Restaurant India News: The Ritz-Carlton, Bengaluru Unveils Yàn Yǎn: Celebrating China's Rich Gastronomic Experience in the City

The Ritz-Carlton, Bengaluru opens Yàn Yǎn, a modern Chinese restaurant and dim sum house that invites guests on an immersive journey into one of the world’s oldest and most revered culinary traditions.  Yàn Yǎn is a contemporary expression of time-honored Chinese culinary traditions, artfully blending the bold, nuanced flavours of the Canton, Hakka, Sichuan, and Hunan regions. Each dish pays homage to the rich cultural heritage and culinary depth these regions are known for, while catering to the modern palate.

Inspired by the Chinese phrase meaning “a feast for the eyes,” the name Yàn Yǎn was born out of thoughtful research and cultural discovery. It reflects the restaurant’s ethos—celebrating abundance, togetherness, and the enduring joy of sharing exceptional food.

The menu is built around premium, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, from free-range Cantonese duck and house-made bean curd to artisanal sesame mochi. Signature dishes include elegant cold appetizers like Petit Greens & Colossal Crab and Cantonese Yensang with Yellowtail and Ossetra Caviar. The hot selection features highlight such as grass-fed sliced lamb, Canton scallops, the signature Shakoa Black Cod, and a delicately spiced five-spiced tenderloin.

A carefully curated selection of plant-based dishes, including the NG Choy Forest Mushroom Dim Sum, Bird’s Nest, Kāi Bo Mock Meat, and the renowned 12 Miles Farmed Mushrooms, showcasing five seasonal varieties. To conclude the meal on a sweet note, guests can savour delicacies like the Molten Custard Bun, Black Bean Tian-Dian, and handcrafted Sesame Mochi—each designed to offer a refined and memorable finish.

“Yàn Yǎn is a celebration of modern Chinese cuisine, where tradition is reinterpreted through a contemporary lens,” said Reuben Kataria, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Bengaluru. “True to its name, Yàn Yǎn is a feast for the eyes, an experience where visual artistry meets culinary finesse. It is our passion to craft immersive dining moments that blend authenticity with innovation, inviting guests to explore the depth, elegance and evolving spirit of Chinese flavors, right here in Bengaluru.”

With the launch of Yàn Yǎn, The Ritz-Carlton, Bengaluru strengthens its standing as the city’s leading destination for elevated global cuisine. This new restaurant marks a noteworthy addition to Bengaluru’s dynamic dining scene, where authentic regional Chinese flavours are presented with the finesse and elegance of modern luxury.