It had quite some time, actually way too long, since I visited the old Ko. So the memory may have faded slightly but it still feels like the new Ko is an entirely new restaurant – the more grown up and refined version of the original. The new space is industrial yet quite homey and I can’t wait to visit in summer when I hope the garage doors will be open. Service is much more friendly than I remember and the chefs a bit more chatty. Of course everything that we ate was fantastic and its difficult to pick favorites, but I am a sucker for soft scrambled eggs. Keep an eye on the reservations as we got lucky fairly last minute. And it didn’t photograph well, but I cannot fail to mention the very unique take-home menu presentation.
Aperitif – verjus, cappelletti, soda
Madal – green chile, shiso, consommé
Beet – brown butter, anchovy, furikake
Venison – fermented black bean, Brussels sprouts
Mackerel sabazushi – ginger, dashi ponzu
Mushroom – scallop, asian pear
Soft scramble – potato, osetra, herbs. Bread and butter
Celery root – black truffle, tandoori
Branzino – artichoke, sumac, yogurt
Lobster – sweet potato, tonsure, sauce
Foie gras – lychee, pine nut, riesling jelly