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Kin (NOLA) Review
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:08 pm
I don't normally post pictures of meals, but I went to Kin last Tuesday and I really enjoyed it (they had a good write-up on nola.com the next day). They are putting out very technical food (not just upscale comfort food gastropub small plates) at a low price point and I want them to do well, so I am sharing some for those who haven't heard about them.
The location is odd to say the least. It is over on Washington just past Xavier, a small yellow building on a triangular lot. The interior is inviting and you either sit at the bar or at a communal table due to size limitations of the dining area. I thought this would be an annoyance, but we sat at the bar and the the chef interacted with us and others. It's not a Ko knock off layout, but you can watch them plate as there is no divider from back of house which is interesting. I was not bothered by the location or layout. While I sat at the bar, the folks at the communal table also seemed to be enjoying themselves. On to the food...
First for me: Burrata and tomato. Marinated, fresh, and fried tomatoes, mizuna, citrus. Dashi yuzu broth.
I enjoyed this very much. I wish there was a couple more of the citrus pieces, but it was excellent.
First for wife: She started with a house salad that she really enjoyed, but no pic.
Second for wife: asparagus three ways. Fried, grilled, and marinated.
This was really quite good and had an awesome presentation with each asparagus techniue stacked on the next with the poached egg placed on top.
Second for me: Oysters and gnocchi. Crawfish tails, cracked prosciutto, pan fried gnocchi, fennel puree. Citrus. Crawfish beurre blanc.
This was probably my favorite dish. Some of the most delicately fried oysters I have ever tasted. The fennel crawfish beur blanc and citrus mixed really well together with the salty, crunchy prosciutto. Again I wish I had a couple more pieces of the citrus, but it was wonderful and I would order this over and over.
Wife's Main Course: Beef and potatoes. Lomo saltado stir-fry. Aji amarillo.
This was really flavorful. Reminded me of sizzling beef at Vietnamese places, but better.
My Main Course: Sugarcane skewered lamb, garganelli, favas, broccolli, spring onion, fennel, mint pesto, coconut galangal cream
I really liked the fresh pasta and the sugarcane skewered lamb had great flavor. I enjoyed the dish and my wife thought it was great, but as a personal preference this would not be a repeat dish for me.
My Dessert: Banana Bread Pudding with honey lavender ice cream (I think)
This was shockingly light for what it was. I thought it would be really heavy and I wouldn't finish, but I ate the shite out of it.
Wife's Dessert: Toasted biscuit, strawberry jam over strawberry ice cream, basil, vanilla honey balsamic.
As much as I liked my dessert, hers was better.
The chef is a nola native trained at the french culinary institute in New York who went on to stage at Paul Liebrandt's Corton (this influence really shows in his plating), as well as at one of Collichio's craft restaurants. He got offered permanent positions at both spots, but instead of staying, he took a job at Gautreau's to move back home.
Prices on apps generally ranged from $8-12 and the entrees ranged from $18-25. Considering the pricepoint the plating is special (my pictures do not do it justice) and there is an impressive amount of technique and thought in the dishes. I will definitely be going back.
I highly recommend trying Kin especially if you appreciate technical food and presentation. Also remember BYOB right now (I unfortunately forgot).
The location is odd to say the least. It is over on Washington just past Xavier, a small yellow building on a triangular lot. The interior is inviting and you either sit at the bar or at a communal table due to size limitations of the dining area. I thought this would be an annoyance, but we sat at the bar and the the chef interacted with us and others. It's not a Ko knock off layout, but you can watch them plate as there is no divider from back of house which is interesting. I was not bothered by the location or layout. While I sat at the bar, the folks at the communal table also seemed to be enjoying themselves. On to the food...
First for me: Burrata and tomato. Marinated, fresh, and fried tomatoes, mizuna, citrus. Dashi yuzu broth.
I enjoyed this very much. I wish there was a couple more of the citrus pieces, but it was excellent.
First for wife: She started with a house salad that she really enjoyed, but no pic.
Second for wife: asparagus three ways. Fried, grilled, and marinated.
This was really quite good and had an awesome presentation with each asparagus techniue stacked on the next with the poached egg placed on top.
Second for me: Oysters and gnocchi. Crawfish tails, cracked prosciutto, pan fried gnocchi, fennel puree. Citrus. Crawfish beurre blanc.
This was probably my favorite dish. Some of the most delicately fried oysters I have ever tasted. The fennel crawfish beur blanc and citrus mixed really well together with the salty, crunchy prosciutto. Again I wish I had a couple more pieces of the citrus, but it was wonderful and I would order this over and over.
