Announcement
Speciality Restaurants Limited, a leading Indian hospitality group behind brands such as Mainland China, Oh! Calcutta and Asia Kitchen, announced the opening of Gong, a new premium Pan‑Asian dining destination in Mumbai. The launch is presented as a strategic step toward contemporary, innovation‑led formats aimed at the next generation of diners.
Location & Operating Hours
Gong is situated on the 8th floor of Mansionz One, Linking Road, Bandra, Mumbai 400050. It operates daily from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight, and reservations can be made by calling 8655696104 or 8655696105.
Design & Ambience
The restaurant’s interior was designed by Sumessh Menon Associates, drawing inspiration from the philosophy of Asian "Sound" Soul. The space incorporates brass and bronze accents, earthy textures, bespoke lighting, and distinct indoor and outdoor areas crafted to appeal to Mumbai’s premium dining audience.
Culinary Leadership
Chef Sahil Singh, who holds the role of Chief of Culinary & Operations – Innovation & New Formats at Speciality Restaurants Limited, leads the kitchen. With experience across India and international markets, he delivers a progressive Pan‑Asian menu that emphasizes bold flavours, clean execution and a guest‑centric approach.
Strategic Significance
According to Avik Chatterjee, Director & CEO of Speciality Restaurants Limited, Gong exemplifies the future of hospitality where food, design, culture, emotion and sound converge. The format is engineered for higher average per cover (APC), optimized space utilisation and faster table turn‑arounds, making it a scalable model for future growth. The launch reflects the company’s focus on design‑led concepts, modern consumer behaviour and globally benchmarked dining experiences.
Portfolio Context
The new concept adds to an existing portfolio that includes Mainland China, Oh! Calcutta, Asia Kitchen by Mainland China, Sigree, Hoppipola, Episode One, Sweet Bengal, Walters and several other concepts across India and international markets, positioning the group to serve multiple audience segments while expanding into new categories.
Contact & Media
For further information, Gong can be followed on Instagram @gong.india and more details are available on the Speciality Restaurants website https://speciality.co.in/. The press release is issued under an arrangement with NRDPL; PTI assumes no editorial responsibility.