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Review of L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Lon...

I am a big fan of Joel Robuchon in Shanghai. When ...

I am a big fan of Joel Robuchon in Shanghai. When I arrived in London, it was during restaurant week, so I decided to eat directly!
The store is much smaller than the one in Shanghai, but you can intuitively see the chef's skillful cooking and the careful presentation of the dishes inside! The 7 courses package is actually paired with a special wine list. Each dish has a corresponding wine to make the flavor better. I drank a wine recommended by the waiter that was not on the wine list.
The staff said that this is a Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils from Burgundy, located in Chassagne-Montrachet. The flavor is rich, the taste is soft, and the structure is relatively balanced. I personally like its aroma!
The pre-dinner bread is different from Shanghai's. It is a very hard whole bread. The butter makes the middle part of the bread very fluffy. The taste is superb!
Duck liver mousse
As in Shanghai, there will be a duck liver mousse at the beginning. It is divided into three layers, the upper foam is very delicate, the middle Angus sauce, the entrance feels very delicate!
LE CAVIAR
Oscietra caviar, smoked herring, crispy buckwheat and buttermilk ice cream
Selected caviar and smoked herring, the surface is cold and delicate, like ice cream, and there is no fishy taste. It is super enjoyable!
LA LANGOUSTINE
Langoustine and basil in crispy angel hair, mango and passion fruit
The langoustine and basil are mixed in the inside of the roll, and the surface layer is like hair-like surroundings. The taste is crispy and not greasy. The mango juice sauce is also very beautiful when embellished. From the big to the small, it is a test of skill. The salad on the left is very good. If the staff hadn't asked me to enjoy this salad, I might not have paid too much attention to it. I tried the sour and sour taste, which was great!
LE FOIE GRAS
Seared foie gras, Granny Smith apple and hibiscus
This dish is my favorite of the whole audience. The fried foie gras at the bottom is smooth, not particularly oily, and the taste is quite amazing. The upper Hibiscus has a sour and sour taste that is very neutral. In addition, the presentation is quite a plus!
LE BAR
Wild sea bass, variation of fennel, garlic and bouillabaisse sauce
The whole layout is particularly beach-side, and the stacking feeling of sand and shells is like a work of art. Fresh wild sea bass, the surface is crispy, the fish is tender and delicious, the flavor of fennel in the sauce is not strong, the taste of the seafood itself is fully revealed!
L'AGNEAU DE LAIT
Milk-fed lamb cutlets, confit garlic and thyme
This lamb chop is served with classic JR mashed potatoes. Unlike Shanghai Bund No.18, their mashed potatoes are not as good as Shanghai, but the texture is dense and full of butter and happiness! The flavours of lamb, garlic and thyme blend very well!
L'ANANAS
Earl Grey sorbet, pineapple and citrus confit with fresh verbena
Finally, these two small snacks are also pleasing to the eye, and the foamy design looks very "Michelin." It is common for Britons to drink a glass of Breakfast Tea or Earl Grey in the morning, so it is not unusual for Earl Grey to be served.
LA PRUNE
Variations of Plum and tarragon with Mirabelle plum sorbet
I like the presentation of this dish. The taste of plums is sour and sour, and the green tarragon cut makes the taste smooth and enjoys the ultimate taste!
At the end of the meal, there will be small snacks. The black chocolate that is not shown in the photo is very mellow and I like it!

Although JR s per capita is a little more expensive than the average one-star Michelin, its service attitude and overall dining experience are really super comfortable! When you go to experience it, you must feel their little details, they all conceal the restaurant's caution! I believe you will not be disappointed!
Only JR can't live up to it!

13-15 WEST STREET LONDON WC2H 9NE