Restaurant in Mumbai, India
La Liste ranked, easy to book in Mumbai.
Izumi Bandra holds a La Liste Top Restaurants ranking in both 2025 (75.5 pts) and 2026 (77 pts), making it one of Mumbai's few independently verified international-calibre Indian restaurants. Booking is easy relative to comparable options in the city. A 4.5 Google rating across nearly 2,500 reviews backs the critical recognition. Located in Khar West, it is a practical and credible choice for a first-time visitor.
Izumi Bandra earns its place on the La Liste global rankings two years running — 75.5 points in 2025, up to 77 in 2026 — which makes it one of a small number of Mumbai restaurants with verifiable international recognition. If you are visiting Khar West for the first time and want a meal that holds up against a global standard, this is a credible choice. Booking is direct, and walk-in prospects are reasonable compared to harder-to-book options elsewhere in the city. The case for going: consistent upward trajectory in critical recognition, a 4.5 Google rating across nearly 2,500 reviews, and a location in one of Mumbai's more manageable dining neighbourhoods.
Izumi Bandra sits on Road Number 24 in Khar West, ground floor of a residential cooperative building , the kind of address that filters out casual visitors and rewards those who know where they are going. For a first-timer, that context matters: this is not a hotel restaurant with valet and a lobby bar. The approach is more low-key, which in Mumbai's dining context often signals a kitchen that is doing the work rather than the room.
The cuisine is listed as Indian, and the La Liste recognition places it in a competitive tier that includes restaurants operating at a high level of technique and intent. Two consecutive La Liste entries, with an upward score movement of 1.5 points year-on-year, suggest the kitchen is not standing still. That kind of incremental improvement in a global ranking is meaningful evidence when you are deciding between two or three options on a given night.
On the wine side, the database does not confirm a dedicated wine program, so if pairing depth is a priority for your visit, it is worth checking directly with the restaurant before you arrive. Mumbai's leading Indian restaurants vary considerably in how seriously they treat the wine list: Masque and The Table are known for stronger beverage programs, while others focus squarely on the food. Without confirmed data on Izumi's list, the safest approach is to ask ahead if wine pairing is central to your decision.
For first-timers, the practical read is this: Izumi Bandra is a restaurant that has earned external validation without relying on a high-profile address or hotel affiliation. The 4.5 rating from nearly 2,500 Google reviewers is a signal worth taking seriously , that volume of consistent feedback is harder to sustain than a handful of critic notices. If you are building a Mumbai itinerary around Indian cuisine at a high level, this belongs in your shortlist alongside The Bombay Canteen and Americano.
Khar West is also a practical base for broader Mumbai dining exploration. If you are spending time in the city, see our full Mumbai restaurants guide, Mumbai bars guide, and Mumbai hotels guide for context on the neighbourhood and surrounding options.
For comparison across India's wider dining scene, Farmlore in Bangalore and Dum Pukht in New Delhi represent different expressions of Indian cuisine at a comparable level of recognition. Closer to home, Masque is the city's most decorated contemporary Indian option if you want the highest-credential meal in Mumbai. Avatara is worth considering if a vegetarian-focused tasting menu is more relevant to your group.
Booking difficulty is rated easy, which is a meaningful advantage in Mumbai's more competitive dining market. You are unlikely to need more than a few days' lead time for most dates. No booking platform or phone number is confirmed in our data , check Google Maps or the restaurant directly for current reservation methods. Walk-in availability is plausible given the booking difficulty rating, but calling ahead is always the safer option for a special occasion.
| Detail | Izumi Bandra | Masque | The Bombay Canteen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisine | Indian | Contemporary Indian | Indian |
| Location | Khar West, Mumbai | Mahalaxmi, Mumbai | Lower Parel, Mumbai |
| Awards | La Liste Leading Restaurants 2025 & 2026 | Multiple awards | Recognised nationally |
| Google Rating | 4.5 (2,491 reviews) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Booking Difficulty | Easy | Moderate | Moderate |
| Price Range | Not confirmed | Higher end | Mid-range |
| Hotel Affiliated | No | No | No |
Address: Ground Floor, Sunrise Cooperative Society, Road Number 24, Khar West, Mumbai 400050. No confirmed website or phone number in our current data , search Google Maps for the most current contact details.
