17 Best Japanese Restaurants In Delhi Serving The Best Sushi, Tempura & More!

If you haven't dined at Inja yet then you are genuinely missing out on what could be the most unique dining experience in terms of cuisine. Inja serves a fusion of Indian and Japanese food and no, it doesn't mean butter chicken sushi. We are talking about mind-bogglingly creative dishes like Lobster Rasam ‘Chawanmushi’, Grilled Cabbage ‘Peanut Thecha Miso’ and Papad and Achar ‘Okinamasu'— that make you nervous with their complicated names but are soul-satisfyingly delicious. The attention to detail, the uniqueness of the menu, the experimental approach to the execution of each dish— everything just makes sense at Inja.

Price For Two: INR 6,500 for two

Must Try: Lobster Rasam ‘Chawanmushi’, Grilled Cabbage ‘Peanut Thecha Miso’ and Papad and Achar ‘Okinamasu'

Timings: 12:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Raifu is one of those OG Japanese restaurants in Delhi NCR that never lets you down. The food is as authentic as it can get and not restricted to just sushi, niligiri, sashimi and ramen. Our usual order is the Japanese omelette, always fresh and delicious to start with. Next comes the sashimi, yellowtail for us! Next up, we have the chicken skewers in that yummy, meaty sauce. We usually go for the Saikoro Steak if we are a bit more famished than usual or the soba noodles with ebi tempura for something a bit more soupy.

Price For Two: INR 3,000

Must Try: Niligiri, Sashimi, Chicken Thigh Skewers, Saikoro Steak and Soba Noodles

Timings: 12 PM - 2:30 PM, 6 PM - 10:30 PM

Call Me Ten didn't take much time to become our favourite Friday night spot. The menu, the food, the ambience, the cocktails— we can go on and on about the place. This Japanese restaurant brings you delicious nibbles and tipples in a setting so moody and stunning, your group hang with the gang becomes 100 times better. Being an omakase bar, your first drink is served on basis off the preferences you fill out. Oh, and dare you skip the desserts because that Japanese Honey Butter Toast is the best dessert we have had in the capital lately.

Price For Two: INR 4,500 for two

Must Try: Shoyu Pork Tonkotsu Ramen, Black Rice & Smoked Salmon Sushi Roll, Chicken & Chilli Gyoza and Grilled King Oyster Mushroom

Timings: 12 PM - 1 AM

Michelin-starred chef-owner David Myers takes pride in the level of authenticity his Japanese restaurant, Adrift Kaya in the JW Marriot Hotel has to offer. The food menu leaves you gob-smacked with what all it has to offer, the Fried Chicken Karaage and Hinoki Scented Black Cod are our personal favourites. This isn't your usual sushi place, it is an izakaya-inspired (translates to 'stay-drink-place' in Japanese) upbeat restaurant-bar where you can grab a drink, settle in, and get comfortable while gorging on appetising Japanese food.

Price For Two: INR 4,000

Must Try: Fried Chicken Karaage and Hinoki Scented Black Cod

Timings: 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM

For an authentic Japanese cuisine experience that's extremely luxurious, Megu is the place to be in Delhi. The dramatic ambiance of the place with the crystal Buddha statue in the centre sets a calming vibe that reminds us of one of those snazzy Japanese bars in Soho in NYC. Other than this, it is the food that sets the place apart, Megu brings you dishes prepared using genuine Japanese ingredients, which are served with finesse, with each bite being a burst of flavour in your mouth. Their sushii-sashimi staples are especially nice so do order when you visit.

Price For Two: INR 6,500

Must Try: Yellowtail carpaccio, salmon tartare, and Megu original crispy asparagus 

Timings: 12:30 PM to 2:45 PM for lunch and 7:00 PM to 11:45 PM for dinner

Our senior editor, Diana Viegas has loads of emotions (insert: possessive) for Zuru Zuru, till a point that she gets feisty about reservations. If you haven't been to this gem of a place in Shah Pur Jat then do yourselves a favour and head here for the most authentic ramen in Delhi. The precision with which each dish is executed makes both your tastebuds and brain dance. Apart from ramen, their donburi and togarashi fries have our heart.

