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Braving The Kitchen With Chef Sun Kim of Meta

"Meta’s chef Sun Kim has a natural flair for melding Eastern and Western flavours, and he does it with finesse and great showmanship. A case in point: a pristine white plate arrives at the table with a sculptural mound that is covered by a silky layer of pressed scallop in the middle. Gently peel back the blanket to reveal a creamy, briny surprise — a poached Hamaguri clam that is laced with a herbaceous spiced fennel cream made with preserved yuzu chilli and fennel confit. Capping off the dramatic reveal are a sprinkling of Japanese micro-chives and zingy lemon zest. This conversation starter at Meta, a one-Michelin-starred contemporary Asian restaurant in Keong Saik Road is part of its spring menu that debuted last month." - Kenneth Goh