Michelin Magic Meets Modern Chinese at ZEN Leela Palace Bengaluru — A Two-Night Pop-Up with Chef Marvas Ng

Get ready, Bengaluru — your July dining calendar just got its most exciting entry.

Bengaluru: For two exclusive nights on July 25 and 26, 2025, ZEN Leela Palace is inviting you to step into the future of Modern Chinese cuisine with Chef Marvas Ng, the Singaporean culinary prodigy making his India debut. This isn’t just another dinner. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience where ZEN Leela Palace becomes the stage for a high-concept gastronomic performance — complete with French finesse, Chinese soul, and stories told through taste.

ZEN at The Leela Palace Bengaluru, one of the city’s most iconic Pan-Asian dining destinations, is hosting a two-night pop-up that’s turning the spotlight on Modern Chinese — a genre rarely explored in India. This marks the first-ever showcase of Chef Marvas Ng’s award-winning culinary style in the country, blending his Chinese heritage with the precision of French culinary techniques.

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Chef Marvas Ng isn’t your everyday visiting chef. A member of the Singapore national culinary team with two gold medals at the 2022 Culinary World Cup, Marvas is known for redefining Modern Asian cuisine. His restaurant Path in Singapore — famed for its “Dream of Orient” dinner experiences — earned a spot on the Michelin Guide, and now, he’s bringing that dream to ZEN Leela Palace.

Expect bold flavours, artful plating, and dishes that reflect his travels and personal legacy. Think modern reinterpretations of traditional Chinese elements, all wrapped in the technique and elegance of French fine dining.

With accolades like Best Pan Asian Premium Dining Restaurant by NDTV Food Awards and the Times Food & Nightlife Awards, ZEN Leela Palace is no stranger to culinary excellence. Known for its seamless service and opulent ambiance, this restaurant has always celebrated the authenticity of Chinese, Thai, and Japanese cuisines — but this July, it’s also becoming a canvas for reinvention.

This unforgettable dining series is curated by Dean With Us, a boutique experiential platform by culinary storytellers Rupali and Akanksha Dean. Known for creating immersive global food experiences, the duo is bringing their signature magic to Bengaluru with this one-of-a-kind culinary exchange.

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Because this is not just food — it’s a dialogue between cultures, plated up with artistry and intent. It’s the only time you’ll be able to taste Chef Marvas Ng’s creations without flying to Singapore. And because ZEN Leela Palace knows how to host — when they do something exclusive, they do it with unmatched flair.

Quick Recap:
Where: ZEN at The Leela Palace Bengaluru
When: July 25 & 26, 2025
Who: Chef Marvas Ng (Michelin Guide, Singapore)
Why: First-time Modern Chinese showcase in India

ZEN Leela Palace is redefining what luxury dining means in Bengaluru — yet again. Whether you’re a curious foodie, a lover of Chinese cuisine, or someone chasing once-in-a-lifetime culinary stories, this one’s for your bookmarks.