George Yaneff, a top American chef, has hit London in style! We were lucky enough to sample the 10 course tasting menu at this fabulous and imposing restaurant and we were not disappointed.
When first entering the restaurant we were completely blown away by how amazing the space itself was. The giant light feature in the centre of the room is imposing and fabulous and we knew right from the word go that we were in for a fabulous evening.
We hadn't really heard much about this restaurant, but upon doing a little research we soon found that its all-organic blend of modern and innovative American cuisine was not one to be missed. Needless to say, we were excited and after being wowed by the style and glamour on arrival our expectations were high.
To begin with we were served a board of delicious bread with butter as a sort of warm up to the 10 courses we were about to be presented with. To begin with we were served a delicious oyster with a passion fruit and champagne foam, followed by a tomato and watermelon salad with a fennel and ouzo dressing, and then a deliciously creamy Dunsyre blue cheese cheese with Norfolk baby radishes. These all came quite quickly together which was great, and which really helped to section off the dishes so the whole menu became a sort of three-course tapas menu.
Next we were presented with the most delicious piece of Yellow Fin tuna that I think I may ever have tasted! This little delight was served in a delicious bite-sized portion with soy foam and avocado mousse and I could easily have eaten this for all ten courses! But once this had disappeared it was replaced with an equally delicious portion of razor clam with samphire and a tomato cocktail sauce which was fresh and completely moreish. To end the fish course was a delicious portion of Cornish river sea trout with a celeriac puree, pickled watermelon rind, Dorset watercress and sea trout roe.
Before we headed off onto the meatier courses we were given a delicious course of asparagus with a yoghurt emulsion and treated to another sip of delicious white wine. DSTRKT has a wide selection of wine to choose from, and our waiter was great at recommending one for us to enjoy with our menu. You can even upgrade the tasting menu to include wine pairings for the courses as well.
Next on the menu were Welsh lamb cutlets with lamb pancetta, fava beans and heritage white bean puree served with a dish of grilled broccolini with pomegranate, micro basil and garlic which complemented the lamb perfectly.
To round off this marathon of food was an original and indulgent dessert of 'edible chocolate soil' with strawberry mousse and chocolate truffle. Completely scrumptious, it was a perfect end to a delightful evening and it didn't leave me feeling too full and heavy to get up gracefully from the table!
In the evening this place also transforms into a club, which we were unfortunately unable to sample on the evening that we were there. I have heard some amazing reviews of this place and it seems to be a hidden gem that I shall definitely be heading back to!
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