Open Daily · 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Indian Restaurant & Bar · Kyoto Mother India

Indian cooking, four floors above Kyoto

Curries cooked to order, breads straight from the tandoor, and a full bar — with Jain and vegetarian dishes prepared with real care.

Explore Our Menu+81 75-211-5131
4F Hijikata Bldg. · Nakagyo WardMonday - Sunday · 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Ambience & Heritage

A Hidden Gem Above the Lanes of Kyoto

We're on the 4th floor — take the lift. Look for our signboard at street level. Step inside and the city noise gives way to toasted cumin, simmering tomato gravy and fresh roti — an Indian family kitchen in the middle of Nakagyo Ward.

  • Up on the Fourth Floor

    Follow the signboard into the Hijikata Building and take the lift up.

  • Your Spice, Your Call

    Five levels, from mild to very hot. Every curry is cooked to order.

  • Jain, Vegetarian & Halal

    Just ask — we prepare them properly, not as an afterthought.

MOTHER INDIA set thali with palak curry, butter curry, chicken tikka, naan and rice
Wooden shelves lined with Himalayan and Indian beer bottles at the bar

4F

Hijikata Building

Guest Stories

What Our Guests Say

From diners who made it up to the fourth floor.

“We came back twice on one trip. Deepakji, Kishanji and Govindji cooked us proper Jain dishes with real care. A hidden gem in Kyoto.”

Travelling family

Dined in Nakagyo Ward

“Spotted the signboard from the street and went up with no expectations. Food, service, atmosphere — all 5/5. They matched the spice to us perfectly.”

Walk-in guest

Late dinner

“Really fresh Indian food. The chicken curry and the momos were excellent, and the staff were lovely. Don't miss it if you're in Kyoto.”

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Good to Know

Come As You Are

50 seats, free Wi-Fi, and Jain or Halal cooking whenever you ask.

  • Dine In
  • Takeout
  • Reservations
  • Vegetarian Dishes
  • Jain & Halal
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kids Welcome
  • Parking Nearby

Before You Come

Questions We're Asked Most

Hours, dietary requests, payment, and how to find the fourth floor.

We're on the 4th floor of the Hijikata Building at 435-2 Ebisuchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto 604-8005 — a few minutes' walk from the Kawaramachi and Sanjō area. Look for our signboard at street level and take the lift to 4F.

We're open every day of the week, 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM — lunch straight through to late dinner, with no closing day.

Yes. Vegetarian dishes are a permanent part of the menu, and our kitchen prepares Jain and Halal meals on request — just tell us when you order or when you book. Everything is cooked to order, so if you're vegan let us know and we'll leave the dairy out wherever the dish allows.

Both. Call us on +81 75-211-5131 or reserve online through Tabelog. Walk-in guests are welcome too — we seat around 50.

Every curry is cooked to order across five spice levels, from mild to very hot, so we can make it as gentle or as fiery as you like. Children's portions are kept mild by default.

Yes — Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club and Discover, plus debit cards and cash in Japanese yen.

Dinner sets — curry, tandoori, naan, rice, salad and a drink — run from ¥1,450 to ¥2,350, with a student set at ¥1,550 and a child set at ¥900. Individual curries and breads are priced à la carte.

Yes, the menu is available to take away — curries, tandoori dishes and breads from the tandoor all travel well. Order at the restaurant or call ahead.

Children are very welcome — there's a dedicated child set and mild spicing — and with roughly 50 seats we can take larger groups. Free Wi-Fi throughout, and there is parking nearby.