Consolidated "Michelin Restaurants" thread
Feb 22, 2016, 8:03 pm
#215
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Juni (1-star Michelin at 31st between 5th and 6th) has a great lunch, according to one of my coworkers. Been there for dinner and it is outstanding as well.
Feb 22, 2016, 8:05 pm
#216
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On a separate note: does anyone have opinions on the below Michelin-starred places in Tokyo? Going there next month and trying to get a good mixture of Japanese cuisine to try out, and I came up with these (I am doing Kyubey for sushi, which doesn't appears to be starred but have heard / read many good things about):
-Usuki fugu Yamadaya (3-star Michelin specializing in blowfish)
-Nodaiwa (1-star Michelin specializing in unagi)
-Fukamachi (1-star Michelin specializing in tempura)
-Usuki fugu Yamadaya (3-star Michelin specializing in blowfish)
-Nodaiwa (1-star Michelin specializing in unagi)
-Fukamachi (1-star Michelin specializing in tempura)
Mar 11, 2016, 9:26 pm
#218
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Ate at Sushi Azabu (1 star) for dinner tonight. The fish quality is still excellent, but now that I am paying more attention to it, the rice was not as well-prepared as it could have been.
Also had their tamago - definitely gives Nakazawa's a run for its money; it may even be better.
Also had their tamago - definitely gives Nakazawa's a run for its money; it may even be better.
Mar 14, 2016, 11:14 pm
#219
Join Date: Oct 2013
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On a separate note: does anyone have opinions on the below Michelin-starred places in Tokyo? Going there next month and trying to get a good mixture of Japanese cuisine to try out, and I came up with these (I am doing Kyubey for sushi, which doesn't appears to be starred but have heard / read many good things about):
-Usuki fugu Yamadaya (3-star Michelin specializing in blowfish)
-Nodaiwa (1-star Michelin specializing in unagi)
-Fukamachi (1-star Michelin specializing in tempura)
-Usuki fugu Yamadaya (3-star Michelin specializing in blowfish)
-Nodaiwa (1-star Michelin specializing in unagi)
-Fukamachi (1-star Michelin specializing in tempura)
To echo others in this thread - Harwood Arms is fantastic. we went for the sunday roast and it was nicely done.
On this trip, also ate at Le Cinq - really really enjoyed it. The kouign amann they give at the end are out of this world. Also got to take some home
In Frankfurt, ate at Lafleur - some service missteps, but otherwise enjoyed the food and the meal.
Mar 15, 2016, 12:17 am
#220
Join Date: Apr 2011
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As for Tickets, got some last minute table. They release them online, just check frequently.
Both were fantastic experiences in their own different ways.
Mar 15, 2016, 1:35 am
#221
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I managed to get a table at El Celler last month, thanks to Citi Prestige concierge (then ten group) by requesting a table a month before. They clearly mentionned that it was fully booked all year but they had a special relationship with the restaurant. Amazing dinner.
As for Tickets, got some last minute table. They release them online, just check frequently.
Both were fantastic experiences in their own different ways.
Still hoping for Tickets. From their website, sounds like I have to call from 4-6pm to see last min reservation has opened up. I didn't think website would update as well.
Mar 15, 2016, 2:15 am
#222
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: HKG
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In Barcelona now. I finally secured a lunch reservation for El Celler off the waitlist, but AMEX concierge wasn't very helpful. I didn't use Citi because there were no Spanish restaurants mentioned on the Prestige concierge website. How did you even know to use Citi? You just called and asked?
Still hoping for Tickets. From their website, sounds like I have to call from 4-6pm to see last min reservation has opened up. I didn't think website would update as well.
Mar 15, 2016, 10:14 am
#223
Join Date: Aug 2005
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I managed to get a table at El Celler last month, thanks to Citi Prestige concierge (then ten group) by requesting a table a month before. They clearly mentionned that it was fully booked all year but they had a special relationship with the restaurant. Amazing dinner.
As for Tickets, got some last minute table. They release them online, just check frequently.
Both were fantastic experiences in their own different ways.
As for Tickets, got some last minute table. They release them online, just check frequently.
Both were fantastic experiences in their own different ways.
Mar 15, 2016, 5:52 pm
#224
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: HKG
Programs: CX SL
Posts: 74
Were you in Barcelona? Trying to figure out how I'm going to get to Girona if they decide to give me a table on very short notice. I think I can get there on the train, but getting back late at night might be a challenge. All predicated of course on getting a table, which may or may not happen.