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10/04/2025: Kinome Review – Beautiful Presentation, Disappointing Taste and Service We visited Kinome and had their 11-course omakase menu, which sounded promising on paper. Unfortunately, the experience did not live up to expectations – neither culinary nor in terms of service. The food: There is no doubt that the dishes are beautiful. The servings were decorated with flowers and presented with a sense of visual appeal. Unfortunately, the taste did not follow suit. The first course – breaded pork – was overwhelmed by a thick deep-fried batter, which made it difficult to taste the meat, which had also become tough and rubbery. The second course, scallops in beetroot/chili sauce, was a positive surprise. A nicely balanced taste – especially since I usually don’t like scallops. The third course, a deep-fried shrimp, suffered from the same problem as the first – too much batter and overcooked. The shrimp were dry, and the dish was even served cold. The small taco with shrimp and avocado was okay, but not memorable. An oyster with finely sliced ​​dried fish followed – here there was simply too much topping, but fortunately most of it could be pushed aside. A bowl of smoked salmon and Chinese radish was presented dramatically with smoke under a lid, but in terms of taste it was a one-sided smoked experience. The sushi was nice and tasty, with a good variety of tuna, salmon and crab. Finally, three small desserts – nice, but not memorable. The service: The start was unfortunate. I ordered a non-alcoholic lychee mojito, which unfortunately tasted fermented and completely wrong. I love lychees and know how it should taste – my girlfriend agreed. When we pointed it out, we were met with a slightly dismissive attitude. The waiter insisted that the drink "always tastes like that", and we were not offered a new one without paying. I ended up just drinking water with the rest of the meal. In general, the service seemed stressed, even though the restaurant was only half full. The dishes were served without much enthusiasm, often just quickly mentioned in a low voice. Summary: Kinome serves beautifully prepared food in a quiet setting, but this does not translate into taste or service. The presentation is nice, but the quality is lacking – both in the culinary and in the guest experience. It ended up being three stars, but it felt more like a two. Unfortunately not a place I want to revisit or recommend further I was disappointed with the drink to start with, that I was not actually motivated to take pictures of the dishes as or were beautiful.

18/02/2025: Our dining experience was fantastic! The sushi was exceptionally fresh, expertly prepared, and beautifully presented. Every bite was delicious. The service was just as impressive—the staff was warm, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!