Taste of Japan
HYDERABAD: A blend of traditional Japanese flavours and innovative culinary creations delighted our taste buds and celebrated the art of sushi-making at the Sushi festival of YOÜMEE, located at Nexus Mall, Kukatpally. The Manga-inspired interiors, reminiscent of black-and-white Japanese comic pages, set the perfect backdrop for a unique culinary journey, blending Japanese cultural elements with Pan-Asian culinary art.
Talking about the festival, Rohit Aggarwal, Director, Lite Bite Foods, says, “Our motive has always been to serve high-quality Pan-Asian cuisine that resonates with a diverse audience, especially as sushi’s popularity continues to soar. Sushi has gained widespread popularity around the world, and this festival is our way of bringing people closer to experience the rich tradition behind the dish, while offering something unique. Whether you’re exploring sushi for the first time or coming back for your favourite flavours, we’ve designed this menu to make our guests’ dining experience memorable and exciting.”
The Sushi Festival menu features an exciting array of dishes that fuse Asian flavours, from vegetarian delights to sumptuous seafood options. We began our journey with Crazy Soy Maguro, a classic with soy-marinated tuna, cucumber, micro-greens and tobiko orange. Another standout is the Edamame California, an American-inspired roll packed with spicy edamame, sesame seeds, and fresh microgreens. Seafood lovers can indulge in the Paradise Roll, packed with fresh salmon, sweet Japanese beans, avocado, and spicy mayo.
Apart from their sushi menu, we also tried a few of their bestsellers. Spicy Chicken Ramen was not only delicious but looked beautiful. The stir-fried chicken, bell peppers and exotic vegetables served in a spicy miso broth made our day. Next we tasted Sichuan Chilli Oil Chicken Wonton. The dumplings were steamed to perfection and their fiery signature Sichuan chilli oil made our taste buds dance with delight.
We concluded our tasting session with dessert — Coconut and Palm Jaggery Pudding. The Japanese style soufflé made with coconut milk, egg yolk, lemongrass, and cinnamon powder had a decadent caramel sauce on top. The creamy texture along with the nuttiness of the caramel made it very inviting.
At YOÜMEE, each dish was crafted to deliver an authentic yet innovative Japanese experience, blending classic techniques with fresh, high-quality ingredients. With a menu inspired by the vibrant flavours of Asia, YOÜMEE brought us a fusion of culinary artistry and passion, transforming each meal into a delightful journey for the senses.