The latest venture from the owners of Raleigh's buku will open on Friday in Cary.
Kō•än is located in the former home of ān cuisines at 2800 Renaissance Park Place. The menu celebrates Southeast Asian cuisine with dishes including Singapore Chicken Rice, Yakisoba, Ramen and Vietnamese Pho with Wagyu beef short rib. Small plate options include Lobster Gyoza, Steamed Buns and Duck Larb.
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The menu was developed by Executive Chef Drew Smith, who won the 2019 Cooking for a Classic dining competition.
In addition to the regular menu, there is an omakase option that includes five and seven course tasting menus with wine pairings.
The restaurant space was renovated for several months to create a "zen-like" ambiance that includes fountains and living walls.
In January 2017, ān cuisines suddenly closed citing "operational losses." In June 2018, buku owners announced plans to take over the space.
Kō•än's hours are Monday through Thursday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Lunch and brunch service will be available soon.