Here it goes my exciting first blog...
As Elsa was rewarded 'Service Leader' at Crown as an appreciation of her diligence, we had a chance to redeem the $180 Food & Beverage voucher at Koko. How awesome!
Koko is a renowned fine dining Japanese restaurant located on 3rd floor at Crown Towers (right next to Club 23). As I strolled in, the serenity is indeed welcoming and staff was extremely courteous. We were allocated a table by the window (It was still early, 6:30pm) and an artificial square pond. Guided by waitress dressed in a simplified Kimono, we stepped on the cobbles sitting in the pond and proceeded our discreet table.
Before the arrival, we had already skimmed through the menu available on the internet. Therefore we had a brief idea what to order. Beverages should not be neglected on this special day, I had a Yuzu Mojito ($18) which is a Mojito with Rum replaced by Yuzu shochu.
What a fantastic summer drink by the Yarra River witnessing the tranquility of water.
Our beloved sushi platter has arrived. Koko Chef's special sashimi ($52.50).
Spider roll ($29). I loved the texture of soft-shell crab. It was a pleasure munching it.
As Elsa fancied some soup, she ordered Dobin Mushi ($16.5) which is a Dashi consomme. I was surprised that it was served in a clay teapot.
Frankly we were half-stuffed by the time we gobbled the grilled scallops with miso mustard sauce. Hotate Misoyaki ($8 each). It was so succulent but I found the sauce on the sweet side.
Here comes the main dishes. We soon realised our eyes are bigger than our stomachs.
Wagyu Yanagawa ($51). Australian Wagyu beef striploin in soy mirin sauce. I wouldn't rule out the fact that we were almost full which leads to depreciation of its taste. But it was still very beautiful.
After a 10-min wait, we had our last dish, Gindara Sakamushi ($48). It is a fillet of steamed black cod in seaweed broth topped with caviar. I indeed discovered the similarity of this broth and the soup we just had. And I do prefer black cod fillet pan-fried (like the signature dish at Nobu) after this attempt.
Moment of truth, let's plonk the ratings right here...
Decor/Vibe: 9/10 (Loved the traditional japanese decor and the water feature)
Service: 9.5/10 (Almost a 10, the half point was deducted as there was a wait when the place got busy)
Flavour: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Re-visiting possibility: High
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