We had a tasty Rasavali purple yam and coconut pol-roti, the spice was ever-present, but the whipped Jersey butter and the cocktails helped to cool our mouths down. Paradise: After Dark offers a curated selection of small plates to accompany its cocktail menu. Not a cocktail person? Not to worry, the Paradise: After Dark team provided the perfect list of dry whites and light reds to accompany the spices of the menu. The nutty Ghee flavour complimented the gin beautifully, making for a distinctive taste. And lastly, the bartender offered us an off-the-menu Ghee Martin - the most interesting of the three. Next: Rambutan and Curry Leaf Daquiri, a drink that tasted as good as it looked with hints of curry leaf and paired perfectly with the fruity sweetness of Rambutan. The smokey flavour of the cardamom paired perfectly with the coffee, creating a more interesting take on a classic cocktail while ensuring it didn’t cross into the too-sweet territory it so often does. I ordered three cocktails throughout the evening, each as unique and exciting as the last. The team values detail, and their passion is evident as each mixture is concocted with the utmost care. Meticulous is the word that comes to mind when I think of the cocktails at Paradise: After Dark. It's unexpected for a brutalist-inspired space, but the team at Paradise managed to create an intimate and inviting atmosphere. The nods to brutalist architecture are clear – raw plaster lines the walls, the lights are dimmed, and a stainless steel bar is at its heart. Situated on bustling Rupert Street, Paradise provides a welcomed reprieve from the beautiful madness that is Soho. Fast forward a few years, and Paradise Soho is opening its new late-night concept Paradise: After Dark. Dom Fernando opened the doors to Paradise Soho in 2019, and with that came a new passion for Sri Lankan food in London. Paradise in Soho is a buzzing spot with delicious plates that sing with the flavours of Fernando's childhood in Sri Lanka.
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