By Sharmila Chand

At its heart, ‘She’s Here’ is built around contemporary Japanese dining, expressed through formats that bring together precision, performance, and flavour. The experience unfolds across an Omakase Bar, live Teppanyaki counters, Kushiyaki and Robata grills, and a menu that moves fluidly between familiarity and discovery. It’s Japanese cooking as it exists today, globally aware, technique-driven, and deeply ingredient-led.

Created by the successful team behind ‘Call Me Ten’, one of Delhi’s most loved destinations for Japanese cuisine and cocktails, ‘She’s Here’  is built on the essence of modern Japanese dining while expanding its scope, energy, and ambition. Familiar in spirit yet bolder in expression, this is not a repetition but an evolution, shaped by the same creative DNA and refined with greater clarity and confidence.

“She’s Here is a natural progression of what we began with Call Me Ten,” say founders Karann Chawla, Angadh Siingh, and Akshay Shokeen. “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.”

What’s in a name!

The name itself came instinctively. While discussing the Gurgaon expansion, one of the founders remarked, “Call Me Ten is going to Gurgaon, she’s here now.” The phrase landed immediately. It captured arrival, confidence, and momentum. No introduction needed. Just presence.

The Culinary Philosophy

The culinary philosophy draws from modern Japanese kitchens that absorb influence without losing discipline. A key pillar is Wafu cuisine, where Italian comforts are reimagined through a Japanese lens. Olive oil finishes, slow-cooked sauces, and layered umami come together through Japanese stocks, ferments, and seasonings. The food feels composed yet comforting, refined without feeling distant.

That philosophy shows up most clearly in how ingredients are treated. Everything is used with intention and restraint. Yuzu brings lift where it’s needed, umeboshi adds a quiet edge, and miso builds depth without ever taking over. Produce is thoughtfully sourced, cuts are chosen with care, and technique stays clean and precise, allowing each element to speak for itself. The menu encourages sharing and layering, inviting guests to explore flavours across the table and return to them over time.

Thoughtfully Curated Menu

The menu curated by Chef Vaibhav Bhargava balances comfort with discovery. Guests can build their own Teppanyaki experience, while signatures like the Akamai Tuna Roll sushi, Gyoza platters, Truffle Mushroom Arancini, soft Chicken Buns, and Yuzu Butter Garlic Prawns anchor the offering. Robata-grilled Portobello Mushroom, Chicken Yakitori, and the Miso Squash Risotto reflect the kitchen’s ability to move effortlessly between fire, finesse, and warmth, capturing the essence of Wafu cooking in every course.

Rooted in contemporary Japanese dining, She’s Here brings together an Omakase Bar, Wafu cuisine, and live Teppanyaki experiences for a globally minded, curious city, Gurgaon. The menu blends modern Japanese cooking and craftsmanship with an international outlook.

Bar Story

Taking inspiration from the exciting bar programme at Call Me Ten, She’s Here is no exception. The bar philosophy here is one-notch above with cocktails shaped around seasonality, sourcing, and the energy of the guest seated at the counter. Japanese ingredients like yuzu, miso, and fresh produce are layered into the drinks with balance and clarity, creating cocktails that feel expressive yet composed, designed to complement the food rather than compete with it.

Design & Decor

Designed to suit a range of social occasions and dining styles, it transitions effortlessly between casual gatherings and exclusive experiences, evolving throughout the day to reflect a dynamic atmosphere.
The interiors such as dark woods, terracotta tones, and earthy textures create a space that feels grounded yet modern. The atmosphere is intimate, considered, and fluid, allowing the room to shift naturally from focused afternoons to evenings that build energy through conversation, cocktails, and shared plates.

“She’s Here is designed for a city that’s well-travelled and curious, where diners value finesse over excess and depth over noise. It’s a place that understands timing, when to be sharp and when to slow down. A restaurant that rewards attention without demanding it”

By Sharmila Chand, Consulting Editor