Asian-inspired classics w/ unique ingredients like natto & miso. Great for date nights & cocktails.
Bryan Kim reviews Kiko, a Hudson Square restaurant putting an Asian spin on classic dishes, noting its novelty and unique ingredients like natto and miso.
Kiko, nestled in Hudson Square, offers a unique Asian spin on classic dishes, creating a novel dining experience. The ambiance features a slim, glowing dining room with burnt orange booths, ideal for date nights or enjoying cocktails. While some dishes like the Dungeness Crab and Dry-Aged Bone-In Striploin are highlights, others like the Thrice Fried Chicken Wings can be inconsistent.
This restaurant puts an Asian spin on familiar dishes, featuring ingredients like natto and miso. Standouts include the Dungeness Crab and the Dry-Aged Bone-In Striploin. However, some dishes, like the mushroom mafaldine, have been noted as overly salted, and the lobster crispy rice was disappointing due to a high rice-to-lobster ratio. The thrice fried chicken wings received mixed reviews, with some enjoying them and others finding them lacking crispiness.
"The Dungeness Crab and Dry-Aged Bone-In Striploin are recommended dishes. While some enjoyed the thrice fried chicken wings, others found them lacking."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some finding dishes inconsistent and overly salted, while others praise specific items like the Dungeness Crab and Dry-Aged Striploin. The ambiance is noted as a positive for quiet conversation.
Important Note
Some dishes may be inconsistent or overly salted. The thrice fried chicken wings might lack crispiness.
"Kiko is listed as a 'moody adult restaurant' that fits the user's preferences."
Positive"The commenter had a positive dining experience at Kiko and believes that Christmas Eve can be a challenging night for any restaurant, advising not to worry too much about the reservation."
Positive"This user is responding to concerns about Kiko, mentioning they have already passed the cancellation window for their reservation and are hoping for a positive experience, even considering asking the restaurant to reduce salt."
Neutral"The commenter visited Kiko recently and found the dishes to be inconsistent, with a tendency towards being overly salted. They enjoyed the appetizers like chicken wings and Dungeness crab more than the lobster crispy rice, which had too much rice and little lobster. Overall, they felt it was acceptable but not outstanding."
Negative"The original poster acknowledged this recommendation."
Positive"Kiko is listed among restaurants suggested for their quiet atmosphere."
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