The one cuisine which has emerged beautifully to attract patrons globally is Japanese, well-known for its delightful flavours, artful presentation, and emphasis on fresh and unique ingredients. And Anime has played a significant role in introducing Japanese cuisine worldwide, with many popular shows and movies featuring a variety of food items that looks tempting and delicious that even at times we felt like savoring while watching the shows. It is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, and anime food has done an excellent job of showcasing its strengths to the world. So my fellow anime lovers, let’s get on a delightful gastronomic journey of finding the best anime food restaurants in Mumbai. We have created a round-up of the 7 best indulging anime dishes and places to find them in Mumbai and have anime food in real life.
Origami's is definitely on top of our list when it comes to anime food restaurants in Mumbai. Ramen has always been a bowl of comfort that you can often see in anime. And this restaurant made a mark for its hearty ramen bowls. Among the options, their Miso Ramen stands out for its rich flavor and delicious taste. It’s a dish that you can savor at any time of the day and it will never disappoint you. You can choose between the chicken or the pork option and you will surely like the Smokey flavor that the miso adds to the broth.
Other Must-haves: Shoyu Ramen, Katsuni, Dubu Kimchi, Japanese Curry, Omurice
The classic bento box is a very popular anime food that you might have mostly seen in students taking it to school as lunch for a full-fledged meal. And at PaPaYa you can get it in for veg and non-veg option. It mostly features rice, tofu/chicken/fish, noodles and various vegetables and is good for a well-balanced and healthy meal. So head to PaPaYa to try this meal box, as it is pretty popular in Japan, and if you want the major parts of Japanese culture in one meal, then you should try out this classic bento box. We assure you, it’s worth every bite.
Other Must-haves: Modern Sushi, Crispy Lotus Stem, Massaman Curry, Edamame Veg
The fatty Bao is another elegant dining hub where you can relish anime food in real life. Head here to try Gyoza, originating from China, this dumpling-inspired dish is a thin dough filled with meat like pork or veggie and served with soy sauce. At Fatty Bao you can have ‘Spinach and Corn Gyoza’, ‘Pork and Chinese Gyoza’ and ‘Smoked Chicken and Spiced Gyoza’. All 3 of them have got their own best flavors that you will love to the core. The juicy nature of this dumpling makes it one of the tastiest things in Japanese cuisine.
Get ready to try Omrice, yet another iconic food often seen in anime, only at Kofuku Japanese Restaurant. It is an omelet filled with fried rice, vegetables, and chicken. The omelet is topped off with ketchup and served with a side of greens. It's a meal that is extremely tasty and you can devour it any time of the day to enjoy the refreshing flavors. You can get your Omrice customized by adding any chicken/Prawns/Pork or Veggies in it according to your taste and preference.
Other Must-haves: Kimchi Fried Rice, Kaisen Don, Dorayaki, Edamame
Yazu – Pan Asian Supper Club is amongst the top places in Mumbai to consider as an anime food restaurant. They have the most comforting and cherished anime inspired food on their menu, Japanese Katsu Curry Rice. This simple yet delectable curry and rice combo make sure to enjoy all the limelight alone. And it’s no doubt that even as Indians we love curry rice, but the Japanese style of making curry is different from the Indian version as it is more thick and sweet. So do try this anime version of curry rice, which is delicious and keeps you full for a long time.
Other Must-haves: Spicy Cottage Cheese, Mah Poh Tofu, Classic California, Nigiri Sushi
Another beautiful ramen restaurant in the city of dreams to satisfy your anime-style ramen cravings is Seefah. Their ramen bowls are quite popular here and people keep visiting this place more often as they have a variety of ramen bowls both in veg and non-veg. For vegetarians, you can try shoyu and miso ramen the most popular anime food. And for non-vegetarians, you can grab your hands on their ‘roasted tenderloin shoyu ramen. That features a beautiful amalgamation of soya broth, shoyu, egg, shitake mushroom and leeks. You sure love this place for its anime foods that are not just on the tv anymore but right in front of you to savor.
Shifuku is one of the best Asian restaurants in Mumbai and they serve extremely mouth-watering Asian cuisines. Gyoza is a popular anime food that is savored as an appetizer in Japanese culture. It is very light and crispy full of herbs and tangy flavors. At Shifuku you can relish veg and veg gyoza as per the taste and preference. The veg Gyoza is nothing but delicious pan-fried dumplings filled with assorted veggies. And their Japanese Chicken Gyoza are chicken dumplings served with traditional Shanghai sauce to give a spicy flavor. SO anime lovers get ready to devour some of the best anime foods in town at Shifuku.
Tanu is a happy-go-lucky person, who loves to read, cook delicious food & watch sunsets. She is always on a mission to explore as many new places as possible while also focusing on her journey to become a distinguished lifestyle & food writer!
