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2024-05-05
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Throwback lunch at Cristal in late March.This is a restaurant that I was hesitant to visit after the underwhelming experience at P late last year - so much so that I didn’t even bother to write about it (and P is just 2 blocks away from Cristal and was said to be the most anticipated opening in 2023 🤔). Perhaps because of this mindset, the complete lack of expectation plus the company of J and E, the meal at Cristal was enjoyable. Decor was top notch. Loved the open kitchen that patrons get to s
Throwback lunch at Cristal in late March.
This is a restaurant that I was hesitant to visit after the underwhelming experience at P late last year - so much so that I didn’t even bother to write about it (and P is just 2 blocks away from Cristal and was said to be the most anticipated opening in 2023 🤔). Perhaps because of this mindset, the complete lack of expectation plus the company of J and E, the meal at Cristal was enjoyable. Decor was top notch. Loved the open kitchen that patrons get to see the Chef in action and the Baccarat crystal glassware. In terms of the meal, perfect execution from start to finish.
Standouts for me include the Chinese peas from Yunnan, geranium rosat leaves and Gyokuro with Kaviari Oscietra caviar. Aesthetically pleasing and a harmonious symphony of spring flavours.
Their interpretation of St Marcellin cheese in an iced mochi with smoked Madagascar vanilla was intriguingly delicious - especially for a mochi lover like me, it was heaven sent. The usual heaviness of cheese was removed yet its tantalising flavours were retained.
I do not have a sweet tooth but their signature Le Millefeuille blanc (Tahitian vanilla, jasmine jelly with Voatsiperifery pepper cloud) was sublime. Not overpoweringly sweet and it was, as Cristal aptly described it, light and fluffy like a bite of cloud. It would be better had its flavour profile been more diverse, perhaps a smidge of yuzu might had it altogether elevated. Currently the flavour profile is rather singular and monotonous
That said, it was an overall delightful meal and an opulent affair. A well deserved Michelin ⭐️earner!
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