Gaijin

Mumbai

Modern Japanese Cuisine

22th Dec. 2025

Chef Anand Morwani

Chef Anand Morwani is a Mumbai-based restaurateur and chef driven by instinct, precision, and a lifelong love for hosting. Born into a family of doctors, he chose a different kind of discipline—one shaped by knives, heat, music, and memory. From an early age, food was central to his world, and by thirteen, he knew he wanted to build restaurants that felt alive, not just impressive.

Formally trained at Les Roches, Switzerland, and Le Cordon Bleu, London, Morwani honed his craft across global kitchens before returning home to carve his own path. His early venture, BrewBot, helped redefine Mumbai’s casual dining culture. In 2020, he unveiled Gaijin, a bold Japanese restaurant seen through the lens of an outsider—fearless, immersive, and deeply intentional.

At Gaijin, Morwani blends classical technique with irreverent creativity, creating experiences that engage all the senses. For him, food is not just flavour—it’s feeling, rhythm, and memory.

Chef Anand Morwani

Chef Anand Morwani is a Mumbai-based restaurateur and chef driven by instinct, precision, and a lifelong love for hosting. Born into a family of doctors, he chose a different kind of discipline—one shaped by knives, heat, music, and memory. From an early age, food was central to his world, and by thirteen, he knew he wanted to build restaurants that felt alive, not just impressive.

Formally trained at Les Roches, Switzerland, and Le Cordon Bleu, London, Morwani honed his craft across global kitchens before returning home to carve his own path. His early venture, BrewBot, helped redefine Mumbai’s casual dining culture. In 2020, he unveiled Gaijin, a bold Japanese restaurant seen through the lens of an outsider—fearless, immersive, and deeply intentional.

At Gaijin, Morwani blends classical technique with irreverent creativity, creating experiences that engage all the senses. For him, food is not just flavour—it’s feeling, rhythm, and memory.

The Restaurant

Gaijin is a modern Japanese restaurant and cocktail bar in Mumbai that reinterprets Japanese cuisine with bold, contemporary flair. Located in Bandra, the restaurant embraces its name—meaning “outsider”—by respecting Japanese technique while confidently breaking convention. The menu features inventive nigiri, gunkan, small plates, and mains, alongside a strong vegetarian offering and experimental cocktails.

Inspired by Tokyo’s backstreet izakayas, Gaijin’s moody, brutalist interiors and vinyl-led music create an immersive, high-energy dining experience. With creative food, meticulous cocktails, and a distinctive atmosphere, Gaijin stands out as a fearless, experience-driven destination in Mumbai’s dining scene.

Timings: Lunch ~ 12:00–3:00 PM | Dinner ~ 7:00 PM–1:30 AM

The Restaurant

Timings: Lunch ~ 12:00–3:00 PM | Dinner ~ 7:00 PM–1:30 AM

DLC Accolades presented by DLC Global Entrepreneurs Community.

Gaijin, Mumbai, recognised in the DLC Guide Mumbai 2025 Listing.

Known for its inventive take on Japanese cuisine, Gaijin offers a contemporary interpretation that balances classical technique with bold creativity. Under the guidance of Chef Anand Morwani, the kitchen crafts dishes that are both precise and playful, blending traditional Japanese methods with global influences. Located in Bandra, the restaurant’s moody, immersive interiors and vinyl-led ambience complement a menu designed for flavour-led exploration and an experiential dining journey.