Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Andhra Kitchen

Name: Andhra Kitchen
Address: Japan, 〒110-0005 Tokyo, Taito City, Ueno, 3 Chome−20−２ 水野ビル B１, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-5818-6564

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About Andhra Kitchen

South Indian vegetable-focused curries in a 25-seat Ueno basement, with lunch under JPY 1,000 and dinner at JPY 2,000–2,999. Seven consecutive years on Tabelog's 100 Best lists (2017–2024) for lighter, spice-forward Andhra Pradesh cooking that skips the cream and oil common in North Indian menus. Book three days ahead for lunch; weekday walk-ins possible before noon.

Andhra Kitchen in Tokyo is a casual venue with verified listed prices of JPY 999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - TOKYO - 2024 recognition. Beyond those basics, the verified record is limited, so this guide does not assert unverified details about specific dishes, seating, booking rules, payment methods, or service format.

The appeal is straightforward: a casual dress code, lunch and dinner hours, pricing that stays in an accessible range for Tokyo. Compared with Ponta Honke, Tori Tsune Shizen Do, or Usagiya, Andhra Kitchen should be treated as a different kind of Tokyo dining option rather than a directly comparable experience. Use the confirmed hours and price range as the main planning anchors.

The Counter and the Meal

Specific seating details, counter availability, menu items, dish recommendations are not verified here. What is confirmed is that Andhra Kitchen has a casual dress code and published lunch and dinner service windows. If you are choosing it, plan around the listed price bands and the fact that the venue appears in the 2024 Tabelog 100 list for Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine in Tokyo.

Booking and Timing

Verified hours are Monday to Friday from 11:15 AM–2:30 PM and 5:00 PM–10:00 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, hours are 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:00 PM–9:00 PM. Reservation methods, walk-in availability, phone details, neighborhood-level location specifics are not verified in the provided record, so confirm directly before making firm plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear to Andhra Kitchen?

Dress is casual. There is no verified need for formal attire.

What should I order at Andhra Kitchen?

Specific dishes and menu formats are not verified in the provided record. Check the current menu directly with the restaurant before you go.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Andhra Kitchen?

A tasting menu is not verified in the provided record, so do not plan around one unless the restaurant confirms it directly.

Is Andhra Kitchen worth the price?

The verified listed prices are JPY 999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. Whether it is worth it depends on what you are looking for, but those prices place it in an accessible range for Tokyo dining.

Is lunch or dinner better at Andhra Kitchen?

Both lunch and dinner hours are verified. Monday to Friday lunch is 11:15 AM–2:30 PM and dinner is 5:00 PM–10:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday lunch is 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and dinner is 5:00 PM–9:00 PM. Choose based on the timing that fits your schedule.

Is Andhra Kitchen good for a special occasion?

The verified record confirms casual dress, prices, hours, 2024 Tabelog 100 recognition, but not atmosphere, seating, or service style. For a special occasion, confirm the current setting directly before booking.

Can I eat at the bar at Andhra Kitchen?

Bar or counter seating is not verified in the provided record. check the venue's official channels if that seating format matters to your visit.

Location

Japan, 〒110-0005 Tokyo, Taito City, Ueno, 3 Chome−20−２水野ビル B１

Tokyo, Japan

Compare Andhra Kitchen

Booking Options Near Andhra Kitchen

Venue	Cuisine	Price	Booking Difficulty
Andhra Kitchen		JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999	Easy
Ponta Honke	Yoshoku	¥¥	Unknown
Kuriya Kurogi		JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999	Unknown
81	Progressive		Unknown
Usagiya		- JPY 999 - JPY 999	Unknown
Tori Tsune Shizen Do		JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999	Unknown

What to weigh when choosing between Andhra Kitchen and comparable nearby venues.

Also Consider

Ponta Honke, Yoshoku, ¥¥
Kuriya Kurogi, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
81, Progressive, Progressive
Usagiya, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Tori Tsune Shizen Do, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999

Against Ponta Honke's yoshoku comfort food or Tori Tsune Shizen Do's JPY 15,000–19,999 dinner tasting menus, Andhra Kitchen offers a faster, lighter meal with no need to book weeks out or commit to a multi-hour service. Kuriya Kurogi sits in the same JPY 2,000–2,999 dinner range but leans Japanese izakaya rather than South Indian vegetable curries, so your choice depends on format preference rather than budget. If you want progressive technique or chef-driven storytelling, 81 delivers more complexity at a higher price; if you want a quick, vegetable-forward lunch that won't require a reservation or exceed JPY 1,000, Usagiya is the closest analog, though Andhra Kitchen's spice layering gives it more depth.

Booking difficulty is low compared to Tokyo's kaiseki and omakase tiers. Call three days ahead for weekend lunch or Friday dinner; weekday lunch at 11:30 AM often has walk-in space. The room is utilitarian, basement seating, no counter, no windows, so ambiance is secondary to the meal itself. If you're after atmosphere or a long, deliberate dinner, go elsewhere; if you want clean, spice-forward vegetable cooking at a price that works for repeat visits, this is the most reliable option in Ueno's casual dining tier.