Be it their unique concoctions, food pairings or even the little decorative details around the bar, there is just something different and experiential that you are going to get when you stepped into The Elephant Room, almost like uncovering a story or identity of the brand. The ingredients used in the drinks and foods are sourced directly from Tekka Market and its surroundings; the epicenter of Little India, besides the popular Mustafa Centre. During that evening, we had a couple of dishes such as the Gobi Manchurian ($16) and Ter Curry Chicken ($21) to pair with our cocktails, and as different as their cocktails are, the food menu is something that you should pay attention to as well. The former are cauliflower fritters that are deep fried and tossed in a sweet and sour gravy but there is an addictive spice that packs a punch, almost instantly as you start eating them while the latter is Yugi’s mother’s recipe of curry chicken which is served with warm putu mayam, a combination not commonly seen but works so well as the putu mayam is able to latch onto the curry gravy so well that each bite will make you want more.

Moving onto the cocktails, we had The Mango ($23), Jothi’s Flower Shop ($23), Banana King ($23) and Chai ($23), and I have to say that out of the four, the Chai wins unanimously. The traditional chai beverage has been modernized with the addition of rum while the base is still made with the masala spices but with added fermented pineapple and green chilli. To top it all off, a pineapple foam is added to give it a tangy richness and creaminess, balancing out the strong spice flavour.
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✨ The Elephant Room
📍 20A Teck Lim Road, Singapore 088391
🛵 https://www.theelephantroom.sg/cocktails
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