Spice Lab Tokyo
Indian · Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Chef
Tejas Sovani
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Spice Lab Tokyo is the Ginza pick for polished Indian cooking when the meal needs to feel occasion-ready, not just convenient. It is easier to justify for dinner, dates, client meals than for a quick curry stop; value-focused diners should cross-shop Biriyani Osawa, SANTOSHAM, or Katchar Batchar instead.
About Spice Lab Tokyo
Spice Lab Tokyo is an Indian restaurant in Tokyo from chef/owner Tejas Sovani. It is a useful choice when the plan specifically calls for Indian cuisine in Tokyo; diners comparing other options can also look at Biriyani Osawa, SANTOSHAM, or Katchar Batchar.
Spice Lab Tokyo serves Indian cuisine, is led by Tejas Sovani, has recognition including Tabelog 100 #78 in 2025 with 3.7 points, Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #588 in 2025, Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended in 2026. That makes it a credible restaurant to consider for diners specifically looking for Indian food in Tokyo, while the best choice among other options still depends on availability, budget, the kind of meal the group wants.
Indian cooking for lunch or dinner in Tokyo
Spice Lab Tokyo is open for both lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed. The listed hours are 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM on each operating day, so it can fit either a midday meal or an evening booking.
Before booking, diners should check specific dishes, menu formats, seating styles, beverage programs, service details directly with the restaurant. For current menu and booking information, use the venue's official channels before making plans.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Spice Lab Tokyo when the brief is Indian cuisine in Tokyo and the group wants a restaurant with notable recognition. Cross-shop Ginza Yamashina or Setsugekka Ginza if the group is considering other Tokyo dining rather than Spice Lab Tokyo. Also consider Biriyani Osawa, SANTOSHAM, or Katchar Batchar when comparing named alternatives.
Reservations: Check the restaurant's official booking channel for current availability. Timing: closed Monday; open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Dress: smart casual. Group fit: confirm directly with the restaurant if party size, seating, or service format matters to the meal.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6 Chome−4−3 Gicros Ginza Gems, 10F
- Website
- spicelabtokyo.com
- Phone
- +81 3-6274-6821
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Spice Lab Tokyo presents Indian fine dining with a focused, deliberately serious tone. The kitchen treats regional techniques and provenance with the same rigour Tokyo reserves for top-tier foreign cuisines, staking a claim in Ginza’s competitive dining landscape. Sitting on the tenth floor of a Ginza building, the room reads as composed and intentional rather than flashy, leaning into intimacy and refinement. The restaurant’s emphasis on sourcing and layered spice construction gives the dining experience a quietly cultured edge: restrained, meticulous and well suited to diners who want an elevated, considered encounter with Indian culinary traditions.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for occasions that demand more than casual fare: date nights, business dinners and special celebrations all fit the bill. The narrative in the room positions it alongside omakase counters and multi-Michelin French rooms, so guests come with expectation for technique and provenance that match Ginza’s highest tiers. Groups seeking a focused introduction to serious Indian cooking also find it appropriate, but the primary draw is for diners who are treating the meal as an occasion — a thoughtful, composed evening centered on culinary depth rather than bustle.
Ordering Tips
Focus your order on the signatures that showcase the kitchen’s techniques and sourcing. The kitchen highlights classics such as butter chicken, chicken biryani and chicken korma; these dishes are useful touchstones for its tandoor work, layered spice construction and slow-braised protein techniques mentioned in the description. When possible, ask staff about provenance and spice sourcing — the write-up emphasizes ingredients and provenance as central to the restaurant’s argument, so staff will often explain particulars that illuminate the dishes. Treat the menu as an exploration of technique and provenance rather than a list of comfort versions.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish, relaxing atmosphere with rich, vibrant decor, sophisticated lighting, and spacious seating ideal for elegant dining.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- butter chicken
- chicken biryani
- chicken korma
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6 Chome−4−3 Gicros Ginza Gems, 10F · Directions
Also consider
Where to Go If This Is Not the Right Fit
Choose Biriyani Osawa if the goal is Indian food at a lower price tier rather than a Ginza special-occasion room. Choose Ginza Yamashina if the group wants a more classic Ginza luxury meal and clearer published price bands.
For casual Indian cross-shops, SANTOSHAM and Katchar Batchar make more sense when budget and ease matter more than atmosphere.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Spice Lab Tokyo is the polished Indian choice in this set: better for a Ginza date, client dinner, or celebration than Biriyani Osawa, SANTOSHAM, or Katchar Batchar, which are stronger for lower-cost Indian meals. If value is the main filter, those three are the more practical picks.
Against Ginza peers, Ginza Yamashina is the clearer choice for diners who want a Japanese luxury meal with known lunch and dinner price bands, while Setsugekka Ginza is the cross-shop when the brief is Ginza polish without an Indian focus. Spice Lab Tokyo makes sense when Indian cuisine is the reason for the booking and the room needs to carry a special occasion.
Booking difficulty is a practical advantage here: with easy availability, Spice Lab Tokyo is more useful for near-term Ginza planning than restaurants that require a longer lead. The tradeoff is that budget planning is less precise than at Ginza Yamashina, where listed price bands make the spend easier to predict.
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Lab Tokyo | Tokyo | Indian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025 · #782025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #588 | ; |
| Ginza Yamashina | Tokyo | Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - TOKYO - 2025 · #81 | ; | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 |
| Setsugekka Ginza | Tokyo | 2025 Tabelog Bronze | ; | ; |
| Biriyani Osawa | Tokyo | Indian | 2026 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #462026 Bib Gourmand2025 Michelin Plate | ¥ |
| SANTOSHAM | Tokyo | Indian | 2026 Bib GourmandTabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - TOKYO - 2024 · #82024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | ¥ |
| Katchar Batchar | Tokyo | Indian | 2026 Bib GourmandTabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - TOKYO - 2024 · #192024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | ¥ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Spice Lab Tokyo?
Spice Lab Tokyo is an Indian restaurant in Tokyo from chef/owner Tejas Sovani. It is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday and closed Monday. Recognition includes Tabelog 100 #78 in 2025 with 3.7 points, Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #588 in 2025, Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended in 2026.
Is lunch or dinner better at Spice Lab Tokyo?
Both lunch and dinner are listed Tuesday through Sunday. Lunch runs from 11:30 AM to 3 PM, dinner runs from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Choose based on your schedule and confirm current details with the restaurant before going.
What should I wear to Spice Lab Tokyo?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat city dining attire rather than formal black tie. If you are comparing this with Setsugekka Ginza, check each restaurant's current guidance before visiting.
