KION, an independent Latin–Nikkei fusion restaurant on the Upper Newtownards Road, serves delicious Latin American cuisine, drawing inspiration from Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and beyond, with Nikkei influences bringing a Japanese dimension to the dishes.
We experienced a fabulous tasting-style menu with some specially invited guests, celebrating KION’S superb food and drink.
Starting with a glass of fizz on arrival, we were soon enjoying a trio of canapés; Chicken Causa with scallions, coriander, & criollo potato, Green Plantain Croquettes with pork chicharron, cream cheese, & parmesan, and Kion Tuna Sashimi with amarillo sauce, scallions & tobiko.
We were then served a strikingly presented snack of Fresh Avocado Guacamole, pico de gallo, and crispy corn nachos.
One of our favourite dishes of the night was the zingy Seabass Ceviche, Nikkei-style, with sweet potato, corn, red onions, and fragrant tiger milk.
The next course was Slow Roasted Pork Belly with yellow chilli mash, quinoa, pickled red onions and curtido salad, or the delicious pescatarian alternative of spicy Prawns and Mixed Fish Pasta in a warming Amarillo coconut sauce, with chilli, coriander, and parmesan.
And to finish, an indulgent, bubbly Chocolate Mousse with chocolate chips crumble, and dulce de leche.
Many thanks to Diego, Lia, Sofia, Aranza, Santiago, Amber and the whole team at KION for creating such a memorable evening of authentic food, cocktails, music, and the spirit of Latin America.
And it’s so straightforward to get there, as the Glider stops right outside, only ten minutes from Belfast’s City Centre.
Restaurant website HERE
