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Just beside Tennoji station lies the Abeno district, home to Aja Kaja, a little hole in the wall with a traditional Indian atmosphere. The crowd here tends to be young and very informal, but not noisy. The curries, by the way, are fairly spicy, so ask if you want them adjusted for taste.
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Osaka has any number of Indian restaurants, but Ashoka remains special because it does the basics right: piping hot naan breads, a wide selection of tandoori and a large choice of meat and vegetarian curries, ranging from £5 to £10. The Japanese prefer their Indian food far milder than the real thing, so Ashoka may be a bit bland for some, but just ask the waiter and they’ll spice to your taste.
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Indian residents of Osaka have long claimed that this is the most authentic northern Indian restaurant around, meaning the one that serves the spiciest, heaviest and largest portions. If you’re hungry, and love curry and tandoori, this is definitely the place. However, it’s quite small, so you may wish to make a reservation. Clientele includes many Indian expats.
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When you have a hankering for something super-spicy, head for Pina Kana. While better naan can be found elsewhere, the curries, particularly the extra hot chicken curry, will bring tears to your eyes. Prices are between £5 and £7.50. Tandooris are also available and are not bad. Most of the customers tend to be young couples and office workers.
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If you like meat curries, Rudeli is the one to choose. This establishment is particularly popular for allowing customers to select their desired spice level, which ranges from 1 for very bland to 25 for call-the-fire-department hot. The curries here are a bit more expensive (around £7.50 each) than elsewhere, but Rudeli draws a good mixture of young and old. To wash down the curries, there’s a fair selection of imported beers, including Indian ones.
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