5 /5 Jellyly: I visited KIN Cafe a couple of months ago and was so impressed with the brunch that I made a point to return on my next trip to London. Unfortunately, the cafe was closed for a meeting about their upcoming refurbishment, but I was kindly directed to KIN Restaurant right next door.
They are run by the same group, but the menus are completely different. The restaurant itself is quite intimate with lovely, cosy decor. It did get a bit cramped and noisy during the lunch rush, but the staff remained incredibly attentive and friendly.
I opted for the Mongolian Mushroom and Broccoli, served with Japanese rice. The presentation was exquisite! The portion size was decent—not massive, but satisfying. I loved the combination of oyster mushrooms and broccoli, beautifully garnished with red peppers and angel hair chilli. The Mongolian sauce was a tad on the salty side for my palate, but it balanced out well when eaten with the rice.
Overall, it was a flavourful and enjoyable lunch. That said, I think I still prefer the lighter brunch options at KIN Cafe. Ill definitely be back once their renovations are done!
