Tabelog ratingNEPALICO Shibuya ten (ネパリコ 渋谷店) has earned a stellar reputation, including multiple Tabelog "Top 100" awards, for serving some of Tokyo's most authentic Nepalese cuisine. The main reason to visit is the house specialty: dal-bhat. This traditional set meal features rice (bhat) served with a curry of your choice, vegetable tarkari, and pickles (achar). The star of the plate is the dal, a warm and fragrant lentil soup that staff will refill at your table—a gesture of hospitality that defines the experience.
Guests consistently praise the dal-bhat, particularly the versions with chicken, lamb, or goat. The lamb is often described as exceptionally soft and falling off the bone. Other popular dishes include the steamed momo dumplings and the fresh Nepariko salad. Reviewers, both Japanese and international, frequently comment on the friendly staff and the approachable spice levels, which can be customized with homemade chili and achar provided at the table.
While overwhelmingly positive, a few reviews note occasional inconsistencies. Some found the goat meat to be gamey or fatty, with one rare report of an off-smelling portion. A one-off service mistake involving meat being served in a vegetarian dish was also mentioned. A minority of diners feel the prices are a little high for a casual restaurant, and a few found the rice or momo to be slightly dry. However, most guests consider the food excellent value, especially the generous lunch sets.
Lunch is the most affordable time to visit, with typical bills between ¥1,000 and ¥1,999. Reviewers recently paid ¥1,450 for a chicken dal-bhat and ¥1,650 for a lamb version. Momo dumplings cost around ¥1,080–¥1,200. Dinner is more expensive, with main plates in the ¥2,000–¥2,700 range and total bills often reaching ¥4,000–¥4,999 per person with drinks.
- Getting There: The restaurant is a 5- to 8-minute walk from the various lines at Shibuya Station.
- Reservations: Booking is strongly recommended for dinner, as the restaurant is often full. Walk-ins are more feasible at lunch, but it can still be busy.
- Payment: Credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners), electronic money (including Suica), and QR code payments (PayPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay) are all accepted.
- Seating: There are 26 seats, including four at a counter. Private rooms are not available.
- Dietary Notes: Vegetarian options are on the menu. However, given a rare report of a mix-up, guests with strict dietary needs should confirm their order with the staff.
- Smoking & Parking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking. No dedicated parking is available, but paid parking lots are nearby.
