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Adrift Kaya

IzakayaOmakaseSushiRobataToro sashimiJETRO-certified

Adrift Kaya is Delhi's TripAdvisor #1 Japanese restaurant, helmed by Michelin-starred Chef David Myers whose benchmark dining experience is Sushisho Saito in Tokyo — JFOODO/JETRO certified, presenting omakase, toro sashimi and robata in a Tokyo laneway-inspired izakaya.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Aerocity
Since
2023
Chef
David Myers
Owner
JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity / Chef David Myers
Adrift Kaya — authentic izakaya restaurant in Delhi, Aerocity
Plate № 14
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About
Opened in 2023 at the JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity, Adrift Kaya draws on Michelin-starred Chef David Myers' deep decade-long relationship with Tokyo's dining culture — his culinary benchmark is the three-Michelin-star Sushisho Saito. The restaurant holds JFOODO/JETRO Japanese Food Supporter certification (#6 in 2024 India list), the most rigorous institutional endorsement available for Japanese restaurants outside Japan. The concept, inspired by Tokyo laneway izakaya culture, presents omakase menus, toro sashimi, robata skewers and premium Japanese sourcing. Tripadvisor's #1 Japanese restaurant in New Delhi (2025–2026), Adrift Kaya is the most critically dominant Japanese table in the capital.
Neighborhood & visiting

Adrift Kaya sits in Aerocity, one of Delhi's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • JFOODO/JETRO Japanese Food Supporter certified (#6 in 2024 India list) — the highest institutional authenticity credential available
  • TripAdvisor #1 Japanese restaurant in New Delhi 2025–2026 — Delhi's most endorsed Japanese destination
  • Michelin-starred chef with Tokyo's Sushisho Saito as personal benchmark — deepest Japan culinary expertise in the capital
  • Omakase, toro sashimi and robata inspired by Tokyo laneway culture — complete izakaya experience

Authenticity HIGH: JETRO/JFOODO certified; Michelin chef with decade-long Tokyo affiliation; JP sourcing. American chef but strongest JP institutional endorsement in Delhi.

Links
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Frequently asked

About Adrift Kaya

Is Adrift Kaya an authentic izakaya restaurant in Delhi?
Yes — Adrift Kaya is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Delhi: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
Where is Adrift Kaya located?
Adrift Kaya is located at Asset Area 4, Hospitality District, Near Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi 110037, Delhi, India in the Aerocity neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Adrift Kaya?
Adrift Kaya accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Adrift Kaya?
Adrift Kaya sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Delhi.
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