KUURAKU - Japanese restaurant in Gurugram - Gurugram, India

We went here for the first time wanting to try a new place and reviews were great for it. And they weren't wrong. Parking at Global Foyer (where this is located) is easy. We called ahead for a reservation and glad we did because the place got busy. As soon as we entered we had the entire staff welcome us in unison (chefs, servers, all of them). It was nice. We chose to sit upstairs but they have the option to sit next to the kitchen where you can watch the food being made. You take off your shoes and put them in little lockers before going upstairs. The menu has plenty of options and the portion sizes are quite generous. And serving efficiency is amazing. We got our food fast. The food was delicious for the most part. My kids finished their food which is always a good indicator of the food taste. About the environment though - this place gets busy. And seating is close together (very cozy). So it gets loud. It didn't bother us much, but it may to some. Another thing was that our seat had direct cold air coming from the cooling vent and we didn't think of asking for a change of seat. Half way through our meal, we were quite chilly. Having said all of that, it is a place we will visit again. (One thing I haven't seen elsewhere is that for some of their alcoholic drinks, you can play rock paper scissors with the staff, and if you win, they give you an extra large glass for free. The table next to us did this and it was fun to watch.)

I had an incredible dining experience at the Japanese restaurant! The barbecue pork and ramen were absolutely delicious, and the ambience added to the overall enjoyment. The flavors of the food were exceptional, and the cozy atmosphere enhanced the meal.

This wonderful little izakaya sits in one otherwise neglected corner of the Global Foyer Mall. It's spread over two levels, and the downstairs area has the open kitchen down the right side, with a row of cubicles, separated by bead curtains, opposite that. Each cubicle seats four, on comfortable sofas. The menu is both in Japanese as well as English, and contains plenty of options, from sushi to yakitori, ramen, don, starters of various kinds, desserts, soft as well as alcoholic drinks, and so on. My husband, daughter and I chose to start with a butabara (pork yakitori), a dynamite roll sushi, and a tori no karaage (fried chicken), followed by a chashu don (roast pork 'bowl' with seasoned sticky rice, shredded cabbage, and a seaweed garnish). Service was very quick and efficient, and every single item was delicious. Highly recommended.

Wide variety of Japanese food. Ramen was good. Some of the dishes not true to the authentic Japanese flavour but still tasty. Ambience and atmosphere were very Japanese and love the very motivated kitchen staffs.

Experiencing Japanese cuisine for the first time, we encountered a place with a unique atmosphere. The staff's hospitality was warm, and they engaged us in a dice game, resulting in winning a tofu dish for our next visit. The menu offers an extensive array of Japanese dishes. Our choices included the delectable gyoza and Chicken yakitori in spicy sauce, paired with mango beer. Interestingly, the mango beer resembled more of a mango-flavored drink than a traditional beer taste. Opting for the upstairs seating due to the occupied and reserved downstairs, we plan to return, eager to explore different menu options on our next visit.

The Kuuraku is certainly bit of an oddball. Starting off with the quirky Japanese greeting to the cramped, dimly lit cabins - one gets the impression that budget was a problem. That being said, the foods great! 4/5 in terms of depth of flavour and prompt service - indeed Kuuraku's only saving grace. The air conditioning wasn't functioning the night we visited and thus overall it was a rather unpleasant experience. Would recommend the skewers and ramen, the deserts as well!

Ramen and Pork skewers were amazing. Very authentic Japanese restaurant. Vibe is amazing and everyone is a lot of fun to interact with. Sushi was slightly underwhelming but everything else was awesome.

It had an amazing environment, the chefs and staff were motivated. They cook right in front of you, they greet you when you enter and exit the restaurant. The food I would say was good but not amazing. Would recommend a one time visit at least.