Food Review: Joker In Bandra, Mumbai, Is The Wild Card Of Mumbai’s Dining Scene, Where Flavours Refuse To Play By The Rules
It’s that wild card in your pack which can change your game. The willingness to mix the familiar with the unexpected. A cocktail changes flavour as you drink it, and ube meets matcha. Nothing plays by the rules—and that, perhaps, is the whole point. Joker! The restaurant goes by the philosophy – surprise, deception, and illusion. And that’s the idea that runs through the food and beverage menu.…
Joker! in Bandra, Mumbai, is a dining establishment that defies convention with its innovative approach to cuisine and beverages. The restaurant operates under a philosophy of surprise, deception, and illusion, which is evident in its menu offerings. The morning starts with a Thermal V60 pour-over coffee, showcasing delicate berry notes, before transitioning to the Moroccan Pulled Lamb Sandwich, a standout dish made with delectable lamb and homemade sourdough bread.
The cocktail selection is equally impressive, with a Negroni as the starting point, followed by their signature cocktail, the Frozen Masquerade. This drink combines homemade limoncello, Bacardi white rum, basil, and a hint of lychee, delivering a refreshing and deceptively easy-to-drink experience. The spiciness of the Hummus with Falafel and the indulgent Animal Style Fried Chicken provide contrasting flavors, catering to diverse palates.
The restaurant also offers a variety of bowls, such as the Spicy Tofu Bowl and the Shawarma Chicken Bowl, which combine different ingredients to create a harmonious blend of flavors. The flat breads and pastas on the menu are average, with some improvements needed, but the bagels, especially the salmon or cream cheese options, are worth trying.
For dessert, the Royal Ube ice cream sandwich or the dessert in glass, the Royal Ube, steal the show. This creation features a combination of ube and green matcha cream, offering a visually striking and flavorful experience. The matcha in the dessert begins with a fresh, grassy note, transitioning to the sweetness of ube and the creamy texture of coconut milk.
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