Megu at The Leela Palace New Delhi offers a chef-curated omakase in a Japanese-themed dining room inside the hotel's lobby.
At a glance
- Dress code
- smart casual
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Category
- Inside a hotel
- Cuisine
- Modern sushi
- Recognition
- World's 50 Best
Megu sits in the lobby of The Leela Palace in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, built around an East-Asian design theme that pairs modern lines with traditional Japanese motifs. A Crystal Buddha and a suspended Bonsho bell, referencing the Todaiji temple in Nara, mark the main dining hall.
Alongside its à la carte menu of modern Japanese dishes, Megu runs an omakase service curated by the chef and adjusted to each guest's preferences. The kitchen draws on both Japanese imports and seasonal local ingredients, a mix reflected in signature dishes such as yellowtail carpaccio, shira-ae, and salmon tartare.
Service runs for lunch and dinner daily, with an additional Izakaya format offered in the evenings for shared plates and cocktails in an outdoor setting. Dress code is smart casual, and the restaurant does not seat children under 8, a policy aimed at preserving an intimate dining pace.
Megu has been named in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants (2022) and World's 50 Best Discovery (2024). Reservations are taken by phone, and the restaurant also accepts email requests for table bookings.
Good to know
- How do I book the omakase at Megu?
- Call +91 11 3933 1212 to reserve a table, or email restaurantreservation.tlpnd@theleela.com. The omakase is curated by the chef and tailored to each guest, so mention this when booking.
- What are Megu's hours?
- Lunch runs 12:30 pm to 2:45 pm and dinner 7:00 pm to 11:45 pm, seven days a week; the Izakaya format starts at 7:00 pm onward.
- Is there a dress code?
- Yes, smart casual attire is requested.
- Can I bring young children?
- No, Megu does not accommodate children under 8 years of age, in order to keep the dining experience intimate.
- How much does the omakase cost and how many seats are there?
- Pricing and seat count are not published; confirm current omakase pricing and availability directly with the restaurant when booking.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.