10 Best Japanese Restaurants In Kolkata To Practice Your Chopsticks Skills

The decor and mood of Bombastic Supper Club, located on the sixth floor of Celica Park, has a modern Japanese design. Booths, private spaces, a smoking area, and a private room are all separated within the expansive 7,000-square-foot space. The red origami trail on the ceiling above, which depicts a traditional dragon puppet used in dances, is one of the most eye-catching decor pieces. Bombastic serves Kolkata Yoshoku, a cuisine that combines Western ingredients with Japanese palates. Snacks, small dishes, large platters, and desserts are all on the menu. Get the Burrata, Crispy Black Rice Salad, Black Bean Chicken Dim Sum, Seoul Fries, and the slow-cooked Adobo with Lamb and Pork Belly. It's a delicious treat of East and West! For drinks, don't shy away from their Bombastic Tea Party and Bombastic Smoke. 

Must-Try Food: Crispy Black Rice Salad, Adobo with Lamb and Pork Belly, Lotus Stem Salad

Must-Try Cocktails: Bombastic Smoke, Mt Fuji Berry, Strudel Tini

Timing: 12:30 PM - 12 AM

Price: INR 2,000 for two 

Contact: 062920 04000

Google Rating: 4.4/5

Instagram: @bombastic.kolkata

Located in Kalikapur, Wasabee is a favourite among Japanese foodies in Kolkata. Every element, including the coasters that explain the significance of the name, feels thoughtful, from Japanese wall art to table cards that showcase the poetry of Daisaku Ikeda. Vietnamese pho, authentic ramen, and a wide range of sushi are also available on the menu. Their Wasabee Special soup comprised of prawns, chicken, various vegetables, garlic, and a heaping helping of glass noodles, is comfort in a bowl. The Yaki Tori, a variety of skewered meats served with a thick sauce, is among the menu's most intriguing offerings. This is a gourmet favourite, with everything from grilled Tsukune or chicken balls to chicken coated in pork, along with prawns and ham. Next, try the Ebi Uramaki, which is sushi made with rice seasoned with Japanese vinegar, wrapped, and topped with tempura-fried prawns. Before you bite into it, remember to dip it in Kiko Man soy sauce!

Must-Try Food: Ebi Uramaki, Yaki Tori, Wasabee Speical Soup

Must-Try Mocktails: Mango Rapture, Tornado Twist, Wasabee Special, Virgin Pina Colada

Timing: 12 PM - 10:30 PM

Price: INR 1,800 for two 

Google Rating: 4.2/5

Instagram: @wasabeekolkata

The sushi conveyor belt is the most impressive feature of Aajisai. "Please pick up your dish," a recorded voice says courteously as your dish is placed on a white tray. The colourful plates below continue to move along a belt; each colour has a distinct meaning. Choose your favourite, then savour your sushi in style! We call this revolving belt system kaiten-zushi. Aajisai serves sushi, soba noodles, tempura, and kushikatsu, which is bread-crumb-coated, deep-fried meat or vegetables. The Prawn Nigiri and Teriyaki Chicken are cooked to perfection. The menu's specially crafted silver holders with the ajisai flower are a nod to Japan's rainy season. Teppanyaki, a fun Japanese cooking method, involves grilling meat or vegetables on a large hot plate in the centre of the table. There are separate plates for vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine at Aajisai. The chef prepares everything in front of you while you sit around the table.

Must-Try Food: Chicken Teppanyaki, Prawn Nigri, Tuna Nigri, Kushikatsu, Wasabi Ice Cream, Spicy Salmon Roll

Must-Try Mocktails: Matcha Coconut Mojito, Shirley Temple, Sake

Timing: 12 PM - 10:30 PM

Price: INR 3,500 for two

Contact: 090739 29419

Google Rating: 4.3/5

LBB Tip: Here, you might also see the likes of Prosenjit Chatterjee and Sourav Ganguly.

One of the best places to have Japanese food in Kolkata is Zen at The Park on Park Street, which is also one of the trendiest and most exciting areas of the city, where everything is constantly going on. Zen's menu, which features meals from several Asian cuisines, is tailored to the tastes and preferences of its patrons. There are vegetarian and non-vegetarian sushi selections, and the new menu also offers maki roll options. The Zen Cheese Explosion Maki has a big amount of spicy mayo on top and a bounty of various cheeses, including Philadelphia and Edam. Professionally tailored dim sum experiences that offer an assortment of dim sum at a specific cost? Yes. Guests have the option of eight dim sum dishes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Some of Zen's options include bento boxes for people who like a set meal without trouble. Aside from that, the 'chef's experience' is another fantastic concept where guests enter and tell the chef what they want to eat. 

Must-Try Food: Chicken & Chive Poached Dim Sums, Stuffed Chilli and Potato Yellow Curry Sauce, Yuzu Truffle Avocado Salad, Crocodile Maki, Hamachi Sashimi, and Tanukui Cheesecake

Timing: Tuesday to Friday, 7:30 PM - 11:45 PM, and Saturday to Sunday, 12:30 PM - 11:45 PM. Closed on Mondays.

Price: INR 3,500 for two

Contact: 083350 10101

Google Rating: 4.4/5

Instagram: @zen_thepark

LBB Tip: Zen also has a Sunday brunch starting at INR 2,500 from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. 

In Japanese, mizuki means "beautiful moon." Do you know what is so unique about Mizuki? Other than serving excellent Asian food, it is the first Asian cloud kitchen in Kolkata to be entirely vegan! Regulars suggest their spinach, garlic, and mushroom dumplings, so don't be afraid to order them. They offer a line of condiments of their own. Follow them on social media to participate in entertaining giveaways as well. For the main meal, their peanut noodles with broccoli and bell pepper or pineapple fried rice with red cabbage or green apple pickles are highly recommended! The best part is that they deliver via Zomato, Swiggy, and you can also DM them on Instagram!

