Food Friday--Jai Hind （ジャイヒンド）--秋葉原
東京を代表する観光地の一つであるばかりか、つくばエクスプレスの開通などですっかり国際都市の様相を呈する秋葉原。忙しない駅前の雑踏から一歩入ると広がる、夜には美しいイルミネーションすら輝く真新しいオフィスビル郡の一角に目を疑う。5つ星ホテル出身のインド人シェフ2人が腕を振る北インド料理店、JAIHINDはその一角に並ぶ。決して派手なお店ではないが、カレー通の中では評判のお店らしい。日本人向けに味を変えたりなんてしない、本格的なインドの味が気軽に楽しめる名店！
料理：5/5
こんな大きなサモサなかなか出会えない！どの料理も具がしっかり入っていて、素材が楽しめる。それに加え、色とりどりのスパイス達が、見た目にも、そしてお口の中でもカラフルな世界を展開！数十種類に上る豊富なメニューは、各種カレーは勿論、様々なナンやパラタ、そしてインド産ワイン（！？）など珍しい品揃えにも興奮させられる。
価格：4/5
インド・カレー屋のチェーンまで登場する昨今、これだけ本格的な味でこの値段なら安い位！高級インド料理店に行かなくても、アットホームな価格と雰囲気でナマステ。この料理を食べた後に、値段に文句つける人なんていないハズ！ランチタイムのターリーも狙い目。
サービス：3/5
小さなお店を数名で切り盛りしているにも関わらず、カレー通が続々と訪れるこのお店。過度なサービスなんてないが、働き者の日本人/外国人のスタッフがニコニコ対応してくれる。メニューについての質問等にも親切に答えてくれる。
Though most foreigners just think of electronics when they think of Akihabara, a deeper look betrays that it has much more than just gadgetry and gizmos. After stepping forth from the mellow crowds the meander outside of Akihabara station, the scene opens up to a group of brand-new office buildings. At night they don the bling of twinkling lights to show off for the commuters coming to and from the station. At the corner of this group of buildings, however, is where the real show is. Huddled next to the lavish corner is a tiny and fairly unassuming Northern Indian restaurant―Jai Hind. Through the window, two chefs, both the products of 5-star hotels, proudly demonstrate their skills to all who pass by. Despite its discreet fa醇Made, however, the restaurant has gained a strong reputation among curry enthusiasts. Make no mistake, this is not one of the ubiquitous restaurants in Japan that simply masquerade as “foreign”; this is authentic casual Indian dining as it is meant to be.
The Food: 5/5
Let me first just say that I don’t think I’ve ever met a samosa as big as the one I met that day. No matter the dish, an infusion of cooking prowess was evident and enjoyable. Add to this the vast assortment of variegated spices―spices that not only look beautiful, but which open the beauty of the world to you as your taste buds explore them―and you might be apt to think you’ve landed in curry heaven. Choose from dozens are options, including fantastic nan, myriad curries, and even Indian wine.
The Price: 4/5
If you compare the cost and quality of Jai Hind to the ubiquitous curry chains that seem to pepper every street in Tokyo, you are unlikely to be disappointed. Simply put, high-quality food at casual prices in a casual environment.
Service: 3/5
With curry enthusiasts constantly streaming in and out of the restaurant, it can be difficult for the staff to always keep up with the demand. Nonetheless, the service is by no means bad. The multi-cultural staff is always smiling, courteous and extremely helpful. Hopefully, they will see you soon. Namaste!
Jai Hind （ジャイヒンド)
http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/rstdtl/13006352/
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