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Nara

Masala an TAKUMI

Restaurant · Indian

Why we point you here

Michelin-charted Indian cooking in ancient Nara—worth the detour from Kyoto or Osaka.

Indian cooking precise enough to earn a Michelin Bib Gourmand in a city better known for temples than spice. If you're roaming Nara's quieter streets, we'd point you to Masala an TAKUMI—it's worth building a night around something beyond the usual kaiseki routine.

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Other charted spots in Nara

Worth the detour.

Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11