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Restaurant Details
Location
Location
Cuisine
Curry
Creative Cuisine / Fusion Food
Creative Cuisine / Fusion Food
Average cost
Lunch: ¥1,000 - ¥5,000
Dinner: ¥5,000 - ¥10,000
Classic Indian dishes are reinterpreted through the lens of chef Takumi Sakanaka’s French culinary experience and Japanese heritage.
Restaurant Details
Chef Takumi Sakanaka transformed the 160-year-old rice farmhouse in the off-the-beaten-track neighborhood of Nara into his namesake restaurants. The building’s original layout and architecture largely remain the same: earthen walls, exposed wooden beams and sliding door partitions that make guests wonder if they’ve stepped into a private residence rather than an Indian restaurant. But nothing is unintentional under Sakanaka’s leadership. He excels in concocting spice blends and elevating Indian cooking with modern flourishes.
Some things are obvious displays of his proximity with his Japanese roots and French techniques; savory chicken cakes, garbanzo beans, honey-lemon stewed winter melon and keema curry are served on small plates reminiscent of kaiseki (Japanese multicourse meals). The French-esque Miwa somen ‘pasta’ with mushrooms and spices is a Nara special.
Other things, however, are more discreet, like the lamb vindaloo — a spicy Goan-style curry served with whole wheat naan and pickled Awaji onions — or the cauliflower mousse with paneer and prosciutto.
As Sakanaka helms the kitchen, his wife embodies the spirit of convivial hospitality and charms diners with her stories. It’s an all-in-all family affair in this Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant.
Masala an Takumi Access Info
Masala an Takumi is a 3-minute walk from Kinohashi Bus Stop.
Masala an Takumi Phone Number
0742-47-1601
Masala an Takumi Business Days
Sunday
12:00 PM
02:30 PM
-
06:00 PM
09:30 PM
Monday
12:00 PM
02:30 PM
-
06:00 PM
09:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:00 PM
02:30 PM
-
06:00 PM
09:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM
02:30 PM
-
06:00 PM
09:30 PM
Friday
12:00 PM
02:30 PM
-
06:00 PM
09:30 PM
Saturday
06:00 PM
09:30 PM
-
12:00 PM
02:30 PM
Masala an Takumi Address
2281 Nakamachi, Nara, 631-0052, Japan
Masala an Takumi Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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