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From crisp dosas served with chutney and sambar to vegetarian meals in different sizes, explore the South Indian food at Tadka 1, along with its opening days and hours.

138 Sakyocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0833
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01 / ABOUT THE PLACE

About this place

Tear off a piece of dosa by hand and dip it into curry: reviews describe diners enjoying South Indian food this way at Tadka 1. One morning visitor found the dosa batter crisp and slightly sweet, and reported a filling of potato and onion. They also enjoyed eating it with yoghurt and green chutney.

The dosa menu includes plain, cheese, ghee roast and ghee roast masala, each served with chutney in 2 varieties and sambar. Choose masala for a filling, or plain to focus on the dosa itself. Another diner described the ghee roast as fragrant from the griddle, with the distinctive flavour of ghee. On the listed menu, plain dosa is 1,300 yen, ghee roast is 1,650 yen and ghee roast masala is 1,700 yen.

For lunch, meals offer a chance to try several dishes. One customer wrote about enjoying a vegetarian set with dal topped with ghee and rasam, which they found tangy and peppery. The listed veg meal has 11 items for 1,650 yen, while the lighter simple veg meal has 7 items for 1,300 yen. The number of dishes can help guide your choice. A customer also reported being offered an extra serving of rasam; this was their individual experience.

Breakfast is served on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 to 10. Lunch is available Tuesday to Friday, as well as on Saturday. The restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays, so check the opening days if you are planning a dosa breakfast. Indian filter coffee, served hot or iced, and chai are also on the menu. Both are listed at 450 yen.

03 / TAKE A LOOK AROUND

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Dining styles, seating types, and payment options. Find the way to enjoy your meal that suits you best.

Food and drinks

  • A modest Indian restaurant with a small storefront, serving food and drinks such as dosa, biryani and chai. Vegetarian menu options are available.
  • Alcohol Served
  • Organic Dishes Available
  • Coffee Available
  • Vegan menu available
  • Beer available
  • Vegetarian options available
  • Wine available
  • Breakfast menu available
  • Lunch menu available
  • Dessert available

Dining & takeaway

  • Takeout available
  • Dine-in
  • No delivery

Seating & Facilities

  • Seating available
  • Table service available
  • Restrooms available

Also great for

  • Featured for breakfast
  • Featured for lunch
  • Great for solo dining
  • Casual
  • Popular with travelers

Reservations

  • Reservations accepted

Payment

  • Cash only

Entrance & mobility access

  • No wheelchair-accessible seating
  • No wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Entrance is not wheelchair accessible
  • Few parking spaces available
  • Paid street parking available
  • Paid parking available

Other information

  • Wide variety of tea
  • Counter Seating Dining
  • Quiet atmosphere

04 / YOUR NEXT STOP

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138 Sakyocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0833

Please contact the venue directly with enquiries or reservation requests.

Opening hours

Closed now

Approximate hours based on listed information, in Japan Standard Time (JST)

MondayTodayClosed
Tuesday12:00–15:30
Wednesday12:00–15:30
Thursday12:00–15:30
Friday08:00–10:0012:00–15:30
Saturday08:00–10:0012:00–15:30
SundayClosed
138 Sakyocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0833Open in Google Maps

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Good to know before you visit.

What time is breakfast served, and what is on the menu?

Open Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 to 10:00. Breakfast options include 2 idlis, poori with potato and upma.

What lunch meal sets are available?

The veg meal has 11 items for ¥1,650, while the non-veg meal has 11 items for ¥1,750. Full meals include 13 items and bread for ¥2,500.

What comes with the dosa?

Plain dosa (¥1,300) comes with 2 types of chutney and sambar. Cheese dosa (¥1,550) and ghee roast (¥1,650) also come with 2 types of chutney and sambar.

Can I pay with something other than cash?

Cash only.

Can I make a reservation?

Reservations are available.

Is takeaway or delivery available?

Takeaway is available, but delivery is not.