Kong

Kong was one of our final meals in Paris, and definitely one of the best, after a helpful recommendation from our hotel’s concierge. The restaurant offers a well rounded menu of modern Asian-French fusion dishes, all that come with stunning presentation and top notch taste.

Jen started out with the Tomato Mozzarella "Glam Chic", a nice variation on the typical mozzarella and cheese, with edamame, seaweed wrapped legumes, and a healthy dose of a fantastic wasabi glaze everywhere. She mentioned that she’s had greens every way she could possibly think of, and even this was something she’s never quite had or enjoyed as much. The wasabi glaze was definitely the coup de grace for this one.

Tomato Mozzarella Glam Chic

She didn’t really see much in the main courses that appealed to her, and the udon noodle selection wasn’t really calling out to her either, so she went with the Saint-Marcellin cow cheese for her main course (typically a dessert). This mild and creamy cheese makes me wish dairy was still a part of my daily diet. I miss cheeses on my frittatas and omelettes, but I’d slather myself in this stuff anytime and just call it a day. I doubt it’s as easily accessible here in the states unless you’re at a gourmet cheese shop, but I’ll have to look out for it sometime if I am.

Saint Marcellin Cheese

I went for the all our frenchie experience, starting with the Fresh Foie Gras Terrine and toasts, considering French foie gras a must for any gastrom visiting in Paris. The foie gras, unadorned, appears to be nothing more than a simple dish, but the rich flavor won me over. So amazing, it was ultramallardelicious.

My main course was the beef tartar with a side of fries, both were pretty impressive. The raw beef was seared but plenty raw, and another winner in my books. Both Jen and I loved the fries, thick cut, with a salty crisp exterior and a piping hot, creamy potato interior just waiting to burn your tongue. Unfortunately, Kong was too dark for either of my dishes to come out, but their website proudly showcases their best dishes, and only makes me want to go back to try more of them soon.

The restaurant itself is designed by Philllippe Starck, a well known product designer in the design community, whose work and influence you’ve likely seen in many places. We managed to get in at a late enough hour after a boat tour on the Seine river that we copped the best seat in the house. The restaurant sits on the top floor of the Kenzo design house, six stories tall and overlooking Pont Neuf and the Seine. The elongated shape has a rounded glass dome, which is exactly where we sat. Amazing.

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The view from Kong, overlooking Pont Neuf. Nice.

The staff can be a bit uptight, as if the jerks were holding sushi rolls between their cheeks all night. Relax guys, drop the unagi. Attitude aside, service is quick and the dishes come out quick. If you’re traveling through Paris, Kong is an absolute must for any diner, especially meat eaters. The design is quirky and fun, and the bar scene is vibrant. If you’re looking for Kong while in Paris, you can totally find them
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