On a balmy evening, we step into a century-old building in Kala Ghoda to find ourselves in The Dimsum Room. This new culinary gem offers exquisite dim sums, inventive cocktails, and curated music across three distinct spaces — a cosy dining room that transforms into a state-of-the-art listening room, a speakeasy-style private bar, and a tranquil zen garden with an open-to-sky terrace. Chef Mrigank Singh, its culinary director, and head chef Malavika Pratap have crafted a menu that’s all about storytelling — through over 40 varieties of dim sums. Meanwhile, beverage head Razvan Zamfirescu brings the spirit of Hong Kong’s nightlife to the city with his cocktail menu and creations like vihara, salty dog, the persimmon, and opium den.

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