kofuku

i have been wanting to try some authentic japanese food for a long time, and kofuku has made that dream come true! let me say one thing right off the bat, there are 4 outlets of this brand in the city, but this one, the one in hill road, bandra is the best amongst them. i'll tell you why. firstly it lets you avail zomato pro benefits, and kofuku is a pretty expensiveplaceso even the 15% comes out to be a substantial amount. and what gives it an edge off the powai outlet, you ask? it's flexible opening hours. so here, you won't be asked toplaceyour last meal orders at 3 pm as the kitchen will be closing, cause this outlet is open from noon right upto midnight! so i personally would travel to this one if it's for lunch, and choose the powai one for dinner.

the ambience is a mix of thematic with modernism embedded in it. if i am not wrong, the entire floor is divided between kofuku and another korean joint, so you are welcomed with some east asian decor in the reception area.

there is the main dining area in the centre, surrounded by sections with japanese style dining sections. by the main area i meant that you'd find the regular table and chair seating in here. there is a small bar area in one corner, which serves some lovely cocktails and drinks with a japanese twist. of course we sat in the japanese themed section. actually we were lucky enough to get the private section. it's really cozy and comfy, with the big window facing west, you could enjoy lovely, golden sunsets if you go in for a late lunch and sit in this area. they have these small cushions for you to sit in vajrasana style, but you can let your tired legs loose and sit normally afterwards. the decor is minimalistic but still bearing japanese influence like wooden compartments, wall art hangings and even a beautiful katana. the table is already set when you get in, complete with chopsticks, its holder and a small (let me add pretty and cute) porcelain bowl for soy sauce. i was super excited just being here! the staff was also very friendly and patiently explained our stuff and solved our queries. let's begin with some drinks to beat the heat. kanpai!!

lager ita - well this might not be the complete name of the cocktail, but that's what it said on the bill. it was a beer based beverage, no surprises there. it was pretty good, and beer lovers like myself would enjoy it for sure.

old glory - the name sounds very 80's type, but do not get fooled by it. this drink is as bubbly and refreshing as it can get! its main ingredient is vodka, but the fruitiness is thanks to some yummy berries which i could not identify, nor remember now. it seemed like grapes but were reddish pink in colour. another recommended beverage to go along with your sushi.

well, speaking of drinks going along with sushi, the best one is of course sake!! but i decided to take it a bit easy, and focus on food this time around, and visit again to try some east asian liquors.

now it's time to dig in some delicious food! itadakimasu!!!

yaki gyoza - ever since i watched dorohedoro (anime) i wanted to try some gyoza. it's essentially a momo, which is neither completely steamed nor completely fried, but somewhere in between - pan fried. these were pretty delicious, especially with their soy sauce, which is again nothing you'd have tried before. not being a momo person, i still enjoyed the gyoza a lot and ended up fighting for the last piece!

shrimp tempura roll - sushi was next on the menu, and this particular dish is a work of art! it's so beautifully presented that you'd just wanna appreciate its elegance and then its taste. i wouldn't call it 100% authentic though, as it was drizzled with some mayo, barbeque sauce and bread crumbs, though the insides were as japanese as it could get. there's also wasabi on the side if you are feeling adventurous. i am not someone who likes spicy food, but wasabi is a different kind of spice altogether. it just takes control of your entire nasal cavity right upto your eyes, if consumed more than a pea-sized amount. it was another unique experience, and i prefer wasabi over other types of spicy food as wasabi doesn't destroy your taste buds and digestive system for a few days! coming to the sushi, it was as yummy as it was insta-worthy. the fried shrimp gave a nice crunch, while i became a fan of their soy sauce.

spicy korean chicken - the name sounds pretty scary, as i would never order any dish which has the word 'spicy' in it, but the description revealed it was a gochuzang based preparation hence it was allowed to come to my table. gochuzang is a korean sauce, which is not red-hot spicy, but tinglingly sweet spicy, which i like! the closest thing i could think of is honey-chilli based preparations. this dish contains pretty decent sized chicken meatballs tossed in gochuzang. again, lovely presentation with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions, with cabbage and tomato on the side. this dish is perfect for that friend in your group who isn't really into japanese food, but got dragged in here and wants to eat something 'not japanese'. i'd definitely want to try this again!

we tried gyoza and sushi, even a korean dish, but the dish which comes to mind when you think of japanese is ramen! we tried miso ramen and jampong. the first one is a pretty standard ramen noodle dish, but the second one is a spicy seafood noodle soup with korean origins. these soupy noodles were served in some big, authentic bowls with dragon imprints, so the cutlery at kofuku is also something you'll enjoy eating with and a part of the dining experience. ramen is a very acquired taste, not something you'll fall in love with the first bite. the wheat noodles, soupy broth, meat and veggies all together give you the ramen experience. if there's one dish you must try on your visit to kofuku, it's these japanese noodles.

we were pretty full with our meal, so couldn't try their japanese influenced desserts, but i'll be back for sure!

