๐ Los Angeles โ Mรฉlisse, Beautiful & Delicious Two Michelin Stars ๐
Revisited two-star Mรฉlisse for another birthday pretty meal ๐คฉ. Last time was the summer menu โ this time itโs the winter ingredients menu, even richer in variety. Their presentation is absolutely stunning โ no complaints there. The flavor profile is totally my style. Ambiance: cozy space with limited seating โ comfortable and intimate. In Southern California, this remains one of the standout Michelin fusion spots ๐ฝ๏ธ, maintaining its two-star excellence year after year. Tonightโs menu was a total delight โ super delicious ๐. Finger appetizers: Loved the oyster shooter ๐ฆช and A5 Wagyu tartlet ๐ฅฉ most. Three-part amuse-bouche was fantastic โ the rosemary Jerusalem artichoke soup ๐ฅฃ was velvety and rich. Kelp squid noodles with clams were refreshing and sweet. Aji crudo with green plum sauce โ sweet, tangy, fresh. Two types of uni toast ๐ โ Santa Barbara & Hokkaido โ one sweet, one savory, exploding in the mouth ๐ฅ. Lobster + caviar chawanmushi ๐ฆ โ silky egg custard with bouncy lobster, luxurious with caviar. Scallop ๐ with green apple ๐ โ perfectly cooked, tender, with a bright acidic touch. Halibut + crab ๐ฃ๐ฆ in scallop broth โ umami overload. Morel mushrooms stuffed with meat filling โ so good ๐. First red meat course: Veal ๐ฎ โ incredibly tender with black truffle sauce, plus sweetbreads โ superb. Main event: 11-day dry-aged duck ๐ฆ โ crispy skin, tender meat, rich sauce balanced with berry compote. The duck char siu bao was unreal โ duck inside was magical ๐ (my favorite of the night!). Desserts were love at first bite: ๐ซ Triple chocolate treat for this chocolate lover. ๐จ Passionfruit sago with ice cream โ refreshing and bright ๐. Petits fours were lovely โ especially the cherimoya (custard apple)! Ended with a birthday cake ๐ โ a beautiful, delicious finish. Overall โ super satisfying, generous portions, left stuffed. This revisit was a win โ will be back โบ๏ธ. Date: 1.29.25 ๐ธ Yuzu cocktail ๐ท White wine #LosAngeles #LAFood #LAMichelin #LAMichelinTwoStar #EatWellToday ๐ฅโจ
