South Park

Located approximately a 5-minute walk from Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station, just north of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa 2-chome, South Park is a specialty restaurant dedicated to authentic home-style cuisine from Kerala, South India. Founded and operated by Kerala natives, the diner distinctively sets itself apart from North Indian cuisine—known for heavy naans and rich gravies—by focusing on light, healthy meals utilizing rice flour, coconut, and aromatic spices.

The restaurant's core specialty is "Meals," the traditional South Indian set meal served on a platter. Diners can enjoy combining light Basmati rice with various regional curries, "Rassam" (spicy lentil soup), and "Thoran" (coconut-stirred vegetables) directly on their plate. Reflecting Kerala’s unique cultural backdrop with a large Christian population, the menu also notably features rare "Beef Curry." Other traditional offerings include "Puttu" (steamed rice flour and coconut cake), "Appam" (rice pancakes), and "Meen Pollichathu" (fish wrapped and pan-fried in a banana leaf).

The simple, welcoming interior is accented with pictures of Kerala’s coastal landscapes and cultural artifacts like traditional swords and oil lamps. Combined with warm and attentive service, this diner offers a relaxing space to explore the rich and wholesome culinary heritage of Southern India.