Consolidated "Michelin Restaurants" thread
Mar 31, 2019, 4:44 pm
#1607
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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Apr 1, 2019, 7:47 am
#1610
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Apr 4, 2019, 12:22 pm
#1612
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC
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Going to Japan next month. Previous trip was M* heavy, this time I just have Ishikawa booked in Tokyo, but wondered if anyone had any advice on what would be worth booking in Osaka? Looking for something different not just good food. I.e not Kaiseki or Western.
Apr 4, 2019, 12:36 pm
#1613
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: NYC
Posts: 427
Check out Taian. Small place run by husband and wife team, they specialize in grilled foods. You pick your protein that's cooked on a charcoal grill in front of you, along with a bunch of small side dishes served in courses. We enjoyed it a lot, and it was a nice change from all the kaiseki meals on that trip! It had 2 or 3 M* a few years ago when I went, not sure if it still holds stars, but worth a visit I think!
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Apr 4, 2019, 12:56 pm
#1614
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: UK
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Check out Taian. Small place run by husband and wife team, they specialize in grilled foods. You pick your protein that's cooked on a charcoal grill in front of you, along with a bunch of small side dishes served in courses. We enjoyed it a lot, and it was a nice change from all the kaiseki meals on that trip! It had 2 or 3 M* stars a few years ago when I went, not sure if it still holds stars, but worth a visit I think!
Apr 4, 2019, 1:03 pm
#1615
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: NYC
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IIRC there's only 1 omakase menu, and the only variation was the main protein you choose. All the side dishes were the same. Some of the side dishes were a bit kaiseki, but I felt overall the meal was a lot more protein heavy and richer in sauces/fats than your typical kaiseki.
Apr 4, 2019, 1:28 pm
#1616
Join Date: Oct 2014
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IIRC there's only 1 omakase menu, and the only variation was the main protein you choose. All the side dishes were the same. Some of the side dishes were a bit kaiseki, but I felt overall the meal was a lot more protein heavy and richer in sauces/fats than your typical kaiseki.
Apr 7, 2019, 8:05 am
#1617
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: NYC
Programs: DL DM; Marriott Ambasador Elite
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I also had a great meal at Le Bernardin the last time I was in NY - enjoyed it much more than EMP.
I am a huge Yakitori fan after my last Japan trip but I'm not big into arteries and innards so a full tasting may not be for me. Japanese food is my love so I'm really tempted to do Sushi Amane or Noz but I'm going to Tokyo next month and will get a good sushi fix then and I want to make the NY trip more about the wife so I'll probably skip sushi this time around (unfortunately).
Thanks for your feedback!
I am a huge Yakitori fan after my last Japan trip but I'm not big into arteries and innards so a full tasting may not be for me. Japanese food is my love so I'm really tempted to do Sushi Amane or Noz but I'm going to Tokyo next month and will get a good sushi fix then and I want to make the NY trip more about the wife so I'll probably skip sushi this time around (unfortunately).
Thanks for your feedback!
Le Bernardin is IMO the most consistent 3* in NYC. It always delivers an exceptional experience. I've had several meals at EMP; twice I've had among the best meals of my life and other times it was good but more of a 1* experience.
Apr 7, 2019, 8:05 pm
#1618
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
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I've eaten at both of the 1 star yakitori spots in Tokyo (one is Birdland - struggling to remember the name of the other). I think Tori Shin is just as good as either; we eat there quite often.
Le Bernardin is IMO the most consistent 3* in NYC. It always delivers an exceptional experience. I've had several meals at EMP; twice I've had among the best meals of my life and other times it was good but more of a 1* experience.
Le Bernardin is IMO the most consistent 3* in NYC. It always delivers an exceptional experience. I've had several meals at EMP; twice I've had among the best meals of my life and other times it was good but more of a 1* experience.
Anyone have thoughts on spots in Hong Kong? Right now, we have Tin Lung Heen (2 stars) lined up for one dim sum meal, and Lung King Heen (3 stars) for a dinner. We are contemplating Duddell's (1 star) for a lunch, but also checking into The Chairman (seems like a former 1-star currently, but on World's Best 50 last year at #22 ) for dinner as an alternative, as we want to keep at least one meal lined up for something more casual.
Apr 7, 2019, 10:56 pm
#1619
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 26
Chef's Table @ Brooklyn Fare is better than Le Bernardin, but YMMV. It's still very good but I feel like Chef Ramirez is more creative.
Anyone have thoughts on spots in Hong Kong? Right now, we have Tin Lung Heen (2 stars) lined up for one dim sum meal, and Lung King Heen (3 stars) for a dinner. We are contemplating Duddell's (1 star) for a lunch, but also checking into The Chairman (seems like a former 1-star currently, but on World's Best 50 last year at #22 ) for dinner as an alternative, as we want to keep at least one meal lined up for something more casual.
Anyone have thoughts on spots in Hong Kong? Right now, we have Tin Lung Heen (2 stars) lined up for one dim sum meal, and Lung King Heen (3 stars) for a dinner. We are contemplating Duddell's (1 star) for a lunch, but also checking into The Chairman (seems like a former 1-star currently, but on World's Best 50 last year at #22 ) for dinner as an alternative, as we want to keep at least one meal lined up for something more casual.
For HK, Would skip Duddell's. Been a few times for the ambiance, but it was very bad when I was there last time that I refuse to go back. Food ranged from ok to not so good, but the worst part was the service. Horribly inattentive. They also sat us right in the middle of the patio doors which was like a wind-tunnel; we kindly asked if we could move to an empty table which they refused (it remained empty the entire time we were there).
Lung King Heen seems to get mixed reviews but I think it's mostly from having such lofty standards of it; I personally love it and think everything on the menu is thoroughly delicious. 3*? Eh, probably not. But the service when I've been is outstanding, especially my favorite sommelier ever there-- Bernard. Tin Lung Heen is also very good but found the service not as good as LKH; I've only been there a few times though so YMMV because it seems to get stellar reviews. Another favorite of mine is Mott 32, consistently good food and feels less touristy now that "hype" around it has settled down (in a good way). Last time we went we actually preferred the food here to LKH and Yan Toh Heen.
Chairman is very good. Definitely a very hot place right now. I prefer my cantonese food to be indulgent so it's not my absolute favorite, but it is a really good option and definitely better than Duddell's if that's the alternative.
Apr 8, 2019, 8:38 am
#1620
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Mezza Luna (2*) in Bangkok last night. Was not expecting too much (Bangkok Michelin can be hit and miss) but found the food excellent. On the 65th floor the views are fabulous too (but they really really should clean the windows). Ingredients were very good (mostly Japanese) and beautifully presented. I would concur with Michelin's 2* rating.
A word of caution: drinks were ridiculous - $US70 for a glass of Champagne (PJ) or US$32 for a G&T is just laughable. Even a Diet Coke would set you back US$13. That's the level of price-gouging that will not make me return.
A word of caution: drinks were ridiculous - $US70 for a glass of Champagne (PJ) or US$32 for a G&T is just laughable. Even a Diet Coke would set you back US$13. That's the level of price-gouging that will not make me return.