Looking for a new buzzy joint for a night out in the capital? We
have found just the place for you!
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| The buzzy interiors live up to the name with many glowing dragonflies suspended from the ceiling. |
Dragonfly Experience, as the name suggests, has loads of
dragonflies of varying sizes suspended from the ceiling. To add to the
fantastical appeal, they glow in the dark. Up ahead, two walls highlight other
winged insects, backlit with neon colours. As the evening progresses, the
lights become dimmer, the music louder and the mirrored mosaic on the walls on
either side of the 10,000 square foot space adds more glimmer and shimmer.
Split between three levels, each with a bar, Dragonfly Experience at Worldmark
1 is maverick restaurateur Priyank Sukhija's latest venture, in partnership
with ace Indie rap-music composer rapper and singer, Badshah.
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| The Special Cocktail menu is presented as a Manga Comic. We recommend you to try some of these cocktails that look as fab as they taste! |
Raise a Toast
Although Dragonfly Experience ticks all the right boxes –
fabulous ambience, great décor, high-energy music and an extensive choice of
food – it is the cocktails that’ll keep us going back for more. Besides the
classic cocktails and an impressive wine list put together by sommelier Magandeep
Singh, Sukhija roped in Richard
Hargroves, renowned British mixologist and co-founder of The London Academy of
Bartending, to develop 12 signature cocktails that are unique to Dragonfly
Experience. Hargroves boasts a 30-year experience working in some of the best
bars across the world from the United Kingdom to New York to Hong Kong to Cape
Town and is known to make various concoctions and tinctures in-house. (He is
also in the process of developing his own brand of gin, which may be available
in India in the near future.)
Hargroves’ menu, presented as a Manga comic (that is a graphic
Japanese novel), where each cocktail comes with a story presented in a comic
strip-style along with the details of the recipe. This, along with the creative
presentation adds to the fun element. One of the best presentations is that of
Shinigami that is gin infused with Japanese Sochu and plum wine and balanced
with Dragonfly’s ginger cordial, honey and orange bitters. It is served in a
glass that is shaped like a dragonfly. Saitama is another gin-based drink that
is served in a ceramic monk-shaped glass. This one will appeal to people who
like a citrus twang since it has fresh passion fruit puree, yuzu and lemon
juice, finished off with Dragonfly’s citrus cordial and shiso leaves. But if
you’re looking for something very refreshing, try Lust. Here, a mojito has been
given a Japanese makeover with plum wine and cranberry and apple infused sake.
But the final kick comes from the frosted rose petals. Not only do they look
romantic, they leave a mild lingering hint on the palate without making it overly
sweet. So as we said, there’s a lot to choose from and doing justice to this
bar menu will warrant multiple visits.
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| The choice of food on offer is extensive: from bar snacks to sushi and dimsum, Oriental mains and European grills, and many new and experimental dishes as well. |
Dig In
The choice of food on offer is as extensive as the drinks, if
not more. The largely pan-Asian and European fusion dishes crafted by Chef
Sagar Bajaj and Sukhija, himself, literally have something for everyone. For
the classics opt for dimsum and sushi. Other bar tapas include wontons and
croquettes, tempura baskets and puffsomes with assorted fillings, gyozas and
baos. Then there are grills, the entire pan-Asian gamut from Thai red curry to
clay pot lamb and hawker style noodles. For something novel, try the pizzas
that come with Oriental toppings of green curry, khao suey or penang flavours.
Want comfort food with a twist? There’s a range of mac and cheese with bacon
mac swirls, lavender mac swirls and even lobster mac swirls. And there’s still
a lot more!
In a nutshell: Head to Dragonfly Experience for a fun night that
is easily comparable to international standards. We love the vibe of the place,
funky decor that lives up to the name, high-energy music, lip-smacking food and
the delicious cocktails that keep you buzzed.
Details:
Dragonfly Experience,
Worldmark 1, Aerocity, New Delhi.
Timings: 12 noon
to 1am.
Ph: +91
7303759996, +91 7303759995.
This article was first published on LivingFoodz.com on 2nd July'19.
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