I had high hopes for this place after the perfect four star review from Bauer, but unfortunately had a mixed experience. The presentation was outstanding and I really liked the little snacks before dinner, the salmon and the beef, but the other dishes were overwrought and had too much going on, the akabana kanpachi and foie gras were the worst offenders. Needed a pizza after dinner.
Bauer is particularly at his worst reviewing any cuisine involving Japanese, fusion Japanese / Japanese inspired, and pseudo Japanese.
Agreed, this place is rather underwhelming, and even the sake that were part of beverage pairing did not work that great (mostly a problem with the food not working with the sake).
My meal wasn’t terrible or bad at all. Visually everything was great and there were some tasty bites. I did not enjoy the beverage pairing and it did very little for me. Overall it just didn’t wow, which can be rather upsetting at that price point and whatever they are aspiring.
This sold out awfully quick.
$95 Farm Box while the restaurant is closed due to a venting system fire. Pick up only. Would have tried to order if they were shipping.
I see why it’s called SingleThread. it’s so much food that your pants will literally be hanging by a thread. I was so uncomfortably full before the dessert courses, and now I am probably gonna have to sleep sitting upright
food was great. a few dishes were sensational, but a lot of dishes were just ok. no misses though. both the nightly and the non-alcoholic pairings were fantastic.
yup not in “hall of fame tier” is what I would categorize it as well. I would say that the service was much more casual and the dining environment was much warmer than Atelier Crenn, but the food and pairings at AC are better (both old and new menu).
I think if they dialled down the amount of food
to 70% of what it was, I would have enjoyed it infinitely more. I slept so badly and now I am still full the next morning. I legit could only eat half of the first dessert course and we got the mignardises packed to go.