🌟 LA | 2-Michelin-Starred Dining – Duck & Chocolate Sauce?!

The outer dining area is Michelin-starred Citron, while Mélisse offers an intimate workshop-style experience in a private room. Service is synchronized—everyone starts and is served together, almost like an exclusive event. The menu progresses beautifully from bright, acidic openers to deep, rich flavors. While the desserts were just okay, the overall experience was impressive and absolutely worth it! 🍸 HIGHLIGHTS 1️⃣ Amuse-Bouche: Loved the Wagyu beef roll with enoki mushrooms and the foie gras tart. 2️⃣ Uni Tempura ✨✨✨ – Absolutely divine! The batter was a tad soft, but the flavor was incredible—sweet, fresh, and ultra-creamy. 3️⃣ Lobster Custard ✨ – Silky smooth egg custard infused with rich lobster essence. Perfect balance of creamy and savory. 🥘 MAIN PROGRESSION 4️⃣ Scallop ✨✨ – Tender and sweet, served over a celeriac and celery root “risotto” with a bright, tangy sauce. 5️⃣ Sea Bass ✨ – Flaky and delicate. Morel mushrooms stuffed with snow crab added depth, while peas and white asparagus lightened the dish. Honestly, the morels stole the show 🍄💫 6️⃣ Veal & Sweetbread ✨✨ – The veal was cooked medium-rare—juicy with a nice chew. The sweetbread was crispy outside, molten inside… rich and decadent. (Sweetbread > veal, sorry not sorry!) 7️⃣ Aged Duck Breast ✨✨✨ – Tender, with lightly crisped skin. The sauce had a subtle cocoa aroma 🍫, and the date-coffee jam cut the richness perfectly. (Avoid the beetroot sauce—kinda earthy 🚫) The soft bun stuffed with braised duck? Pure magic dipped in that chocolatey sauce. 🍧 DESSERT The warm chocolate cheesecake tart was the winner—intense, velvety, with a fragile buttery crust. I could’ve eaten three! The rest were pleasant but not memorable. 📌 A thoughtfully crafted meal where savory > sweet, but still a magnificent experience overall 💫 Perfect for a special occasion or when you want to feel fancy without the stuffiness. #LAFineDining #MichelinStar #FoodieReview #LosAngelesEats #DuckAndChocolate #GourmetExperience #Michelin2Star