From noodles to sushi, Japanese cuisine makes inroads in India english.kyodonews.net

KYODO NEWS - 18 hours ago - 11:12 | All, World, JapanJapanese food favorites such as udon noodles and sushi are gaining a presence in India, where the country's distribution network and tradition-bound food culture present Japanese entrepreneurs with formidable challenges.
That's when he came up with the idea for Morikawa Udon -- a place that would offer Japanese food in a laid-back atmosphere.
Ichibanya Co., which operates Japanese curry shop Coco Ichibanya, made headlines when it announced in July it is planning to expand into India -- the world's curry mecca.
It isn't easy, however, for Japanese food to make a lasting impression in a tradition-bound food culture that prefers dishes that contain a multitude of spices.
"India is a new frontier for Japanese food," a Japanese restaurant owner said.