ABNAH Opens NAMI, a Japanese-Inspired Vinyl Listening Bar in Mumbai

Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH) has launched NAMI, a 25-seater vinyl listening bar in Bandra West, Mumbai. The concept combines Japanese listening-bar culture with international cocktail techniques, specialist audio technology and an Italian-Japanese food menu.

The venue introduces a music-led hospitality format where vinyl listening, socialising and dining operate as part of the same experience. Its sound infrastructure includes India's first multicell horn system, Indonesian high-fidelity equipment, Technics SL-1210 MK2 turntables and a Berlin-built Resør rotary mixer. Munro Acoustics has developed the room's acoustic design.

Udai Pinnali, CEO, ABNAH, said, “At ABNAH, we believe hospitality extends beyond food and beverage. Culture is increasingly shaping how people choose to spend their time, and we see a growing desire for intentional, analogue experiences that offer depth and genuine connection. With NAMI, we are investing in India as a platform for the world- bringing together talent, technology and ideas from across the globe to create something that is deeply rooted in Mumbai yet truly international in its conception and ambition. NAMI is a product of this exchange of ideas and expertise. For us, this is not simply about bringing the world to India; it is about building in India at an international standard, creating experiences and cultural platforms that can take India to the world.”

The music programme features international selectors and resident artists, with genres ranging from jazz and soul to disco, house and electronica. The venue's cocktail programme has been developed with Singapore-based Sago House, ranked No. 10 on Asia's 50 Best Bars and No. 32 on The World's 50 Best Bars in 2023.

Chef Akanksha leads the food menu, which follows an Itameshi approach combining Italian techniques with Japanese flavours. Key offerings include Pasta Fritto, Chashu Crocchette and Tofu Mousse.

Sumit Vaswani, Head of Experiences at ABNAH, says, “The world is moving towards intimate spaces. NAMI is ABNAH’s attempt at activating counter cultures: a room where music sits at the centre of the hospitality experience, not in the background as its soundtrack.”