Japanese QSR Chain Harajuku opens outlet in India
Japanese QSR Chain Harajuku opens outlet in India

Japanese bakery and street food culture is still an unexplored concept for Indians.

Named after Tokyo’s most culturally and gastronomically vibrant district, Harajuku opens door for customer in India.

The restaurant will cater to diverse tastes and age groups. The cafe will serve authentic boba tea, freshly baked Japanese “Jiggly Cheesecake”, exclusively crafted Japanese desserts and breads, and made-on-order street food from Japan.

Unique flavors, live baking, and fluffy, light-as-air breads and desserts are the key differentiators of the Harajuku Tokyo Cafe. The menu has been brought straight from the streets of Tokyo & Osaka and has been uniquely curated for the Indian audience.

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“When people think of Japanese food, they mostly think of sushi, rice, soba noodles. But Japanese breads, desserts, and street food are relatively unexplored in India. Japan excels at breads – their breads are unbelievably fluffy and soft, and the pastries are light, airy, and not too sweet. The street foods like karaage, takoyaki, taiyaki, and jiggly pancakes deserve a place in our culinary landscape. It was this desire to popularise Japan’s authentic specialties that made me bring Harajuku Tokyo Cafe to India,”shared Gaurav Kanwar, founder and director at Harajuku.

Harajuku Tokyo Cafe offers a whole range of gastronomical delights from Japan, including – the fluffy Japanese pancakes and cheesecakes, the world-famous Japanese breads; street food like takoyaki, chicken karaage & the twelve-inch-long Japanese fries; fun desserts like taiyaki (ice cream in a fish shaped cone!), & the popular Harajuku crepes;  ramen, chahan, sushi, and a lot more!

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In addition to the culinary experience, Harajuku may be one of the most instagrammable cafes in India! Designed by one of India’s most well known architects, Harajuku Tokyo Cafe comprises quirky spaces with a live baking station & boba tea counter. Influenced by Harajuku, the Tokyo neighborhood known for its celebration of Japanese pop culture and vibrant cuisine, the cafe has many fun elements like a claw machine, Manga comics, a Japanese street mural, a lively color palette, and instagram-worthy art installations.

Apart from the highly experienced chefs from Japan, Harajuku has been brought to life by a team of industry veterans. Gaurav has been fortunate to have on his side the expert guidance and experience of Anshuman Malik, a renowned restaurateur, who has 20+ years of experience in operations and management in the hospitality field.

 
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