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Asian street food resturant, Krill, opens in Durham

Famed North Carolina restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias's Asian street food restaurant, Krill opens on Friday in Durham.

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Krill in Durham
DURHAM, N.C. — Famed North Carolina restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias's Asian street food restaurant, Krill, opens on Friday in Durham.

The restaurant is a collaboration with Chef and business partner Jason Lawless

Krill’s name is a nod to the small fish known for "nourishing an entire ecosystem, similar to how this small restaurant hopes to nourish the community," according to a press release on Friday.

This is the 11th restaurant from Giorgios Hospitality Group.

The lush outdoor patio at Krill in Durham

“We’re incredibly fortunate to have Chef Jason Lawless and such a diverse team on board; Jason re-energized Parizade when he took the helm in 2016 – elevating our flagship Mediterranean restaurant, and together, we’ve spent years dreaming and planning Krill as a way to celebrate Jason’s talent and our love for Asian cuisine,” said Bakatsias. “This is going to be a wonderful playground for sharing the beautiful journey of discovery of Asian flavor and culture, without boundaries or limitations. Jason’s menu is intensely delicious, fun and inventive.”

Krill in Durham
Krill’s menu is designed for sharing with a mix of hot and cold starters, wok, noodles, skewers and large Plates. Krill’s signature wok-fried rice combines Chinese, Filipino, Thai and Japanese influences with the addition of fermented crab and shrimp paste, Chinese sausage, cilantro, Thai basil and shaved bonito.
The chive dumplings at Krill in Durham

Out and About got a sneak peek of Krill on Thursday. We recommend the chive dumplings and the banana spring rolls with caramel sauce, which WRAL Durham reporter Sarah Krueger described as "a delicious and unexpected dessert."

The banana spring rolls with caramel sauce at Krill in Durham

Krill is located at 506 Ramsuer St. It is open Tuesday through Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday for dinner 5 to 10 p.m. Reservations can be made via Open Table, but walk-ins are welcome too. Lunch and take-out will be introduced in the coming weeks.

Krill in Durham

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