Silencio presents new spring flavours
Under the helm of Japanese-born chef Sato Kiyoshi, Silencio is experiencing a spring awakening, coming back stronger than ever with an updated à la carte menu, dinner tasting menu, and lunch sets. Diverging from tradition, Chef Kiyoshi forges ahead with his new creations, pushing the conventional boundaries of Japanese cuisine and bringing his globally influenced approach to the modern izakaya environment with delicate and refined flair.
From the ham-aji ($158), the signature appetiser of diced hamachi, salmon roe, daikon sheets, cucumber, persimmon, and ginger ponzu, to the crab ($188), an indulgent medley of Japanese king crab and snow crab meat with tomato ikura and beach succulents, the briny flavours of the ocean are well-represented. Silencio’s sushi dishes, in particular, show off the refined knifework of Chef Kiyoshi and his team, as well as the best seasonal selection from Japan’s best fish markets; the tuna trio ($278) blends together a fanciful combination of otoro, chutoro, and akami, creating an exceptional mouthfeel.
Other notable highlights include the Wagyu from the Mizuho tasting menu ($978), a Wagyu steak grilled over binchō-tan and topped with shaved truffle, and the mouth-watering chicken nanban ($118), a classic dish with origins in the Miyazaki Prefecture that Chef Kiyoshi has re-invented with tartar sauce and house-smoked ikura, fresh chives, and pickled ginger.
Desserts come in the form of sweet treats like the unforgettable Hokkaido ($88), a masterful creation that spotlights the legendary dairy product of the popular Japanese island. Making full use of the creaminess of Hokkaido milk, this finisher is a lush pannacotta that’s combined with roasted white chocolate, brown butter ice cream, and crunchy milk textures.
Silencio, 6/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Central | (+852) 2480 6569