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2017-06-27
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On my birthday, boyfriend surprised me by bringing me to L'atelier de Joel Robuchon. Awarded three Michelin stars, we always wondered ... was it worth it? We were about to find out.There are two ways to enter the restaurant. One is inside Landmark. The other is an exclusive elevator located outside Landmark on Queen's Road Central. The layout of the restaurant was interesting as the kitchen was in the center and everyone sat on a huge bar table surrounding the kitchen to watch the chefs at work
There are two ways to enter the restaurant. One is inside Landmark. The other is an exclusive elevator located outside Landmark on Queen's Road Central. The layout of the restaurant was interesting as the kitchen was in the center and everyone sat on a huge bar table surrounding the kitchen to watch the chefs at work. Decor was dark with colorful peppers and pasta as their only decoration.
As it was lunch, a lunch menu was presented to us. Menu is in English and French. They have a la carte and a set lunch menu. Set prices are $498 for appetizer/soup , main and dessert, $598 for appetizer, soup, main and dessert and $798 for appetizer, soup, two mains and dessert. All came with coffee or tea.
The waiter spoke very quietly. In fact everyone seemed to talk in soft tones. He asked if it was our first time and explained to us the menu and suggested the set lunch was the best value as we could pick and choose whatever is on the a la carte to create the set. Boyfriend and I decided to go with the $598 set and chose different things to try more items.
While we waited (and I want to say, do not expect an express lunch here as food arrived very slowly), we were givent a big bread basket. The bread was warm and wonderful. Every item was great. Bread worth a note: the mini baguette with cheese. The waiter even walks by and refills it when he sees it's half empty.
We were given a large disc of butter but I wasn't a big butter person as the bread clearly didn't need it. I just took a photo because it had the restaurant's initials on it.
We were then presented with an amuse bouche of a mysterious black pot.
Lifting the lid was this pretty little item surrounded by smoke from dry ice. It was a cold cream of cauliflower foam that was highlighted with chorizo oil. Giving a little heat to otherwise cold dish. An interesting mix to hot and cold on my palate. An interesting start to the lunch.
Our appetizers arrived at the same time.
Boyfriend chose this: La Joue de Boeuf. Braised beef cheeks in a wasabi sauce, egg mimosa and carrot and ginger puree. There was also a small dab of jellied beef stock. The beef cheeks literally melted in your mouth. The wasabi sauce wasn't not overpowering and it just gave the beef a bit of kick.
My appetizer was La Saint Jacques. Hoikkaido sea scallop salad with avocado and coriander. The scallops were cooked perfectly. This was a clean dish where nothing overpowered the scallops but yet made it the star.
Soup arrived. Boyfriend chose La Langoustine. The soup was rich and flavorful with the taste of the langoustine. There was some mini raviolis stuffed with pieces of the langoustine and it was balanced with a taste of mint. I think we preferred this soup between the two we chose.
My soup was L'oeuf de Poule. An asparagus veloute, topped with a poached egg and chorizo bits. Wise to add some spicy chorizo to lift the soup otherwise it would have tasted a bit plain. It did taste a bit like the amuse bouche we had earlier. But what astounded me was the poached egg. It was poached, wrapped in a meringue and then poached again and still the yolk remained runny. A feat of absolute amazement in my eyes.
Mains arrived and this is boyfriend's choice. Le Turbot. A nicely pan seared filet of turbot that was topped with a razor clam and mousseron mushrooms. It was complimented with a ginger foam. The fish and clam was cooked perfectly. It was balanced with the woody taste of mushrooms and the sharp ginger foam. There were edamame beans scattered to give it a nutty taste.
My main was La Carnard. Grilled duck breast with a cherry confit and almond praline. The duck was so moist and tender. It went very well with the tart yet rich cherry confit. The addition of the pralines gave it crunch and there was a smear of cauliflower puree to give it balance.
Our mains came with mashed potatoes. This little pot was so rich in butter, it felt like all I was eating was butter. It was smooth like ice cream. Boyfriend, who loves potatoes, thought it was even too rich for him.
Dessert arrived and boyfriend chose Le Chocolat. A chocolate tart with Grand Mariner jelly and Malibu ice cream. A lovely boozy yet chocolatey dessert. Something about chocolate and alcohol go together so well.
Then my dessert came and what a surprise! The entire wait staff came out and started to sing happy birthday! They the took a photo with their camera and later gave a print of in in a framed card as a souvenier. WOW! I felt really special. My dessert was Le Miel. Yuzu cream puffs with honey ice cream and hazelnut tuille. This was wonderful. Theice cream was creamy and sweet with the taste of honey. The cream puffs were crispy on the outside and filled with a delicious yuzu cream. All balanced with a crispy tuille.
Lunch ends with a coffee or tea. My lovely latte.
A plate of sweets were provided to compliment to coffee. This included chocolates, raspberry macarons, chocolate nibs and my favorite. Passionfruit jellies.
Beautifully plated food that tasted as good as it looked. Each item placed on the plate had a purpose and everything flowed together well. Service was fantastic. Not snobby and very inviting. They did try to make the lunch a very special event. Food arrived at the same time so not one of us were sitting eating while the other was still waiting. It was also great to watch the chefs at work as they were clearly the stars. Would definitely return and suggest it to anyone for a very special day.
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