Ingredients picked with care
Every dish begins with the freshest, chosen, not rushed.
JAPANESE CAFÉ & BAKERY · BENGALURUA little Tokyo.
A little Tokyo.
A lot of soul.
Soulful Japanese café-bakery in JP Nagar,
where flavours meet memories.
HANDCRAFTED WITH CAREJAPAN MEETS INDIA
THE ART OF A LITTLE INDULGENCE✺RECOMMENDED
2025
2025
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Excellence, recognised.
We are proud to be recognized for our commitment to delivering an authentic and exceptional Japanese dining experience. Our dedication to quality, taste, and customer satisfaction has earned us recognition from leading industry platforms and food experts.
Recommended Restaurant 2025 · Restaurant Guru
01 — OUR STORYTwo worlds.
Two worlds.
One beautiful beginning.
IKOI is their passion project — a place to gather, connect, and experience the soul of Japanese food in the heart of Bengaluru.
FROM COLLEGE TO CURRY PANA love story,
Come gather with us
A love story,
told through food.
IKOI was born from the love story of Sara and Nitin – two curious souls who met in college and connected beyond culture. Sara, originally from Japan, fell in love not just with Nitin, but with the vibrant chaos and warmth of Indian life. Food was their common language, and baking became Sara’s way of expressing love, curiosity, and creativity.
The rest of our story
Japanese and Indian cultures are wildly different — punctuality vs. poetic lateness, minimalism vs. masala — but they share a deep respect for elders, a fierce work ethic, and a love for feeding people. Sara embraced it all, and soon, her desserts became the talk of their friend circle.
From matcha rolls to mochi-filled buns, her creations sparked joy and surprise. Friends were mesmerised by the textures and flavours they’d never tasted before. That’s when Sara and Nitin realised: this could be something bigger.
THE IKOI WAYCare in every
Care in every
little detail.
2 Cultures, 1 Café
Japan meets India in every bite, harmony served on a plate.
A love story that became a café
Born from Sara & Nitin’s journey, where culture & flavour came together.
Made with love, not shortcuts
We slow down, so you can savour, every bake, every brew, crafted by hand.
OUR CULINARY CONCEPTSA place to gather.
A place to gather.
A vision to share.
Our goal
To be Bangalore’s first Japanese café-bakery where people don’t just eat, they gather. We want IKOI to be your go-to spot for comfort food, cultural curiosity, and dessert that doesn’t scream sugar.
Our future vision
- Become the name for authentic Japanese food in Bengaluru.
- Offer flexible delivery, corporate lunches, events, and nationwide shipping for boxed sweets.
- Expand to other cities.
Why IKOI?Less sugar.
Less sugar.
More soul.
IKOI means “gather” in Japanese & that’s our soul. We’re not just a café. We’re a cultural bridge, a flavour playground, a warm hug in edible form.
Less sugar, more soul
Japanese desserts that let ingredients shine.
Local meets Tokyo
Jaggery, spices, and seasonal fruits meet matcha, mochi, and miso.
Home-style hospitality
Organic, clean, and cooked like we would for our own kids.
Trust on your plate
No shortcuts, no compromises, just honest food made with care.
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Bamboo Social
Our Asian kitchen brings comforting flavours to the table. A new part of the IKOI family, made for sharing food and good company.
Enquire about Bamboo SocialSTEP INSIDE IKOIStay a little.
Stay a little.
Savour the moment.
A café below. A restaurant above.
A warm welcome throughout.
WORDS FROM OUR GUESTSThe joy is in
The joy is in
coming back.
Little notes from the people who make this place their own.
Discover IKOI on Google“Tried Ikoi last night, It's a cute Japanese Cafe with already a good spread ranging from bakes to Cafe with Matcha heavy choices. Restaurant to be opened in a few weeks time. All the best, team!
Vinay Kumar KR Google review
“Amazing food, great ambience, and reasonable price. They've been open for nearly one week now, and I've already gone 4 times. It helps that it's near work. Can't wait for the restaurant section to open up.
Ajit Iyengar Google review
IKOI, WHEREVER YOU AREA little comfort,
A little comfort,
delivered.
MAKE TIME FOR IKOIA table for
A table for
your next memory.
Tell us when you’d like to visit. Send your request on WhatsApp and our team will confirm your table.
Prefer to call? +91 74111 74748GOOD FOOD. GREAT PARTNERSHIPS.Bring IKOI
Bring IKOI
to your business.
For B2B supply, corporate tie-ups and event catering, let’s start with what you have in mind.
B2B PARTNER
We’re now working with Firstclub as a B2B partner.
JAPAN, JUST A LITTLE CLOSER.COME GATHER WITH USYour table.
Your table.
Your little Tokyo.
Message us directly for reservations,
pre-orders, or sweet conversations.
Find us
IKOI TOKYO #25, 1, 24th Main Rd,
next to IDBI Bank 5th Phase, KR Layout,
JP Nagar Phase 6, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560078