COCHIN NIVAS is a South Indian curry house in Nishishinjuku, recognized by Tabelog in 2024 at No. 26 with 3.7 points.
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- Address
- 5 Chome-9-17 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
- Phone
- +81 3-5388-4150
- Website
- cochinnivas.com
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Tabelog 100 No. 26 in 2024
Tabelog placed COCHIN NIVAS at No. 26 in 2024 with 3.7 points. That gives this South Indian curry house a concrete credential for diners choosing a curry-led meal.
Keema Nargisi and lemon rice
Keema Nargisi appears across the signatures, including a curry set, lemon rice pairing, saffron rice version, and half-boiled egg curry. Local sourcing also shapes the practical read on the kitchen.
Nishishinjuku lunch and dinner
5 Chome-9-17 Nishishinjuku puts the restaurant in Shinjuku City for lunch or dinner. Casual service, casual dress, standard pacing, and conversational noise suit an unfussy meal plan.
- Keema Nargisi (Keema Nargisi/Keema Nargisi curry)
- Keema Nargisi Curry Set
- Keema Nargisi with Lemon Rice
- Special Keema Nargisi half‑boiled egg curry
- Egg Keema
- Tomato Chicken (sweet stir-fried chicken and vegetable curry)
- Keema Nargisi Curry with Saffron Rice
- Signature “Keema Nargisi” curry with half‑boiled egg
Similar Picks
Comparable venues by cuisine and price in the same metro.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| COCHIN NIVAS | South Indian curry house | $$ | Shinjuku |
| MAROLOGA Bhavan | Indian Curry House with Spice-Driven Drinks | $$ | Nakano |
| spice kitchen moona | Spice-driven Indian & Asian curry bar | $$ | Setagaya |
| Yappari India | Indian Curry House | $$ | Toshima |
| ERICK SOUTH Toranomon hiruzu ten | South Indian curry & biryani | $$ | Minato |
| Calical Shimbashi honten | Indian Curry | $$ | Minato |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #26 · No. 26
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - TOKYO - 2024
At a Glance
- Low Profile Address
- Cozy
- Intimate
- Classic
- Solo
- Casual Hangout
- After Work
- Standalone
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
A small, homey "house restaurant" with just 11 seats, tucked into a corner of Nishi‑Shinjuku, filled with the warm aroma of freshly roasted spices and a relaxed, cozy atmosphere rather than formal decor.