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BANGALORE BITES

Pri y a Ba l a

Koko Daizu Avocado Maki

4121/S Hal, Prestige Icon, 2nd Stage,
Kodihalli, Jeevan Bima Nagar, Old
Airport Road, Bengaluru 560008
Mob: 0 98443 04747
Meal for two: Approximately Rs 6000
+ taxes, with alcohol

Koko on Old Airport Road is a plush space,
with an al fresco area, a formal dining
room, a high energy venue upstairs and an
open terrace. There are hostesses in fitted
black dresses and an assortment of staff in
sleek black suits. Unsurprisingly, the Koko
experience comes at a price.
The menu is long, with separate sections
for Jain, vegan and gluten-free dishes. There’s
an array of small plates to choose from. You
could begin with the Koko Signature Roll
from the sushi selection. It is pleasing in include dishes such as the Shiitake, Fungus, Hazelnut Crunch Fingers
the way most prawn tempura rolls are with Pakchoy, Broccoli and Burnt Garlic. The
generous amounts of Japanese mayo. vegetables keep their colour and it is light
The Belgian Pork Soupy Dumpling is and tasty. Plus, there are all the vegan and
a silken dumpling filled with pork mince Jain menus to choose from.
floating in soup. The Peking Duck with There’s an extensive cocktail programme
Pancake is listed as a small plate, but makes here. The Koko Sour is nicely balanced, and
for a satisfying meal. It’s a hearty portion the Oaxaca Sour with mezcal finds many
of roast duck, two kinds of hoisin sauce, takers, too. The staff is knowledgeable,
scallions and cucumber strips and a pile engaging well with customers, ensuring a
of soft pancakes. For vegetarians, choices pleasant dining experience.

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