This is a return visit to EMi. Chef Ruben kept things interesting for me by swapping in some new dishes he’s developing around seasonal spring ingredients and upcoming menu refreshes. The core menu feels even more dialed in now – better balance without losing any of that depth. The foie gras egg custard with lobster and dry-aged duck broth was the star of the night for me. Service hit that sweet spot of being on it without feeling stiff, and the wine pairing is honestly absurd for what it is. Hard to argue this place isn’t already operating at a two-star level.
Menu
– Kelp / Octopus / Red Pepper
– Gim Bugak / Rice / Nori / Shrimps
– Venison / Croustade / Mustard
– Jerusalem Artichoke / Lemon Verbena
– Mussel escabeche / Caviar / Tuna / Tomato
– Hamachi / Sea Grapes / Tosazu / Nashi Pear
– Scallop / Parsnip / Vin Jaune (work in progress)
– Aebleskiver / Wild boar Stew / Mushrooms
– Morels / Peas/ Almond/ Pine nuts (work in progress)
– Foie / Ceps / Gochugaru / Duck/ Lobster
– Besugo / White Kimchi / Squid / Ibérico Papada
– Venison / Kohlrabi / Lobster Curry
– Makgeolli/ Pine/ Apple
– Boletus / Seaweed Caramel / Matcha / Walnuts
– Miso Stroopwafel
– Kelp / Pastry Cream / Mushroom gel
– Fizzy Yuzu Rock
– Chocolate / Black garlic / Sesame
Wine Pairing
– Krug Vintage Brut 2000
– Jacques Lassaigne Clos Sainte-Sophie Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature 2016
– Marguet Pere & Fils Sapience Premier Cru Extra Brut Oenotheque 2012
– Barbadillo Amontillado Alcaide Bota Única 1/1
– Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Tinto 1980
– Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute Noguchi Junmai Daiginjo, Muroka, Nama, Genshu
– Clos Rougeard Breze 2011
– Crissante Alessandria Azienda Agricola SS Barolo La Punta 2013 Magnum
– Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Vin Jaune 2012
– Leon Beyer Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 1971
– Bodegas Rafael Palacios Sorte O Soro 2020
– Château Leoville Las Cases Grand Vin De Leoville 2ème Grand Cru Classé 1990
– Malus Mama 2015
– Weingut Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Beerenauslese 1996
– Château d'Yquem Premier Cru Classé Supérieur 1983
by ArnoldJudasRimmer