The Japanese casual dining and quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain Harajuku Tokyo Café has raised $2 million (Rs 19 crore) in its initial funding round, which was co-led by Samved VC and Indian Angel Network (IAN). LetsVenture and venture debt fund Capitar Ventures also participated.
The investment will be used to support the company’s entry into new cities, improve operations, and expedite expansion.
The round comes after Harajuku made its debut in Mumbai at Jio World Drive, BKC, where in July 2025, Harajuku Tokyo Café and Harajuku Bakehouse saw a great reception from patrons.
Gaurav Kanwar founded the business in 2021, and it runs two locations: a full-service café and a quick-service bakery. The brand guarantees consistency and quicker service thanks to a central kitchen in Delhi NCR that manages the majority of the preparation.
Harajuku, which currently operates seven locations in Mumbai and Delhi NCR, says it has over Rs 30 crore in recurring revenue annually. With letters of intent already signed for locations in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Ludhiana, and Chandigarh, it now intends to expand to 90 outlets across 20 cities and generate over Rs 200 crore in revenue by 2027.
With its D2C vertical, KoiKoi Essentials, which sells frozen meals, sauces, and ramen kits, the company is also branching out into the packaged food market.
Other Asian restaurant chains like Shizusan, Mamagoto, and Kofuku are competitors of Harajuku.
