Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH) has launched NAMI, a 25-seater vinyl listening bar in Bandra West, Mumbai, bringing together Japanese listening-bar culture, international cocktails and Italian-Japanese cuisine. Designed as an intimate, music-led destination, the venue places high-quality sound and curated vinyl selections at the heart of its hospitality experience.
The listening experience is supported by specialised audio technology, including India's first multicell horn system, Indonesian high-fidelity equipment, Technics SL-1210 MK2 turntables and a Berlin-built Resør rotary mixer. Acoustic design has been undertaken by Munro Acoustics, while the music programme features international selectors and resident artists playing jazz, soul, disco, house and electronica.
The cocktail programme has been developed in collaboration with Singapore-based Sago House, which ranked No. 10 on Asia's 50 Best Bars and No. 32 on The World's 50 Best Bars in 2023. The food menu, led by Chef Akanksha, follows an Itameshi approach that blends Italian techniques with Japanese flavours. Signature offerings include Pasta Fritto, Chashu Crocchette and Tofu Mousse.
According to ABNAH, NAMI reflects a growing preference for intimate, culturally driven hospitality experiences. The venue has been conceptualised to encourage meaningful social interactions, with music positioned as the central experience rather than a background element.
With its limited seating, specialist sound technology and globally influenced food and beverage offerings, NAMI adds a distinctive vinyl-focused concept to Mumbai's evolving hospitality landscape.