Harajuku Tokyo Café & Bakehouse has announced a multi-city expansion, building on its presence in Delhi and Mumbai with a specialized Bakehouse in Delhi and a flagship Tokyo Café and Bakehouse in Mumbai. The brand will also debut in Bangalore and launch its first all-vegetarian outpost in Gujarat.
By deepening its footprint in the North and West, entering Bangalore for the very first time, and introducing a pioneering all-veg format in Gujarat, Harajuku is not simply scaling operations; it is cementing its position as the definitive architect of the ‘New Japan’ experience in India.
Harajuku Tokyo Café’s vision behind the brand
The driving force behind this revolution is founder Gaurav Kanwar. With an analytical foundation from the London School of Economics (LSE) and the University of Warwick, Kanwar identified a massive gap in the Indian market: Japanese cuisine was historically sequestered within the formal confines of five-star luxury. Following intensive research in Tokyo and Osaka, he developed an experience-led format that prioritizes soul over formality.
“There’s something incredibly special about watching people truly connect with what you’ve built,” says Kanwar. “The response we received in Delhi was overwhelming, and Mumbai took that love to another level. It reassured us that this vision resonates. As we now expand into Bangalore and other cities, it feels like the right time to share this experience with an even wider audience, while staying true to the care, energy, and authenticity that define us.”
A culture driven dining experience
After being widely loved in Delhi and Mumbai for its food, drinks, and immersive vibe, Harajuku Tokyo Café & Bakehouse felt it was only fitting to introduce this experience to another city ready for something refreshingly different.
Designed as a high-energy dining destination, the space blends manga-inspired interiors with a menu led by Japanese master chefs. Each outlet reflects a different Japanese district, from Shibuya’s vibrant energy in Mumbai to Kabukicho’s nightlife at M3M IFC Gurugram and Ueno’s cultural charm at Ambience Mall Gurugram, alongside favourites like jiggly pancakes, cotton cheesecake and Kaiten conveyor belt sushi.
Momentum across key Indian cities
With its debut in Bangalore and the landmark launch of its first-ever all-vegetarian outpost in Gujarat, Harajuku is set to build on this momentum with a clear focus on expanding into key cities across India. Together, these launches mark the beginning of a larger growth journey as the brand steadily strengthens its presence and brings the Harajuku experience to new markets in the months ahead.