Wife's Main Course: Beef and potatoes. Lomo saltado stir-fry. Aji amarillo.
This was really flavorful. Reminded me of sizzling beef at Vietnamese places, but better.
My Main Course: Sugarcane skewered lamb, garganelli, favas, broccolli, spring onion, fennel, mint pesto, coconut galangal cream
I really liked the fresh pasta and the sugarcane skewered lamb had great flavor. I enjoyed the dish and my wife thought it was great, but as a personal preference this would not be a repeat dish for me.
My Dessert: Banana Bread Pudding with honey lavender ice cream (I think)
This was shockingly light for what it was. I thought it would be really heavy and I wouldn't finish, but I ate the shite out of it.
Wife's Dessert: Toasted biscuit, strawberry jam over strawberry ice cream, basil, vanilla honey balsamic.
As much as I liked my dessert, hers was better.
The chef is a nola native trained at the french culinary institute in New York who went on to stage at Paul Liebrandt's Corton (this influence really shows in his plating), as well as at one of Collichio's craft restaurants. He got offered permanent positions at both spots, but instead of staying, he took a job at Gautreau's to move back home.
Prices on apps generally ranged from $8-12 and the entrees ranged from $18-25. Considering the pricepoint the plating is special (my pictures do not do it justice) and there is an impressive amount of technique and thought in the dishes. I will definitely be going back.
I highly recommend trying Kin especially if you appreciate technical food and presentation. Also remember BYOB right now (I unfortunately forgot).
This post was edited on 4/15/15 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:11 pm to NOFOX
Stuff looks great. The location of that place blows my mind, though. I'm going to have to make a point to get over that and try it.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:13 pm to NOFOX
I've been meaning to try. Looks ambitious.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:13 pm to NOFOX
quote:
The location is odd to say the least. It is over on Washington just past Xavier, a small yellow building on a triangular lot.
Thought that was a local hood bar? I pass it all the time on my way to Costco.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:17 pm to NOFOX
Fantastic review and fantastic looking dishes. Thanks so much for that review. Maybe put the link to your review in the dining guide under the reviews.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:18 pm to NOFOX
Holy moly, that looks fantastic. What does "low price point" mean?
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:21 pm to NOFOX
Excellent write up. My uncle went and absolutely raved about the place. His impression was similar to yours, and he expects the place to be running waiting lists in the not too distant future.
I want to get in soon before the wait and prices start climbing.
Those dishes all sound exciting and full of flavor. Some seem like they could leave you feeling full, but they all have components that keep it light.
:cantwait:
I want to get in soon before the wait and prices start climbing.
Those dishes all sound exciting and full of flavor. Some seem like they could leave you feeling full, but they all have components that keep it light.
:cantwait:
This post was edited on 4/15/15 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:21 pm to NOFOX
I went there last week and popped in without a reservation about 6pm. At first they said they could not accommodate us but then they decided they could fit us in at the bar looking over the street and drainage canal. Our view out the window was not so hot but agree that the restaurant interior is cool and the servers were great. I also had the oyster gnocci. Presentation was beautiful and the food was very good. No alcohol permit yet so bring your own. At $60 for an app and two entrees it was a very good value. Will go back.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:23 pm to Neauxla
quote:
Thought that was a local hood bar? I pass it all the time on my way to Costco.
It is a super risky location for a non-casual restaurant. It's an island on Washington that looks like a hood bar and probably was before.
I am interested to see how long they will stay in the spot if they are successful (which I think they will be).
Here is the Todd Price write up on them from last week:
The Unexpected Kin - NOLA.com
Posted on 4/15/15 at 12:41 pm to NOFOX
Holy presentation. Those are gorgeous.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 3:49 pm to NOFOX
quote:
It's an island on Washington that looks like a hood bar and probably was before.
there was another restaurant there before that didn't last too long. Seems like this place has a good word-of-mouth going for it though
Posted on 4/15/15 at 3:57 pm to NOFOX
Great review and awesome looking food. The location is a head scratcher to say the least.
Will definitely try it out. Great value.
Will definitely try it out. Great value.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 5:32 pm to Solo
Thanks for the review. This place is definitely on the list.
Google Maps shows that this used to be Big Momma's Soul Food.
Google Maps shows that this used to be Big Momma's Soul Food.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 5:54 pm to Fat Harry
quote:Exactly what it was and it always seemed empty. I passed it all the time when going Uptown from the Howard exit. Very interesting location for this place but I want to check it out.
Big Momma's Soul Food.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 5:56 pm to NOFOX
Fantastic review. This place looks killer. Nola continues to impress with its new restaurant openings challenging the status quo.
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