Delicious

At first glance, デリシャス in Aoi looks like an everyday curry restaurant; browse the menu, though, and you’ll find a deeper introduction to Nepali food culture. One standout is the Nepali khaja set, a light-meal-style offering. One option for the staple is chiura: rice that has been flattened and dried. It has a distinctive, cereal-like chew, along with the simple, familiar flavour of rice. Mix it with meat dishes such as mutton or with spiced curries, and the meal takes on a pleasingly different rhythm from the usual rice or naan.

Freshly baked naan and curries to choose from

For a familiar pairing, there is also a solid range of curry-and-naan combinations. The plain naan is thick and chewy, with a fragrant browned surface; the cheese naan set is another popular option, with its rich, melting filling. There is a broad choice of curries to suit different tastes and moods: mild butter chicken, prawn butter curry, spinach chicken with the richness of leafy greens, and mutton curry with a substantial, meaty texture. The heat can come through strongly, so one option is to ask for a milder level and adjust it at the table with the condiments.

Soup momo, biryani and evening dishes

Individual dishes have their own appeal, too: warming soup momo, mushroom soup and a fresh-roll salad fragrant with herbs offer plenty of ways to build a meal around the sides. In the mutton biryani, the flavour of the spices and meat permeates each grain of rice, making it a dish to linger over at dinner. It also suits an unhurried meal of tandoori chicken and small plates alongside beer or other alcoholic drinks.

The dining room has counter and box seating, making it an easy fit for anything from a solo lunch stop to dinner with a group. A children's set comes with mild curry, mini naan and dessert, among other items, giving families another option. Dine-in and takeout are available, and PayPay is accepted, making デリシャス a handy option for an everyday meal.