The Story Behind Arati
Arati was founded on a simple idea: recreate the warmth of a home-cooked Indian & Nepali meal, and share it with everyone who walks through our door.
Arati was founded on a simple idea: recreate the warmth of a home-cooked Indian & Nepali meal, and share it with everyone who walks through our door.
What started as a small family kitchen has grown into six welcoming branches across Okayama, each one carrying forward the same recipes, the same hand-ground spices, and the same care for every guest who visits.
All carefully cooked with Natural ingredients. No Processed ingredients anywhere.
Suman Kandel founded Arati from humble beginnings, transforming early struggles into a thriving community table. With decades of hands-on experience in hospitality and restaurant leadership, Suman brings a steady, people-first approach that blends respect for traditional recipes with a pragmatic focus on quality and sustainability. Suman champions local partnerships with regional farmers, prioritises seasonal ingredients, and invests in ongoing staff training so every dish is made with care. Under Suman's leadership, Arati is a warm place where guests enjoy thoughtfully sourced flavours and genuine family-style hospitality.
Enjoy a refreshing beer experience made to pair with every Arati dish. Crisp, cool and always ready to enhance your meal, this poured moment is designed to keep the flavour flowing.
Contact us to reserve a delicious beer pairing and let every bite come alive.
Contact UsSpices are ground in-house and vegetables are sourced daily.
Every curry is simmered low and slow for maximum depth of flavour.
Every guest is welcomed the way we would welcome family.
The same quality and recipes, no matter which branch you visit.