramen or udon in high-turnover settings. For the sub-JPY 1,000 crowd, those three are faster and cheaper; for travelers managing dietary restrictions or seeking a longer, seated meal, Dharmasagara justifies the higher spend.

    Book Dharmasagara if you need halal, vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free options in Kurume, or if you are already visiting Tanushimarumachi for fruit orchards or vineyards and want a dinner stop with parking. For central Kurume ramen or udon, Maruboshi or Tachibana Udon are faster and cheaper. For a low-key standing-bar meal, Mitsuya Stand delivers better value at the JPY 1,000–1,999 bracket.

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    What are alternatives to Dharmasagara?

    Other dining reference points include Maruboshi Ramen, Tachibana Udon, Mitsuya Stand, Mendoriya, and Maa Boya, along with other unnamed dining options. Use them as broad reference points rather than direct cuisine, price, location, or service-style comparisons with Dharmasagara.