Izumi, Bandra
29 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/mumbai·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 12 threads.
What people say, in short
Izumi in Bandra is one of the most frequently recommended Japanese restaurants in Mumbai, with many people calling it among the best in the city and several naming it as their top pick. A few commenters single out its ramen, one diner names the chicken ramen as a best dish, and another praises the gyozas. It is pricey, and a few diners warn it has declined or found it average or disappointing, so views on consistency are mixed.
Address
Ground Floor, Izumi Bandra, Sunrise Cooperative Society, Rd Number 24, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050, India
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Ramen, Chicken ramen, Gyozas
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Has declined badly this year; had an experience so bad they never want to return.
Ranked second among proper Japanese restaurants, not pan-Asian
Says it has become mediocre lately
Simply names Izumi as the answer
Recommends it specifically for ramen.
Recommends going to Izumi instead of Otoki.
Sees Izumi as competition that Wasabi has failed to keep up with.
Recommends Izumi among places for ramen.
Names their chicken ramen as a best dish.
Lists it among the best Japanese places.
Says Mizu's ramen beats Izumi's.
Names it as a best sushi place.
Among the best; suggests it and advises reserving a table in advance.
Calls Izumi definitely the best Japanese restaurant in the city.
Lists it among good Japanese places in Bandra.
Listed as a favourite
Considers it average.
Disappointing both times they tried it.
Best Japanese; food quality excellent every time.
Never liked it despite giving it multiple chances.
Been two or three times and loved the food; closest taste to their time in Japan.
Went there late at night to end a disappointing birthday dinner on a good note.
Jokes that a bad meal unlocking Izumi counts as a win.
Has become so bad that they now hate it.
Authentic and hearty ramen.
Hands down the best; also suggests Koishii and Sesame.
Names it as an overhyped place.
Lists Izumi among suggested places.
Lists Izumi among suggested restaurants.
Suggests Izumi for Japanese food.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.