About Us

THE BEGINNING

OUR STORY

THE BEGINNING

OUR STORY

The name ‘Kilo’ draws inspiration from the nautical flag for ‘K’, symbolizing our desire to connect. Kilo curates moments filled with delicious food, soulful music, heartwarming conversations, and memorable occasions: a place that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, offering a shared experience for both new and old friends – a true home away from home

THE BEGINNING

OUR STORY

Kilo’s predecessor was Raw Kitchen Bar, which opened in Bukit Timah in 2008. Here, the basis for Kilo was formed — the sense that you’ve simply stepped into someone’s home, not a restaurant; the essence of Kilo’s sharing spirit; a place for friends to catch up over food, drinks, and music; a way for people to meet other people and establish new friendships. It was also at Raw Kitchen Bar that the menu for Kilo was first conceived, and then later refined, edited, and adapted.

The name Kilo comes from the phonetic name of the half-blue, half-yellow nautical flag for ‘K’, which signals the message, “We wish to communicate with you.” Kilo aims to communicate moments defined by hearty food, soulful music, warm conversations, and unforgettable occasions. A place that feels like home for people from all different walks and circles of life, Kilo welcomes you for a sharing experience amongst family and friends, both old and new. Come and join us.

CO FOUNDER

JOSHUA

Born in Brooklyn, New York to a Puerto Rican mother and a father from Saint Lucia, Joshua grew up in the Caribbean, where his first taste of the F&B industry was a job helping out at his aunt’s hot dog cart stand. His father’s side of the family owned restaurants, bars, and clubs in Saint Lucia, and so it almost seems like Joshua was born to do what he does. Joshua was working in Hollywood, Florida, before he followed a then-girlfriend to Singapore. What was at first meant to be a short, few-months stint for Joshua has now turned into a long- term endeavour after he was introduced to Javier at Kilo, just six months after the restaurant opened. Today, Joshua is involved in all concepts at Kilo — he helps to create dishes, cocktails, and menus for the restaurant and lounge, and also assists in day-to-day operations, events, concept and brand development. Together with Javier, Joshua is always looking for new ways to move Kilo forward. “We both believe that the best thing you can do is to create something that is honest, real, and full of your soul and love,” Joshua says. “The right people will appreciate it, want to experience it, and hopefully want to share it with others.”