Price For Two: INR 2,000

Must Try: Ramen, Katsu, Donburi, Togarashi Fries and Tuna Tartare

Timings: 1 PM - 4  PM, 7PM - 10:30 PM

No Delhiite needs an introduction to Harajuku Tokyo Cafe, the cute pink cafe chain serving yummy boba tea and other Japanese street-style delicacies with their main outlet in Select City Walk. The ambiance of the place is super adorable with a Sakura tree, booth-style seating, and a live baking station along with a cutesy signature claw machine, manga comics and a Japanese street mural. What we love the most is that they've nailed the whole street-style food, with of course the desserts reigning. Pull up for wholesome Japanese food, retro-cool vibes, and whole lotta memories.

Price For Two: INR 950

Must Try: Jiggly Pancakes, Udon noodles, pan-fried gyozas, kawaii desserts and poke bowls

Timings: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Pro-Tip: Read abut their newest outlet here. 

Kampai nestled in the heart of Aerocity has quite an extensive menu that leaves you amazed with the variety it has to offer. If your weekend plans call for lots of sushi and gourmet cocktails, then definitely check this place out! The interiors are beautifully done with cherry blossoms dangling from the roof and traditional Japanese portraits adorning the walls. Their sushi platter with thirty pieces of sushi is a delight to tuck into alongside delectable cocktail concoctions. They also have other pan-Asian food options available (the dim sums are particularly delicious) in case you want to give Japanese a miss.

Pro-tip: Visit the place during the day and opt for their unlimited sushi, dim sum and bao lunch priced at INR 1,495 (plus taxes).

Price For Two: INR 6,500

Must Try: Yellowtail carpaccio, salmon tartare, and Megu original crispy asparagus 

Timings: 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM

For us, weekends are all about heading to Yum Yum Cha and catching up with friends while gorging on Yum Yum Cha's sushi, stone pot bowl and mochi that always hit the right spot. We can even go as far as to say that Yum Yum Cha is our comfort food spot that never disappoints and always manages to put a smile on our faces with each sushi piece we savour. If you are a sushi fan in Delhi and haven't tried Yum Yum Cha, are you even a sushi fan?

Price For Two: INR 2,000

Must Try: Sushi boat, stone pot bowl, dim sums, basically anything

Timings: 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM

The brainchild of Chef Tomoharu Shono, who opened his first restaurant in Tokyo back in 2005, Mensho Tokyo is an authentic Japanese restaurant with two outlets (in GK2 and Gurugram) serving the best ramen in Delhi. Sushi is absent from the menu since ramen is the star here. Their udon noodles are handmade to make your ramen experience even better. What sets their ramen apart is that besides the typical clear broth, Mensho makes a rich creamy broth with almond milk; it lends a nutty note to an already umami-packed bowl. And secondly, the restaurant gives you the choice of soup-less ramen or mazesoba. Apart from ramen, their chicken sandos and potato salad are the next best things to try from the menu.

Price For Two: INR 1,800

Must Try: Ramen, chicken sando, gyozas and potato salad

Timings: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM for lunch and 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

If you are looking for affordable Japanese food that doesn't hurt the pocket but is still delicious then check out the newly opened Sukiya Tokyo Bowls in Nehru Place that serves dishes starting at INR 100. Their ramen bowls start at INR 269 and have quite a few variants. The place looks like one of those Japanese food spots in anime with minimal interiors and smiling staff that always greets you with warmth. The food is as good as it gets within the price range so don't expect gastronomical wonders here but nevertheless, a great place to head to if you are craving simple ramen or a first-timer tasting ramen who doesn't want to spend much on experimenting with food.

