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Izumi
Tokyo-style ramenSushiRobataIzakayaYakitori
Founded by Chef Nooresha Kably — trained at Tokyo Sushi Academy and Yokohama's International Ramen School — Izumi is Mumbai's most celebrated neighbourhood Japanese restaurant, renowned for its deeply authentic tonkotsu ramen, fresh sashimi and charcoal robata grills.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Khar West
- Since
- 2018
- Chef
- Nooresha Kably
- Owner
- Nooresha Kably, Anil Kably, Neale Murray, Owen Roncon
Plate № 30
About
Since opening in a compact Khar West ground floor in 2018, Izumi has cultivated a devoted following drawn by Chef Nooresha Kably's rigorous Tokyo training and the restaurant's uncompromising sourcing ethos: premium fish imported from Japan, house-made broths simmered for hours. Ranked #3 at Condé Nast Top Restaurant Awards 2019, winner of Best Oriental & Japanese at Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2019, and #12 in Condé Nast Top 50 India 2025, it has become the template for authentic neighbourhood Japanese dining in Mumbai. The Japanese Consul General has visited, and the space — intimate, no walk-ins — operates on strict reservations. A Goa outpost has since opened, with Chef Kably rotating between both kitchens.
Neighborhood & visiting
Izumi sits in Khar West, one of Mumbai's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Chef trained at Tokyo Sushi Academy and Yokohama's International Ramen School — among the most Japan-credentialed kitchens in Mumbai
- Deeply authentic tonkotsu ramen with multi-hour broths; fresh fish imported from Japan
- Condé Nast #3 restaurant in India (2019) and #12 Top 50 India (2025) — enduring critical recognition
- Reservations-only with 3–4 day wait — a true cult neighbourhood gem
Authenticity HIGH: chef trained in Japan at sushi and ramen schools; worked in Japan; Japanese Consul General visited.
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Frequently asked
About Izumi
- Is Izumi an authentic tokyo-style ramen restaurant in Mumbai?
- Yes — Izumi is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for tokyo-style ramen in Mumbai: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Izumi located?
- Izumi is located at Ground Floor, Sunrise Cooperative Society, Road No. 24, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050, Mumbai, India in the Khar West neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Izumi?
- Izumi does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Mumbai we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Izumi?
- Izumi sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for tokyo-style ramen of this format in Mumbai.
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