Bangalore: Known as one of the city’s most iconic destinations for Pan-Asian cuisine, ZEN at The Leela Palace Bengaluru has long set the benchmark for elevated dining experiences in India. This July, ZEN will host renowned Singaporean Chef Marvas Ng for an exclusive two-night pop-up on July 25 and 26, 2025. Guests will be treated to a specially crafted menu that reflects Chef Marvas’s signature style, a cuisine that showcases his travels and legacy, combining French Culinary techniques with his Chinese heritage.
ZEN at The Leela Palace Bengaluru has earned prestigious honours, including Best Pan Asian Premium Dining Restaurant by the NDTV Food Awards and Times Food & Nightlife Awards. It is celebrated for its authentic take on Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines, served in an atmosphere of luxury and impeccable service. Its reputation as a platform for culinary innovation makes it the perfect setting for this rare and exclusive collaboration with Chef Marvas Ng.
Chef Marvas Ng is lauded for his many culinary achievements, including representing and earning 2 gold medals for the Singapore national team in the 2022 Culinary World Cup. In 2022, Marvas launched his first restaurant focusing on Modern Asian cuisine with French finesse, which has since earned a place in the Michelin Guide.
Earning a place in the Michelin Guide was just the beginning for him. Since then, Chef Marvas has collaborated with like-minded, esteemed chefs and renowned restaurants across the globe, exchanging ideas and showcasing his unique approach to modern gastronomy. Path has the privilege of participating in Singapore’s Food Festival (SFF), where Chef Marvas presented ‘Dream of Orient’, an immersive evening featuring an exclusive tasting menu, traditional Chinese dance, and a tea ceremony.
About Dean With Us- The Curators
Dean With Us is an innovative platform founded by the dynamic duo, Rupali and Akanksha Dean, who merge their profound expertise in food writing, culinary arts, global travel, and event curation. Together, they bring a unique vision to the culinary and travel industry, creating engaging content and immersive experiences that inspire and delight food enthusiasts and travellers alike.
RUPALI DEAN
Award winning Journalist; Food & Travel Photographer; A Catalyst and an Events specialist.
India Ambassador at Host Milano
Advisory Council LecordonBleu, Gurugram,India
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Awarded as the ‘Best food writer in the country’ by the Indian culinary forum, WACS and the ministry of Tourism, Rupali Dean is a familiar name in Travel & Food writing. With an ardent devotion to her craft, she embarks on captivating journeys within India and abroad, leaving an indelible mark on discerning readers through her published works in esteemed newspapers and magazines. Notably, Rupali has been the recipient of the coveted Magicka Award for ‘Top Food Influencer of The Year’. Furthermore, her unparalleled creativity and innovation in conceptualizing extraordinary gastronomic experiences led her to clinch the highly esteemed ‘Culinary Event Curator of the Year Award’ by Food Food in recent times.
AKANKSHA DEAN
Food & Travel writer and culinary researcher, Independent Chef & Events Specialist
Colaboradora ChefsTv Spain
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Akanksha Dean, a trained hospitality professional hailing from the Institute of Hotel Management Aurangabad. Through her extensive travels, which focused on local cuisine and cultural experiences, Akanksha has cultivated a distinctive perspective that reflects her appreciation for innovation and forward-thinking approaches in her writing. Notably, Akanksha was honoured with the coveted Magicka Award for her remarkable achievement as the ‘F & B Concept Curator Of The Year’, with the ‘Shefs At The Leela’ project standing out as a notable accomplishment. Furthermore, she also received the prestigious ‘Culinary Event Curator of the Year Award’ from Food Food recently.
About Zen
Space, symmetry, and spice epitomize Zen, the incomparable outlet where you can savor the best of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisines, made with the finest ingredients and meticulously crafted to please all your senses. Every bite is a culinary journey, enjoyed as you are enveloped in a luxurious and chic ambience.
Venue: Zen, The Leela Palace Bengaluru, Old Airport Road
Dates: July 25th & 26th, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Price for per: Rs. 7,000 plus taxes per person
For reservations, please call 8951974424 I 9606583346 or email [email protected]
