New Launch | launch of Pune's first ever Nikkei Style Food Restaurant called Soy Como Soy by Iceberg Hospitality

launch of Pune's first ever Nikkei Style Food Restaurant called Soy Como Soy

COME AS YOU ARE, EAT AS YOU’VE NEVER EATEN BEFORE: SOY COMO SOY BRINGS NIKKEI STYLE FOOD TO PUNE

Nikkei cuisine, a harmonious blend of Japanese and Peruvian culinary traditions, has sparked a global interest among chefs, restaurateurs, and diners alike in the past few years. With Soy Como Soy, Iceberg Hospitality founded by Manpreet Uppal and Sandy Singh brings this harmonious blend of vibrant flavors and traditions to diners’ plates in Pune.

SOY COMO SOY

 Spanish for ‘I am what I am,’ Soy Como Soy embraces the unapologetic, bold nature of Nikkei cuisine while also paying tribute to ‘soy,’ the indispensable Asian condiment. Channeling the intrigue and intimacy of a speakeasy, the vibrancy, and individuality of an izakaya and the brightness of Nikkei cuisine, Soy Como Soy promises to indulge plates and palates in textures, aromas and flavors like never before. The launch of the place wason 8th May 2022. 

THE FOOD

Like the essence of Nikkei, the menu at Soy Como Soy is a blend of Iceberg Hospitality’s two successful brands, Kinki – Asian Kitchen & Bar and  Pali Cartel, a gourmet food delivery service that brought global delicacies the city had never seen before. Helmed by chefs Rohit Vishnani, Sumair Singh and Richa Choudhary, the Soy Como Soy menu is a smorgasbord of Asian and Peruvian cultural influences. Delicate flavours come together with punchy notes in refined fusion cooking. Some standout appetizers from the menu include Squid Ink Maricos Fritos & Piman Aioli, Tofu Circulo, Nikkei BBQ Style Roast Eggplant, and New Zealand Lamb Chops with a lemongrass soy reduction and the Lomo Saltado – Peruvian stir fry b**f with pisco and toasted bao. Given the importance of fresh fish in the two cultures, the Soy Como Soy Cold Bar, Sushi & Sashimi take centre stage with many offerings including the Macapuno Ceviche with house-smoked Hamachi, Salmon Tiradito and Hamachi Carpaccio. The Cold Bar also features delicious vegetarian options like Avocado Miso Tartare with truffle, togarashi and tapioca chips, Vietnamese Summer Rolls & Beet Carpaccio. You will also find umami flavours bursting from fresh tacos, robata skewers and baos with options like Corn Ribs, Ebi Wrapped in Bacon Skewers and Katsu Eggplant Bao. 

THE DRINKS

Conceptualized by Drinks India Company and headed by Yangdup Lama, the consulting firm that also owns and runs some of the most awarded bars in the country – Cocktails & Dreams Speakeasy and Café Lungta in Gurgaon and Sidecar in Delhi, the Soy Como Soy Bar Menu features flavour-forward craft cocktails that capture the Nikkei essence. Soy Como Sours see Pisco, the staple drink of Peru blending effortlessly with signature Japanese flavours, pickled ginger finding its way into the stunningly refreshing Chilcanitos and sweet Peruvian sugar snap peas pairing themselves with Japanese sake in the Sake Snap.

At Soy Como Soy, you come as you are and leave as you please. Once you get a taste of everything it has to offer, though, there will always be a plate and a cocktail (or two!) that will make you stay.

Other Information:

Address: Soy Como Soy, near Royal Orchid Golden Suites, Opp Marigold, Kalyani Nagar, Pune 

Contact Number: 9529378565

Meal for two: Rs.3000/- with alcohol