Located in Duxton lies Kumi Den, a fun and casual drinking den that is all about bringing forth low-intervention wines from artisanal small-batch producers around the world. And the brainchild behind this new venture is Joel Lim, one of Singapore’s best sommeliers who has clocked in time at wine institutions including Praelum Wine Bistro, Les Amis, and Park90.
Here, the effervescent lad cherry-picks from a plethora of wine options including orange wines and pét-nats. And each month, the list expands and features exciting new additions of new labels. It is helpful to note that while the space offers mostly wines by the bottle, expect prices ranging from $80 to more than $200 a bottle.
Welcome! to eat at our home. Kumi Den refers to eat at our home in the creole language spoken by the Kristang – a community of mixed Portuguese and Malay ancestry.
Kumi Den is a refined offering that takes its inspiration from the different Asian flavours and is underpinned by recognizable dishes which have been given new twists. Armed with that knowledge, you should freely expect to be faced with a lot of spices here.
The wisps of Asian produce, spices, and sweet treats such as milk tea ice cream are perfectly paired with the gaiety of dining in the restaurant led by Chef Javier Low. With the intention of introducing Asian Cuisine with modernity, this concept came handily with his team who commands both spices and Asian flavours effortlessly with years alongside Chef Javier.
Evoking the forthcoming generations of traditional flavours with a modernity twist is a precedent in his creations. Putting your tannins and vineyards knowledge aside, this team has also selected a series of interesting beverage labels to complete Kumi Den’s taste bud tantalizing experience with a handpicked list of artisan breweries, these unconventional labels are definitely begging to be grabbed as you watch the team of chefs man their own stations to produce plate after plate of their specialty – Asian spices and flavours are particularly mesmerizing, with the repetitive flipping and fanning and the whiff of a charcoal grill is the heart. (Dec 2022)
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