01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
A large crepe-like thin pancake, nicely browned and aromatic, reveals spiced, steaming mashed potatoes the moment a knife cuts through. The masala dosa served at Dakshin HigashiNihonbashi gets its appeal from a light, brittle texture made possible by fermented rice and lentil batter. Dipping torn pieces into a warm bowl of vegetable and lentil sambar, or dabbing them with mellow coconut chutney, produces a gentle interplay of contrasts with every bite.
Lunch here is an easy midday draw, revolving around set plates built from daily curry selections. Options rotate to highlight different flavor profiles, ranging from a brisk, ginger-laced spicy chicken curry to milder, sweet-tinged preparations based on pumpkin. Alongside fresh naan, diners can opt for puffy fried bhatura paired with rice, interspersing tastes of tangy rasam broth and crisp pappad to assemble their own ideal progression.
Heartier appetites and evening visits lean toward fragrant biryanis prepared with long-grain basmati rice or charred, boneless cuts of chicken tikka fresh from the tandoor. After working through spiced meats and curries, wrapping up the meal with a warm, aromatic cup of Madras coffee or masala chai—or a cooling glass of lassi—offers a quiet, satisfying conclusion.
Set within the calm neighborhood fabric of Nihonbashi Bakurocho, the dining room is arranged primarily with table seating. It works equally well for an unhurried solo lunch or a lively spread shared among friends, letting diners explore South Indian cooking at their own pace.
