London chef Scott Hallsworth – greatest referred to as the previous Head Chef at Nobu London and the artistic drive behind cult eating spots like Kurobuta, Double Dragon, and Freak Scene – launched his newest venture Kuroyoko on Friday fifth September.
A kushiyaki-style restaurant impressed by the neon-lit backstreets of Japan, Kuroyoko takes its identify from the Japanese for “black alley” or “darkish facet,” capturing the moody, atmospheric spirit of Tokyo’s after-hours eating scene. The restaurant specialises in kushiyaki – skewered and flame-grilled dishes – with a menu constructed round daring flavours, smoky aromas, and plates designed to be shared over sake, cocktails and highballs.
Highlights from the opening menu embrace:
- Hen Tsukune with candy soy glaze
- Oyster Mushroom skewers with garlic butter
- Octopus with scorched yellow chilli miso
- Korokke with creamy crab and truffle
- Sticky Soy Quick Rib rice pot with ginger
- Candy treats like Toasted Marshmallow with strawberry-yuzu dip and Kinako Sugar Cookie with milk choc chips and a brown rice icecream
For Hallsworth, Kuroyoko is a pure evolution of his long-standing love affair with Japanese meals and tradition: “I’ve all the time been fascinated by Japan’s after-dark meals tradition – smoky alleyway joints, late-night izakayas, locations that really feel alive with power and flavour,” says Hallsworth. “With Kuroyoko, I needed to bottle that ambiance and produce it to South London – not simply the meals, however the entire expertise.”
With simply 30 seats, the thrill round Kuroyoko constructed quickly. Greater than 500 individuals signed as much as the waitlist at kuroyoko.com, earlier than the doorways even opened. Early birds acquired 30% off their first go to when signing as much as the waitlist.
The opening marks Part One of Kuroyoko, with Part Two set to debut later this 12 months: the transformation of the basement into two non-public karaoke rooms, providing company the possibility to sing into the evening, Tokyo-style.
Kuroyoko opened on Friday fifth September in Balham, bringing a brand new layer of Tokyo nightlife to South London.
