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| - "Don't do it hunny!" my bf hissed.
"What?! I need to do this for Yelp!" I hissed back, pulling out my pink camera out of my purse.
I did a quick scan around the room. Yup. I'll be the only dorky looking tourist here. (These Vegas peeps think they're just cool like that)
I highly anticipated my meal to be absolutely flawless at this location, since my meal at SF last year proved to be just that. Hence, the camera.
We didn't plan on dining at MM, but we accidentally came across a sign for restaurant week and Mina offering $50.09 prix fixe menu for dinner. I was ecstatic!
Guess what's on the menu?
Tuna Tartare. It's #19 on 7 x 7 Magazine's Big Eat SF list.
On with the food review:
For the first course, we both had the tuna tartare. Chopped tuna topped with quail egg, toasted pine nuts, garlic bits, mint chiffonade, lightly drizzled with sesame oil. This is mixed tableside. May I just say, that tuna was definitely sashimi grade, buttery soft and the flavors complement the fish in wonderful ways.
For my entree, I opted for the miso glazed cod, since I was craving for fish. Steamed cod that flakes off beautifully, al dente soba noodles, crisp microgreens and delicately flavored mushroom dashi. What doesn't work for me is that the mushroom flavor was so light, to the extent of being bland. If you're ordering this entree on its own, the $43 price tag is not worth it.
The bf chose the lobster pot pie. Be aware that even with the prix fixe menu, the pot pie is an extra $25 (compared to $35 in SF). The pot is brought over to your table and plated expertly while you anxiously lick your lips waiting for that first bite. Alas, the lobster is overcooked, the crust on the crispy side and the cream sauce sparse. (while SF's version is generously adorned in sauce.)
Dessert was a joyous celebration of a comforting American favorite: the rootbeer float. It's housemade and paired with warm chewy chocolate chip cookies and boy, it's a winner. The Madjari Chocolate cake with plump blackberries, sweet lavender chips and refreshing pinot grape sorbet was delightful as well.
It was busy that night but timing of the dishes were well-paced, thanks to the kitchen staff. Excellent service and knowledgeable sommelier. Of course, champagne was the appropriate choice for my upcoming birthday. On that note, I got to blow out my birthday candle with complimentary strawberry and neopolitan gelees, but didn't feel so special as the other tables got the same thing minus the candle.
Not quite perfect, Mina. But I'm still a fan.
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