Kinou @ Tras Road
Benjamin Tilatti, the chef-restaurant of Kinoucontributed to the colourful life alongside Tras Road with the opening of this multi-concept area, comprising restaurant-bar on the bottom ground, a gathering area and a members’ lounge on the higher ground. From the get-up to the naming conference on the menu, it bears no hassle for one to determine the cheeky and brazen-faced disposition the restaurant is headed in the direction of.
A whole bunch of Cocktails & Drinks
The place it issues alcoholic drinks at Kinou, to say that one could be spoiled for alternative could be an understatement. We exaggerate to not report that the intensive collection of cocktails, wine, and onerous liquor should be within the tons of in combination. Cocktails are largely within the vary of $18 – $21 earlier than taxes. As all the time, we will cease in need of pretending to be somebody who drinks and who is aware of their drinks.
Bone to be Wild :: $16++
Whereas not unparalleled, Beef Bone Marrow (Bone to be Wild) ($16++) will not be out there routinely in native eating places. If in case you have not tried it, giving your first time to Kinou may simply be value your whereas. The feel is harking back to a broken-down foie gras, and it equally possesses a wealthy buttery flavour. To additional enhance the worth of this starter, it comes with a facet of Tennessee shock – that’s, a shot of Tennessee whiskey ($4++), with the bone as your receptacle, no much less. That is our favourite of three starters, of which we categorically suggest, if not for the nice style, then for the possibly wild expertise.
Kinou Prawning Spot :: $16++
The Prawns Poached in Garlic Oil (Kinou Prawning Spot) ($16++) was fairly a spotlight too, largely owed to the abundance of garlic oil, so comfortably flavoured and fragrantly intoxicating. We discovered ourselves wiping it clear with our facet of sourdough. The prawns in itself, nevertheless, lack the succulence that may in any other case have been excellent. For that, we thought this starter could possibly be skipped.
Kinou Signature Beef Tartare :: $24++
Whack A Quack :: $24++
The ceviches and tartares (menu will be discovered right here), basically the highlights of Kinou, will be blended and matched into platters of three, 5, and 7. We’ve got had ceviches and tartares a number of occasions, however we admit we aren’t any professional. In terms of them, we search for firmness in really feel and cleanness in style. Any accompaniments ought to solely complement fairly than complement, in order that the meat, at its most elementary kind, could possibly be tasted. We felt that Kinou achieved this, and we have been happy with the portion too. The Kinou Signature Beef Tartare ($15++/half measurement; 24++/full measurement) comes with comte cheese, whereas the Duck Tartare (Whack A Quack) ($15++/half measurement; $24++/full measurement) comes with blackberry. Do notice that the latter comes decidedly extra gamey, and it could possibly be overpowering for some. We want it.
Whereas we discover the style to be of ordinary, we do really feel that it is barely dear.
Nadya’s “Some Type of Chocolate Dessert” :: $15++
On the finish of the day, if you happen to can solely have one factor right here, you will need to have Nadya’s “Some Type of Chocolate Dessert” ($15++). The identify gives the look that no thought was put into it – as if simply some kind of desserts. Boy have been we improper. The interaction of textures and flavors was flawless, there’s something candy (caramel), one thing salty (miso; shoyu glaze); one thing to crunch on (cashew brittle), one thing to lick (mousse). It’s mild on the palate however intense on the flavours.
Cocktail Bar, Tartare, Ceviche, and a Secret Getaway. When you pay shut sufficient consideration, you’d discover the absence of the last-mentioned. This shall stay a secret till you pay the restaurant a go to. specifically, lock your self away in the bathroom. You may be in for a deal with.
What’s value ordering:
Beef Bone Marrow (Bone to be Wild)
Ceviches & Tartares
Nadya’s “Some Type of Chocolate Dessert”
Photographs by Kathleen.
Deal with: 81 Tras Road, Singapore 079020
Contact: +65 6224 0463 / [email protected] (accepts reservations)
Opening Hours: Bar from 3pm – 12am (Tue – Solar); Meals from 5pm – 11.15pm (Tue – Solar)
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