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Many small-scale restaurants add the Indian touch to global dishes to suit a wide range of palates. They add Indian spices and herbs, or overdo with aromatics like ginger and garlic. But Japonico in Gurugram is one such place where every dish is authentic to its roots. The restaurant specialises in Asian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines.
It’s not just the food but also the lively ambience and stocked bar that attracts customers to the eatery situated on the Golf Course Road. Many customers swear by frequenting this place for all that it has to offer. But now you must also reserve a table to try everything on their summer menu.
This contemporary Japanese bar is where you can witness modern Japanese food presented with a bold take and precise cooking. Each dish is served here with a story, and the saga continues with hydrating and refreshing ingredients. Begin your journey with ‘The Humble Beginning’, a unique blend of sparkling sake, fermented fruit wine, and vodka. The caption on their official Instagram says, “From the rice fields to your glass,” and it is served in small shot glasses adorned with floral designs or concentric circles. Gulp it down, and you will be set for the meal.
Japonica’s New Menu: Japanese Food With Summer Twist
Have you ever tasted tacos with a meaty mushroom filling or nutty avocado stuffing? This is what you get at Japanico. Unexpected ingredients come together to create a symphony of different notes in your mouth. On paper, this seems like an idea that might not come out well, but their team of experts have made a unique starter you will be reaching for seconds.
Their iceberg wafu salad is a staple on the menu. Iceberg lettuce is served with caramelised onion dressing, and it is something you cannot miss. Pick a piece of the lettuce and stuff it with the dressing. You will enjoy the crunch from the leafy green and soon you will taste the earthy notes of garlic, the umami flavour of soy sauce, and the subtle sweetness from onions.
Other impressive dishes were avocado tempura and avocado grilled. Each of them celebrated the nutty fruit and its mind-sweet notes. If you would like to proceed with the main course, ordering a plate of avocado tempura will be a good option because it is lightweight. But if you would like to witness a fusion of Indian and Japanese, go for avocado grilled.
Gastronomes who are big fans of mushrooms should try mushrooms and truffle rolls and oyster mushrooms grilled. One unique creation is grilled aubergine topped with a crunchy compote, sesame seeds, and spring greens. It is relished with a soya sauce blend.
But one of the best things on the new menu is avocado sushi. You might have read avocado quite a lot, but this one Japanese dish will kickstart your gastronomic ride. Your tummy might be full, but you surely are reaching out for one slice after another, and soon, everything will be finished. While you are scouring through the menu, don’t forget to try their cocktails. They have all kinds of spirits in the stock, and the drinks complement the food quite well.
