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This Mysore Cafe is Tokyo’s Go-To Spot for Traditional Karnataka Cuisine

Mysore Cafe in Tokyo serves authentic Karnataka cuisine, with dishes like lemon rice and Chikmagalur coffee. The cozy ambiance adds to the experience. A viral video showcases the cafe’s popularity among South Indian food lovers.

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This Mysore Cafe is Tokyo’s Go-To Spot for Traditional Karnataka Cuisine

Chancing upon an Indian food-serving restaurant in another country during travel can be quite exciting. Here is such an experience. In the recently trending video, an Instagram user named Shwetha Aradhya can be seen as excited when she discovers a restaurant called “Mysore Cafe” in Tokyo, Japan.

Located in Nakano Sakaue, the cafe is known for its skillfully prepared South Indian dishes, and its Japanese owner was inspired by a trip to Mysuru. In the video, Shwetha enjoys the tangy lemon rice and a steaming cup of Chikmagalur coffee, complimenting the warm ambiance of the cafe, which she describes as inviting and homely.

She posted her experience, saying, “Mysore Cafe is an absolute gem for South Indian cuisine lovers. From the moment I walked in, the aromas transported me back home. I savoured their lemon rice, a delightful blend of tanginess and traditional spices, paired perfectly with a steaming cup of Chikmagalur coffee.” She added, “The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy authentic flavors.”. Whether you do miss South Indian food or desire to try some different, there is no escape from Mysore Cafe once you are within the food circuit of Tokyo.

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The video online has gone widely viral, people appreciating their cafe. On the comment “Woah!! I usually take office lunch by Uber from here. Thought somebody Kannadigara was operating this restaurant, Authentic taste. More love to them now.” Another user remarked, “I will surely visit on my next trip. Thank you and respect to these cafe owners.” One person also said, “Wow, that’s so well presented and I am sure it would taste great too!” Another user praised the cafe, saying, “We need to salute this hotel in Japan. Really great,” one more commented, “Thanks so much for introducing us to this special place.” A commenter finally wrote, “Good to know that Japanese like our Karnataka dishes.”

Since its share, the video has gained over nine lakh views.