In Situ SF | A Quirky 1-Star Michelin Experience ✨

🍽️ The Concept As the brainchild of Corey Lee (of 3-Michelin-starred Benu fame), In Situ is like a "greatest hits" album of global chefs' signature dishes reinterpreted. Think of it as a culinary museum where each plate tells a story! 🎨🍴 ✨ The Full Menu Run-Down We went all-in with their 3-tiered menu system: Small Plates (4/5): The "Forest" mushroom tea was earthy magic in a cup 🍄☕ Tofu "steak" surprised everyone with its meaty texture 🤯 Medium Plates (3.5/5): Squid ink dumplings = flavor bombs 💣 But the deconstructed caprese salad missed the mark � Large Plates (4/5): Duck confit with cherry glaze = perfection 🦆🍒 That risotto though... (more on that below) 🔥 The Drama Service Fail: Our water glasses stayed empty for 20+ minutes while 3 servers chatted by the kitchen 👀 Mystery Food: Dishes arrived with zero explanation ("Guess what you're eating!" game not fun when paying Michelin prices) The Risotto Incident: Creamy? Yes. But with a bizarre metallic aftertaste that had us checking our fillings 🦷 🎂 The Redemption For my friend's birthday, they: Brought out a gorgeous chocolate soufflé with gold leaf (no charge!) ✨ Sang beautifully (the only time staff seemed enthusiastic) 🎶 Gave us extra macarons to go (bribery works) 🥠 💡 Pro Tips Go for lunch (better light for food pics + cheaper) Sit at the chef's counter if you want any dish explanations Skip the wine pairing (overpriced for what you get) Verdict: 7/10 - Worth trying for the concept, but don't expect 3-star service. That birthday soufflé was the real MVP! 🏆 #InSituDiaries #MichelinMystery #SFFoodScene #BirthdayTreatYoSelf