Marseille｜Belle de Mars

A record of the delicious dining experience in Marseille🍽️ The dishes at this restaurant are truly exceptional and meticulously crafted. One taste of the sauce and you can tell that a Michelin star is definitely within reach next year. It’s just that the restaurant has been open for less than a year and hasn’t been discovered yet. I ordered the menu déjeuner à la carte, a simple three-course meal. 🍞 Marseille is truly unique. The meal began with a bowl of sparkling fish soup, a local specialty. The way it was prepared was simply divine. It was served with fennel seed bread, which was soft and fluffy, perfect for dipping into the fish soup. It was an absolute delight. They also provided bite-sized tarts filled with cod roe and mayonnaise sauce. This combination was incredibly delicious. Additionally, they offered a small bowl of their signature olive oil for dipping bread. The olive oil from the South of France is particularly famous, and it seems that this restaurant sources its olives directly from the fields. 🐙 The entrée was tender and delicate octopus served with shrimp-flavored mashed potatoes. One bite of the mashed potato sauce and you could tell how much effort had gone into it. It looked simple, but the preparation was spot-on. It was so flavorful that it made your taste buds dance with joy (though it was a bit salty). The different ingredients complemented each other perfectly without overpowering one another. The octopus was incredibly tender, to the point of being astonishing. Paired with the mashed potatoes below, it was gone in just three minutes. I even joined the ranks of the French who use bread to clean their plates. 🐟 The plat was a Mediterranean fish (I couldn’t quite catch the exact name) served with broccoli puree, lemon puree, and a few pieces of mussel and clam meat. The fish was delicious. It had been lightly roasted with spices, just enough to make the skin crispy while keeping the flesh tender and flaky. What made this dish truly special was the subtle use of Asian spices. They were present but didn’t dominate the flavor. If you weren’t familiar with Asian spices, you might not even notice them. 🍮 For dessert, there was a pear tart and honey cheese. Pears are a tricky ingredient to work with; they are best enjoyed fresh because their aroma tends to fade when processed. However, this pear tart was truly amazing. It wasn’t overly sweet (which is the highest praise for desserts among Asians). The top layer was fresh pear, followed by pear jam, and then lightly pickled pears. There was also a hint of citrus around the edges, all encased in a crispy tart crust. The texture was rich and varied, and I absolutely loved it! #Marseille #Restaurant Recommendation #Marseille Travel #South French Cuisine #Michelin Restaurant Visit