eating here at kofuku, is an entire japanese experience and pretty sure the best you can get in mumbai! thank you kofuku for the lovely experience, looking forward to try out new japanese delicacies soon!

happy burping!!!

one of the best places in town. loved the hospitality and the service they offer. they are a part of zomato pro too. the food is amazing, it’s a must visitplaceif you are a mumbaikar.

if you’re visiting the country for a few weeks, you want to try the best food it offers.

that is precisely why we went to kofuku. quite pricey, but i wanted really good japanese food in town and thisplaceshows up almost immediately on zomato with its stellar ratings.

but for what?

we sent a plate of sushi back because there was hair in it and ignored it as a genuine mistake.

then the okonomiyaki comes out. another hair??? now i’m questioning this place.

they were prompt to replace the dish, but the new one was dripping of oil to a point that i felt sick finishing it. japanese food is knows to be light and breezy, so this definitely missed the mark.

then when the bill comes in, i’m expecting the food with hair taken off the check. nupe, apparently i’m also paying for the terrible experience along with service charge.

the only saving grace for this dine-out experience were the cocktails - which i’m now starting to think we pretty average.

i visited thisplacefor my birthday!
the ambience is beautiful, food is scrumptious and staff is very polite.
the sushi platter is absolutely killer!
the prices are on a higher side but it's a completely worthy experience!

good food, pleasant ambience and courteous staff! loved the calming vibe of theplaceand the food was delicious 🍜 degi try the soju/ sochu here.

kofuku is the worst food counter at jio world drive, bkc mumbai.
weplacethe order at 6 17.pm and was served at 6.45 pm (after 30 mins) after several reminders and the quality of the food was horrible and tasteless worst than medicated steam water. when we informed the chef about it, he smiled away and just nod his head which was so frustrating. there is zero taste and quality control, the junior cooks inside the kitchen are no at all serious about the quality and taste. it would be better to buy a 100/- maggi from the supermarket and make it on your own at home. kofuku calling itself a japanese restaurant is the biggest joke of all time and should be randomly inspected by experts and not wait for horrible customer reviews.

please note if they waive off service charge they would not provide zomato pro offer. the service charge is a whopping 10% while the zomato pro offer is 15%. thereby discounting to only 5% using zomato pro benefits. let me get this straight. the food was awesome. my only issue with thisplacewas the staff. they seemed to be a little too iffy and one of them was straight up rude to us. we were clearly eating and he asked me whether he can get the bill. we felt unwanted. the male staff should have been polite. the one who seated us was extremely polite and so was our front desk lady so it balanced our experience out.

i think kofuku is one of the restaurants which serves the best japanese food you could get in mumbai. the ambience is really traditional and japanese. its personally one of my favourite and i have been visiting thisplacefor ages.i had a couple of dishes:
miso soup 5/5

teppanyaki fried rice 5/5

haemultang 4/5- the hot pot could have been better with tofu and some more seafood like mussels, etc.

salmon nigiri 4/5- the wasabi was a bit watery, could have been better

overall experience 5/5

since i'm a weeb i was searching for a original japanese restaurant where i can have some miso soup ramen. and this is a great one we also tried sushi for first time now i'm a sushi fan. gonna visit thisplaceonce per month atleast with my family or friends. thank you manager aditi for making sure we were having a good time. "arigato gozaimasu"

kofuku offers an authentic asian experience. theplacehosts wonderful staff. and food is amazing and an overall delight.

had been planning to visit thisplacefor a month and finally did yesterday. we tried the miso ramen and california roll. both tasted delicious. they have authentic japanese seating and the staff is great too.

i had the most terrible experience here and i will not recommend thisplaceto anyone. i can sum up my review in 2 points:
1. the attitude of the staff was curt and impolite. the waiters banged the plates onto the table, food orders were delayed and they were generally non accomodating to requests.
2. a bigger issue is parking. first of all, if you charge for the parking then that is not your valet. it is misleading to put that to the description of your restaurant. second and more importantly, my car was damaged by their 'valets'. the car was scratched and when questioned they refused to take an iota of responsibility.
if you are ill equiped to handle cars/car parking then let the car owners do the job, and don't bloody damage the cars. just plain disgusting.

samruddhi kambli was excellent in providing the right atmosphere. she explained all the dishes and made it easy for us to decide. the warm nature and sweet talks made us lose track of time. food was tasty. she helped in creating a conduciveplacefor us to enjoy our meal. sam is the best and i'll definitely come again.

the food here is amazing! it's one of the few places in india serving authentic japanese food. the dining experience is beautiful. would highly recommend thisplaceif you are looking for a authentic japanese food experience.

the ambiance and sitting area of thisplaceis very beautiful and the staff is very attentive. the food over here is very delicious 😋 we had korean ramen 🍜, avocado roll 🍱 & a dessert atlast😍 we would highly recommend thisplace🤍🤍 we were attended by samruddhi who is very kind and sweet. loved your service 🥰