Ravi Derossi venture paying homage to Indian home cooking with an all-vegan menu, in a hip space.
"But a number of factors, including a backlog of liquor licenses waiting for approval from the State Liquor Authority and rising rent costs, convinced him to move the restaurant across the street into his short-lived vegan Filipino restaurant, Saramsam, which opened in September 2020 and closed last fall." - Bao Ong
"East Village restaurateur Ravi DeRossi is temporarily closing all his restaurants, including Amor Y Amargo and Saramsam, until January." - Tanay Warerkar
"The East Village is gaining a new vegan Filipino spot this week in Saramsam, the latest project from prolific restaurateur Ravi DeRossi. The restaurant features vegan versions of classic Filipino dishes, including lumpia stuffed with faux meat and adobo with roasted mushrooms. The menu includes a la carte options and a $50 per person tasting menu served as a Kamayan-style communal meal. Executive chef Raj Abat, who formerly led the kitchen at Night Music, is at the helm. Saramsam will be open for outdoor dining from Wednesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Indoor dining will begin on September 30." - Erika Adams
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