Sat on the third floor of One Holland Village is Ginkyō by Kinki, a modern Japanese bistro featuring a menu that spotlights Japanese fusion creations using both Japanese and international ingredients. This concept is by the same team behind Kinki at Customs House.
Ochaji Teishoku 4/5
The restaurant has now launched a new experience, the Ochaji Teishoku, a Japanese-inspired Afternoon Tea available every Friday and Sunday from 2.30pm to 5pm. The 8-course experience is priced at $68 per set, served in an elegant wooden shiraki box. Unlike the usual afternoon teas built around a mix of sweet and savoury bites, Ginkyō’s rendition focuses on 7 savoury Japanese dishes and 2 types of desserts.
Pitan Tofu
We started with the earthy Pitan Tofu, featuring a smooth base of house-made egg tofu topped with tobiko and snow crab flakes.
Tai Tiradito
Next was the Tai Tiradito, thin slices of sea bream dressed in a citrusy marinade, paired with cherry tomato and shio konbu. We would have preferred it to be less citrus-forward for better balance.
Sashimi Trio
The Sashimi Trio featured seasonal cuts, and ours was impressively fresh.
Tori Tsukune
The fourth course was the Wagyu Tataki, but as we do not take beef, the chef kindly swapped it for Tori Tsukune. This was one of our highlights, tender and grilled to a lovely char, finished with a sweet soy glaze.
Tasai Kakiage
The crunchy Tasai Kakiage was a pleasant surprise. The mix of napa cabbage, carrot, capsicum, onion and shimeji mushroom was well-balanced, paired with a savoury-sweet dipping sauce.
Ikura Rice
While the Ikura Rice may look simple, the briny, fresh ikura provides a welcome burst of flavour.
Truffle Tamagoyaki
The final savoury dish was the Truffle Tamagoyaki, pairing sweet egg with truffle paste.
For dessert, two types of sweets were served: seasonal Japanese Mochi and Ichigo Panna Cotta. We preferred the latter for its smooth texture and lightly sweetened profile.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made at www.ginkyo.sg/reservations or by phone at +65 9337 7451.
Photos and words by Jo. A girl who loves her Mala (麻辣) at Da La (大辣) and a good cup of matcha latte. Note: This is an invited tasting.
Ginkyo by Kinki
One Holland Village
7 Holland Village Way
#03-01 to 04
Singapore 275748
Tel: +65 9337 7451
Website
Nearest MRT: Holland Village (CC Line)
Opening Hours:
Mon-Thu: 1130am - 230pm, 5pm - 10pm
Fri-Sat: 1130am - 230pm, 5pm - 1030pm
Sun: 5pm - 10pm
Direction:
1) Alight at Holland Village MRT station. Take Exit B. Turn left and walk to Lorong Liput. Turn right onto Lorong Liput. Walk down Lorong Liput. Walk to the destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]
