#225 Patrick Kwong and Cindy Pan | Ronin Omakase

Partners in life and love, Patrick Kwong and Cindy Pan opened Ronin almost two years ago in the space that was previously occupied by Massi and for a millisecond, Cucina Povera. The high-ceilinged industrial slab feel of the room serves as the perfect backdrop for Patrick to shine and shine he does. Patrick learned Japanese cuisine and, more specifically sushi from two Japanese masters. His technique and flavours are exceptional. But Patrick’s food is only one part of the experience at Ronin. Patrick, himself describes what he does as five nights of clubbing. That’s two sessions a night, five nights a week of Patrick DJing, preparing and serving food and entertaining guests with stories and descriptions of the food, not to mention the shots of sake in between. No wonder the waitlist for the 20 spots a night is over 4000 deep. This was such a fun chat. Patrick and Cindy clearly love what they do and they exude a passion for food and hospitality. They told me to come in for omakase, and I can’t wait to do so, but perhaps, they gently suggested, come to the earlier session. “It’s less of a club.”