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Authentic Sushi
in Delhi.

From edomae traditions to chef-led omakase counters: precise rice, aged fish, and quiet rooms where the meal moves at the chef's pace.

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Akira Back — authentic omakase sushi restaurant in Delhi, Aerocity

Akira Back

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Aerocity · Sushi · a la carte
Omakase sushiRobataJapanese-Korean FusionFine DiningEmbassy-certified

Akira Back at the JW Marriott Aerocity brings Michelin-starred Chef Akira Back's Japanese-Korean fusion cuisine to Delhi — trained directly under Nobu Matsuhisa and Kenichi Kanada, with fresh ingredients from Tokyo and participation in Embassy of Japan cuisine events.

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Megu — authentic omakase sushi restaurant in Delhi, Chanakyapuri

Megu

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Chanakyapuri · Sushi · omakase
Omakase sushiRobataKaisekiFine DiningSake

Housed within The Leela Palace, Megu is Delhi's most acclaimed Japanese fine-dining restaurant — recognised by Asia's 50 Best Restaurants (2022) and World's 50 Best Discovery (2024) — presenting omakase, robata and kaiseki-inspired menus with Hokkaido scallops, Kyoto miso and authentic Japanese charcoal grilling.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

What makes sushi in Delhi authentic?
From edomae traditions to chef-led omakase counters: precise rice, aged fish, and quiet rooms where the meal moves at the chef's pace. In Delhi, we apply the same standard: chefs trained in the discipline, ingredients and technique consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi-first format rather than a mixed menu.
How do you define authenticity?
Washoku Guide defines authenticity by the kitchen's grounding in Japanese culinary tradition: trained chefs (often in Japan), techniques and ingredients consistent with Japanese practice, a focused menu rather than a pan-Asian one, and a coherent dining format (sushi-ya, ramen-ya, izakaya, kaiseki, etc.). We weigh these signals together — no single factor decides.
Do you require Japanese ownership?
No. Japanese ownership is one positive signal, but it is not required. We also recognise restaurants with Japanese-led kitchens or non-Japanese chefs who have trained extensively in Japan and apply traditional techniques with discipline. What matters is the cooking, not the passport.
How are restaurants selected?
Each entry is researched and chosen by Washoku Guide editors — not voted in, not paid for, and not algorithmically ranked. We read kitchen biographies, study menus, talk to people in the industry, and visit when possible. Restaurants pay nothing to be listed.
Are the listings ranked?
No. Washoku Guide is a curated guide, not a ranking. Order on a city page is editorial and may change as the guide evolves; it does not imply that #1 is better than #5. Every listed restaurant has met our authenticity bar.
Are these the only authentic sushi restaurants in Delhi?
These are the ones Washoku Guide has researched and stands behind today. The guide grows over time; if you know an authentic sushi restaurant in Delhi we should consider, please get in touch.