THE SUM OF HIS PARTS
Damian D’Silva is a chef that barely needs an introduction at this point. The 64-year-old has often been touted as Singapore’s premier expert on heritage cuisine, counting Peranakan, Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian dishes among his wealth of expertise. He has certainly shown his passion in the past 14 years of his life, cooking in a multitude of restaurants and even appearing as a judge on MasterChef Singapore.
His latest restaurant is no exception. Kin, opened in partnership with The Lo & Behold Group in the lobby of Straits Clan, is unabashedly local. The dining room, plush and sleek in browns and emerald green accents, lies within the 1970s inspired conservation building. The setting may be modern, but the menu is decidedly historic. D’Silva’s menu is carefully curated, consisting of time-honoured recipes and cooking methods that have been forgotten over time – a
