Shiva is one of my favorite restaurants on the planet. The owner is so friendly, makes your food fresh right there, and is always ready and willing to get you whatever you need. If you’re ever out in Henoko, this is a must.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
¥1,000–2,000
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Butter Chicken Curry
Food was fantastic and the gentleman who served us was very respectful and nice! We didn't wait long at all for the food even though he was the only one cooking, serving, and doing the register. A bit pricey relative to other places, but I suppose that's the consequence of there not being anywhere else like that in the nearby area.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Henoko is a very small village and there aren’t too many options for food. I know is that those walking from the base are probably happy to have an Indian restaurant nearby. I personally wasn’t too impressed but I can be picky. There are some great spots throughout the island that have larger portions & more options.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
¥1,000–2,000
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Butter Chicken Curry
To be honest, the place is very basic. Not dirty but definitely not fancy. BUT we loved our meal. We went before 2, the only people in the restaurant. No tables, only high chairs facing the counter inside or the counter facing outside. Food came out quickly, portions were generous, and the taste was just what we wanted. The owner was nice and the glasses for water (self service by the way) were gaining size, as opposed to most restaurants in Japan. I had butter chicken curry and asked for a little spicy. Adding some fire went perfect to the curry which originally is on the sweet side. And with garlic nan (which was very buttery), I had everything I wanted. Side dishes of chicken tandoori and chicken tikka were great and again, we ended up eating too much. Geographically far from the house, I'm not sure I'll be able to come again but if I'm in the area, I'll surely come back.
I got the vegetable biryani and an orange juice. My father got a burrito and a coke. Considering the area (we were driving for a while from the north), and the fact that there were non-bread vegetarian options (I didn't confirm that it was gluten-free) I'm glad that we went.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
¥1,000–2,000
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Best Indian food in Okinawa! Fresh samosas, naan, and curry! The man was always so kind and served fresh, made-to-order, delicious food! Must see and taste his cooking for yourself! Wish I could stay longer and taken his food back to the states with me! He’s a good man with a good business!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
¥1–1,000
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheesy Chicken Curry with Garlic Nan
Food was fast. Service was great. If you looking for that kinda curry that’s going to overpower your tastebuds don’t go here. This food subtle for good reasons. It’s great tasting and not heavy like Bollywood or Taj. Would recommend to anyone traveling in this area to stop in. The place is small so no large parties over 5 people. Take out is welcome. Garlic cheese Naan was to die for along with the Chicken Tikka. If you at Schwab and haven’t had this yet....slap yourself! 😂😂😂😂
Even though I've come here several times, I just now read the unfavorable remarks.
I've never had a problem with this establishment personally. When we enter the building and take a seat at the bar, the gentleman who works there has always greeted us right away.
There are two additional tables and a bar area, despite complaints about the lack of seats. People need to understand that everything is smaller in Japan, and since this is directly across from Camp Hansen, a military base, its audience won't be young children but rather hungry Marines especially, on the weekend .
You have to understand that individuals go there after drinking on the weekends in an effort to relax. The men working there, at least in my experience, cooked the Cheese Nan bread in an Indian-style convection and not in the microwave like how someone previously complained. In all honesty, this is my favorite Indian restaurant out of the three or more that I have tried thus far. I'll stay here for now.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
¥1,000–2,000
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Butter Chicken Curry
This place is for people who don't know what good Japanese Indian curry is like. Incredibly overpriced, lacks variety, tiny and dirty counter only seating. Ordered a "sweet" curry for a child but was given a mystery curry with chopped up chicken Tikka (spicy) in it and was told it was "butter chicken curry." Didn't affect me but their 1:1 exchange rate was hilarious. The cherry on top was the refusal to provide a receipt which is normal business practice in Japan. Please don't go here. Standard Indian set in Japan is 1000yen for Nan, curry, salad, drink (and more) btw. Like I'm eating as I type this.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
¥1,000–2,000
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 1
Chauhan is very nice & takes pride in cooking. He's a hard worker and is very dedicated at his craft. Best curry around for sure 🙌
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheesy Chicken Curry with Garlic Nan
