Mainland China returns in an all-new avatar – Asia Kitchen by Mainland China at Elante Mall, Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Oct 7, 2025:  Having satisfied over 15 million Chinese food aficionados across India and overseas for more than 30 years, Mainland China now returns to Chandigarh after 5 years in an all-new avatar – Asia Kitchen by Mainland China. With a vibrant new dining concept, it brings on an unexplored excitement to your table that captures an eclectic journey through the streets of Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Burma and beyond together with your favourite flavours from Mainland China all under one roof.
The menu celebrates authentic Asian flavours with a modern touch to a selection of Sushi’s, Cheung Fun, Bao’s, Dimsum’s featuring several highlights like Truffle Avocado Edmame Monomaki, Prawn Tempura Roll, Basil-Flavoured Chicken Dumplings, and introducing indulgent varieties of crispy Cheung Fun’s (Crispy Asparagus or Crispy Prawn and many more) for the first time in the city of Chandigarh. Appetizers include the bold Jiang’s Chilli Cottage Cheese or Pickled Pepper Chicken with our signature 5-spice Grilled Lamb Chop while the wok selection showcases creations like Lotus Stem, Asparagus & Pak Choy in Chilli Basil Sauce, General Tso’s Favourite Chicken, and Asian-Style Steamed John Dory. Guests can also savour the signature Sizzling Stone Bowl with rice or noodles in a choice of cottage cheese, chicken, or prawn. Staples such as Blue Pea Japanese Fried Rice and Japanese Yaki Wheat Noodles complete the main offerings, while desserts like the refreshing Lemongrass Cheesecake and the indulgent Palm Jaggery Ice Cream promise a sweet finish.
The restaurant showcases a young, casual, and refreshed identity, designed to resonate with the city’s cosmopolitan crowd. Featuring an open kitchen with subtle yet contemporary décor, and a high-energy bar, the space has been thoughtfully created to encourage conversation, community, and culinary exploration.
Speaking on the launch, Anjan Chatterjee, Chairman & Managing Director, Speciality Restaurants Ltd., said: “It gives us immense pleasure to bring Asia Kitchen by Mainland China to Chandigarh. For over three decades, Mainland China has been synonymous with authentic Chinese dining, winning the hearts of millions. With Asia Kitchen, we have reimagined the concept to go beyond China and present a wide spectrum of Asian cuisines in a young, casual, and vibrant setting. Chandigarh, with its discerning food culture and dynamic lifestyle, is the perfect city for us to introduce this format. We look forward to welcoming guests to experience the best of Asia – right here at Elante Mall.”
 
Nripendra Chauhan, Chief Operating Officer, Asia Kitchen by Mainland China said, “We have done a good deal of research before unveiling Asia Kitchen by Mainland China in Chandigarh. We see a great market for our menu in the city, particularly among youngsters.”
Chauhan while talking about Asia Kitchen by Mainland China’s expansion road-map said, “We are planning to open new outlets of Asia Kitchen by Mainland China both in India and even abroad. While in India we aim to open restaurants in all prominent cities of the country, we are even expanding our footprint in Dubai with two more outlets in the city.”
Chef Ram Chander, Chief Culinary Officer at Asia Kitchen by Mainland China told reporters that the Chandigarh outlet has a massive menu covering the South East Asian region of the world and that there were at least 40 items on the menu which are not available anywhere in the city.