Keawjai

Keawjai Review

Blink and you might miss the faded sign of this little basement restaurant a minute's walk from Meguro Station. Keawjai is one of the few places in Tokyo to specialize in the subtle complexities of Royal Thai cuisine, and despite its size—only eight tables and four banquettes—it serves a remarkable range of dishes in different regional styles. The spicy beef salad is excellent (and really spicy), as are the baked rice and crabmeat served in a whole pineapple, and the red-curry chicken in coconut milk with cashews. The service is friendly and unhurried. There is also a branch in Shinjuku.