Jungle Room Whisks Guests on an Exotic Culinary Adventure

Vancouver’s first jungle-inspired restaurant and cocktail lounge, Jungle Room, is thrilled to introduce its new fall menu, featuring a line-up of memorable dishes and drinks. This marks the first comprehensive menu update since the establishment’s grand opening this past April, promising a captivating blend of elevated Indonesian and Japanese street food offered alongside a selection of libations that marries classic craftsmanship with innovative twists.

Created by Jungle Room’s talented Head Chef Krisyanto and Pastry Chef Mariko Foster with the guidance of Consulting Chef Alessandro Vianello from Vianello Hospitality, the new menu will whisk guests on an exotic culinary adventure without leaving Vancouver’s dynamic West End. The inspiration behind Jungle Room’s new food menu stems from Chef Krisyanto’s Indonesian heritage and Chef Foster’s Japanese roots, showcased in dishes like a Wild Mushroom Bubur (Indonesian-style congee, with XO, walnut, burnt scallion oil, kecap manis, crispy yam), Katsu Sando Sliders (panko-crusted pork loin, Kewpie mayo, Bulldog sauce, pickled cucumber, and cabbage on brioche), and Seared Spring Salmon (Javanese opor sauce, pearl couscous, caramelized cabbage, chilli oil, sambal matah, toasted coconut).

Jungle Room also offers a daily Happy Hour from 3 to 6 p.m. and a Late Night Happy Hour from 10:30 p.m. until last call, where tastebuds will be tempted with playful offerings from the regular menu at appealing prices, such as Nasi Goreng Arancini, Cumin & Miso Mussels with Japanese milk bread, and Jungle Fries (double-cooked house fries, chives, lemon pepper, togarashi, sambal aioli). The Jungle Room team is also finalizing its enticing new brunch menu, which will be available on weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“It’s been such a pleasure collaborating with the Jungle Room kitchen team to craft the latest menu,” said Vianello. “We tapped into the rich cultural heritage of Krisyanto and Mariko to create a culinary experience that transcends boundaries. The new dishes represent the very essence of Jungle Room: playful, inventive, and, most of all, delicious.”

Jungle Room’s beverage offerings have gotten even better, as Jungle Room’s General Manager Shawn Jones (Vianello Hospitality) has curated a new selection of wine. Complimenting this, Bar Manager Emily Vey has crafted an extensive cocktail lineup with her take on classic favourites like the Daiquiri, New Toronto, Pegu Club, and La Louisiane, among others. Emily has introduced three new cocktails featuring Patrón reposado tequila, El Gustavo balances bitter and sweet with its use of Cynar, sweet vermouth, Crème de Cacao, Angostura, and chocolate bitters, while Tiger Breath keeps things bright and spicy with lime, pineapple, jalapeño honey, and hibiscus. Bikini Bottom is smoky and tropical with mezcal, apricot brandy, and a grilled pineapple shrub. Further, this fall, Jungle Room is proud to contribute a portion of proceeds from cocktail sales to Pacific Wild, an initiative dedicated to preserving British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest.

“We’re thrilled to offer our guests an innovative and immersive dining experience at Jungle Room,” said Kevin Frank, Jungle Room’s ownerOurour amazing new food and drink me elevateted the journey, inviting our patrons to embark on a tantalizing adventure that will leave a lasting impression.”

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ABOUT JUNGLE ROOM | Touted as “Vancouver’s first jungle-inspired cocktail lounge,” Jungle Room is a dining space and cocktail lounge designed to transport guests from Vancouver’s bustling West End to a canopied jungle hideaway. Opened in April 2023, the restaurant is a moody mix of nuanced themed materials, fixtures, objects, and a plethora of plant life for an aesthetic that is both sophisticated and playful. Jungle Room is an unparalleled destination and restaurant inspired by the heritage of Head Chef Krisyanto and Pastry Chef Mariko Foster as well as exquisite cocktails, carefully curated wines from around the world, non-alcoholic beverages and more. For the dining experience, Jungle Room offers cuisines described as a break from the mundane and ordinary, serving a blend of elevated Indonesian and Japanese street food taking guests on a new and exciting culinary adventure. | jungleroom.ca | Instagram: @jnglroom

961 Denman Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6G 2M3 | (604) 558-4343  | Hours: Monday – Thursday 3 p.m. – 12 a.m., Friday 3 p.m. – 1 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. | Brunch: Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m | Happy Hour: 7 days a week  3 – 6 p.m. | Late Night Happy Hour: 10:30 p.m. – last call.