Bellona Hospitality, the esteemed hospitality brand, proudly announces the grand launch of Eight, a luxury Pan-Asian bar and restaurant, marking its debut in Pune. Nestled in the heart of the city's premier luxury retail destination, Mall of Millennium, Eight is set to redefine Pune’s cocktail and culinary landscape with an innovative fusion of East & Oriental flavours & is poised to become a cultural and gastronomic haven, seamlessly blending eclectic shopping with luxury dining.
Spearheaded by Prashant Issar, Director, Bellona Hospitality, Eight reflects the Izakaya style of dining & takes its inspiration from the luckiest number in China, where Eight embodies qualities such as Intuition, Wealth, Prosperity, Innovation, Abundance, Strength, and Tradition. With an exquisite and authentic culinary experience, patrons can savor delicacies from Canton, Hongkong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Japan, along with signature dishes from forgotten regions of China.
Menu: Eight offers an array of Cantonese specials where the dimsums takes centre stage. The menu features 15 varieties of sushi, a tantalising array of tempura, and an assortment of Curries and Woks, all made from the freshest ingredients. Perennial favourites share the spotlight with innovative dishes like Japanese Eggplant Tobanjan in with Chilli Bean Sauce Sauce, Water Chestnut and Asparagus Dimsum, Chicken Bok Choy Peking Dumpling, Har Goa, and Black fin Akami Tuna.
Vegetarian offerings, carefully curated after extensive research and development, include delights like Tofu & Eggplant in Black Bean Claypot, the Truffle Edamame & the Blue Pea Jasmine Fried Rice. The culinary journey culminates with signature desserts crafted from fresh seasonal ingredients, promising a memorable finale to every meal. Guests can also indulge in Eight’s House Specials such as the Steamed Indian Salmon that comes with Deboned Whole Rawas and a Spicy Lemongrass Jus, the Jasmine Smoked Pork Ribs served with New Zealand Pork Ribs, Jaggery, Yakiniku Sauce and Chinese Red Rice and The Chilean Sea Bass with Taiwanese Chilli Sauce that consists of Sea Bass Fillet, Chilli, Basil, Sempai Sauce.
A true East & Oriental experience at Eight is complemented by a curated selection of teas, crafted beverages, and signature cocktails that enhance the flavors of the cuisine.
Interior: Designed with a touch of Asian opulence, the bar and restaurant exude sophistication for a discerning audience. The entrance boasts stained wood railings, faux stone walls, and contemporary Asian seating. Wood and metallic glass panels provide privacy for intimate table settings, complemented by hand-painted calligraphy & textured blue walls.
Embodying the fusion of a chic gastropub ambiance with cutting-edge Asian cuisine, Eight opens with the promise to enrapture and elevate Pune’s gastronomic landscape. Following their triumphant launches in Mumbai , Bangalore and Lucknow, Eight is ready to open its doors by creating a realm where every dish tells a tale and each moment has flawlessly been crafted to provide the very best to patrons.
Speaking on the launch, Prashant Issar said, We're thrilled about the upcoming debut of Eight in Pune. With the F&B scene flourishing in the city, our goal is to merge the essence of Asian cuisine with the dynamic spirit of the locale, offering more than just a dining experience. Our vision is to curate an environment where each dish, cocktail, and moment is thoughtfully curated to captivate our guests, setting new standards for their expectations”.
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