Unlike traditional Japanese restaurants, Bandra’s Akina, which opened in 2022, built its reputation as a high-energy dining and nightlife destination, where diners came more for the cocktails, sake, DJs, and electric atmosphere than its contemporary plates. 

Now reimagined as House of Akina, the brand, which opens doors tomorrow, marks a distinct shift from its nightlife-led identity to a more immersive, contemporary Asian dining experience. In fact, it moves beyond rigid cuisine labels to celebrate the stories, memories, and cultural connections across borders.