Originally Posted by
United747
Took a quick trip to NYC a few weeks ago and had lunch at both Jean-Georges and Le Bernardin. I've been to JG before and it was just as good. First time at Le Bernardin and the food was fantastic. Service wasn't too great, but I've come to expect that as a solo diner who's under 21
(CX F and Krug made up for it that night though!)
You are solo dining at these restaurants and you are under 21 years of age?! My poor butt was eating $3 food truck food when I was your age...
Separately, back from a trip to Tokyo. Sampled a few Michelin-starred spots for dinner...
-Fukamachi Tempura (1 star) - excellent tempura, easily the best I've ever had. Hard to compare within Japan as I haven't eaten any elsewhere, but tempura prepared with care is much, much better than any regular fried veggies and fish.
-Nodaiwa (1 star) - similarly, very good preparation of eel. The focus here is on unagi and not anago, but I really liked that every dish was served without being over-lathered with teriyaki sauce, as it I have had it nearly everywhere else (especially in the U.S.)
-Usukifugu Yamadaya (3 stars) - overpriced and not worth it. Fugu (blowfish) is interesting to try, but it is not worth designing a whole meal around by any means. The sashimi cuts were a bit on the dry/chewy side, and even when it was grilled/fried/boiled, etc., it just did not blow me away. I wish I could have ordered one of the tasting menus with less courses so that I wouldn't have spent as much.