We were invited to try out the new chef's own creations (instead of Chef Roy Yamaguchi's signature dishes) with a tasting menu, which started with a plate of Striped Bass Sashimi, tamari chimichurri, black lava salt
The fish was fresh and I certainly liked the intense flavors from the tamari and the black salt, but the chimichurri might be a little overwhelming for the delicate sashimi. The dish was paired with a glass of Le Colture Fagher Prosecco, Veneto, NV. A nice glass of bubbly to start off the night.
5 Spice Seared Scallop Salad with tangerine, baby mache, kumquat, orange vanilla vinaigrette
The scallops were tender though they could be fresher, and I liked the addition of kumquats here.
This was paired with a semi-sweet wine, a 2009 Pfeffingen Riesling, Pfalz.
Buta Kakuni (star anise braised pork belly, shimeji mushroom, braised daikon, spinach, soy mustard foam)
Photo courtesy South Bay Foodies |
Our main course was the Herb Roasted Rack of Lamb, pomegranate demi glace, pea tendrils, summer vegetables (squash, carrot) sauteed in butter
The lamb was cooked medium but still tender and the sweet pomegranate glaze was both interesting and delicious. I would've liked the dish much better if the meat was medium rare, however. Once again, I really enjoyed the wine served with this dish: the 2007 Penley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra (South Australia)
For dessert: Caramelized Pineapple Lychee semifreddo, pineapple shortbread cookie, pine nut dust, and lime gel.
According to the chef, his inspiration for this dessert was creamsicle. The semifreddo has a nice, rich mouth feel. I liked this dessert quite a bit.
Chef Blaine Villasin giving credit to his team. |
Now, if you want to try out the new chef's food at Roy's, here's your chance to get a $20 gift card (can be used at any Roy's)!
Just comment below with your email address by the end of Saturday 10/22 and I will draw a random winner.
You can also get one extra entry if you do one of the following:
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