Sri Balaji Suidobashi — Restaurant in Tokyo

We visited this place recently for brunch as the menu on Google showed a lot of vegetarian options, however may be due to the lunch time most of those options weren't available as mostly lunch sets were available. However, the owner was extremely gracious and courteous and whatever we ordered, everything was served piping hot! We ordered masala dosa set, idli set and a non vegetarian meal. People who prefer Chennai sambar might be disappointed as the sides like sambar and chutney were more suited to Karnataka side palates with sides like sambar being on a sweeter note and rasam not being spicy/peppery enough. The masala dosa however was very crispy and tasty. Idlis were also very fluffy. The non-veg meal had a nice portion size and tasted...

After almost couple of years, I had one of the best Masala Vada with Filter Coffee. The staff was extremely friendly and the food was served with love. We tried Dosa, Rasam, Masala Vada and Filter Coffee in the last to wrap up. Masala Vada reminded me of the famous Medur Vada. I am definitely coming back with my family. The cherry on the top was the extremely courteous behaviour of everyone in the restaurant. They showed us the kitchen as well as we met the chef. And finally gave us a mango kulfi as complimentary. Once again kudos to the courtesy. It was basically an accidental find when I was walking through the streets of Jimbocho and one of the staff actually greeted and smiled outside the gate and I was like that I am going to visit...

Amazing food, family friendly and honestly feels just like home. The staff and the owner were very gracious, hospitable and actively took an interest in our wellbeing and satisfaction. Suffice to say, if I ever come back to Japan and begin craving the taste of home, I'm heading straight here. The filter coffee, dosas, rava khichdi, and tamarind rice are must-tries. And if you're a tourist, I recommend taking some food to go as well, those portions are MASSIVE and totally...