Mumbai’s buzzing Asian restaurant and bar, Tipsy Tiger Garden Bar, is bringing a slice of Seoul to the city with its Korean Food Festival. This marks the second chapter of its larger “Across Asia” culinary series. After a Thai showcase, the restaurant now turns to the bold and energetic world of Korean cuisine, transforming its space into a limited-time experience that feels more like a festival than a simple menu change.

Korean food has steadily built a strong fan base in India, thanks to the growing love for K-dramas, K-pop, and Korean street food culture. Tapping into this wave, Tipsy Tiger Garden Bar presents a menu that balances authentic flavours with a modern, trend-driven touch, perfectly suited for its young and curious audience.

The festival menu features well-loved Korean comfort dishes and street favourites. Guests can enjoy spicy-sweet Tteokbokki coated in gochujang, rich Corn Cheese baked until golden, crispy Gochujang Glazed Tofu, and double-fried Korean Fried Chicken served in Yangnyeom or soy garlic glaze. For those looking for something more filling, there are Veg and Non-Veg Bibimbap bowls, Spicy Chicken Ramyeon, Jajangmyeon noodles, and Bulgogi Chicken Gimbap. To end on a sweet note, Tanghulu fruit skewers and honey butter-glazed fruits offer a playful and photo-ready finish.

However, the real highlight goes beyond the printed menu. Adding an interactive twist, the restaurant has introduced a Secret Menu Challenge. QR codes are hidden across the outlet, some placed cleverly and many designed to mislead. Only one unlocks the actual secret menu. Guests can scan, explore, and solve the puzzle to access exclusive off-menu dishes available only to those who find them. Those who crack the challenge and share the correct menu may also unlock surprise rewards, though the details remain under wraps.

This Korean Food Festival is not just a one-time event. It reflects the brand’s larger vision to spotlight iconic Asian cuisines one at a time, creating excitement across the city with each new chapter. By combining limited-time dishes, interactive elements, and strong cultural appeal, the festival aims to turn dining into a full experience that keeps guests coming back.

For Mumbai’s K-drama fans, street food lovers, and anyone eager to try something bold and different, this festival offers more than just a meal. It promises discovery, fun, and a fresh reason to revisit the table.

• Address: Hotel peninsula redpine, Andheri - Kurla Rd, Bori Colony, Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400059
• Timings: 4pm to 1am