Filmmaker Karan Johar has expanded his footprint in the hospitality industry with the launch of his new restaurant, Oju, in Gurugram. Co-owned by Johar and Trupellet Hospitality, and designed by Aayushi Malik Designs, Ozu offers a modern interpretation of classic Japanese design aesthetics.
Karan Johar launches Ozu in Gurugram: A 5,000-square-foot Japanese-inspired restaurant based on Shibui philosophy
Located on Gurgaon’s own “Ginza” – Golf Course Road – the 120-seater, ground-floor restaurant takes inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of Shibui, which celebrates beauty and purpose in every detail. The 5,000-square-foot space features natural stone floors, warm wood paneling and abundant natural light, creating a serene environment defined by balance and simplicity.
Ozu, which opened its doors in September 2025, is Johar’s second venture in the restaurant business. Their first, Pneuma, opened in Colaba, Mumbai in May 2022, located on the iconic Garden Bungalow Bungalow that once housed the historic restaurant Indigo. However, it is “temporarily closed for a thoughtful refresh” and will reopen soon.
Johar’s fondness for Japanese cuisine has been long known. Back in 2021, he appeared on the Discovery+ show Star vs Food, where he visited his favorite Japanese restaurant, Mizu Izakaya, and learned to prepare katsu curry and sushi under the guidance of Chef Lakhan Jethani.
On the professional front, Karan Johar is currently preparing to host JioHotstar’s upcoming business reality show, Pitch to Get Rich.
Also read: Karan Johar’s Dharma and the outsiders who made it – from Sidharth Malhotra to Bhuvan Bam
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