Sakura

Sakura is the Japanese restaurant at The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa on Bangla Sahib Road, close to Connaught Place and the central Delhi districts around Gole Market. The restaurant forms part of the hotel’s dining collection, giving it a polished setting suited to an occasion meal, a business lunch or a quieter dinner away from the bustle of the surrounding roads.

The menu is rooted in Japanese cooking and extends across several Asian traditions. Alongside Japanese dishes, Sakura covers Korean, Indonesian, Mongolian and Thai influences, making the restaurant relevant to diners seeking more than one regional style in a single meal. The range also gives groups a practical choice when tastes differ, while retaining Japanese cuisine as the central identity.

A sushi counter is one of the defining features of the room. It places Japanese dining at the centre of the experience and adds a visible preparation element to the restaurant’s atmosphere. The setting belongs to a deluxe hotel, so the overall character is composed and formal rather than casual or street-facing. Sakura suits diners looking for a settled restaurant environment near the capital’s commercial and administrative areas.

The location works well for visitors staying in central New Delhi, as well as for hotel guests and diners travelling through Connaught Place. The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa is positioned near ministries, embassies and business districts, placing Sakura within easy reach of several of the city’s established meeting areas. For a traveller moving between Jaipur and the capital, it offers a convenient stop in central Delhi without requiring a journey to a separate dining neighbourhood.

Sakura’s appeal comes from the combination of Japanese focus, a wider East and Southeast Asian menu, and a calm hotel setting. It is a natural fit for diners interested in sushi and Japanese cuisine, groups comparing Asian preferences, and business occasions that call for a more considered atmosphere. The restaurant is part of a larger hotel complex that also includes a spa, other dining venues and event facilities, although Sakura remains specifically defined by its Japanese-led menu and sushi counter.