Hakkasan - a London transport - one of the top 50 restaurants in the world. Known for its modern Chinese cuisine. We headed for brunch.. and I had one of the loveliest experiences ever. Absolutely stuffed. Gloriously happy.
Exhausted after the first phase of my project migration ended, i wandered subconsciously into Le Bernardin. I wanted a drink, a light snack, a name to drop when i got back home. The 'light snack', a lobster cappuccino (Lobster Cappuccino; Celeriac Soup, Lobster Foam, Perigord Truffle) was so good that it evolved into a 4 course tasting menu. There you go, the story of why i am so broke this month.
But no regrets, i never had such a fun time eating until i ate there. Before coming in, i always thought that it was an overly glorified seafood restaurant. Afterall, if the produce was fresh, no wrongs can ever be done. Boy did i underestimate them. It was like learning to eat again. The light flavors, the contrasts in the mouth and the textures just made me smile. I hereby worship your name Eric Ripert.
Shaved Geoduck Clam; Smoked Edamame Mousseline, Wasabi-Citrus Emulsion
Caviar and Shellfish Medley; Yuzu Scented Custard, Smoked Bonito Broth
“Ultra-Rare” Arctic Char; Truffled Peas and Favas Butter Lettuce-Tarragon Emulsion
Dark Chocolate Cremeux, Kirsch Bavaroise, Belgian Kriek Beer Sorbet
