Yuzu has made its debut in Hyderabad, bringing Japanese–Peruvian cuisine to the city. It is the first pan-Asian dining space in the city to feature Nikkei cuisine as a permanent fixture, blending Japanese technique with Peruvian flavours at its core. The menu builds on Japanese methods such as raw preparations, robata grilling, precision seasoning and steam-led cooking, enhanced with selective Thai, Peruvian and Chinese elements.
Helmed by Chef Palden Sherpa, whose career spans over a decade across professional kitchens, with training under Chinese, Japanese and Thai chefs and experience with hotels including The St. Regis Goa, Hyatt, Accor and Marriott, Yuzu is rooted in technique-led cooking. Japanese formats anchor the menu, supported by Thai, Chinese and Nikkei influences handled with clarity and restraint.
Nikkei preparations anchor the menu through citrus-forward, raw formats. Tokyo Tiradito pairs hamachi with avocado, sesame and yuzu ponzu, while Salmon Bonito Ceviche combines Scottish salmon with bonito. A seven-day cured Beet Ceviche with miso soy mousse offers a plant-forward expression. Robata-led dishes, including Yuzu Fire Robata inspired by ancient open-heat cooking techniques and char-grilled NZ Lamb Chops finished with quinoa pop, highlight controlled open-heat cooking and precise seasoning.
Sushi, sashimi, and steam kitchens extend the menu’s range. Salmon Aburi, torched and glazed with yuzu soy, and Yuzu Maki finished with 24-carat gold leaf follow Japanese techniques. Charcoal Jiaozi and Mariscos Siu Mai are prepared using traditional Chinese methods. Thai-inspired dishes such as herb-forward salads and curries add brightness and controlled heat to the menu.
The beverage programme mirrors the kitchen’s focus, translating Asian ingredients into structured cocktails and zero-proof creations. Wasabi Sunset combines tequila, gari, and wasabi, Shogun’s Old Fashioned is finished with burnt butter and warm spice, and Zen Chaos blends coconut, passion fruit, and matcha. A curated selection of sake, Japanese whisky, and international spirits completes the offering.
With its technique-driven menu, open-heat cooking, and thoughtfully composed beverage programme, Yuzu establishes itself as a complete pan-Asian dining destination at Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa, offering an experience shaped by mastery.
