What began as a playful Japanese-inspired cafe in Delhi became a beloved cult favourite for its jiggly pancakes, fluffy sandos, and boba teas. Now Harajuku Tokyo Cafe & Bakehouse, launching at 10 World Drive in Mumbai, enters its next chapter with a menu curated by celebrated Japanese chefs Asami Indo and Higuchi Nariaki.
There was a time when Japanese restaurants in Mumbai were so few you could count them on your fingertips. Now, you must sift through endless listings as their numbers surge. It’s not just Mumbai the entire nation seems to be experiencing a wave of widespread matchafication.
Harajuku Tokyo Cafe, a Japanese casual dining and QSR chain, announced completing its first institutional funding round, raising Rs 19 crore in a structured investment led by Indian Angel Network, with participation from Samved VC, LetsVenture and Capitar Ventures. The funding follows the brand’s Mumbai debut at Jio World Drive.
Harajuku Tokyo Cafe, a Japanese casual dining and QSR chain, has raised $2 million (Rs 19 crore) in a seed round co-led by Indian Angel Network and Samved VC, with LetsVenture and Capitar Ventures participating. The funds will accelerate expansion and operations following its strong Mumbai debut at Jio World Drive in July 2025.
Harajuku Tokyo Cafe completed its first institutional funding round, raising Rs 19 crores. The round was led by Indian Angel Network with participation from Samved VC, LetsVenture, and venture debt fund Capitar Ventures to support expansion plans. Strong demand continues in the ongoing round, with more capital expected.
Harajuku Tokyo Cafe has been featured on Disney+ Hotstar’s ‘Brands of Tomorrow’ Season 3, a documentary series showcasing the growth of innovative, impact-driven Indian brands. The feature highlights how Harajuku Tokyo Cafe is transforming India’s experience of Japanese street food, emphasizing its creativity, expansion, and cultural influence across the country.