The new Kenny Hills Bistro features some familiar favourites, but also many new elements that aim to make the dining experience more sophisticated. — Photos: ART CHEN/The Star
When Kenny Hills Bakery first opened nearly eight years ago in the namesake neighbourhood that spawned its name, it was an instant, undisputed success. The brand’s home-spun breads, pastries and artisanal coffee thrived from the point of inception and teeming crowds (and long queues) were the norm.
And it could have remained as such – a tiny (the original space was only 65 sq m), popular little outpost. But founder Au Tai Hon knew that being stagnant meant doing little to nothing with that unique je ne sais quoi that had made Kenny Hills a triumph to begin with.
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The new Kenny Hills Bistro features some familiar favourites, but also many new elements that aim to make the dining experience more sophisticated. — Photos: ART CHEN/The Star
The new Kenny Hills Bistro features some familiar favourites, but also many new elements that aim to make the dining experience more sophisticated. — ART CHEN/The Star
If you're into cocktails, definitely try the Made in Jalisco (left). — Kenny Hills Bistro
If you're into cocktails, definitely try the Made in Jalisco (left). — KENNY HILLS BISTRO
Coffee continues to be a stand-out at the restaurant. — ART CHEN/The Star
Coffee continues to be a stand-out at the restaurant. — ART CHEN/The Star
The beef-fat brioche offers a wonderful way to start your day. — ART CHEN/The Star
The beef-fat brioche offers a wonderful way to start your day. — ART CHEN/The Star
A large open-view kitchen is a central feature at Kenny Hills Bistro. — ART CHEN/The Star
A large open-view kitchen is a central feature at Kenny Hills Bistro. — ART CHEN/The Star
The fresh-out-of-the-oven fish pie is a soul-warming dish. — ART CHEN/The Star
The fresh-out-of-the-oven fish pie is a soul-warming dish. — ART CHEN/The Star
The eatery boasts an assortment of pies, including more old world English pies that are seeing a revival of sorts in Europe. — ART CHEN/The Star
The eatery boasts an assortment of pies, including more old world English pies that are seeing a revival of sorts in Europe. — ART CHEN/The Star
The bread and butter board serves up a smorgasbord of house-made butters alongside brioche and a croissant cube. — KENNY HILLS BISTRO
The profiteroles are perfect sweet treats for hot, sunny days. — Kenny Hills Bistro
The profiteroles are perfect sweet treats for hot, sunny days. — KENNY HILLS BISTRO
Cocktails are an additional, enticing feature of the eatery. — Kenny Hills Bistro
Cocktails are an additional, enticing feature of the eatery. — KENNY HILLS BISTRO
The charred Spanish octopus highlights all the natural beauty of this perfectly-cooked aquatic treasure.
Tender, pliable beef cheeks are the highlight of this glorious meal. — Photos: ART CHEN/The Star
Tender, pliable beef cheeks are the highlight of this glorious meal. — ART CHEN/The Star
Kai has been instrumental in spearheading the refined offerings at the new restaurant.
Kai has been instrumental in spearheading the refined offerings at the new restaurant. — ART CHEN/The Star
