Zen at The Leela Palace Bengaluru, located within The Leela Palace Bengaluru, is set to celebrate World Sushi Day 2026 with the launch of its International Sushi Festival titled “For the Love of Sushi,” offering Bengaluru diners a refined Japanese culinary experience.

The festival reflects the continued evolution of sushi from a niche Japanese delicacy into a globally embraced cuisine, now firmly embedded within India’s contemporary fine dining landscape. The celebration aims to highlight the precision, artistry, and modern interpretation of Japanese gastronomy through a curated, immersive menu experience.

At the centre of the festival is a live sushi bar featuring nigiri and sashimi prepared à la minute, alongside signature rolls, temaki, and vegetarian nigiri selections. Guests can also opt for a specially designed four-course sushi tasting menu available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian formats, structured as a progressive journey through texture, flavour, and technique.

The menu showcases premium selections including Salmon, Tuna, Hamachi, and Madai in the nigiri and sashimi section, along with signature rolls such as the Truffle Salmon Roll, Rainbow Roll, and Dragon Roll. Vegetarian offerings include Avocado Nigiri, Inari Sushi, Lotus Root Nigiri, and Gunkan-style preparations, reinforcing the versatility of Japanese cuisine within a contemporary dining context.

Complementing the food experience is a curated sake and sochu programme designed to enhance flavour pairing and reflect traditional Japanese dining philosophy. The beverage selection is intended to elevate the tasting experience while maintaining authenticity and balance.

The festival concludes with Japanese-inspired desserts, including Cotton Cheesecake and Black Sesame Panna Cotta, offering a delicate and flavourful finish to the dining journey.

Running from June 15 to 21, 2026, across lunch and dinner services, “For the Love of Sushi” positions Zen as a key destination for World Sushi Day celebrations in Bengaluru, blending craftsmanship, presentation, and culinary storytelling.