Ginkyō by Kinki - Japanese Fusion @ One Holland Village

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1. ★★★★★5/5
   Nicholina Chua3 months ago

   Have always heard about the Kinki restaurants, but somehow never had the opportunity to dine at one till today - and it's likely we'll be back for more. It wasn't just the food that was good, but the service as well, and we all know how hard that is to come by these days. Their Saturday Bottomless Brunch was real value for money, with a well-balanced selection that showcased the kitchen's capabilities without killing them. There were the usual Singaporean sashimi favourites like salmon, tuna and yellowtail. But especially noteworthy were their plump and sweet scallops, which even converted one of us, who had previously never even ventured a taste of one, into seconds and thirds! The starters were good, with the swordfish ceviche and yakitori tsukune standouts for us. The tacos were an interesting fusion take, with the freshness and brightness of the ingredients coming through well. We thoroughly enjoyed the mains too, with the okonomi-rosti being the star for us (although I am particularly biased towards potato-based dishes). Surprisingly, it felt lighter than a traditional one. The dessert portions were well-sized for us to try them all at least once, and go back for seconds after. But we think the real stars were their service staff, Catherine and Iza. Catherine was incredibly attentive, constantly topping up our drinks and removing empty plates. She even proactively handed us spoons for the okonomi-rosti! Iza, on the other hand, brought a very fun energy to the table - serving each dish up with a flourish, and even making us laugh as she helped us adjust the plates to make space for yet another dish. All in all, we had a great time and fingers crossed it won't be too long before our next visit!

2. ★★★★★5/5
   lydia bae3 weeks ago

   Was quite interested in patronising this restaurant for quite awhile, so when the chance came to celebrate my beloved friend’s birthday here, I was elated & excited. They serve quite a number of dishes & I enjoyed that they also serve hotate sashimi, which is pretty uncommon. Absolutely enjoyed the food but we were so stuffed, we didn’t have the chance to try the mains (it’s included in the buffet but limited to one dish per pax). Also love that they have an option to add on free flow alcohol as well (wine & beer). Definitely recommend!

3. ★★★★★3/5
   Honest Reviews Only2 months ago

   I visited Ginkyō by Kinki for dinner with some friends on a Monday night and found the restaurant pleasantly quiet. The space has a nice ambience and includes an outdoor patio which is a great spot to enjoy their happy hour. One of the major highlights for our visit was the free corkage offered on Mondays. The service was also good as the staff members were attentive throughout our stay. While the presentation was impressive because everything arrived beautifully plated on nice ceramics, the food itself was just average. The biggest issue was the portion sizes which were really small. Despite our party of four ordering many different items, we all left the restaurant feeling unsatisfied. We actually had to head out for supper immediately after the meal to fill up. Overall, the experience is a bit of a mixed bag. You get good service and a lovely setting, but the food is pricey for average quality and very small portions.