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| - FINALLY made it to Bouillon Bilk! It's been on my list for a very, very long time and the hype was definitely worth it.
First off, a 5:30pm reservation is definitely where it's at. The restaurant opens exactly at 5:30 and you will be one of the first tables seated. Within minutes, the rest of the place will be packed with all the other smart cookies who had the same plan as you. That way you don't have to deal with too much of a backlog in the kitchen as you would if you were the second seating in the evening. You even get the added bonus of dealing with extra-friendly staff at the beginning of service.
In terms of decor, the crisp white tablecloths and the sparkling wine glasses are the first things you notice when you walk in the door. In the middle of the dining room, the wooden bartop is attention-grabbing (Note to self: Ask to sit at the bar next time... Just gorgeous!).
For service, the staff is VERY attentive and as another reviewer pointed out, they are absolute experts on the menu. The waitress and chef were very accommodating for the dairy and nut allergies at our table.
Now, onto the foooooood:
Lamb tartar - This was my first time trying lamb tartar and now I'm a big fan. The combination of the smoky cabbage, crispy topping and some sort of stonefruit all on top of the lamb was just unreal.
Beef duo - Special of the night. Grilled strip loin ("Melt-in-your-mouth") with braised beef cheeks (Super tender), veggies, mushroom and gnochhi (Original dish has butter, parmesan and sweet potato puree as well).
Lobster cappelleti - Rich and indulgent, in the best way possible. The mascarpone and cream filling was soooo savoury and satisfying. Big chunks of lobster on top. Crispy fried bits and some plainer green veggies on the side... I was literally tasting perfection.
Chocolate ganache - With sour cream ice cream and lemon cream. I was warned by previous reviews that dessert is not Bouillon Bilk's strong point. I agree that it was average but there is nothing bad about the standard chocolate ganache.
To explain my four-star rating... We both agreed (like other reviewers) that a five-star rating would be granted with slightly larger portion sizes. Even after having three full courses, we were not that full. Yes, the flavours, service and decor are top notch but just a little bit more food on their plates would be ideal!
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