In hindsight, we are glad that we didn’t head to Lil Gamby in Lower Parel with our kids. We would’ve been tongue-tied, trying to reveal the letters masked by asterisks in F****N and or B***H for dishes on the menu, or explain what ‘knock me up’ means on the menu.

The space had started as a humble cloud kitchen during the second lockdown and since then, has expanded into restaurant formats across Chembur, Khar West, and Versova, but this one at Lower Parel, which has come up in place of Cafe Panama (and Cafe Zoe before that) is bold and has playful interiors. Inspired by Shaan Gidwani’s (founder, Acapella Hospitality) travels and experiences, the restaurant blends global street culture with a distinct Bombay vibe, drawing from hotspots like Miami’s Wynwood, London’s Shoreditch, and Brooklyn. There’s also a game zone with air hockey to chill at.