Biryani Osawa

I have had biryani hundreds of times in many countries and this is the best biryani I have ever had. It was super flavorful and aromatic. Just the right level of heat. Fresh and light. Not greasy. It came out exactly at noon steaming hot from the pot. The chef is Japanese but learned to make biryani in Pakistan. I got it with an ice cold coke and a scoop of vanilla ace cream after. This guy needs a Michelin star.

We love curry and I found this restaurant on the Michelin site. Unfortunately the restaurant was fully booked during our time in Tokyo. However we were able to order a takeaway. On the evening concerned a chicken biryani was being prepared. Our chicken biryani was absolutely superb. The style and atmosphere of this small basement restaurant with an open kitchen also seemed great when we picked-up our food. This was the best meal so far of our trip to Japan. I would love to return in order to repeat the experience or to try their mutton biryani.

Biryani perfection in a modern Japanese counter-style setting. I booked the first lunch service and was allowed in early to see the cooking process. Chef Osawa greeted us and explained ‘his’ Biryani (also in English) The background, the process, the way he would like us to enjoy eating his version of biryani. It was Mutton Biryani day. You have a choice of regular or full size serving (no extra cost). I opted for regular. From the first bite to the last, it was just WOW! The dish packed a punch of flavours. The spices were not overpowering and there was an option to add more chili oil. The dish was served with a side of raita which added a creaminess to the dish. The chef recommended to order their slightly frozen Coca Cola, but to drink it after finishing the dish. Perfect match. The meal ended with his vanilla ice-cream with cinnamon. I will go back for more 100% Deserves a Michelin!

I want to start my review by saying that I LOVE biriyani. It is one of my favourite foods in the world. Ahead of my trip to Japan, we found out about Biriyani Osawa on the Financial Times. The whole meal was an experience. The whole theatre was also part of the meal. It was a beautiful and memorable event. The food was fenomenal, the Chef Osawa made us feel welcomed (we were the only English speakers at his restaurant), the food was served to everyone at the same time... the drinks were also offered at a particular time. Honestly? 10/10. I look forward to day I will go back to Japan and experience this meal again.

I had the frozen mutton and chicken biryani. I'm from a region where biryani is very common, and this is the best I've ever had. The chef is a true master at making biryani. I wish I had a Japanese phone number to try booking a reservation—I couldn’t. Honestly, getting a Japanese number just to secure a table here would be worth it.

Solid biryani , though never been my thing, but this one feels about as good as it gets. Took me a couple of visits for it to grow on me. You won’t find biryani served with this level of cleanliness and care anywhere else in the world, while still keeping its authenticity fully intact.

Fantastic biryani - beautifully cooked, a perfectly balanced level of spice and deep flavour in the masala. It is far better than any biryani I have tasted in my hometown of London - a city which has some of the best Indian restaurants in the world. I will hopefully be visiting again before I leave!

We had the chicken biryani when we went over for lunch. Pretty tasty biryani and loved the restaurant concept. Like a chefs table but with only one dish being served. The coke served about 2/3 into the meal was the perfect complement to the spicy dish.