Hubby and i ate here last night and it was truly an amazing meal.
At first glance the menu seemed a bit overwhelming, but once we figured it out with some guidance from our server we realized it was ingenious! We inquired about a tasting menu, but you need to request that in advance if you want to do a chefs tasting.
So basically the way the menu is, you can create your own experience. We set up our dinner like a 5 course menu with wine pairings.
First course we had oysters and the hamachi shot with the J sparking. Delicious! The oysters had the chefs version of a cocktail sauce which complimented the oysters without overpowering. The truffle ponzu that the hamachi came in was killer. Yes, we drank every last drop lol.
Second course we had the whitefish and rice with uni and ikura. We paired this course with the honey pot white blend. This course was just as amazing as the first course! The fish was cooked perfectly and came in a delicate flavorful broth. The rice, omg I want this dish right now...it was like a creamy risotto with the saltiness of the ikura and creaminess of the uni, perfection!
Next course we had the bone marrow with pinot noir. It was probably my least favorite thing, but only bc I'm not a big fan of bone marrow. But my husband was a fan and said it was really good bone marrow.
Fourth course we had the tenderloin and brussel sprouts paired with the cab.
We ended our meal with a cheese and the apricot pudding. We even got a cheesecake on the house since they had 1 left and were about to close...score!
Our server was awesome as well. He was very thorough and knowledgeable as well as personable. We could tell he really respected the chef and was a great representation of the the restaurant.
When the bill came we were pretty shocked. We really thought we went all out and it came out be under $150! A meal like this on the strip would be atleast $250+. Amazing!! We are excited to go back and try more of the menu!