BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: ROUND 2 OF LEELA X YONG FU HONG KONG, AN UNIQUE CROSSOVER OF INDIAN AND NINGBO CUISINE, SET TO TAKE PLACE ON 8-9 APRIL

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<<10^th March, 2025 – HONG KONG>> Due to overwhelming demand and the resounding success of both restaurant’s collaboration back in November 2024, MICHELIN-recommended Leela and one MICHELIN-starred Yong Fu Hong Kong are thrilled to announce Round 2 of their exceptional Indian x Ningbo cuisine collaboration event, set to take place on 8^th and 9^th April with a core focus in the ingredients of Spring Season. Building upon the acclaim of their first event, the menu will once again showcase an all-new and fully collaborative dishes crafted by chefs, and now close friends, Manav Tuli and Liu Zhen, who have formed a deep friendship through their culinary journey together.

Leela x Yong Fu Hong Kong Collaboration Dinner

• Tuesday, 8^th April – at Yong Fu Hong Kong
• Wednesday, 9^th April – at Leela

A SHARED HISTORY OF RICH CULINARY EXCHANGES

Merging Indian and Chinese cuisines, this collaboration is a rare and exciting event that celebrates diversity, creativity, and a rich history of culinary interplay between these two cultures. The Silk Road, an ancient network of trade routes connecting the East and the West, once facilitated cultural exchanges, including the sharing of food traditions. Indian spices like cumin, cardamom, and pepper journeyed along these routes to China, leaving a lasting influence on Chinese cuisine. Moreover, Indian Chinese cuisine carries a significant legacy in Indian culture, with its origins dating back to the 1700s when Chinese immigrants adapted their traditional flavours to cater to Indian palates.

EXCLUSIVE YONG FU HONG KONG X LEELA COLLABORATION MENU

Priced at HK$1,888 + 10% per guest, the Leela x Yong Fu Hong Kong menu will feature all brand-new dishes, except for the dessert course that will be familiar to guests from Round 1. Both restaurants have contributed equally in crafting each unique course, harmonising the bold flavours of Indian spices with the intricate techniques of Ningbo cuisine.

“I am once again delighted to be working closely with my Chinese brother, Chef Liu on this event once again. I have learnt so much from Chef Liu in the past event which has also inspired me to explore new ingredients and techniques for our dishes at Leela. It’s crazy to be completely overhauling the collaboration menu from Round 1 but no pain, no gain and we hope all our guests will be just as excited as we are.” says Chef Manav Tuli of LEELA

LEELA X YONG FU HONG KONG COLLABORATION DINNER SAMPLE MENU

HK$1,888 + 10% per person
No beverage pairing

Appetizers

Ning Bo Razor Clam with Fish Skin Chaat (NEW)

Shepherd’s Purse + Yellow Croaker “Spring Roll” Samosa (NEW)

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Main Dishes

Gluten Curry with Hime-Matsutake Mushroom and Black Fungus (NEW)

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Spanish Mackerel with Moilee Sauce (NEW)

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Crispy Yong Fu Golden Chicken with Indian Spices served with Lacha Naan (NEW)

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Ornate Lobster with Indian Aster (NEW)

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Beef Tendon & Cheek Curry served with Ning Bo Pork & Shrimp Dumpling with Fennel and Curry Sauce  (NEW)

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Stir Fry Garlic Sprouts with Indian Spices (NEW)

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Indian Fried Rice with Mini Oyster (NEW)

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Dessert

Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Sugared Osmanthus in Masala Chai

This upcoming event promises a gastronomic adventure that honours the historical roots and contemporary expressions of Indian and Chinese cuisines in an unforgettable two-night dining event, fusing the flavours of India and Ningbo, China. For reservations, please contact both restaurants directly.

<<ENDS>>

ABOUT LEELA

Welcome to Leela, an extraordinary new dining destination where the vibrant flavours of India meet contemporary innovation. Derived from the Hindu concept of divine play, Leela is a culinary playground. Located inside Lee Garden Three and under the visionary leadership of Executive Chef Manav Tuli, Leela is on a mission to showcase the diverse regional cuisines of India in a way that blends tradition, creativity, and sustainability. From tantalizing street snacks to rich curries, each dish at Leela tells a story, inviting you to embark on a culinary journey like no other.

RESTAURANT CONTACT: LEELA

Address: Shop 301-310, Lee Garden Three, 1 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Contact Number: +852 2882 5316

Email: info@leela.hk

Opening Hours

Monday –530pm – 1045pm

Tuesday – Sunday – 1200pm – 330pm + 530pm – 1045pm

Website: https://www.leela.hk

Instagram: @leela.hkg @chef_manav_tuli

ABOUT YONG FU HONG KONG

Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, abbreviated as “YONG”, is a famous national historical and cultural city in China, which is located on the coast of the East China Sea, with plains, mountains, rivers, lakes and seas in its territory. The four distinct seasons have bestowed richness of products on this area making it known as the “land of fish and rice”.

In 2011, Yong Fu was founded in Shanghai. Since the very beginning, its mission has been to promote the flavors and ingredients of Ningbo and to present exquisite Jiangnan cuisine. In the words of Yong Fu’s founder, Mr. Weng Youjun, we use only the freshest ingredients and the most traditional techniques to cook the most authentic flavors. With this belief, Yong Fu has developed a number of related brands and operated nearly twenty restaurants nationwide in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

In the fall of 2019, Yong Fu came to Hong Kong. Yong Fu Hong Kong’s Head Chef, Liu Zhen, leads a team of chefs to innovate boldly while restoring the tradition. With his exquisite skills and sense of Ningbo flavors, he and his team blend the diverse variations of Hong Kong cuisine with the flavors of Ningbo, pushing Ningbo food culture to a more vibrant level. With a strong belief that taste comes from the heart and returns to the essence, now one MICHELIN-starred and one DIAMOND recognised Yong Fu Hong Kong strives to make the best Ningbo food in Hong Kong.

RESTAURANT CONTACT: YONG FU HONG KONG

Address: Shop 2, G/F&1/F, Golden Star Building, 20-24 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Opening Hours: Daily 12pm-3pm, 6pm-1130pm

Tel: 28817899

Website: https://yongfuhk.com/

Instagram: @yongfuhk