Price For Two: INR 400

Must Try: Ramen, Karaage bowl and curry bowls

Timings: 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM

Kofuku means 'happiness' in Japanese and this place aspires to spread the very same happiness through its scrumptious food. The food is flavourful, authentic and looks super nice like those anime TV show visuals. If you wish to try something fun, don't think twice and order their Hambagu which is a Japanese gourmet burger with a succulent patty, rich demi-glace sauce and perfectly paired sides that make your meal a delectable one. Their sashimi and sushi are equally nice so try getting yourself the boat if you like. They also have a range of sake and wines available to complete your meal.

Price For Two: INR 2,500

Must Try: Hambagu, sushi, sashimi and ramen

Timings: 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM

Guppy's been around for ten years and always comes through when you are on the lookout for delicious sushi and ramen bowls. The vibe of the place has always been easy, laidback, but peppy enough to put you into the weekend mood. While you are at it, do not give their cocktails a miss, the 'Wasabi Way' and 'Kyoto Sour' are immensely popular among Guppy loyalists; the Guppy Bowl is the perfect accompaniment for these not so sweet concoctions.

Price For Two: INR 2,400

Must Try: Guppy Bowl, sushi and Wasabi Way

Timings: 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM for lunch and 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM for dinner

Shibuya's founder is trying to bring the hustle and bustle of the Shibuya crossing in Japan to New Delhi with fun, contemporary food that's not about fine dining but 'fun dining'. Authentic recipes of contemporary food from the streets of various South East Asian countries combined with quality produce sourced from the finest of farms and suppliers around the world sums up the food offered at Shibuya. The sushi, sashimi, curry and rice and even their dim sums are everything a foodie's dreams are made of. Special mention to the Shibuya Toast that's one of the yummiest desserts we have had in Delhi.

Price For Two: INR 2,400

Must Try: Sashimi, sushi and Shibuya Toast

Timings: 12:30 PM to 11:00 PM 

Ebisu in Saket is where you should head for post-work sushi and chill time with colleagues. Complete with private dining rooms, Horigotatsu seating and a live sushi counter— Ebisu offers you an authentic dining experience in the middle of the city. They even put up faux cherry blossom branches during Sakura season to give you a vibe of their beauty. The staff is extremely hospitable and on-point with the recommendations. And while you are at it, don't miss on digging into some mochi to end your meal on a sweet note.

Price For Two: INR 3,000

Must Try: Sashimi, Sake Maki, Spicy Cucumber Salad, Veg Gyoza, Kara Ramen, Curry Odon and Mochi

Timings: 11:30 AM - 10 PM

Kogai in Gurugram's Global Foyer Mall has become this no-frills, iykyk spot for great Japanese food in Delhi NCR. The best part about this Japanese restaurant is that they have some or the other deal on food and drinks so a lavish meal doesn't hurt your pocket. Also, their unlimited sushi packages are godsent for serial sushi eaters like us who love it when the plates keep comin' with a hearty serving of fresh soy. If you are a non-vegetarian, their yakitori dishes are an equal smash!

Price For Two: INR 3,000

Must Try: Sushi, Yakitori, Tori No Tempura, Shoyu Ramen and Katsu Don

Timings: 12 PM - 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM

We are sure you have heard about the swanky Japonico, thanks to their fabulous musical nights with African-inspired percussion sounds in full swing. They bring you the best of all things dining with a long robata grill meant for family hang outs, a moody bar area with seating and a DJ booth and an open deck— all designed with a sense of luxury and exclusivity in mind. Or at least that's what you get when you have the fantastic Freddy Birdy on-board as your designer. The food is bougie with truffle and caviar becoming a thing of common in the menu. The cocktails are great but it's the ambience that takes centre stage.

Price For Two: INR 5,000

Must Try: Atlantic Crab & Peruvian Aji Chilli Taco, Tenderloin Tartare, Corn Ribs and Japonico Dessert Platter

Timings: 12 PM – 4 PM, 7 PM – 2 AM