Mumbai food: Indulge in a gourmet ice cream spree at this new joint in Andheri

In the last few years with several Bandra eateries opening their second outlets in Versova and Lokhandwala the sibling neighbourhoods have turned into a foodies paradise However Andheris DN Nagar is still to find its place in the sun While a lone ice cream parlour with interesting offerings may not do the trick its still refreshing to spot Peko Peko on its map Launched last month by Le Cordon Bleu alumnus Rishab Varma the parlour borrows its name from the Japanese term for the rumbling sound of a hungry stomachBanana chocolateArt on a plateWe visit the space post dinner long after offices in a neighbouring building complex have closed for the day Expectedly we are the only ones in the brightly lit parlour with an al fresco seating area and mezzanine section complete with cosy sofas and tables for two The display freezer offers flavours like dark chocolate sea salt sweet and salted caramel vanilla bean and malai kulfi all made in small batches using organic milk and natural ingredients However its the massive blackboard placed right next to the display that vies for our attention It explains the concept the parlour specialises in plated handcrafted ice creams For instance if you order a scoop of the vegan and lowfat green apple and basil sorbet youll also find bits of dehydrated pomelo and coconut water jelly on your plateMalai kulfi PicsFalguni AgrawalPetal showerWe start with malai kulfi Rs 80 each for a mini scoop Rs 120 for regular Rs 500 per 500ml tub We find generous amounts of dehydrated rose petals and almond praline strewn about the scoop on the plate Were also offered a cool triangular spoon that makes digging in easier Rich and creamy with silken smooth texture the kulfi plays a beautiful melody on our taste buds elevated by a hint of citrusy bitter aftertaste of the petals and nutty caramely flavours of the praline The banana chocolate is served on a bed of seasonal raspberry jamSalted caramel affogato floatIts topped with a crisp hazelnut wafer and gold dust The ice cream is rich in flavour with bits of the sweet fleshy fruit hidden in the creamy chocolate scoop and pairs perfectly with the citrusy sweet notes of the fresh jamWhite chocolate passion fruitCoffee highThe menu also offers thick shakes ice cream sandwiches festive season specials and an affogato bar section with a variety of floats where an ice cream scoop is drowned in a shot of espresso We order a float Rs 180 with sweet and salted caramel ice cream that is served as a DIY it would make for the perfect way to end your date night An ornate goblet with the ice cream shares space with a wine glass of an espresso shot and a cute pourer containing bits of brandy snap wafer biscuits and chocolate popcorns We turn bartender mix the elements and relish the sweetandsalty crunchy dessert spiked with toasty flavours of the shot featuring a blend of roasted coffee beans sourced from Blue TokaiWe pick up a scoop of white chocolate passion fruit ice cream as a takeaway and enjoy its sweet and sour flavours laced with crisp biscotti on our ride back home happy to return every time we wish to indulge in a gourmet ice cream spreeRishab VarmaTIME 12 pm to 12 amAT Store no 5 New Sai Texprocil Building DN Nagar near The Club Andheri West CALL 9833645888Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news current affairs from Mumbai local news crime news and breaking headlines hereDownload the new midday Android and iOS apps to get updates on all the latest and trending stories on the go