Mumbai · Izakaya · omakase
Otoki
IzakayaOmakase counterKozara small platesSashimiSake
Opened in 2025, Otoki is a serene Colaba izakaya where Chef Mohit Singh — trained at three-Michelin-star Kikunoi Honten in Kyoto and Tsuji culinary school in Osaka — presents ingredient-driven Japanese cuisine, paired with sake from India's first certified sake brewer Maia Laifungbam.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Colaba
- Since
- 2025
- Chef
- Mohit Singh
- Owner
- Pranav Rungta, Anurag Katriar
Plate № 18
About
Otoki is the most Japan-pedigreed new opening in Mumbai's 2025 class: chef Mohit Singh apprenticed at three-Michelin-star Kikunoi Honten (Kyoto), completed the Tsuji culinary programme in Osaka, and honed his craft at Four Seasons Mumbai, Inddee (Bangkok) and Boury (Belgium). Owners Anurag Katriar and Pranav Rungta deliberately sought a Japanese-trained chef to anchor the kitchen. The beverage programme, led by Maia Laifungbam — India's first certified sake brewer — is among the most sophisticated sake lists in the country. The menu moves through kozara small plates, pristine sashimi, hand rolls and robata, all rooted in traditional Japanese techniques and rare imported ingredients such as kanpyo, ikura and sansho peppers.
Neighborhood & visiting
Otoki sits in Colaba, 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 at three-Michelin-star Kikunoi Honten Kyoto and Tsuji culinary school Osaka — India's deepest Japanese kitchen pedigree in 2025
- Sake programme led by Maia Laifungbam, India's first certified sake brewer — unmatched pairing expertise
- Rare imported Japanese ingredients: kanpyo, sansho peppers, fresh ikura — authenticity at ingredient level
- Intimate dinner-only counter in a heritage Colaba building — hushed atmosphere unlike any Mumbai Japanese restaurant
Authenticity HIGH: chef Kikunoi Honten Kyoto-trained (3-Michelin-star), Tsuji Osaka-trained; dinner only.
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Frequently asked
About Otoki
- Is Otoki an authentic izakaya restaurant in Mumbai?
- Yes — Otoki 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 Otoki located?
- Otoki is located at Ground Floor, Pheroze Building, 5, Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, Mumbai, India in the Colaba neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Otoki?
- Otoki accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Otoki?
- Otoki sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Mumbai.
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