Chembur has a new spot for Japanese food, with Sozo Izakaya opening its newest outlet in the neighbourhood. The restaurant says it aims to make Japanese cuisine more affordable and within everyone’s reach, challenging the perception that the cuisine is only for premium dining.

With four outlets now operating across Mumbai, in Chembur, Versova, Malad and Borivali, Sozo Izakaya is positioning itself as a wider-reach concept for casual Japanese meals. The Borivali outlet is also notable for being an all-vegetarian Japanese restaurant, which the brand describes as a first of its kind.