Kekou

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What started as a boat trip through Asia to discover hidden food gems has culminated in a craft beer and foodie heaven known as Kekou, on Bridge Road in Richmond's trendy dining strip. Rocking a light-filled, chic space inside a year-old building fitted out to preserve its historic charm with polished concrete, rustic brick, splashes of greenery and furniture made from recycled railway sleepers, Kekou is the definitive place to see and be seen. Rotating craft beer and Eastern offerings are on a sharing menu, from small bites of spanner crab tartlet, padang sauce, shallots and saltbush to mains of braised beef cheek, coconut gravy, sambal mangga and three pak-chee. Decadent calamansi parfait, white chocolate crumble, gula jawa caramel and kaffir lime meringue will tempt sweet tooths. Delicious small bites of lobster tail, with chilli palm caramel sauce, sitting pretty atop betel leaves. As we celebrate Chef Hat award-winning restaurants around the country and the enormous effort they put in every day to serve sensational produce in memorable dishes, here are five must-visit Melb

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My history as a Chef spans across the globe. After expanding my knowledge on basic culinary skills, I moved to Connecticut, USA, to work in one of the biggest casino resorts, the Mohegan Sun. From there, I decided to move to Melbourne, Australia where it all began. The Asian influence in our food is one of my favourite things about my work here. I spent three years in Melbourne before I was lucky to be sponsored to one of the best places to work in Australia — Hamilton Island, Queensland. This gave me the creativity to explore new featured dishes each week using local and seasonal ingredients. Even though I loved the warmth and sun in Queensland, I decided to move back to breezy, cold, windy Melbourne again. Then the opportunity arose for me to open the new Asian restaurant in Richmond called Kekou, working as Head Chef. Our food at Kekou is a delicate blend of Asian influences, designed to be shared with friends or family. The dishes offer contrasting flavours of salty, sweet, sour and spicy, resulting in a balance of great textures and aromas. I highly recommend coming down to visit! Once I graduated with my Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management and started gaining international experience, my Chef career really took off. I feel like my style of cooking is relaxed and easy to understand. With my Asian background, I tend to like cooking things that people can enjoy eating together as a share-styled meal.

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Kekou

Beer has come a long way in Australia. Whether judged by a glance through the myriad breweries and beer styles covering the country, or by considering the number of venues and bottleshops now serving craft beer, things have most definitely changed. Yet such nights can be fleeting, at least outside beer weeks, with beer rarely treated with the same reverence as wine when it comes to dining out. Kekou, however, is not that kind of restaurant. Opening in March , Kekou is the work of a passionate team whose extensive travels and backgrounds have led to a combination of craft beer and food and, in the process, breathed new life into a closed Bridge Road institution, The Curry Club. Chief among the revamp are the 18 taps that catch the eye as soon as you walk in. What the bar does have that few restaurants do is a mighty impressive tap list, one that regularly rotates through local breweries and where on any given day you can take your pick from the hoppy, the sour, the dark and pretty much anything in between. If you need help, the Kekou staff are there to guide you and talk about the kind of beer and food you might like to see spread across your table. Or, if you want a combination as diverse as the food, there are always the tasting paddles, served with house roasted nuts and — like much of the venue — are upcycled, built from oars brought back from travels in Malaysia.

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After expanding my knowledge on basic culinary skills, I moved to Connecticut, USA, to work in one of the biggest casino resorts, the Mohegan Sun. Looking to kick on after dinner? Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Wine lovers can also rest assured that they'll be looked after, with a comprehensive and ever-changing wine list of local and international varieties that work in concert with the cuisine. Food was amazing as is the beer selection, as is the service. My signature dish has to be hour beef ribs in chilli red glaze and toasted rice powder. Obsessive-compulsive about? Your comments are integral in identifying and awarding quality establishments. Once I graduated with my Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management and started gaining international experience, my Chef career really took off. When we first ran a Crafty Crawl guide to Richmond it was paired with Abbotsford. Roti Canai. No thanks Awesome, you're subscribed! I grew up with her cooking since I was a kid. Chilli salt, spiced yoghurt dipping sauce 4pc. Perfect dining experience with the right amount of beers on tap for me will return!

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Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. Rotating craft beer and Eastern offerings are on a sharing menu, from small bites of spanner crab tartlet, padang sauce, shallots and saltbush to mains of braised beef cheek, coconut gravy, sambal mangga and three pak-chee. Pad-Thai Chaiya. The environment is very good! Aromatic Coconut Rice. How do I get free delivery on my Kekou order? Kekou delivery is available on Uber Eats in Melbourne. The Asian influence in our food is one of my favourite things about my work here. Mushroom Larb salad. Whether judged by a glance through the myriad breweries and beer styles covering the country, or by considering the number of venues and bottleshops now serving craft beer, things have most definitely changed. If you need help, the Kekou staff are there to guide you and talk about the kind of beer and food you might like to see spread across your table.