Adventuring out to Downtown, my friend and I decided to stop by an Arabic infused restaurant called Kris Kros. The minute you walk in you're slapped with an ambiance of bright colours, a complete mood changer. It's so modern and chic, everything you want in a multi-cuisine restaurant.
Greeted with lovely smiles we first dug into the starters!
Trying to make healthy options I could not resist the sun-dried tomato bread served, I love when restaurants serve warm fresh bread! I am one to usually avoid grains as I don't digest it too well and also tend to spoil my mains as I get full fast but couldn't resist. Oh and yes, let's not forget the bread crisps in the shape of the letter K! A nice touch.
ATMOSPHERE: Overall this place a nice vibe to chill with friends and not to mention the TV screens that also show live coverage of the Premier League games (many would find this important). The seat arrangements were quite spacious, didn't feel as though it was clustered.
Main Course:
Greeted with lovely smiles we first dug into the starters!
Trying to make healthy options I could not resist the sun-dried tomato bread served, I love when restaurants serve warm fresh bread! I am one to usually avoid grains as I don't digest it too well and also tend to spoil my mains as I get full fast but couldn't resist. Oh and yes, let's not forget the bread crisps in the shape of the letter K! A nice touch.
ATMOSPHERE: Overall this place a nice vibe to chill with friends and not to mention the TV screens that also show live coverage of the Premier League games (many would find this important). The seat arrangements were quite spacious, didn't feel as though it was clustered.
HEALTHY OPTIONS TO ORDER:
Appetizers:
- Sesame crusted warm goat cheese - This was nicely cooked eggplant filled with warm goats cheese and a tasty surprise of little sesame bites around the plate.
- Kale Salad - This would have to be my favourite! Such fresh ingredients with a lovely citrus flavour.
- Purple Rain (Vegetable Juice) - Absolutely delicious mix of beetroot, carrot and ginger.
I also asked what they recommend and they suggested the spinach artichoke dip which I wasn't too impressed with. The menu didn't mention anything about it been drowned in cream and being lactose intolerant I couldn't eat this and it visually did not look too appealing.
Non the less, they surprised us with a plate of Nachos, the gesture was really nice however they didn't really listen to my needs as I mentioned I was lactose intolerant, so nachos covered in cheese and sour cream dip was not ideal.
Main Course:
- House Smoke Salmon - I asked for no potatoes and vegetables instead. This was beautifully cooked and the portion size was generous.
Desserts and Shisha - I would have loved to try these so will next time. The menu had such a wide range of options to try! A nice Mediterranean touch, I find it hard finding places that offer international cuisine along with Shisha.
SERVICE: As mentioned above, a little disappointed that they weren't so attentive to my food intolerance however the effort was really appreciated.
Overall we didn't get quite the service we hoped for, we had to continually ask the waiter to order and get their attention and it wasn't busy. Really great team of staff and lovely management so hope that the service experience will be improved.
What I did like though was the liquid hand sanitser given before our meals, not many restaurants do this.
What I did like though was the liquid hand sanitser given before our meals, not many restaurants do this.
I will definitely be back and this time treat myself to some desserts and Shisha! Ow, and that Kale salad, it's too delicious to not order!
