The Gourmet Boys first visit to Jumon
We had been eager to try this Asian fusion vegetarian restaurant since it opened, and finally, last night, the stars aligned and we found out what all the fuss was about: simply excellent service, colourful eye-popping decor, and sensational meat-free food.
The new menu is divided into two sections-“Smalls” & “Bigs” and as the incantation at the top states, “The secret to abundance is sharing”.
We began with the Kkanpoong Tofu: gochujang glazed crispy bean curd in a poppadom, Cigar Rolls stuffed with ricotta, kimchi & aubergine, Celeriac and Potato salad with soy marinated egg, and Konchijeu: a deliciously oozy mozzarella and charred sweetcorn dip.
We then had Sayur Lodeh: a creamy jackfruit curry with a lovely sweet hit of pickled lychee, a terrific tamarind-rich Pad Thai, and Mandu Tacos generously topped with aubergine, avocado, Asian greens, mushrooms, salsa verde and smoked cheese.
Jumon’s mantra states, “I can’t control everything in my life but I can control what I put in my body”, and what an absolute pleasure to enjoy healthy food as flavoursome as this. Jumon Dreams indeed!
