Asian persuasion in the form of transformed French desserts. Decadence wears white. As if in contrast to the more dark & savory Raku motif is perfect with a finish in the sweetly minimalistic white interior of Raku sweets. They do serve as a compliment to each other in all things excellence, delicacy and deliciousness.
Sweets' ambiance is a clean postmodern sterile envelope perfectly suited to accompanying the visually stunning dishes from the menu. Handcrafted desserts created only by a sophisticated level of skill. The entire menu is an experience in itself, like literally; the menu is written on an edible (rice?) paper and you may devour it with a warm tangy & sweet apricot sauce.
On to the tastes. From the lunch prefixes we had a bevy of adequately sized portions including thimble cups of soups and a Japanese salad. I had the lobster bisque-esque (lol, sorry) soup which was creamy & layered. Just just the right touch of salt and a hint of lobster. The salad was the kind you get at a Japanese restaurant with a dollop of some white potato salad type something.
I ordered the grilled salmon and ikura croissant sandwich. Soft flaked croissant split and filled with salmon and micro greens with salmon roe on top laced with a creamy aioli. Warm & toasty with little ocean salt pops of roe. This reminds me of a Frenchier lox & bagels. A great first act before the grand finale.
Finish with a 2 course dessert. First up a palate cleansing sorbet. I think it was strawberry with mint jelly. Then came the main event. I had the Carib she got the tasse or lasse. I cant begin to describe mine other than a microcosm of sweet custards and creams contained in a wine glass as a volcanic fruit lava pours down onto an ornate chocolate disc. Mixing and melting over a civilization of Mmmm. Hers was like an ala' mode sent down from heaven and guided by angel wings made of cotton candy. But dat sugar sculpture doh!
She has the sweet tooth in the relationship as I am the savory salty sea dog. Either case we both are frothing to go back. We don't even want to get anything else. We found our individual favorite desserts, and do not plan on sharing next time!