Potohar Shinjuku — Restaurant in Tokyo

On the 27th of May, 2024, I made a special trip from Shinagawa to Potohar restaurant in Shinjuku, as I was in search of halal dining options. Unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. Upon placing my order, I observed concerning hygiene practices by the staff. One individual, Maqseed, was seen handling food after putting his fingers in his mouth, without any subsequent hand washing or glove use. Similarly, another staff member, Akhtar, was noted to taste spices with his fingers and then continue food preparation without cleansing his hands. The restaurant’s space is quite compact, with the kitchen and dining area sharing the same room, which resulted in a smoky and uncomfortable environment. I ordered the mutton karahi, which, to my disappointment, tasted subpar and seemed to have undercooked ingredients. Regrettably, the culmination of my visit was an evening marred by food poisoning, complete with a severe headache and stomach distress. This experience has left me concerned not only for my own health but also for the well-being of...

The Bangladesh team for IPhO 2023 went to potohar when we ditched an excursion to Yokohama and decided to have a stroll and explore Shibuya and Shinjuku. Although the space is limited, the decoration was quite good. Even better was the hospitality of the staff, especially of the owner with his cool stories and one-liners. We were far from home and he gave us a semblance of familiarity. Although the spice level was toned down for the native diners, they tasted awesome nevertheless, partly because we were deprived of subcontinental cuisine for a few days! Overall, it was a fantastic experience. I wholeheartedly recommend to give this eatery a try if you happen...

The best Indian Restaurant that I ever taste. The flavor is just perfect on my taste. Neither too strong nor too plain. They have bento menu which not spicy and suitable for kids with enough portion. We tried bento with chicken butter for my child, dried curry (really recommend) and half&half chicken. All taste is perfect. The staff is really nice and kids friendly, we also got ice cha and hot cha while waiting for our take a way food. And also got free desert inside our take a way. And the most important thing is the food is all HALAL 👏❤️ This restaurant is located near Shinjuku central park, so it's perfect to order after your family play at park. Very...