Standfirst: Conrad Pune will bring together chefs from Koji and Yuzu for a limited five-night dining experience from 22 to 26 October 2026. The collaboration will feature an à la carte menu shaped by Japanese, Thai, Chinese and Nikkei influences, alongside Asian-inspired cocktails and alcohol-free drinks.
Conrad Pune is preparing to host a special culinary exchange between two Hilton properties in India, giving diners the chance to explore contemporary Pan-Asian cuisine without leaving the city. The Koji x Yuzu collaboration will run at Koji, Conrad Pune’s signature Asian restaurant, from Thursday 22 October through Monday 26 October 2026.
The event will feature Chef Gopal Subba, Chef de Cuisine at Koji, and Chef Palden Sherpa, Chef de Cuisine at Yuzu at Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa. Their combined menu will draw on several Asian culinary traditions while using modern techniques, carefully selected ingredients and contemporary presentation.
What to expect at the Koji x Yuzu collaboration
Unlike a fixed tasting menu, the five-night experience will be served exclusively à la carte. This gives diners the flexibility to choose individual dishes based on their preferences, whether they are looking for vegetarian plates, seafood, meat dishes or noodle-based options.
The menu brings together flavours and preparations associated with Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Nikkei cooking. Nikkei cuisine, which combines Japanese techniques with Peruvian influences, will add another layer to the Pan-Asian offering.
Selected dishes on the menu
- Avocado Wedges: Served with togarashi seasoning and spicy hoisin.
- Chongqing Tofu: Prepared with cashews and bullet chilli.
- Wasabi Prawn Popcorn: A contemporary seafood dish featuring wasabi-led flavours.
- Yuzu Tiradito: A citrus-focused preparation inspired by the tiradito style.
- Floral Yuzu Seabass: Combining seafood with aromatic and citrus notes.
- Tori Anticuchos: Served with lemongrass and yellow chilli coconut sauce.
- Yuzu Gyoza, Crimson Pork Belly and Golden Soy Braise: Additional selections reflecting the collaboration’s varied influences.
- Truffle Soba: Available with vegetables, chicken or prawns.
The selection is designed to balance bold spices, citrus flavours, contrasting textures and familiar Asian cooking methods with a more contemporary restaurant style.
Asian-inspired drinks will accompany the food
The collaboration will also include a dedicated beverage menu. Several drinks use ingredients associated with Asian cuisine, including yuzu, gari, wasabi, calamansi and plum.
Options include Wasabi Sunset, made with purple tequila, lime, gari and wasabi, and Yuzu Sailor Spiritz, combining gin, yuzu, citrus and champagne.
Guests seeking non-alcoholic choices can order Kyoto Bloom, made with cranberry, plum, lime and ginger ale, or Zero Samurai, featuring smoked apple, calamansi, tart gari and soda.
Chefs from Pune and Hyderabad join forces
Chef Gopal Subba has spent more than a decade at Conrad Pune, where he has developed experience in Asian cooking techniques and contemporary presentation. His work at Koji focuses on ingredient quality, consistency and detailed preparation.
Chef Palden Sherpa brings more than ten years of hospitality experience, with previous roles at Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore, Novotel Ahmedabad and The St. Regis Goa Resort. At Yuzu, Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa, he oversees a Pan-Asian programme incorporating sushi, robata, dim sum, curries, ceviches and tiraditos.
The temporary partnership will give both chefs an opportunity to exchange ideas while presenting their own interpretations of Asian cuisine. For diners, it creates a limited-period menu that would not normally be available at Koji.
Event dates, location and dining times
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Koji x Yuzu Pan-Asian Chef Collaboration |
| Dates | 22–26 October 2026 |
| Venue | Koji, Conrad Pune |
| Participating chefs | Chef Gopal Subba and Chef Palden Sherpa |
| Lunch | 12:30 pm–3:30 pm |
| Dinner | 7:00 pm–11:30 pm |
| Dining format | À la carte |
Guests planning to attend should confirm availability and reservation details directly with Conrad Pune, as the collaboration is limited to five nights and the source information does not specify seating capacity or pricing.
A limited addition to Pune’s luxury dining calendar
The Koji x Yuzu event reflects the growing use of chef collaborations and inter-property exchanges within luxury hospitality. By bringing together culinary teams from Pune and Hyderabad, Conrad Pune is offering a short-term dining programme built around variety rather than a conventional set menu.
For local residents and visitors staying in Pune, the event provides an opportunity to sample dishes and beverages influenced by several Asian traditions in one hotel restaurant. Its limited duration makes the dates particularly important for anyone hoping to attend.
Conclusion
The Koji x Yuzu collaboration at Conrad Pune will run from 22 to 26 October 2026, with lunch and dinner services available through an exclusively à la carte menu. The main takeaway is that diners can expect a five-night Pan-Asian showcase featuring chefs from Pune and Hyderabad, contemporary Asian dishes and a separate selection of alcoholic and alcohol-free beverages.
