Andhra Dhaba Katana
Chiyoda, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Andhra Dhaba Katana works when you want an easy-to-book Tokyo meal with a real recognition signal: Tabelog 100 #42 in 2024 with a 3.6 score. It is a better fit for a relaxed date or casual celebration than a formal splurge, especially if central Tokyo convenience matters.
About Andhra Dhaba Katana
Andhra Dhaba Katana in Tokyo earned Tabelog 100 #42 placement in 2024 with 3.6pts. With casual dress and lunch and dinner hours daily, it is best framed as a casual Tokyo dining option with recognized acclaim.
Key planning facts are clear: the venue is in Tokyo, the dress code is casual, the schedule includes weekday and weekend lunch and dinner periods. For broader planning, Our full Tokyo restaurants guide, Our full Tokyo bars guide, Our full Tokyo hotels guide are useful starting points alongside a meal here.
Better for a direct meal than a splurge
Base the decision on what is clear: Tokyo location, casual dress, current hours, Tabelog 100 recognition. Avoid building expectations around a specific service style, drinks program, or menu format unless you have checked directly with the venue.
For a special occasion, keep expectations aligned: the appeal is recognition plus practical daily lunch-and-dinner hours, rather than treating it as a luxury or formal-dining choice. If drinks or hotels are part of the same plan, use Our full Tokyo bars guide or Our full Tokyo hotels guide for that part of the itinerary.
Use it when timing matters as much as the meal
The current schedule covers lunch and dinner daily: Monday to Friday from 11:15 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM, Saturday to Sunday from 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5–9 PM. That makes Andhra Dhaba Katana a practical Tokyo option when the timing needs to be direct.
If you are comparing other dining ideas, keep those comparisons general unless you have checked directly for the details you need. Broader Tokyo options such as Our full Tokyo restaurants guide can help with wider planning, while Andhra Dhaba Katana fits best when its Tokyo location, casual dress code, daily lunch-and-dinner hours, Tabelog recognition match your needs.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒101-0047 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Uchikanda, 3 Chome−7−8 サトウハウスビル 2F
- Website
- twitter.com/andhradhaba
- Phone
- +81 3-3527-1157
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Andhra Dhaba Katana presents a compact, food-first personality that stands apart from Tokyo’s more restrained Indian restaurants. Perched on the second floor of a low-rise in Uchikanda, it channels the roadside dhaba ethos—direct, unadorned and unapologetically focused on flavor. The kitchen foregrounds the chile-forward, tamarind-rich profile of Andhra Pradesh, and that intensity is part of the restaurant’s appeal: it feels like discovering a regional specialist planted in an unlikely urban pocket. The space reads less like a polished destination and more like a small, earnest outpost for serious South Indian cooking.
Best For
This is a place for diners who prioritize bold regional flavors over formal frills. Andhra Dhaba Katana suits casual meetups, adventurous solo meals and modest groups looking to share generous plates. Its dhaba roots mean portions are hearty and the cooking does not shy away from authentic Andhra heat and sourness, so it works well for people who arrive ready to engage with chile-driven, tamarind-led dishes. Signature items like masala dosa and lamb chops give clear entry points for both lighter and more substantial meals.
Ordering Tips
Expect unapologetically spicy, tang-forward fare; the menu leans on guntur chiles, tamarind and curry leaves. Order to share so you can sample contrasts—crispy masala dosa alongside tangy, chile-laced curries or the richer lamb chops—and anticipate generous portions. The dhaba format suggests straightforward preparations rather than tempered heat levels, so ask about spice if you need a milder version. Approach the meal ready for assertive flavors rather than subtle reinterpretations of North Indian standards.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual atmosphere with bare tables arranged in an L-shape around a partly enclosed kitchen and self-service cutlery.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- masala dosa
- lamb chops
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒101-0047 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Uchikanda, 3 Chome−7−8 サトウハウスビル 2F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hicho Kurata, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
- Loup de Mer, Yoshoku (Western), Yoshoku (Western)
- Budouya, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Coffee Senmonten Ace, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Umatama Ya, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
How it compares in Tokyo
Choose Andhra Dhaba Katana when ease matters and the evening needs a recognized restaurant without a heavy spend signal. Hicho Kurata sits in a far higher JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 band, so it is the better pick for a planned splurge, while Andhra Dhaba Katana is the more practical choice for a lower-friction dinner.
Budouya gives clearer budget planning, with lunch listed at JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 and dinner at JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999. Umatama Ya is also easier to price in advance at JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 for both lunch and dinner. Pick those if cost certainty is the priority; pick Andhra Dhaba Katana if the Tabelog 100 recognition carries more weight for the occasion.
Coffee Senmonten Ace is the clear low-budget option at under JPY 999, but it is a different kind of stop, not a replacement for a full celebratory meal. Loup de Mer is the better cross-shop if Yoshoku is the mood. For a casual special occasion with easy booking, Andhra Dhaba Katana is the safer middle path than a splurge and more occasion-ready than a coffee stop.
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Compare Andhra Dhaba Katana
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Dhaba Katana | Tokyo | ; | Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - TOKYO - 2024 · #42 | ; |
| Hicho Kurata | Tokyo | Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 · #92 | ; | JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 |
| Loup de Mer | Tokyo | Yoshoku (Western) | 2026 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #242025 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #33Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 · #722024 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #212023 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #32 | ; |
| Budouya | Tokyo | Tabelog 100 - Curry - TOKYO - 2024 · #9 | ; | JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
| Coffee Senmonten Ace | Tokyo | No published awards | ; | - JPY 999 |
| Umatama Ya | Tokyo | Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 · #3 | ; | JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Andhra Dhaba Katana?
Go casual. The dress code for Andhra Dhaba Katana in Tokyo is casual.
Can Andhra Dhaba Katana accommodate groups?
Is Andhra Dhaba Katana good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a casual meal in Tokyo, with Tabelog 100 #42 recognition in 2024 and a casual dress code. For room style, menu format, service level, check directly with the venue.
Is lunch or dinner better at Andhra Dhaba Katana?
Both lunch and dinner are listed daily. Hours are Monday to Friday from 11:15 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM, Saturday to Sunday from 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5–9 PM.
