Leela Hong Kong x JHOL Bangkok – The Indian Exchange Journey Continues
9–10 November 2025 | Leela, Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Following their successful Bangkok debut in October, The Indian Exchange Journey continued this November as JHOL Restaurant Bangkok brought its celebrated coastal Indian cuisine to Leela, helmed by Chef Manav Tuli, in Hong Kong.
This edition of the exchange began on 10 November with an intimate Chef Table and Media Lunch (24 guests), hosted prior to the two-night public dinners. The private gathering brought together an extraordinary group of Hong Kong’s leading chefs and culinary voices—representing a combined total of 18 MICHELIN stars—for a rare moment of camaraderie, dialogue, and creative exchange.
Chefs shared stories, swapped techniques, compared regional traditions, and celebrated the joy of cooking across cultures, while being treated to a menu featuring JHOL Bangkok’s creative coastal Indian favourites alongside a selection of Leela’s signature dishes. It was a dinner filled with laughter, creative sparks, and the kind of community spirit that is seldom seen in such an accomplished group.
Chef’s Table – 10 November 2025
The Chef’s Table welcomed an exceptional lineup of Hong Kong chefs and restaurateurs, including:
- Richard Ekkebus – Amber
- Agustin Balbi – ANDO
- Carlito Chiu – ANDO
- Suveg Kavatkar – Caprice
- Marc Mantovani – Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic
- CK Poon – Dragon’s Den
- Anne-Sophie Nicolas – Gaddis
- Theign Phan – Grand Majestic Sichuan
- Park Seunghun – Hansikgoo
- ArChan Chan – Ho Lee Fook
- Paul Liew – Keng Eng Kee
- Vivian – Keng Eng Kee
- Loïc Portalier – Louise
- Luigi Troiano – NOI
- Uwe Opocensky – Petrus
- Chun Wah – Racines
- Mark Catchpole – Roganic Hong Kong
- Ryota Kanesawa – Ryota Kappou Modern
- Kenichi Fujimoto – Sushi Fujimoto
- Barry Quek – WHEY
- Yu Qiong – Yong Fu Hong Kong
- Liu Zhen – Yong Fu Hong Kong
- Simon Wilson – Forklore
- Jaeki Cho – Righteous Eats
This collaboration on 9–10 November 2025 marked the second chapter of a cross-cultural restaurant exchange between two acclaimed Indian dining destinations: Leela, led by Chef Manav Tuli—Tatler Best Hong Kong Top 20 Restaurants recipient and MICHELIN-recommended establishment—and JHOL, the Bangkok coastal Indian restaurant by New York-based Chef Hari Nayak.
For this special two-night event, Chef Gaurav Gupta, alongside Anirban Nandi, Operations Manager of JHOL, presented a menu inspired by the western and southern coasts of India—Goa, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu—showcasing a playful yet precise approach to spice, seafood, and regional heritage. Guests experienced JHOL’s signature flavours through refined technique, thoughtful sourcing, and Leela’s sophisticated hospitality.
Event Details
Dates: 9–10 November 2025
Venue: Leela
Shop 301–310, Lee Garden Three, 1 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
For reservations or inquiries, please contact Leela.
About Leela
Leela is helmed by Chef Manav Tuli, whose refined interpretation of Indian cuisine has made the restaurant one of Hong Kong’s most exciting dining destinations. Combining contemporary flair with deep respect for tradition, Leela has garnered acclaim from Tatler Dining and the MICHELIN Guide.
About JHOL:
JHOL by Chef Hari Nayak redefines Indian dining in Bangkok with coastal Indian flavours, elegant dishes, and a mischievous spirit, blending India’s culinary heritage with modern creativity in a warm, social setting. The Bangkok kitchen is helmed by Chef Gaurav Gupta, ensuring the restaurant’s signature style resonates both locally and internationally.
