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Toi Inshokuten

Rating92SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
A spice curry destination in Nara, awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand consecutively from 2022 through 2025, and also named to Tabelog's Asian Ethnic Top 100 in 2024.
ミシュランガイド奈良のビブグルマンに2022年から4年連続選出された、奈良を代表するスパイスカレーの名店。
The kitchen draws generously on Yamato ingredients, weaving Nara's terroir into each thali plate (2,300 yen) — a price regulars call almost unbelievably good value for a Michelin-recognised table.
大和の食材を惜しみなく使い、奈良の風土に寄り添ったターリー(2,300円)は「ミシュランビブグルマン店でこの価格はあり得ない」と絶賛される。
No reservations are taken, and arriving right at opening is no guarantee of a first-seating spot.
予約不可で昼は行列必至、「時間ぴったりに来ても1巡目には入れない」という常連の声が人気を物語る。
The shop also appeared in a Nara tourism campaign starring actor Ryohei Suzuki, cementing its status as the city's definitive curry address.
鈴木亮平出演のいざいざ奈良CMにも取り上げられ、奈良のカレーといえばここという地位を確立している。
Popular Dishes
Today's Curry (3-type Thali)
本日のカレー(3種盛りターリー)
Malabar Fish Curry
マラバールフィッシュカレー
Mutton Masala
マトンマサラ
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

An acclaimed spice curry restaurant in Kitamachi, 5 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station. Awarded Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide Nara for four consecutive years (2022-2025). Specializes in Indian thali (set meal) that reflects Nara's local ingredients and seasons. No artificial seasonings. No reservations — expect to wait.

Reviewers say: 'Astonishing that you can get spice curry of this quality in Nara,' 'All three dishes in the thali are at a very high level,' 'The Michelin recognition is well-deserved.' Beloved by locals and curry enthusiasts alike.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Thu11:30-14:30
Fri・Sat11:30-14:30,17:30-20:30
SunClosed
Regular HolidayMonday・Sunday
Phone0742-87-7014Call
Access
Counter seating (12 seats) and table seating (4 seats). Walk-in only (no reservations).
30-3 Hanashibacho, Nara City, Nara
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Curry¥¥

Toi Inshokuten

Rating92SCORE
Popular Dishes
Today's Curry (3-type Thali)
本日のカレー(3種盛りターリー)
Malabar Fish Curry
マラバールフィッシュカレー
Mutton Masala
マトンマサラ
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Thu11:30-14:30
Fri・Sat11:30-14:30,17:30-20:30
SunClosed
Regular HolidayMonday・Sunday
Access
Counter seating (12 seats) and table seating (4 seats). Walk-in only (no reservations).
30-3 Hanashibacho, Nara City, Nara
Phone0742-87-7014
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
A spice curry destination in Nara, awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand consecutively from 2022 through 2025, and also named to Tabelog's Asian Ethnic Top 100 in 2024.
ミシュランガイド奈良のビブグルマンに2022年から4年連続選出された、奈良を代表するスパイスカレーの名店。
The kitchen draws generously on Yamato ingredients, weaving Nara's terroir into each thali plate (2,300 yen) — a price regulars call almost unbelievably good value for a Michelin-recognised table.
大和の食材を惜しみなく使い、奈良の風土に寄り添ったターリー(2,300円)は「ミシュランビブグルマン店でこの価格はあり得ない」と絶賛される。
No reservations are taken, and arriving right at opening is no guarantee of a first-seating spot.
予約不可で昼は行列必至、「時間ぴったりに来ても1巡目には入れない」という常連の声が人気を物語る。
The shop also appeared in a Nara tourism campaign starring actor Ryohei Suzuki, cementing its status as the city's definitive curry address.
鈴木亮平出演のいざいざ奈良CMにも取り上げられ、奈良のカレーといえばここという地位を確立している。
92SCORE
What a score of 92 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

An acclaimed spice curry restaurant in Kitamachi, 5 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station. Awarded Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide Nara for four consecutive years (2022-2025). Specializes in Indian thali (set meal) that reflects Nara's local ingredients and seasons. No artificial seasonings. No reservations — expect to wait.

Reviewers say: 'Astonishing that you can get spice curry of this quality in Nara,' 'All three dishes in the thali are at a very high level,' 'The Michelin recognition is well-deserved.' Beloved by locals and curry enthusiasts alike.

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