2024 was the year of Omakase. A Japanese dining experience that translates to “I leave it up to you.” Chef-curated dinners at Japanese restaurants and bars in India compelled diners to trust the chefs and mixologists and embark on a culinary sojourn across handcrafted sushi, grilled yakitori, and cocktails among other delicacies. In this CT Round-Up, we have curated the 10 best omakase-style restaurants and bars in India for 2024.
10 Best Omakase Restaurants & Bars In India In 2024
Bengaluru
1. Nasi & Mee
At Nasi & Mee, Bengaluru’s beloved restaurant for all things Singaporean and Malaysian, the latest outpost at Manyata Tech Park introduced a 7-course omakase menu themed around 3Fs- Fresh, Fire and Fiery. From salmon carpaccio to prawn tempura, the menu takes you through the fresh gems of the sea, Japanese grilled meat and spicy nori tacos through the course of the evening.
Where: Unit 10, Ground Floor, NXT Tower 2 Building Embassy Manyata Business Park, Hebbal, Nagavara, Bengaluru
When: 12 pm to 11 pm
Cost: ₹1,895 onwards per person
Also Read: CT Review: I Blindly Trusted The Chef At Nasi and Mee For My First Omakase Experience In Bengaluru
2. Crackle
At Crackle, Bengaluru’s first standalone Omakase-style kitchen and bar, a cosy 22-seater chef-led space promises to take you through an ever-evolving menu shaped by the freshest produce. With Chef Vivek Salunkhe drawing inspiration from his global travels, every dish cooked in the open kitchen over wood fire is rooted in passion and produce. While Gardan Ki Tehri reimagines Hyderabadi lamb tehri, Bangalore Kaapi Tiramisu is an ode to the city’s beloved beverage, filter kaapi.
Where: 303, Ground Floor, Near IDFC First Bank, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
When: 7 pm to 9 pm and 9 pm to 11 pm (Closed on Monday)
Cost: ₹3000 per person
Pune
3. Ukiyo
Few restaurants in Pune perfectly blend contemporary with traditional Japanese cuisine. Ukiyo in The Ritz-Carlton, Pune, is one. Ukiyo means “to live in the moment,” the omakase dining experience here expects guests to do exactly this. Live in the moment and leave it up to the chef to pay homage to traditional Japanese cuisine with a contemporary twist.
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Pune, Golf Course Square, Airport Rd, Pune, Maharashtra 411006
When: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm and 6 pm to 1 pm
Cost: ₹5000 per person (Available from Monday to Thursday)
Mumbai
4. Wasabi by Morimoto
At Wasabi by Morimoto, a mecca for Japanese fine dining in India, a seasonal omakase selection should be rightly left to the chef. The expansive menu features classics like black cod miso and whitefish carpaccio apart from seasonal dishes that promise to elevate your palate to new heights. Wasabi is undoubtedly one of the best omakase restaurants in India that demands your attention.
Where: The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, Apollo Bandar, Colaba
When: 12:30 pm – 11:45 pm
Cost: ₹11,000 for two approx
Also Read: What Is Omakase, A Japanese Concept Where Each Course Is A Surprise Crafted By Masterful Chefs?
5. Episode One
After a successful chapter in Powai, Episode One debuted in Thane with a Victorian garden-themed omakase-style restobar. Nestled in Viviana Mall, the speakeasy-style cocktail bar beautifully blends Victorian charm with a languorous yet cosy atmosphere. The mixologists headed by Sandeep Sharma will delight you with tailor-made cocktail experiences inspired by the Japanese service style.
Where: Delphi Building, Binge Central, 1st Floor, Shop No 6, B-Wing, Orchard Ave, Hiranandani Gardens, Panchkutir Ganesh Nagar, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
When: 12 pm to 1 am
Cost: ₹1,600 for two approx.
6. Mirai
Spread across 1700 square meters, at Mirai you can have a yin and yang affair where Japanese cuisine’s simplicity is met by Korea’s bold and spicy dishes. At the stone and wood Omakase Counter, a personalised multi-course journey awaits you which relies on fermentation techniques, umami flavours and attention to seafood, seaweed and fresh produce. Slurp on ramen, crunch on tempura and let the carry yakitori leave you craving for more.
Where: Suburbia Building between Linking Road, and, Swami Vivekananda Rd, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050
When: 12 pm to 3:30 pm and 6 pm to 12:30 am
Cost: ₹2,500 for two approx.
Delhi
7. Call Me Ten
At Delhi’s Call Me Ten helmed by actor and restaurateur Neha Sharma, bold Japanese flavours meet exceptional cocktails. Redefining modern Japanese dining, Call Me Ten has a gorgeous Omakase bar on Level 1. The innovative techniques and commitment to sustainability and quality are seen through its flavourful dishes like Eel Dragon Roll, Umeboshi and Truffle Cheese Gyoza.
Where: 58, Market, Basant Lok, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110057
When: 12 pm to 1 am
Cost: ₹2000 for two approx.
8. The Director’s Room At Pass Code Only (PCO)
Where: D-4, D Block Market, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi
When: 5:30 pm to 1 am
Cost: ₹2,000 for two approx.
9. MEGU
The Leela Palace’s award-winning restaurant MEGU has launched an exclusive omakase dining experience. A personalised meal in an intimate setting with eight guests has dishes crafted from seasonal ingredients. Watch the chefs up close as they take you on a culinary symphony where seasonal ingredients are expertly transformed into edible works of art.
Where: The Leela Palace, Africa Ave, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110023
When: 12:30 pm to 2:45 pm and 7 pm to 11:45 pm
Cost: ₹6,500 for two approx.
10. Somewhere Nowhere
Somewhere Nowhere is Delhi’s go-to place for Japanese izakaya-style dishes and omakase cocktail experiences. Izakaya translates to ‘stay-drink-place’. So, all you need to do is stay at “Somewhere”, settle in, drink, eat and go “Nowhere.” Gorge on handcrafted Onigiri, crispy same Prawn Toast and sip eclectic drinks crafted to your preference.
Where: Block M, Greater Kailash 2 (GK 2), New Delhi, Greater Kailash 2 (GK 2), New Delhi
When: 11 am to 11 pm
Cost: ₹3000 for two approx.
So, which of these omakase restaurants and bars in India are you heading to?
Cover Image Courtesy: Crackle and MEGU/ Supplied
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