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Kuuraku
YakitoriIzakayaRamenSake BarJapanese-owned chain
Kuuraku is a Japanese-owned and operated izakaya chain founded in Japan in 1999 by the Hirohama Corporation — the first authentic izakaya concept to open in India (2013), popular with Tokyo expats and trained to rigorous Japanese-style hospitality standards.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Bandra West
- Since
- 2013
- Owner
- Seijiro Hirohama / Kuuraku India Pvt. Ltd. (Hirohama Corporation, Japan)
Plate № 26
About
Founded in Japan in 1999 and now operating 30 outlets across Japan, Canada, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India, Kuuraku introduced authentic izakaya culture to India in 2013 when MD Seijiro Hirohama opened the Bandra West location. The Japanese ownership is real and active: the Bandra kitchen follows traditional yakitori grilling methods, the sake and highball selection is curated from Japan, and staff training adheres to Japanese hospitality protocols. The restaurant built its initial customer base among Japanese expatriates in Mumbai and remains a favourite of the expat community. It is the most affordable authentically Japanese-owned dining experience in the city.
Neighborhood & visiting
Kuuraku sits in Bandra 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 yakitori restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese-owned and operated — Hirohama Corporation of Japan founded the global chain in 1999
- India's first authentic izakaya concept, open since 2013 — the country's longest-running Japanese-owned izakaya
- Built by and for the Japanese expat community — still their go-to address in Mumbai
- Traditional yakitori and ramen at accessible prices — the most budget-friendly authentic Japanese experience in Mumbai
Authenticity HIGH: Japanese-owned (Hirohama Corporation Japan); MD Seijiro Hirohama runs India operations.
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Frequently asked
About Kuuraku
- Is Kuuraku an authentic yakitori restaurant in Mumbai?
- Yes — Kuuraku is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for yakitori in Mumbai: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
- Where is Kuuraku located?
- Kuuraku is located at Suburbia Building, between Linking Road and Swami Vivekananda Road, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050, Mumbai, India in the Bandra West neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kuuraku?
- Kuuraku does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular yakitori restaurants in Mumbai we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Kuuraku?
- Kuuraku sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for yakitori of this format in Mumbai.
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