The difficulty in describing a meal at Kin lies in the fact that the food is so good that it is impossible to think clearly.

Kin's menu is small, changing with the availability of seasonal produce, and only the best ingredients make an appearance on the plate. The food is allowed to speak for itself - nothing is over-seasoned or over-dressed. The night I ate at Kin the Specials menu included, would you believe it, a "mixed grill". No, not the mixed grill you would see at the RSL. This included duck sausage and goat, among other tasty treats. The meals are smallish, so you can enjoy 3 courses.

My favourite dessert in the world is vanilla panna cotta, so when I saw it on the menu I knew that would be my dessert. I almost wish I didn't. It was perfect. Not too sweet, and with flecks of vanilla seed throughout. I will never be able to east a substandard panna cotta again.

The staff are knowledgeable and skilled, offering fine dining experience which is friendly without being crowding.

The restaurant is on the posh side, and has a price tag to match, so it is definitely a special occasion destination if you are like me (champagne taste and a beer budget). It is well worth it for a splurge. My partner and I had a three course meal, a bottle of wine, champagne to start and dessert wine with, well, dessert, and the bill came to about $250.

Approximate cost: $40