Asian-inspired twists on classic dishes w/ unique ingredients like natto & miso. Moody, adult atmosphere ideal for dates or 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.
This Hudson Square spot puts an innovative Asian spin on classic dishes, offering a novel dining experience with unique ingredients like natto and miso. The ambiance is sophisticated, featuring a slim, glowing dining room with burnt orange booths, perfect for date nights or enjoying craft cocktails at the bar. While some dishes hit the mark with their inventive preparations and flavorful ingredients, others may be less consistent.
Kiko offers an American menu with an Asian influence, incorporating unique ingredients such as natto and miso into familiar dishes like pasta and salads. Customer reviews highlight standouts like the Dungeness Crab and Dry-Aged Bone-In Striploin, while dishes like the Thrice Fried Chicken Wings and Ora King Salmon are considered enjoyable but not exceptional. Conversely, the mushroom mafaldine was noted for being overly salted, and the lobster crispy rice was disappointing due to an unfavorable rice-to-lobster ratio.
"The Dungeness Crab is a substantial and well-loved signature dish, and the Dry-Aged Bone-In Striploin is recommended over other steak options."
Customer feedback indicates a mixed experience, with some dishes being highly praised for their creativity and flavor, while others have been noted as inconsistent or overly salted. The ambiance is generally well-received.
Important Note
Some dishes may be inconsistent in preparation, with a tendency towards being overly salted in certain items. The lobster crispy rice was noted as having too much rice and not enough lobster.
"Recommended the crab dish at Kiko on Spring Street."
Positive"Recommended the crab dish at Kiko on Spring Street."
Positive"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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