Mumbai · Izakaya · a la carte
Mizu Izakaya
IzakayaSushiYakitoriOmakase counterShojin RyoriSeasonal Japanese
Co-founder Chef Lakhan Jethani trained in Japan under third-generation Tokyo chef Daisuke Namura, and sources 80% of Mizu's ingredients directly from Japan — making this quiet Khar West izakaya one of Mumbai's most rigorously authentic Japanese kitchens.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Khar West / Pali Hill
- Since
- 2022
- Chef
- Lakhan Jethani
- Owner
- Lakhan Jethani, Vedant Malik
Plate № 17
About
Mizu Izakaya opened in Khar West after Chef Lakhan Jethani completed his apprenticeship in Japan with Daisuke Namura, head chef of Tokyo's acclaimed Sougo. The restaurant's supply chain mirrors its culinary philosophy: the majority of ingredients — from konbu and katsuobushi to premium seafood — arrive directly from Japan. An intimate omakase room, launched to strong demand, allows Jethani to cook without restraint across eight courses. Ranked #36 in Condé Nast Traveller Top 50 India (2025) and awarded Culinary Culture's '3 Ultimate Stars', Mizu also extends its kitchen to occasional pop-up dinners in Goa. Signature dishes include mentaiko grilled scallops and housemade chawanmushi.
Neighborhood & visiting
Mizu Izakaya sits in Khar West / Pali Hill, one of Mumbai'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
- Chef trained directly under a third-generation Tokyo chef — one of the deepest Japan culinary pedigrees in Mumbai
- 80% of ingredients sourced from Japan, including premium seafood, konbu and Japanese condiments
- Private omakase room — eight-course chef's counter experience available by reservation
- Condé Nast Top 50 India #36 (2025); Culinary Culture '3 Ultimate Stars' — sustained critical acclaim
Authenticity HIGH: chef trained in Japan under Daisuke Namura (Sougo Tokyo, 3rd-generation chef); 80% JP ingredients.
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Frequently asked
About Mizu Izakaya
- Is Mizu Izakaya an authentic izakaya restaurant in Mumbai?
- Yes — Mizu Izakaya is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Mumbai: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Mizu Izakaya located?
- Mizu Izakaya is located at Ground Floor, Ganga Jamuna Building, 14th Road, Pali Hill, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052, Mumbai, India in the Khar West / Pali Hill neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Mizu Izakaya?
- Mizu Izakaya accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Mizu Izakaya?
- Mizu Izakaya sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Mumbai.
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