Some dinner plans call for more than the usual reservation. Think carefully sliced sashimi, hand-rolled maki, beautifully plated nigiri and the kind of meal that turns a quick catch-up into a three-hour affair.
Bangalore’s sushi scene has something for every mood, from intimate date-night settings to lively dinner destinations. Consider this your edit of ten places to bookmark the next time the craving strikes.
Location: ITC Gardenia, Residency Road
For a Japanese dining experience with a sense of occasion, Edo brings together refined interiors and a menu centred on Japanese cuisine. It's a fitting choice for a long dinner, a special celebration or an evening when the setting matters as much as the food.
Location: The Oberoi, MG Road
Set within The Oberoi, Wabi Sabi offers a sophisticated setting for Japanese-inspired dining. Think an elegant hotel atmosphere, carefully presented dishes and a meal best enjoyed without rushing ideal for a special dinner in the city.
Location: UB City, Vittal Mallya Road
Dramatic interiors and an expansive pan-Asian menu make Shiro a familiar name on Bangalore's dining circuit. Located in UB City, it's an address for evenings that call for a lively atmosphere, beautifully presented plates and a little occasion dressing.
Location: Forum Rex Walk, Brigade Road
For diners looking to explore Japanese cuisine beyond the usual favourites, Ebisu is worth adding to the list. Its Japanese-focused offering makes it a natural option for a meal centred on discovering different flavours and dishes.
Location: Church Street
Sometimes, the best dinner plan is the uncomplicated one. Daily Sushi is an address to consider when you're in the heart of the city and craving sushi without turning the evening into an elaborate affair. Keep it casual, order your favourites and make a meal of it.
Location: Indiranagar
Indiranagar is one of Bangalore's go-to neighbourhoods for a good night out, and Taiki belongs on the radar of anyone exploring its Japanese dining options. Add it to your list for a sushi outing that can easily become part of a longer evening in the neighbourhood.
Location: Richmond Town
Azuki brings a Japanese-inspired dining concept to Richmond Town, offering an alternative for those keen to explore the city's wider Japanese food scene. Add it to your list when you're in the mood to discover a different address rather than return to the usual favourites.
Location: Old Airport Road
KOKO pairs a contemporary Asian dining atmosphere with a menu suited to sharing across the table. It's an option for evenings that move from cocktails to dinner, with sushi and other Asian dishes making it easy to build a meal around everyone's preferences.
Location: Indiranagar
Rounding out the list is Izanagi, another Japanese dining address to explore in Indiranagar. For anyone building a personal guide to the city's Japanese restaurants, it's a name worth looking into for your next dinner plan.
A good sushi night is rarely just about what's on the plate. It's the company, the conversation, the setting and the pleasure of discovering a table you'll want to return to.
Save these ten addresses for your next outing, send the list to your dinner companion and let Bangalore decide the rest.
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