Must-Try Food: Water Chestnut Tofu Dumplings, Spicy Lemon Basil Noodles, Peanut Noodles With Broccoli and Bell Pepper, Mushroom Dumplings

Timing: 12 PM - 10:30 PM

Price: INR 150 onwards

Contact: 090731 12233

Google Rating: 4.8/5

Instagram: @mizuki.kolkata

Have you ever tried dining amidst greenery? Well, now you can enjoy dining and forest bathing right here in Kolkata at the Japanese Forest, Eco Park. The Japanese restaurant, Fuji, is very close to this place, and it is a standalone, single-storeyed building in itself with permanent outdoor seating arrangements! Just in front of Fuji, you will find the fascinating bamboo wind chime maze. Try the Jasmine tea, Momo Soup, Fish Kushiage, sushi and maki, Tori Yaki Meshi, and Tori No Teriyaki. And finish things off with Green Tea Ice Cream!! Pure bliss! 

Must-Try Food: Tori Yaki Meshi, Momo Soup, Fish Kushiage, Green Tea Ice Cream

Timing: 12 PM - 8:15 PM. Closed on Mondays.

Google Rating: 3.4/5

Price: INR 500 for two

Contact: 919564374747

The place to go if you're in the mood for a classy Japanese fine-dining experience is Nori. With a panoramic view of Eco Park from the 31st floor of The Westin, Nori offers a unique sushi bar, live Teppanyaki cooking, and a varied Japanese cuisine experience. Enjoy their delicious sushi, authentic Japanese Koji Haiku liquor, and juicy pork ribs—some of the diners' favourites—while you're there! The "Best of NORI" and "Taste of NORI" tasting courses, which are part of the newly updated menu, offer a gradual exploration of both traditional and contemporary Japanese flavours. Teppanyaki NZ Lamb Chops with Black Pepper sauce, Spicy Mushroom Rolls with Truffle Oil, and Ebi Tempura with Yuzu Aioli are among the dishes. 

Must-Try Food: Teppanyaki NZ Lamb Chops with Black Pepper sauce, Ebi Tempura with Yuzu Aiol and  Yuzu Lemon Cream Cheese Cake

Must-Try Cocktails: Koji Haiku, Kimochi, Kankitsu

Price: INR 3,000 for two

Contact: +919073323290

Google Rating: 3.6/5

Instagram: @nori_kolkata

The cuisine served at Pa Pa Ya on Park Street is known for its attention to detail and use of products that are undeniably fresh and imported from all over the world. Some of the fish fly in from Japan, and they import pork from Belgium! A culinary favourite is the Salmon Sashimi and the Crispy Vegetable Maki roll. With 68 different dim sum options, Pa Pa Ya also boasts the largest dim sum menu in the world! Efu noodles and fragrant chilled rice, along with wok-tossed vegetables and Pokchoy, should be your main meal. Palette cleansers are also served before the main meal and before the appetisers. These are watermelon and litchi-based sorbets that have a tingling flavour.

Must-Try Food: Asparagus & Spinach Dimsums, Sauteed Leeks & Water Chestnuts Dimsums

Timing: 12 PM to 11:15 PM

Price: INR 3,000 for two

Contact: 090737 07070

Google Rating: 4.5/5

Instagram: @papaya_asian

Where do you eat, and with whom? Only at Peter Hu! This Park Street restaurant is the youngest child, with Mocambo as the eldest and Peter Cat as the middle kid. The Kotharis, who also own the other two restaurants, opened this pan-Asian eatery. With its Vegetable Clear Soup, Udon Egg Noodles, and Chilli Oil sauce, this restaurant offers the most foodgasmic cheese dumplings you can eat. All of these dishes are delicious and expertly made. You may savour the Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Au Chocolat, Spicy Chicken Bao and Prawn Tempura, and Prawn Roll Sushi.

Must Try Food: Papaya salad, Spicy Salmon Roll, Cuban Spitzer and Seafood Soup, and Prawn Tempura

Timing: 12 PM to 11 PM

Price: INR 1,600 for two people

Contact: 033 4061 0098

Google Rating: 4.4/5

Instagram: @peterhucalcutta

You're looking for a comfortable place to relax, eat good food, have a drink, and simply enjoy yourself after work? That's precisely what an Izakaya in Japan is all about. And you know what? Kolkata now has one! Soy Yum, located in Hindustan Park, is the first hotspot in the city that captures the Izakaya setting. It has everything, including a sushi bar, a bakery with delicious treats, and even a beautiful tiny art store, and it can accommodate 62 people. The roasted tomatoes, pesto, herbed cream cheese, and soft poached eggs on Zen, a sophisticated in-house bread, will make your eyes roll. Do not forget to try the Japanese version of the traditional Eggs Benedict – buttered brioche, blanched sautéed asparagus, bacon, stacked hash browns, wilted spinach, and miso hollandaise are the ingredients of miso asparagus benedict. Okonomiyaki is a tasty savoury Japanese-style pancake. It has a zesty Japanese cabbage salad on the side and is topped with smoky bonito flakes, creamy kewpie mayo, and chilli jam. Depending on your mood, you can have it with chicken, bacon, or prawns!

Must-Try Food: Okonomiyaki, Japanese Eggs Benedict, Zen, and Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

Timing: 8 AM - 11 PM

Price: INR 1,000 for two

Contact: 081005 81884

Google Rating: 4.5/5

Instagram: @soyyumindia