Private Dining Experience with Reynold Poer
KOI, which stands for 'Kids of Ike', is now operated by three brothers Ronald, Arnold and Reynold Poernomo, who have come together to deliver an experience that arouses and excites the senses. I was excited to finally pay Koi a visit as I had been an avid supporter of Reynold’s journey on Masterchef. I’ve always admired his creativity in crafting imaginative food. I loved going behind the scenes in watching him plate up - and felt lucky to witness his talent in person.
If you’re looking to engage all your senses in a unique fine-dining experience - i’d highly recommend paying KOI Dessert Bar a visit with Chef Reynold Poernomo. You’ll get to try a surprise selection of sweet & savoury dishes with your friends. This experience is exclusive for Mastercard holders.
Mastercard recently relaunched its Priceless Cities program, allowing Australians to uncover ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experiences in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Be sure to book this once-in-a-lifetime fine dining experience!
Arriving at KOI
Forest Bouquet & Tarts
Various garden herbs, rose vinaigrette, vanilla oil & brik pastry
Eggplant, miso, Truffle & Coat’s curd, Pear Caramel
Bubble Tea
Parmesan boba, potato, mushroom tea, porcini
Green Mosaic
Smoked eel, beef fat, coconut, dashi, lettuce, chives
Little Bird
Sneak peek watching head chef Reynold Poernomo plate up the quail breast, pear, celeriac, black currant
Wagyu
Rump cap, turnip, artichoke, leek, eschalot, smoked jus
Black Out
Brown butter, caramelised milk chocolate, caramel
Campfire
Muscovado, tonka bean, almond sucreé
Galaxy & Taste Invaders
Raspberry rum, grape, lychee, shiso
Mandarin, yuzu, curry, tumeric, white chocolate
In an attempt to retain the grand, historic public rooms of the 1860s and 1920s - of which the Café Royal was famed for - these Grade II listed spaces have been carefully restored.
I had the pleasure of staying here for two nights - come and see my photo diary and what I got up to.