Michelin Hunter 🍽️ NYC - Le Bernadin 🌟🌟🌟

Out of the five 3-Star restaurants in NYC, Le Bernardin is never the one with most publicity stunts. Fairly priced tasting menu, classic internal design, proper service without overflowing hospitality…all these explain why it’s been evergreen for more than 20 years in midtown, heart of the city, pearl of the crown.

⚜️Dover Sole: A reputable choice at this historical seafood restaurant. Roasted in a pan, the fish is fully cooked but with a very soft texture. It strikes an amazing balance with the crispy roasted almonds. With a hint of sherry wine in the sauce, it lives up to the name.

⚜️Shellfish Medley: My favorite seafoods all in one plate! With uni, razor clam, and langoustine, it is hard to imagine how to cook them together in a universal way. The chefs here use pork dashi broth to bring the harmony of the seas to the table.

⚜️Tuna-urchin: The toast is a bit too thin that soaks up the jus de viande (broth). The salty flavor covers the sweetness of the sea urchin.

⚜️Hiramasa: Another signature course that mixes French and Japanese flavors. Grilled hiramasa with maitake sounds good enough, but the bone marrow and red wine bordelaise is the highlight of the dish.

⚜️Pistachio: My favorite dessert here! Very rich flavor of the nuts but perfectly balanced by Grand Marnier bavarois, in an artisan style.

Had to make a reservation 1 month ahead and it is a bit crowded even on a workday night. If you are looking for an old-school French seafood restaurant, stop by and it will never disappoint you.

⭐️ Overall rating: 4.9/5.0

💰 $298/pp for Chef’s Tasting Menu, $198/pp for prix fixe dinner, $120/pp for 3-course lunch (Yes can’t believe the price for a 3-star Michelin in NYC)

📍 155 W. 51st St., New York, 10019, USA

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