‘Chef is a big Emraan Hashmi fan!’: What is the viral ‘Chef’s Kiss’ dessert everyone’s talking about?

In the age of social media, a simple meal can turn into a viral episode in minutes, and that is exactly what happened when a Pune dessert called “Chef’s Kiss” landed on a table with a twist.


What started as a humorous Instagram reel has gone viral and is turning a one‑off dessert into a national talking point, well almost!

What is the viral ‘Chef’s Kiss’ dessert that became a meme

A dessert from a Pune restaurant has gone viral after a video showed it shaped like a pair of red lips instead of the usual cake or mousse. The clip was posted by content creators Darshna and Rishav, who run the Instagram account ‘flexinggoat’.

The reel has crossed 28.1 million views and sparked a playful debate online about the dish’s rather unusual presentation. In the video, Rishav is seen ordering a dessert called “Chef’s Kiss,” likely expecting a normal sweet treat, only to be served a red berry sorbet shaped like a pair of lips, complete with detailed contours and placed on a base with crumbled elements around it.


The couple leaned into the humour of the moment. Their caption read, “Guess, if the chef is male or female? My wife’s only worry ‘Comment KISS to know the place’,” while the reel’s on‑screen text read, “I literally got chef’s kiss.”

Comments are full of shock and jokes about the chef

The dessert’s bold design quickly pulled in a wave of comments, ranging from amusement to mild discomfort.

Users called it “terrifying” and “weird,” with one writing, “That would definitely weird me out if I were to order dessert.”

Others also related to the feeling who found the lifelike lips unsettling when served as a dessert. Another commenter joked, “It seems very terrifying… if it’s not a meat dish, then I think fine,” underlining how the design blurred the line between food and something far more personal.

On the lighter side, many chose to laugh at the twist. One user wrote, “You ordered chef’s kiss and got chef’s lips,” while another wrote, “I thought a man came out and kissed him.”


The conversation also took a pop‑culture turn when one netizen wrote, “Chef Emran Hashmi ka bhot bada fan hai (sic)" referencing Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, who is often associated with on‑screen kissing scenes. This line, in particular, became a mini‑meme in itself, as users began imagining the dessert as a cheeky 'yes' to classic romantic kisses rather than just a visual gimmick.


Adding an extra layer of charm to the fuss, the actual chef behind the dessert joined the conversation. In the comments, he wrote, “Hi there I’m the chef the only way I give Love to my guests” signing off with a playful wink and turning the controversy into a light‑hearted exchange.