Indian Restaurant Bar Banjara — Restaurant in Osaka

Banjara is a lovely Indian restaurant. It is located on the 6th floor as if it is a secret hide-out! It has an authentic decor with old Bollywood music playing in the background. The staff are attentive and friendly.

We were told by the staff that the decor was imported all the way from India about 20 years ago. Impressive! To our delight, they offer vindaloo dishes during dinner (A Portuguese dish in origin but adapted by the people of Goa in India. It's a fiery hot dish with lots of meat, vinegar, garlic, and other spices). This was a major plus. We've never come across an Indian restaurant that offers vindaloo dishes.

We chose the A-Lunch set ¥850. It came with a huge naan, rich spinach soup, salad, rice, chicken curry, and chai. The portions were just alright, the taste was average though. Typical of most Indian restaurants in Japan. We had our curries in plain and super hot versions. The plain chicken curry was very sweet. The super hot version was more authentic. There were a few chunks of meat making it a satisfying lunch. The chai was nice and hot. Adding ginger (adrak chai) or cardamom would have made the chai more exotic. Overall, I would rate 4 stars for the taste and 5 stars for the friendly service and ambience.

Upon leaving, the staff mentioned about 20% discount for dinner. That would be a real treat particularly when you visit as a large group. Looking forward to having mutton vindaloo (probably titled as マトンスーパーホット&ホットカレ) and various...

Went here after decent online reviews and had the worst experience of our trip so far. Ordered prawn curry for main course and after waiting 45 mins despite there only being 2 occupied tables in a grim environment restaurant, our food arrived. There was TWO TINY prawns in my curry and I asked the waiter was it mistake. He said that was the portion and the starter had five. It would take 25mins if I wanted to order more. Out naan bread was raw and soggy and the waiter agreed to remove from bill. When we went to pay, the bill had the naan bread crossed out and instead said "10% tax". I refused to pay this as the tax must come from the receipt which the waiter said they did not have. He was incredibly rude and said he would call the police, which I had no issue with as the restaurant is clearly not paying their taxes and adding amounts at will under various food items on their till. Avoid, Avoid Avoid and go instead to one of the many lovely restaurants in Osaka....

On August 12, 2024, I dined at Banjara Restaurant in Osaka, a cozy but very good spot known for its authentic Indian cuisine. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with traditional decor and soft Indian music enhancing the dining experience. The service was excellent; the staff were attentive and provided great recommendations.

The menu offered a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, each bursting with rich, traditional flavors. Standouts included the butter chicken, which was creamy and well-spiced, and the lamb biryani, which was aromatic and perfectly cooked. The naan was fresh and fluffy, complementing the dishes nicely.

Prices were reasonable, with generous portions that offered good value for money. Overall, Banjara Restaurant provided a delightful dining experience, making it a must-visit for anyone in Osaka looking to enjoy authentic Indian food. I highly recommend it for both casual meals and special occasions.

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