linda
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A fine dining, Vietnamese tasting menu that’s definitely worth a visit if cost is not a consideration.
There are two dinner sittings each evening along a 20 seater table with the kitchen in the centre.
Unfortunately everyone tends to arrive at the same time so there were no seats left in the waiting area and we stood awkwardly by the door with our welcome drink. After a while asked if we could take our seats and directed to the two at the far end of the restaurant. If you want to see the food preparation these are not the best seats as the view, particularly in the first seat, is slightly obscured.
There is no menu until the end, so each course arrives with a detailed explanation of the ingredients and history of dish.
The appetiser consisted of delicious fresh herbs, beef tartare and an egg mayonnaise cube.
Followed by trout and kefir snow: a roll your own pork and pineapple spring roll: beef and lobster: quail, truffle and sticky rice and finally a fermented rice cake with mango and coconut. All courses were beautifully prepared and very tasty.
It’s not a cheap experience, around £185 for two people, plus wine around £30 (although there were a lot more expensive options) and £6 for two bottles of water. Personally, at this price, I would expect the water to be included.
Finally the credit card machine offers a choice of 5, 10 or 15% service making this a special occasion venue.