Vela Kinn

Vela Kinn is a stunning 200+-seater upmarket Thai restaurant nestled within Factory 2 of the heritage-listed Peters Ice Cream factory buildings at West End Village.

The striking cavernous venue features burnt orange and timber booths along the walls, circular tables with curved chairs neon lit inset artworks, banquettes and exposed iron girders on the ceiling.

Offering traditional Thai cuisine taken to the next level with top notch produce and a creative twist, Vela Kinn also serves killer Thai-flavoured cocktails.

The menu features a raw section, together with a delectable line-up of street food dishes and flavoursome curries.

Dishes include the likes of heavenly steamed dumplings in a delicate broth, baked scallops with chilli jam, butter and basil; and raw beef larb (beef tartare , chilli flakes, roasted ground rice & herbs) and crispy eggplant with tangy glaze, with green garnish.

There's also crispy whole fish with fried garlic, chilli and pepper, fragrant chicken curry, and chargrilled pork neck seasoned with Thai spices, with herbs and selection of dips, and for something more adventurous, 24-hour cooked ox tongue with pickled egg yolk and salt sesame dip.

Diners can select from the customisable à la carte menu, banquet menu, or let the Vela team craft unforgettable experiences in their function spaces for your perfect party or group booking.

Images courtesy of Vela Kinn.

The menu may have changed since our visit.

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