Over the previous few years, Kamala Mills and its surrounding localities have grown to turn into veritable hotspots for varied culinary experiences. One of the attention-grabbing openings in direction of the tip of 2023 was Trippy Goat, an progressive restaurant and bar. The institution’s first outpost is positioned in Bengaluru and is the brainchild of the city-based trio, Abhijit Muralidhar, Vishal Nagpal and Vivek Poonacha. Trippy Goat Mumbai boasts a unique menu (with a couple of signatures retained) than the unique one. It additionally affords a number of coffees, wines and cocktails designed to entice novices and connoisseurs alike.

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Trippy Goat is envisioned as a particular creative area, and nods to this significance of aesthetics are mirrored past primary decor and plating. The interiors have been impressed by the fashion of Bangalore’s colonial bungalows. The pretty teak furnishings has been handcrafted by artisans from Auroville, Puducherry. Echoes of South Indian sensibilities and motifs should not simply discovered within the atmosphere. It can also be mirrored within the meals curated with an method that’s meant to be “cuisine agnostic”. Global methods are used to show native in addition to undeniably South Indian elements into a captivating vary of delights. As you peruse the menu with choices reminiscent of “Rasam Ramen” and “Ratatouille x Gassi,” you realise that the inside design imbues a way of solidity that’s reassuring. It additionally makes you overlook you are within the bustling coronary heart of Lower Parel (which might typically be a welcome feeling, one should admit). As for the dishes and drinks, listed here are those we tried:

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The Mini Tacos Of Akki Roti had a melt-in-the-mouth filling and have been topped with fried rice noodles. But a texture deal with we loved rather more was the Truffle’d Mushroom. It consists of three sorts of mushrooms (shiitake, button and oyster) with peppers and alba truffle. This successful mixture, a signature appetiser on the Banglaore institution, is one we would undoubtedly return for. The champagne batter mushrooms had such a crisp coating, that we spent a number of moments merely marvelling at their consistency.

Among the opposite veg choices, we beloved the Onion, Onion & More Onion sourdough flatbread. The base was satisfyingly chewy and the three varieties of onion toppings (recent, caramelised and crunchy brown) have been superbly balanced together with the cheese. It’s Not A Mutton Sukka, a vegan model made with a plant-based various, didn’t fairly hit the mark. Although we did not count on the ‘meat’ to be essentially tender, we felt the spice may very well be stronger for a sukka preparation.

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The non-veg part has some mouth-watering selections. We tasted the Ragi Mudde, with Kaima Gojju, Ghee Rice & Saaru. If you are within the temper for one thing merely healthful, that is the dish to order. It will depart you feeling pleasantly full.

Among the seafood delicacies, we savoured the Gongura Skillet Fish (small plate). We favored the medley of sourness and warmth that got here from the gongura leaves and inexperienced chillies. In the big plates, we extremely suggest the Grilled Fish, that includes sea bass with a Moilee sauce, paired with coconut millet and veggies. This tackle the favored Meen Moilee was exquisitely crafted and we appreciated that it managed to retain the roots of its flavours.

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We additionally loved one other refreshing tackle a South Indian basic: the Roast Chicken. This is Trippy Goat’s reconstructed model of Chicken 65. Chicken breast is full of mince cooked in distinctive spices. This roulade is served with a tangy gravy, lemon-flavoured millet rice and sago crisp. Some elements have been acquainted, however the experimental rendition served to spotlight new, scrumptious prospects.

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Trippy Goat’s spirit of experimentation extends to the cocktail menu. Our favorite of the night was Hola Cola, an inky concoction of cabernet sauvignon, coffee-infused vermouth and coke. We have been hooked from the primary sip. Admittedly, espresso, cola and wine should not simple to mix, however Trippy Goat manages to carry them collectively in a flawlessly stimulating method. If you are within the temper for one thing on the lighter aspect, go for the light notes of the Trippy Beet (gin, goat milk-washed beetroot juice, ginger and lemon).

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The cocktail menu makes use of espresso in thrilling methods. But do not ignore the nice outdated espresso drinks both. The beans are sourced from small, sustainable farms in Coorg, Chikmanglur and Meghalaya. We determined to style the signature Cold Coffee and we will discover it arduous to return to our common fare now! The aroma and the understated chill (derived from ice cream however not ice cubes) appeared to soften our worries away. From the recent beverage choice, we cherished each sip of the hand-pressed Espresso. 

The restaurant additional received us over with its desserts. The first was the Trippy Goat Signature Poached Pear. The description advised us to count on mulled wine-poached pear with malai kulfi. The fruit that arrived at our desk was additionally topped with orange. Could these components work collectively? Yes, they do, and it is a distinctive expertise. The refined sweetness of the dessert and its smoothness on our palette have been sensations we might gladly relive.

We ended our meal on a reasonably decadent notice with the Boozy Banana Split. The presentation has a theatrical aspect to it: the flambeed rum is poured over the cooked banana and ice cream scoops on the desk. Again, the stability of sweetness stood out to us. The fig, date and coconut ice lotions lent bursts of coolness, however their flavour didn’t overpower that of the banana, jaggery and caramel.

Trippy Goat’s progressive pairings did not alienate us with their sophistication. We appreciated the flexibility of the menu and the area. The subsequent time you might be in Kamala Mills, drop by for a style of its appeal. 

Where: Trippy Goat Cocktail Bar & Kitchen, Kamala Mills, Trade Tower, Unit No 1, Ground Floor, B wing, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai.