M E D I A T A S T I N G
Kilo Kitchen is all grown up and looking mighty fine.
Now situated at its new home, the corner of Duxton Road and Duxton Hill, Kilo Kitchen is milking its prime location with confidence and flair. Its charm has such force, walls have come down so everyone within gazing distance is drawn like moths to its irresistible warm glow.
To make sure the body is nourished in a way worthy of this intoxicatingly sexy and huge space is returning Executive Chef Manel Valero. This man blazes, like the natural wood fire in his open kitchen, with crackling energy.
Those of you who are familiar with the menu at the old Kilo Kitchen will recognise quite a number of items on offer here like the Wasabi Tuna Tartare with Baby Greens and Nori Cracker ($22++) but there are exciting new creations to tantalise as well.
From the mix of small and large dishes we were served, the must-orders in my opinion are the Fermented Potato Bread with a crazy delicious Confit Garlic & Adobo Dip ($7++), the Crab Croquettes that paired intriguingly well with the accompanying Basil Vinaigrette ($15++ for 4), and the jalapeño-garlic tallow dressed Beef Tongue Tacos ($18++ for 2, $35++ for 4). If you are craving something more along the lines of “comfort food”, the Chicken “Chinlindron” Stew ($34++) with its big chunks of potato, might be the one that can satisfy. White wine, chorizo Iberico and Sicilian olives make up its tasty sauce, so do ask for bread to mop it up.
The very inviting ambience and good selection of sharing plates (sorry, I can’t comment on the drinks menu as I’ve been staying off alcohol for a while) makes the new Kilo ideal for chilling out with friends. I can see it rapidly becoming the go-to spot for many.