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Megu

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Housed within The Leela Palace, Megu is Delhi's most acclaimed Japanese fine-dining restaurant — recognised by Asia's 50 Best Restaurants (2022) and World's 50 Best Discovery (2024) — presenting omakase, robata and kaiseki-inspired menus with Hokkaido scallops, Kyoto miso and authentic Japanese charcoal grilling.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Chanakyapuri
Since
2012
Owner
The Leela Palace New Delhi
Megu — authentic omakase sushi restaurant in Delhi, Chanakyapuri
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About
Megu at The Leela Palace has been the apex of Japanese fine dining in Delhi for over a decade. The kitchen team uses authentic Japanese techniques with premium ingredients sourced from Japan: Kyoto miso, Hokkaido scallops, Japanese charcoal for robata. A participant in the Embassy of Japan's Tokyo Japanese Cuisine Week, Megu has been recognised by Asia's 50 Best Restaurants in 2022 and listed on the World's 50 Best Discovery in 2024. An outdoor Izakaya at Megu extension offers a more relaxed evening format from 7 p.m. A Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice 2025 award holder, the restaurant is consistently cited as the top Japanese table in Delhi NCR.
Neighborhood & visiting

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

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2022 and World's 50 Best Discovery 2024 — internationally certified at the highest level
  • Embassy of Japan cuisine week participant — formal diplomatic-level Japanese food certification
  • Premium Japanese ingredients: Hokkaido scallops, Kyoto miso, authentic Japanese charcoal — ingredient-level authenticity
  • Dual format: fine dining room + Izakaya at Megu outdoor terrace — two distinct Japanese experiences under one roof

Authenticity HIGH: Embassy of Japan cuisine week participant; Asia's 50 Best recognised; World's 50 Best Discovery; Japanese culinary team confirmed.

Links
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Frequently asked

About Megu

Is Megu an authentic omakase sushi restaurant in Delhi?
Yes — Megu is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for omakase sushi in Delhi: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
Where is Megu located?
Megu is located at Lobby Level, The Leela Palace New Delhi, Africa Avenue, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110023, Delhi, India in the Chanakyapuri neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Megu?
Megu accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Megu?
Megu sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for omakase sushi of this format in Delhi.
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