Also worth bookmarking for your Mumbai trip: Mumbai experiences guide and Mumbai wineries guide. If you are travelling beyond Mumbai, Naar in Kasauli, Adaa at Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad, Bomras in Anjuna, Baan Thai in Kolkata, and Jamavar at Leela Palace in Bangalore are strong options at a comparable or higher level of recognition.
The restaurant's cuisine is listed as Indian, a category that typically accommodates vegetarian requirements well given the breadth of the tradition. For specific allergies or dietary needs, contact the restaurant directly before your visit , no booking platform or phone number is confirmed in our current data, so use Google Maps to find current contact details. Do not assume dietary accommodations without confirming ahead.
No confirmed bar or counter seating data is available for Izumi Bandra. Given the ground-floor cooperative building address, the setup is likely a conventional dining room rather than a bar-forward space. If bar seating matters to you, call ahead to check. For a more bar-oriented Indian dining experience in Mumbai, The Bombay Canteen is a better-documented option.
No dress code is confirmed in our data. Given the Khar West location and residential building address, smart casual is a safe default , this is not a hotel dining room with a formal door policy. The La Liste recognition suggests the kitchen is serious, so dressing a step above very casual is appropriate. Check with the restaurant if you are planning a special occasion and want to be sure.
Yes, with reasonable confidence. Two consecutive La Liste rankings and a 4.5 Google rating from nearly 2,500 reviews give it the credibility you want when the occasion matters. The booking difficulty is rated easy, which means you can plan without stress. For a higher-credential special occasion meal in Mumbai, Masque carries more awards weight, but Izumi Bandra is a credible alternative, particularly if Khar West is more convenient for your group.
For contemporary Indian with the strongest awards profile in the city, Masque is the reference point. The Bombay Canteen is the better choice if you want a more relaxed atmosphere with a nationally recognised kitchen. The Table is worth considering for a more international menu with strong beverage pairing. If you want a vegetarian tasting menu, Avatara is the most focused option in that category. Americano works well for Indian fusion in a more contemporary setting.
No confirmed group booking policy or seat count is available in our data. The ground-floor restaurant format in a residential building suggests a modest room rather than a large event space. For groups of six or more, call ahead to confirm capacity and whether a private area is available. For larger group dinners with more confirmed infrastructure, The Bombay Canteen or Masque are better-documented choices.
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izumi Bandra | Easy | — | |
| O Pedro | Unknown | — | |
| Ziya | Unknown | — | |
| The Bombay Canteen | Unknown | — | |
| Masque | Unknown | — | |
| Indigo | Unknown | — |
A quick look at how Izumi Bandra measures up.
check the venue's official channels before your visit to confirm. Given its La Liste ranking two years running (77pts in 2026), the kitchen operates at a level where dietary requests are standard practice at comparable venues in this tier. Calling ahead gives you the clearest answer on what accommodations are available.
Bar seating specifics are not confirmed in available venue data. The address — ground floor of a residential cooperative building on Road Number 24, Khar West — suggests an intimate format rather than a large bar-forward layout. Confirm counter or bar availability when booking.
No dress code is listed, but a venue with back-to-back La Liste appearances (75.5pts in 2025, 77pts in 2026) draws a crowd that dresses accordingly. Clean, presentable clothing is a safe baseline; overly casual attire would be out of step with the room.
Yes, with a practical caveat: booking is rated easy, which means you can actually secure a table without weeks of lead time — a genuine advantage for occasion dining in Mumbai. The La Liste ranking gives it external credibility if you need to make an impression, and Khar West's address is convenient across the city.
Masque is the closest peer for serious cooking with editorial recognition and a more destination-dining format. The Bombay Canteen works better for a casual group meal with strong Indian flavour. O Pedro suits a livelier evening with Goan-influenced food. Indigo remains a reliable Colaba fallback for occasion dining with a longer track record. Ziya at the InterContinental is worth considering if a hotel setting suits your group.
The ground-floor residential building address points to a smaller, more intimate venue — groups larger than six should call ahead to confirm table configuration. Booking is rated easy compared to Mumbai's more competitive restaurants, so arranging a group table should be manageable with reasonable notice.
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