Arriving in Chennai this October, Yugnes Uthaykumar and Kok Wei Hung will put together a one-of-a-kind menu at Origin – the craft cocktail and Tapas Bar. This cocktail tavern is home to some of the finest concoctions in town and a chic drinking haven in the midst of Chennai. They will play host to the visiting Bar Mixologist on October 14th, 15th and 16th of this month.
At The Elephant Room in Singapore, each cocktail has a tale to tell. They reimagine the roots of their heritage with the spirit of innovation, experimentation and purpose. That’s why it was important for them to illuminate the shelves with uncommon spirits strictly from India, so one can be transported to another place and time. As a Singaporean growing up with the sights, sounds and flavor’s of Little India, it was Yugne’s goals to share his culture.
Little India was, and still is, the backdrop of what they have to offer and that’s where their story begins. Along the journey, they looked to the humble yet majestic elephant for inspiration. It’s a symbol of loyalty, companionship and unity, while also being a reminder to stay true to their identity and never falter.
With each passing year, The Elephant Room stands strong, and their dreams have only gotten bigger. From wider menu, larger collaborations and deeper dives into India and its rich culinary tales. Each journey into discovery ends simply–with a vibrant exchange of view, warm kinship and the joys of a good drink, savored together. Their ambition is simple: To take an often-under-documented culture and spread it to the world in all of its richness, colour and delight. That’s why they are a Culture Forward Cocktail Bar inspired by Singapore’s Little India–and are not afraid to show it. The spirit of Tekka flows through their space and inspires their menu.
Talking about the collaborations:
The real clincher: The chefs and Elephant room mixologists will be hosting the collabs on both their home turfs. In November/December, Savya Rasa (a part of the Pricol Gourmet family) will travel to Elephant Room itself for another three-day collaboration in Singapore.
#Originshakeup a series of collaborations started in 2022, invites mixologists from around the world for a unique cultural exchange, pushing the teams to explore flavor’s beyond their spectrum.
#SavyaRasaTravels a series of collaborations started in 2022, Savya Rasa pops up and invites chefs from around the world for a unique cultural exchange, an amalgamation between the both, is put together to create a one of a kind tasting menu cooked with the best of local produce, showcasing the diner what the best of South Indian cuisine has to offer and vice versa.
