Bangera’s Kitchin @Jinboucho
Supervisor / Recommender
General Incorporated Association Japan Halal Business Association Secretariat Public Relations / Director
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I am currently working as an editor. However, I experienced working as a cook in restrunts, hospitals, and catering industry. Looking back now, I was connected to the Idea of Hala, since then.
At one point, few decades ago, I worked in a cafeteria at an auction site. More than 60% of the visitors to the venue were foreigners, including many Muslims (There were mosque in the venue as well). I remember many people asked me about the food we serve, the types of meat and whether they are Hala qualified.
At a certain time, the cafeteria becomes lively like a festival. Because the Indian restaurant next door to the venue served food for free. Indian dish, such as biryani, curry and sweet drinks were served to the visitors. Over 100 foreigners dressed in red turbans, garabayas and folk costumes gathered in the cafeteria, and everyone had a great time surrounding the same table. Now I learned about Muslim culture, it was a fast-starting Iftar.
Also, I remember that many participants were only eating curry from the Indian restrunt, eventhough there were choices of other food. As I study about Halal, I learned that they did not chose to eat curry, but they did not have a choise. I personally think that they wanted to try some of the Japanese food, if they had a chose. I still regret that moment, when I could not do anything because of the lack of information. “Inconvenience” of food is quite different based on their cultural background, and therefore, I understand now, that it is crucial to create an environment where all people can enjoy delicious meal, regardless of their backgrounds.
In Japan, Halal food is still a minority. Many people from Muslim background visit Japan, but they fell enconvininet about it. Japan Halal Business Association advocates in the halal business: HAVO (Halal, Organic, Vegetarian, Allergy).
The idea is to aim to create products and services that many people can eat and use, regardless of their religion and various backgrounds.
Seeking for delicious, safe and secure meal is commonly shared through the nations. The time demand us to find new ways of living that transcend borders and religions. We hope that Halal will help eliminate food inconvenience and contribute to the harmony of the world where you can respect, coexist, and co-prosper with a more liberal idea to eating and enjoying food.
Beautiful and fascinating South Indian food is all Halal! Vegan and allergies are also available upon request!
Bangera’s Kitchen is a restaurant where you can enjoy the local cuisine of South Indian Mangalore.
Most of the Indian curry eaten in Japan is “North Indian Style” such as naan and meat curry. Southern part of India is more of a port town and has different features compared to North India, such as curry with fish, Dosa, Taari etc. The menu itself is very traditional and attractive.
A typical lunch menu is a “coastal set.” This menu is popular because Bangera’s kitchen is condensed into a single plate. The set includes 7 dishes of seafood curry, sal (spicy tomato soup), fried fish, papado (rice crackers), dried shrimp sprinkles, rice, and bread.
Curry made with plenty of fish has a perfect balance of refreshing sourness and spices.
The day I visited, there was a whole scorpion fish dipped in the orange gravy. The fish meat was soft and tender, and I was able to enjoy the fresh taste.
The deep-fried fish is also delicious. Granular semolina powder is coated perfectly, it is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The hot juice spills from inside. It is juicy and addictive. There are different types of fish purchased from the market, depending on the day, such as fresh swordfish, horse mackerel, and scorpion fish.
You can choose from two types of bread for lunch.
Roti is larger than usual ones. It is folded in four, with a light and delicate taste like a round thin baked crepe.
The tableware is also luxurious and nice.
Common Dosa is crunchy, but they use rice flour so it has a moist texture like a pancake. Also, besides white rice, I am happy that you can choose brown rice.
Although there are few lunchtime menus, the contents that you can feel expensive when you eat at dinner time can be enjoyed at a surprising cost-performance.
So it is recommended for those who visit the store for the first time. In the evening, you can also enjoy a medicinal cocktail using herbs, nuts, and spices.
Sister store of “Bangelas Kitchen Ginza Main Store” (Michelin Guide Tokyo 2020’s store)
Bangera’s Kitchen Jimbocho is a South Indian cuisine restaurant located a 5-minute walk from Jimbocho Station on the Tokyo Metro.
Located on the 1st floor of Terrace Square, you can enjoy delicious meals on the terrace seats when the weather is nice.
The interior of the restaurant, which looks like a restaurant in a port town, is not too casual, it is a modern and perfect place to have lunch.
Bangera’s Kitchen has a main store on the second floor of Ginza Inns II. The main store is listed in Michelin Guide Tokyo 2020 Bib Gourmand.
From the classic Tandoor cuisine to the appealing Bamboo Biryani, and curry using whole Managatsuo(butterfish)…. The South Indian Mangalore region has a variety of delicious dishes that are visually appealing and unique in taste.
Mangalore’s local recipe seems to fit the Japanese climate, where fresh seafood is available. The store also has a good reputation for cocktails with spices, so please come and visit!
「 Bangera's Kitchin @Jinboucho」Basic information
Store name | Bangera's Kitchin @Jinboucho |
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Tel | 03-3518-9136 |
Address | Terrace Square 1F, 3-22 Kandanishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
Business hours | 【Lunch】11:00-15:00 (L.O 14:40) |
Holiday | NewYears |
Budget | Lunch ~1,500yen Dinner 3,000yen~6,000yen |
Payment method | Credit Card Available, Suica Available |
Parking Lot | Available at Terrace Square Building and near the building |
Language | Japanese / English / Hindi |
Advance reservation | |
Cooking description | South Indian Karnataka/Mangalore Cuisine Specialty Store |
Note | 66 seats open terrace seats Available, all halal dishes |
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