Restaurant India News: Call Me Ten Founders Launch New Japanese Restaurant She’s Here in Gurgaon

The team behind Call Me Ten, a well-known Japanese restaurant and cocktail bar in Delhi, has expanded into Gurgaon with the launch of a new dining concept, She’s Here. Developed by the same founders, the restaurant builds on the creative foundation of Call Me Ten while broadening its format, scale, and culinary scope. Positioned as a progression rather than a replication, the concept reflects a more expansive approach to modern Japanese dining.

The name emerged during discussions around the Gurgaon expansion, when one of the founders remarked, “Call Me Ten is going to Gurgaon, she’s here now.” The phrase was retained as the identity of the restaurant, reflecting the idea of arrival and continuity without formal introduction.

She’s Here is centred on contemporary Japanese cuisine, delivered through multiple live and interactive formats. The restaurant features an Omakase Bar, Teppanyaki counters, Kushiyaki and Robata grills, and a menu designed to balance familiar flavours with newer interpretations. The overall approach reflects current global Japanese dining trends that focus on technique, ingredient quality, and experiential cooking.

The culinary direction draws from modern Japanese kitchens that incorporate international influences while maintaining technical discipline. A central element of the menu is Wafu cuisine, which applies Japanese methods and ingredients to dishes inspired by Italian comfort food. Elements such as olive oil finishes, slow-cooked sauces, and layered umami are combined with Japanese stocks, ferments, and seasonings to create dishes that are structured yet accessible.

Ingredient handling remains deliberate, with emphasis on balance and restraint. Flavours such as yuzu, umeboshi, and miso are used selectively to enhance depth without dominating the dish. The menu is designed for sharing, encouraging diners to sample multiple preparations and revisit flavours throughout the meal.

Curated by Chef Vaibhav Bhargava, the menu allows guests to customise their Teppanyaki experience while offering a selection of core dishes that define the kitchen’s direction. These include the Akamai Tuna Roll sushi, Gyoza platters, Truffle Mushroom Arancini, soft Chicken Buns, and Yuzu Butter Garlic Prawns. Robata-grilled Portobello Mushroom, Chicken Yakitori, and Miso Squash Risotto highlight the kitchen’s use of fire-based cooking alongside more refined techniques.

The bar programme builds on the approach established at Call Me Ten, with a stronger emphasis on seasonality and ingredient sourcing. Cocktails incorporate Japanese elements such as yuzu, miso, and fresh produce, with an emphasis on balance and compatibility with the food menu. The beverage offering is designed to complement the dining experience rather than function independently.

The interior design uses dark woods, terracotta shades, and natural textures to create a setting that transitions smoothly from daytime service to evening dining. The layout supports a flexible atmosphere, accommodating both quieter dining periods and higher-energy evening service.

Founders Karann Chawla, Angadh Siingh, and Akshay Shokeen said, “She’s Here is a natural progression of what we began with Call Me Ten. It carries the same spirit, but speaks with more confidence and range. We wanted to create a space that reflects how we eat and drink today, thoughtful, technique-driven, yet instinctive. It’s a place where food, drinks, and energy move together, and where guests can settle in, explore, and make it their own.”

With this opening, the founders are targeting a market that values refined execution and consistent quality. She’s Here marks the group’s entry into Gurgaon with a concept designed around contemporary dining habits, signalling an expansion strategy focused on format-led growth and evolving consumer expectations.