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By Manu Vardhan Kannan
Published on November 18, 2025
Kikkoman Corporation has announced the launch of the Kikkoman Centre for Chinese Cuisine (KCC), an initiative created in collaboration with leading figures from India’s culinary community. The aim is to enhance India’s long-standing love for Chinese cuisine by promoting standardisation, education, and talent development. The KCC will not operate from a physical base but will function through an online platform and a series of events held across India.
Chinese cuisine in India has evolved into a unique Indo-Chinese style that enjoys widespread popularity. However, the absence of standard recipes and consistent techniques has created challenges for quality and chef development. The KCC aims to address these concerns and support the growth of the Indian Chinese culinary landscape.
The founding members of the KCC include respected names from the industry: Manjit Gill, President of the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations and Kikkoman Industry Advisor; Joel Huang, Executive Chef of Eau Chew in Kolkata; Kabir Advani, Managing Partner of Berco’s in Delhi; and Osamu Mogi, Representative Director and Senior Executive Corporate Officer at Kikkoman Corporation.
The KCC will work on three core missions: offering a platform for information and education, nurturing young culinary talent, and elevating the overall quality of Chinese cuisine through a structured chef evaluation and certification system. The centre will develop an official website and Instagram platform to share specialised knowledge, including history, recipes, techniques, and trends.
Key activities will include the annual KCC Insight Forum, regular workshops for chefs, and competitions designed to identify future culinary stars. A chef certification system will also be introduced, providing qualifications from beginner to advanced levels to support the professional development of chefs and culinary students.
The logo of the KCC takes inspiration from the wok, symbolising Chinese cuisine, with the flame representing the meeting of Indian and Chinese food cultures. The colours reflect the diversity and future of culinary innovation.
Chef Ryosuke Tamura from the Michelin-starred restaurant Itsuka in Japan will serve as a KCC Advisor, offering technical insights and content guidance. The centre will continue to invite experts from India and abroad to support its mission.
Sharing his thoughts, Manjit Gill said the KCC offers a valuable opportunity to organise, preserve, and enhance the knowledge of Chinese cuisine in India. Osamu Mogi added that the KCC represents an important step in supporting education, innovation, and the growth of Indian culinary talent, while honouring India’s unique culinary traditions.
With over 350 years of history, Kikkoman continues to expand globally and is now active in more than 100 countries. Kikkoman India manages the distribution, marketing, and operations for all Kikkoman products across the country.
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By Hariharan U
Published on December 8, 2025
Kimaya Himalayan Beverages has launched a refreshing new addition to its popular BeeYoung craft beer lineup, BeeYoung Tropic, India’s first crafted Tropical Pilsner. The new variant made its debut at Doon Music Festival Season 4, setting a lively and youthful tone that matches the brand’s spirit.
BeeYoung, known across India for its crisp taste and energetic vibe, created this new brew at its microbrewery in New Delhi’s BeeYoung Brewgarden. What began as an experimental favourite among visitors soon turned into a standout creation worth taking nationwide.
BeeYoung Tropic is crafted to bring a bright, feel-good experience with every sip. The flavour profile highlights gentle notes of mango and passion fruit, layered over a light-bodied, crisp pilsner base with a smooth malty finish. Designed to pair comfortably with all cuisines and seasons, it’s the kind of beer meant for unwinding, celebrating and connecting with friends.
After extensive trials, the team perfected its canning process to ensure the same fresh, clean and fruity profile reaches consumers everywhere.
Expressing his excitement, Abhinav Jindal, CEO and Founder of Kimaya Himalayan Beverages, said, “With the launch of BeeYoung Tropic Pilsner, we aim to capture the feeling of pure joy and togetherness that arises from great craft beer. Launching it here in Dehradun, the city where BeeYoung was born, surrounded by music and mountains, feels like the perfect homecoming for this tropical journey.”
BeeYoung Tropic now joins the brand’s flagship craft brews, continuing the brand’s strong connection with India’s young and fearless beer community.
Published on December 7, 2025
Papaya, India’s pioneer in modern Asian dining, has launched The Yin & Yang Menu, a unique culinary experience inspired by one of Asia’s oldest philosophies, the harmony created when opposites come together. Rooted in the belief that contrast completes rather than divides, the menu brings the essence of balance to the plate through taste, texture and emotion.
