Aspect Hospitality, one
of India’s fastest-growing F&B groups, announces the launch of Akina in Worli,
its latest fine-dining destination in Mumbai. This marks a significant step in Aspect
Hospitality’s expansion journey as it continues to redefine India’s culinary
landscape across fine dining and casual dining restaurants. The new outpost
brings a refined expression of modern Asian cuisine and an exceptional
bar program to the heart of the city, combining design, culinary
artistry, and craftsmanship to create an immersive dining experience that’s not
limited to pan-Asian but brings in nuances from Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, and
Peru and relooks at a whole new chapter in its Worli edition by considering it
through an Indian lens.
From Aksha Kamboj, Executive Chairperson,
Aspect Global, “Akina in Worli represents the next phase of our
growth strategy, where India’s rising appetite for nuanced, design-led dining
meets our commitment to building brands with long-term equity. At Aspect
Hospitality, we are not focused on expansion for scale alone. We are shaping an
ecosystem where culinary innovation, operational excellence, and cultural
relevance move in complete alignment. Akina in worli stands as a clear
statement of intent, reflecting how we plan to redefine India’s premium dining
landscape with depth, discipline, and vision. As we enter new markets and
strengthen our portfolio, our priority remains consistent value creation,
sustainable growth, and a business model that endures.”
Hitesh Keswani, Managing Director, Aspect
Hospitality, added, “In the last year,
Aspect Hospitality has delivered one of its most transformative phases yet,
achieving record footfalls across its flagship restaurants, expanding its QSR
footprint at unprecedented speed, and successfully relaunching key brands such
as Opa Kipos in Mumbai which is Dubai’s iconic Greek fine-dining concept with
its signature blend of Hellenic gastronomy, dramatic
performances, and the iconic plate-smashing ritual synonymous
with the brand. With multiple new locations in the pipeline, concept-driven
ventures, and growing demand for its brands across India, the group’s
exceptional performance over the past year has laid a solid foundation for its
next chapter for growth.”
Aspect Hospitality: A Growth Story of Scale and
Strategy
Aspect Hospitality has quickly grown into one of
India’s most dynamic and diverse F&B businesses. It started as a single
restaurant and has since grown into a multi-brand powerhouse with over ten
marquee concepts in fine dining, casual dining, and quick service formats. It
has also expanded to Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and many more other cities
spanning across India.
At the heart of Aspect’s success lies its ability
to grasp the evolving urban consumer behaviour and balance
aspirational dining experiences with accessibility, consistency, and brand
distinction. Their brands are built on a unified vision: to create hospitality
ecosystems that deliver experience end-to-end, which corner authenticity
and design-led storytelling while maintaining unmatched quality.
Portfolio Snapshot: Multi-Segment, Multi-Format
Strength
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Fine Dining: Ākina and Opa Kipos anchor
the group’s luxury portfolio—both are high-design experiential
destinations that blend global influences with regional authenticity.
They represent the new wave of India’s premium dining evolution,
where gastronomy meets storytelling and experience rules.
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Casual Dining: Radio Bar, Brunch & Cake, Nom Nom, Silver Beach Café,
Tuya’s, and The Coconut Boy together
represent India’s thriving mid-premium market that is built on
community-centric dining where the brands thrive on high repeatability,
effortless familiarity, and strong neighborhood connections, so consistency is
mainly at the forefront.
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QSR: Nom Nom Express and The
South Table form the backbone of Aspect’s scalable growth story. Both
are fast-delivery-first and expansion-ready brands, engineered
for rapid replication through efficient operating models, strong branding, and
a prompt data-led location strategy.
Key Growth Highlights: Building for Scale and
Longevity
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Rapid QSR Expansion:
Nom Nom Express, the
group’s flagship quick-service format, has achieved 50+ outlets across
Mumbai and pune, supported by a centralized production and
distribution model that ensures standardization and speed-to-market.
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New Flagships Launching
Soon:
The group is now entering a new wave of strategic
flagship openings with Ākina and Radio
Bar slated for Vashi and Malad West, alongside new Radio
Bar outlets in Pune and Worli. Each new location is
positioned to tap into high-growth micro-markets driven by a
mix of residential affluence and commercial density.
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Franchise
Acceleration:
Radio Bar, one of Aspect’s
most recognized social dining brands, has entered its franchise growth
phase, offering investment-ready opportunities across Tier 1 and
Tier 2 cities. This move marks a pivotal shift from company-owned expansion
to a hybrid model of ownership and franchising, designed to enhance
speed, capital efficiency, and brand visibility nationwide.
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Global Vision:
With India’s culinary influence growing worldwide,
Aspect Hospitality is preparing to take its brands international.
The group is in exploratory discussions with strategic partners across
the UK, Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
A Strategic Vision for the Future
Aspect Hospitality’s long-term growth strategy is
guided by three pillars:
1. Brand Differentiation: Each concept is
designed with a clear narrative, design aesthetic, and audience segment to
avoid brand overlap.
2. Operational Excellence: Backed by
data-driven management systems, location strategies in place, supply-chain
optimization, and an experienced leadership team.
3. Scalable Growth Models: Fine dining
brands serve as flagships for aspiration, while casual and QSR formats enable
replicable growth across cities and international markets.
From the refined calm of the East to
the vibrant pulse of the West, Akina captures stories, flavours,
and textures gathered from across the world. Following the hugely successful
launch of the Hyderabad rooftop outlet spanning over 12000 sq feet with a
stunning pool view in Hitech city, the brand now opens its doors in Mumbai at
Worli to accommodate 100+ covers for a sit-down food-first experience.
Under the guidance of Chef Ganesh Pandit, Chef Tenzing
Sherpa, and Chef Ashwin Singh, the menu at Akina in Worli highlights
technique-driven cooking and artistic presentation across sushi, robata grills,
small plates, and mains. At Worli, the highlight she carries with her is a
robust creative section of Modern Asian flavours through an Indian lens. The
Indian-influenced menu is a collection which celebrates the cultural melting
pot that defines Mumbai, a city where global influences and local tastes
coexist seamlessly. The cocktail philosophy centers around the five elements of
nature, earth, water, fire, air, and void. This forms the backbone at Akina as
it offers guests curations that are calm yet powerful, elegant yet deeply
rooted in intention.
Launch Details
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Location: Akina in worli,
Ground Floor, Raheja Ascent, Sudam Kalu Ahire Marg, Worli, Mumbai,
Maharashtra 400030
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Timings: Monday to Sunday:
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM – 1:30 AM
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Contact: +91 86577 99860 / +91
86577 99861
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Website: https://akinarestaurant.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akinamumbai/
About Aspect Hospitality:
Aspect Hospitality is a dynamic, multi-brand
hospitality group redefining India’s F&B landscape. Spearheaded by
Chairperson Aksha Kamboj and Managing Director Hitesh Keswani, the group
manages brands across fine dining, casual dining, and QSR; with a presence in
Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad. Focused on quality, innovation, and
guest-centric experiences.
Website: https://aspecthospitality.in/
