Japan is a culinary Disneyland. Thanks to an incomparable uniqueness, a national obsession with cuisine and an almost religious embrace of freshness and productive perfection. Japanese food is extremely nutritious, with a diet based on super-fresh seasonal products. Yes, I know what you are thinking. No, you don’t have to travel to Japan to get to taste their amazing food. There are enough restaurants in Delhi to satiate your appetite for Japanese food. We have handpicked the best ones. So, here goes our list.
1. The Yum Yum Tree
They have a beautiful ambience. Their Sushi can even make the non-Sushi lovers fall in love with Sushi. They have kept up an excellent standard of service as well as taste, for years. The best thing about this place is that, the prices are very reasonable. Do try the Vegetarian Sushi roll platter, it tastes heavenly.
Where: 1st Floor, Community Center, New Friends Colony, New Delhi.
Price(approx) for 2: INR 2500.
2. Yum Yum Cha
This restaurant is an extension of the Yum Yum Tree. They offer one of the widest selections of Sushi and Sashimi in the city, as well as 22 varieties of dim sum. Japanese origami brightens up the open-faced restaurant. The embroidered napkins and colorful menu are added attractions. Do try their Chicken and Water Chestnut Dim Sum, its mouth-watering.
Where: 2nd Floor, Select Citywalk Mall, Saket, New Delhi.
Price(approx) for 2: INR 1850.
3. Tamra
This multi-cuisine restaurant is one of the most luxurious and exquisite restaurants in Delhi. Their vibrant and lively ambience is apt for any kind of dining occasion. This place is your Wonderland if you are a die-hard Sushi lover. Service is quick and the servers are well informed, unlike most places that serve Japanese food. Do try their Grilled Salmon and Toasted Nori.
Where: Shangri-La’s Eros Hotel, 19, Ashoka Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi.
Price(approx) for 2: INR 3800.
4. Fuji Japanese restaurant
Fuji is part of a chain which has operated successfully in Kolkata for more than a year. They have a traditional seating arrangement. The quantity of food, they provide, is much more than the demon in your stomach can handle. They offer amazing soups like shoyu (soy sauce base), shio (salt base), miso and tonkotsu (pork bone base). Their Chasyu Tonkotsu Ramen noodles is to die for.
Where: M-41/2, Speedbird House, Middle Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi.
Price(approx) for 2: INR 2000.
5. Benihana
Benihana, which means red flower in Japanese, is a restaurant chain famous for chefs who spin knives, juggle food and do other theatrics while they cook. Their humour and magic tricks will keep you glued to the chairs. Do try their Benihana Tempura Sushi roll, Tempura Cottage Cheese Roll, Prawn Tempura, and Japanese Tofu Yakitori.
Where: R 5, Lower Ground Floor, Epicuria Food Mall, Nehru Place,New Delhi.
Price(approx) for 2: INR 2500.
Did this list tease your taste buds and drive you crazy? So, what are you waiting for? Pick any restaurant from our list and drop a visit at your earliest. Happy dining.