For generations, the concept of Yin and Yang has symbolised the universe’s natural rhythm, light and shadow, calm and energy, softness and strength. Not opposites in conflict, but partners in balance. Papaya brings this timeless idea to life by blending fire with flow, depth with delicacy, and spice with serenity.
“The Yin & Yang Menu is our homage to the philosophy that defines Asia itself,” says Zorawar Kalra, Founder & Managing Director, Massive Restaurants. “Papaya has always led from the front in redefining how India experiences Asian cuisine, by blending innovation with integrity. With this menu, we explore how contrast doesn’t divide; it completes. It’s a dialogue between opposites, a reminder that flavour, like life, finds meaning only in balance.”
True to Papaya’s style, the experience goes beyond food. The two curated menus are crafted as emotional journeys that reflect each other, with one finding strength in what the other releases.
The Yin Menu celebrates calm, subtlety and restraint. Dishes like Smoked Avocado Nigiri and Avocado Carpaccio with Yuzu Soy bring gentle brightness, while Crystal Truffle Cream Cheese Dim Sum and Cantonese Dumpling Broth offer soothing depth. Highlights such as Rainbow Roll and Salmon Uzukuri with Jalapeño Relish pair coolness with a hint of heat. The experience concludes with Thai Green Curry with Stir-Fried Asian Greens and a serene Vanilla Panacotta with Citrus Glaze, echoing the quiet charm of dusk.
The Yang Menu brings energy, boldness and expression. The journey begins with spirited dishes like Spicy Tuna Maki, Som Tam Seafood Salad, and Shaomai Chicken & Chestnuts. The flavours intensify with Tom Yum Soup, Spicy Red Dragon Roll, and Papaya’s signature Layered Sushi Pizza with Salmon Carpaccio. Power-packed plates such as Wok-Fried Tofu & Mushrooms in Crispy Chilli and Thai Red Curry keep the momentum strong, ending with the dramatic Chocolate Ball on Fire, a blend of dessert and theatre.
Across both menus, every element is designed to create balance, colours, aromas, ingredients and textures come together to bring harmony to each plate. Calm meets chaos, heat meets coolness, and structure blends with flow. Diners are invited to experience both sides and discover how each enriches the other.
With The Yin & Yang Menu, Papaya continues to lead India’s modern Asian dining scene by blending philosophy, creativity and cuisine into an experience that feels deeply rooted yet refreshingly contemporary.
Bernini, South Africa’s only real spritzer made from wine with flavours, has introduced a fresh look and an elegant new campaign rooted in a simple yet meaningful ritual: Pop It, Swirl It, Breathe It In. The idea celebrates the sensory experience of real wine, its aroma, taste, and the memories it evokes, while inviting women to pause, be present, and enjoy moments that feel softer and more intentional.
The campaign draws inspiration from the sunset aperitivo culture, a time of day when conversations feel warmer, connections linger, and everything slows down. This is the space Bernini wants to live in during long lunches that flow into golden-hour evenings, relaxed weekends, and moments where life feels beautifully unhurried.
“There is a quiet but powerful shift happening in how South African women choose to live and experience their world. After years of rushing and performing, many are seeking moments that feel softer, slower, and more intentional,” said Paigon Prince, Senior Brand Manager for Bernini South Africa. “True authenticity exists when there is no audience, and Bernini makes space for that. The quality is in the experience and not the broadcast.”
The real-wine ritual is designed to transform a simple drink into a grounding experience, Pop It to enjoy the gentle sparkle of real wine with flavours. Swirl It to release the natural aromas in the signature Bernini coupe glass. Breathe It In to savour the refreshing wine notes.
The range offers a smooth, easy-drinking taste across variants:
Classic – white style with honey notes
Blush – rosé style with soft florals
Mimosa – sparkling white with real orange juice
Each variant is crafted for moments of calm, celebration, or connection.
Bernini has also revealed a more sophisticated visual identity. The refreshed blue stripe design brings a timeless and premium look, while the iconic crown “B” and signature Bernini blue strengthen the brand’s chic personality. The move to a flint glass bottle for the Classic variant enhances the delicate sparkling liquid inside.
“As we evolved the brand, our intention wasn’t to make life louder, but to make it feel more meaningful,” Prince added. “Because life becomes more beautiful when you pause long enough to savour it and Breathe It In.”
Bernini continues to be a brand born from real wine, offering spritzers available in multiple variants and convenient formats, including bottles and cans.
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