Harajuku Tokyo Cafe, the Japanese food and beverage company operating across Delhi NCR and Mumbai, has bagged $3 million funding in a pre-Series A round led by Zero W. The funding round also saw participation from existing investors Indian Angel Network (IAN) and Samved VC, alongside new investors including Blume Founders Fund, Brijesh Parekh Family Office and Rahul Jain, co-founder of Epigamia.

Key Highlights

• Harajuku Tokyo Cafe raised $3 million in pre-Series A funding led by Zero W, with existing and new investors participating.

• The company plans 10 new outlets, entry into Bengaluru and Chandigarh, and central kitchens by December 2026.

The latest capital raise comes on the heels of the firm's $2 million seed round in August 2025 that was co-led by IAN and Samved VC with LetsVenture and venture debt fund Capitar Ventures. The business has since doubled in outlets and sales, as a result of increasing popularity of its Japanese-inspired dining and bakery products.

Harajuku Tokyo Cafe Raises $3 Million to Expand Across India

Harajuku is looking forward to utilising the new funding to commercially grow and increase its reach to the top cities in India. The company plans to establish 10 units in new neighbourhoods of Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Chandigarh in the next two quarters in addition to Mumbai.

Gaurav Kanwar founded the company in 2021 and runs two different food and beverage formats. Harajuku Tokyo Cafe is a full-service café with conveyor belt sushi, and Harajuku Bakehouse is a quick-service bakery that serves Japanese breads, Japanese desserts and Japanese savoury snacks.

The company has developed its menu and operating platform with chefs Asami Indo and Higuchi Nariaki to support expansion and introduce contemporary Japanese cuisine to Indian consumers.

Harajuku Targets Rs 100 Crore Revenue in Current Financial Year

Harajuku is also aiming to generate Rs 100 crore in income in the current fiscal year as part of its expansion plans, the company said in a press release.

Since the last investment, the company has seen a rise in its dine-in, delivery and bakery sales. The brand has already gone international, with 25% of its revenue now coming from Mumbai. More than 1,000 customers order from Harajuku each day, both in person and for delivery.

Harajuku Bakehouse accounts for over 30% of the company's total revenue. In Delhi NCR, its products generate sales of more than 1,000 loaves of bread per week through quick-commerce platform Blinkit. The company plans to extend the bakery brand's reach into additional metropolitan markets.

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Harajuku Plans Central Kitchens in Mumbai and Bengaluru

As part of its expansion strategy, Harajuku plans to operationalise central kitchens in Mumbai and Bengaluru by December 2026. These facilities will supply Harajuku Bakehouse outlets and support the production of its packaged food range for western and southern India.

The planned kitchens are expected to support the company's expansion into new markets while strengthening supply and production capabilities for its bakery business.

By adding 10 new outlets and new markets like Bengaluru and Chandigarh, Harajuku is looking to have a more extensive presence in Indian metros with Japanese styled food and drink ideas.