ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma
Kita, Osaka
Restaurant in Osaka, Japan
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Book this Nishitenma spot for South Indian vegetable curry, biryani, and dosa at JPY 1,000 – JPY 1,999 lunch or JPY 2,000 – JPY 2,999 dinner. Named to Tabelog 100 – Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine – WEST – 2024, it's easier to secure than pricier Osaka options and delivers consistent execution. Lunch offers the same kitchen at half the dinner cost; groups of four or more can book all-you-can-drink courses.
About ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma
ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma is an Osaka restaurant with a price range of JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 – Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine – WEST – 2024.
Midday and Evening Hours
ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma is open daily for both midday and evening service: 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–9 PM Monday through Sunday. The price bands are JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999, making it a relatively accessible Osaka option.
Dress code is casual. Diners with specific questions about private rooms, counter seating, child policies, dietary accommodations, phone numbers, payment methods, walk-ins, take-out, or delivery should confirm operational details directly before visiting.
How It Stacks Up Against Osaka's Affordable Dining Set
Within Osaka, ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma is best understood as a casual, lower-to-mid-priced restaurant with daily midday and evening hours. If you are comparing it with other venues, consider the mood and budget you want rather than relying on assumptions about menu format or service style. Other venues include Sobakiri Arabompu, La bonne tâche, Chugokusai S.Sawada, Chinese Sai Es Sawada, and Kamado.
The Tabelog 100 recognition gives ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma a clear point of distinction. For broader planning, use it as a casual Osaka restaurant with daily midday and evening hours, a casual dress code, and a price range of JPY 1,000–JPY 2,999.
For the smoothest visit, treat the hours and price bands as the core planning points and confirm any practical needs directly with the restaurant before going.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒530-0047 Osaka, Kita Ward, Nishitenma, 4 Chome−1−9 ニュー若松ビル １F
- Website
- info.erickcurry.jp/nishitenma
- Phone
- +81 6-6585-0408
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, compact South Indian curry house with a cozy, bustling feel, focused on quick but sit-down meals for lunch and dinner rather than lingering, with an emphasis on the kitchen aromas of spices, biryani, and dosa griddles.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu, Family style
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Soft drinks, Chai
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
- Opened
- 2020
Signature Dishes
7 itemsKnow before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒530-0047 Osaka, Kita Ward, Nishitenma, 4 Chome−1−9 ニュー若松ビル １F
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒530-0047 Osaka, Kita Ward, Nishitenma, 4 Chome−1−9 ニュー若松ビル １F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kamado, Notable alternative
- La bonne tâche, French, ¥¥
- Sobakiri Arabompu, Soba, ¥
- Chinese Sai Es Sawada, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- Chugokusai S.Sawada, Chinese, ¥¥¥
Restaurant context
ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma sits squarely in Osaka's affordable dining tier, competing directly with Sobakiri Arabompu (Soba, ¥) and Kamado on price and booking ease. At JPY 2,000 – JPY 2,999 for dinner, it costs less than half what you'll pay at Chinese Sai Es Sawada (JPY 10,000 – JPY 14,999) and requires no advance booking window beyond a few days. The South Indian vegetable focus makes it a better match for dietary restrictions than Chugokusai S.Sawada (Chinese, ¥¥¥), which leans richer and meatier. For groups, the all-you-can-drink courses put it closer to Kamado in utility than to the more formal La bonne tâche (French, ¥¥), which requires advance notice for parties.
If you're choosing between ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma and Sobakiri Arabompu, the decision hinges on whether you want vegetable-forward curry or soba; both cost roughly the same and accommodate walk-ins most days. For splurge-worthy dining, skip both and book Chugokusai S.Sawada or Chinese Sai Es Sawada, which deliver more ambitious technique at three to five times the price. ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma makes the most sense when La bonne tâche is fully committed or you need a midweek option that handles dietary requests without fuss. The Tabelog 100 recognition confirms it executes its niche well, just don't expect the room polish or service depth of Osaka's ¥¥¥ tier.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma handle dietary restrictions?
Can ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma accommodate groups?
What should I wear to ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma?
Casual dress is appropriate for ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma.
Is the tasting menu worth it at ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma?
The price bands are JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999. Check the current menu directly if a tasting-menu format is important to you.
Is lunch or dinner better at ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma?
ERICK SOUTH Nishitenma is open daily from 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–9 PM. The price bands are JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999; confirm any menu differences between midday and evening service directly with the restaurant.
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