COCHIN NIVAS
Shinjuku, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
South Indian curry specialist in Nishishinjuku, recognized in Tabelog 100 lists from 2017 through 2024. The 11-seat room delivers Kerala-style technique at JPY 1,200–1,999, with weekday lunch sets and reservable dinner service requiring one drink per person. Walk-ins welcome at lunch; book ahead for dinner.
About COCHIN NIVAS
COCHIN NIVAS is a Tokyo venue with a price range of JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 and casual dress. It is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - TOKYO - 2024. Beyond those confirmed details, Pearl does not have information on the restaurant's specific dishes, seating layout, booking rules, or service format, so expectations should be kept practical rather than built around unconfirmed claims.
What About COCHIN NIVAS
The clearest confirmed details are straightforward: COCHIN NIVAS sits in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range, and the venue is associated with casual attire, so formal dress is not required. COCHIN NIVAS has the Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - TOKYO - 2024 listing.
Diners comparing COCHIN NIVAS with other options can consider it alongside comparable venue venues such as Raa Menya Shima, Cuisine Michel Troisgros, Eau de Vie, or La Strada, without assuming similarities in menu, format, or service.
Booking, Timing, and What to Expect
hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Tuesday is closed. Pearl does not have booking procedures, phone details, last-order times, reservation limits, take-out availability, seating counts, or dietary accommodations for COCHIN NIVAS, so confirm operational details directly before planning around them.
As a planning shorthand, COCHIN NIVAS is best treated as a casual Tokyo restaurant in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range with both midday and evening hours on most days except Tuesday. If you are comparing it with other Tokyo dining, focus on the confirmed fundamentals: price range, casual dress, operating hours, and the 2024 Tabelog 100 Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine Tokyo recognition. For additional Tokyo recommendations, explore our full Tokyo restaurants guide, bars guide, or hotels guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 5 Chome-9-17 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
- Website
- cochinnivas.com
- Phone
- +81 3-5388-4150
Venue details
Ambiance
A very small, homey "house restaurant" with just 11 seats, tucked into a corner of Nishi‑Shinjuku, filled with the warm aroma of freshly roasted spices and a relaxed, cozy atmosphere rather than formal decor.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Beer, Soft drinks
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Opened
- 2008
Signature Dishes
8 itemsKnow before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5 Chome-9-17 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
Planning details
Location
5 Chome-9-17 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Eau de Vie, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- Cuisine Michel Troisgros, Notable alternative
- Raa Menya Shima, Ramen, Tsukemen (Dipping noodles), JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- 京懐石 みのきち, Notable alternative
- La Strada, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,200–1,999, COCHIN NIVAS undercuts most Tabelog-recognized peers by half while maintaining award-level execution. Eau de Vie, at JPY 5,000–5,999, offers cocktail-bar ambiance and broader drink selections but lacks the curry-specific depth; choose Eau de Vie for date nights prioritizing beverage programs, COCHIN NIVAS for flavor-first South Indian dining. Raa Menya Shima shares the same price tier and Tabelog pedigree but pivots to ramen and tsukemen, book Raa Menya for noodle cravings, COCHIN NIVAS for spice-forward curries.
Cuisine Michel Troisgros and La Strada (JPY 8,000–9,999) deliver French technique and white-tablecloth service, making them better splurges for business meals or anniversaries. COCHIN NIVAS wins on value, booking ease (weekday lunch walk-ins, dinner reservations rarely full), and South Indian authenticity, making it the top pick for curry specialists and budget-conscious Tokyo diners seeking Tabelog-validated kitchens without the JPY 5,000+ tab.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at COCHIN NIVAS?
COCHIN NIVAS has midday and evening hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:30–9:30 PM. Tuesday is closed. Pearl does not have details on menu differences between lunch and dinner, so choose based on timing and confirm current offerings directly.
What should I wear to COCHIN NIVAS?
Casual attire works. The dress code for COCHIN NIVAS is casual, so formal wear is not required.
What should a first-timer know about COCHIN NIVAS?
COCHIN NIVAS is in Tokyo, has a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999, and is closed on Tuesday. It is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - TOKYO - 2024.
Can I eat at the bar at COCHIN NIVAS?
Pearl does not have information about bar or counter seating at COCHIN NIVAS. COCHIN NIVAS is in Tokyo, has a casual dress code, sits in the JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, and has operating hours.
