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I've always been intrigued by molecular gastronomy and I
I've always been intrigued by molecular gastronomy and I have been wanting to try more fine dining, so I knew when I visited the UK I needed to try The Fat Duck. From the moment you enter the small airlock before going into the restaurant, you feel swept away to a whimsical place, like a trip into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. We came for their Sensorium tasting menu which seeks to enthrall all 5 senses, and it surely does. Dining here can change your entire perception of food. My favorite dish is their Sound of the Sea which they claim will transport you to the seaside which I didn't really believe at first, but after trying it I realized it was true. When you close your eyes and wear the headphones and start eating the dish, your brain really feels like you're at the beach, seeing the sunlight hit your eyelid, feeling the foam of the ocean on your lip. Overall, they are masters of their craft here and really know how to create an immersive experience. I could go on-and-on about each course of their menu, but I don't want to spoil too many surprises. I definitely would come back one day once they have a new menu. I really enjoyed the non-alcoholic drink pairing which had a wide variety of unique drinks, so I would probably do that again as well.
Be the first to ReplyI'm speechless.
I don't possess the gifted genius to even comprehend the level of creativity, artistry, food-chemistry, and skill, let alone the sheer grit and guts to even fantasize what becomes behind the nondescript walls of that remodeled old tavern. All I can do is appreciate the once in a lifetime experience. And thanks to the impeccable storyteller waitstaff for caring for our bicycles during our fantasy experience.
Be the first to ReplyHow does one even begin to describe an experience at The
How does one even begin to describe an experience at The Fat Duck? Is it even possible? That sh*t cray. We've been to Alinea, and while we were definitely entertained there (see review), we felt that some of the food quality was sacrificed for spectacle. At The Fat Duck, you get both. We had the Sensorium experience--"a journey through the mind"--with certain components that were so over-the-top that they induced eye-rolling, but we have to say that for the most part, we were dazzled. We don't want to parade through every course, but will shout out some of our favorites and least favorites. The Nitroaperitif was an ideal start to the gastro-shenanigans, and while the aerated beetroot was tiny, it was delicious. The lobster and shiitake was pure joy; the sound of the sea was fun with the headphones, but the foam was really unappetizing, as were some of the other textures on the "seafloor." Best bread ever!!!! The "walk in the woods" was insane with the smoke, and the leaves were remarkable, but there was a bit too much jelly for one of us. The barley "haytack" on the beef course was probably one of our favorite bites of the night, and we loved the uniqueness of having three different cuts on one plate, but the largest one was way too tough. We went up to the cellar for the wine and lights show before the cheese course, and that was perfect timing. The only other thing that we didn't like was the mousse in the alphonso mango course--it just tasted/felt odd in the mouth. The whole kid in a candy shop thing was gimmicky but fun. We had some nice cocktails (lavender collins and a mezcal one) to start and the somm suggested a lovely dessert wine as well. Service was solid--sometimes the different global accents were hard to understand, and folks spoke too quickly, but that was no big deal. Everyone was really polite. We had asked for our courses to come out more quickly since we had a long drive back to London with a babysitter waiting, and they were great about that for the most part. We were lucky because we "caught up" to the people who were already seated before us and then we kept being surprised because our dishes were coming out first amongst the tables next to us. Obviously there's a lot we're leaving out, but we have to say that we have been to MANY of these types of restaurants, and rarely do we feel that they have been worth the price of entry (which is not for the faint of heart--our final bill creeped into the four figures!), but we can say that The Fat Duck was worth it. We had a great time, it was memorable, and we left on a high note. Not perfect, but close, so five stars.
Be the first to ReplyI did a lay over in the UK at heathrow so we decided to
I did a lay over in the UK at heathrow so we decided to taxi out to Bray for dinner at the Fat Duck. As on of the bucket lists places, I was excited for this opportunity. We booked well in advance on the day of opening reservations on tock which were gone in minutes. The restaurant is pretty small and cozy. The food was all on point. We experienced the sensorium meal. Everything tasted great but was slightly gimmicky (that was to be expected given the history of the fat duck). It worked. The fat duck is a fun experience. There weren't any extravagant ingredients but every dish worked well. Definitely worth the trip
Be the first to ReplyWe traveled to the Fat Duck from London by train to
We traveled to the Fat Duck from London by train to Maidenhead and then taxi to Bray, a small town where most folks come in because of the restaurant. We got there early and headed to the Hinds Head next door (also owned by Heston and really great).But onto the Fat Duck.. we been to several Michelin restaurants and this was by far the most unique and immersive. We came in May 2022 and they were on anthology menu #4. We sat down and were given a booklet to read through which gave information and stories about each course, plus we were given a magnifying glass to use with the book because their slogan is "question everything." It's difficult to explain each course because they are so complex and put together with such skill and finesse; it really is like art. Their big thing is to focus on all 5 senses so the lighting above each table can be adjusted to the dish being served and we had some courses focused on sound and smell while we ate, which was really cool and so different. So many dishes brought up emotions from our childhood and it was neat to talk about how some courses tasted different to my husband vs. me.Overall we had 11 courses with 4 being smaller bites. Some I thought tasted better than others, but they really were creative presenting foods that don't normally go together, together in new and exciting ways. We were there for about 3 hours, 45 min (we got hot chocolate at the end, asked lots of questions, got a tour of the kitchen, etc). Also the servers and waitstaff were excellent - definitely provided great service like so many Michelin restaurants do, but even more than that they spoke about food and these courses with such passion. We've never had staff exude that much passion for food before, it was really neat to see and made us appreciate it all that much more.My only complaint was we sat by the hallway that leads to the kitchen, which means we watched everyone's plates come out. We wanted to be surprised for each course but it made it hard when the dishes were right in our line of sight. Also during the seashell course, we were given headphones to listen to beach waves while eating a seafood dish (which was so cool!) but the table next to us was so loud that it ruined the experience for me. I know it would be really difficult to do, but I wish every table was seated at the same time and each course was presented at the same time. It would give a much better experience to everyone and wouldn't spoil the surprise along the way. If that were to happen it would've been an experience way more than a dinner. Or, have people sit in pods so you can't tell what's going on at the tables next to you.That said, it's amazing and the talent executed by the kitchen and the staff is not to be missed. Do yourself a favor and go appreciate it for yourself!
Be the first to ReplyMy wife and I saved up to dine here & we have to say it's
My wife and I saved up to dine here & we have to say it's worth every penny. The fat duck experience is more than a meal but I shall begin there for my review. We visited in 2022 & selected one of the anthology menus. Each dish was superb with immense flavour and a little magic sprinkled throughout our meal from liquid nitrogen to dry ice, sights, sounds & scents permeated our senses enhancing the dishes & each dish did not disappoint the nitro poached starter explodes on the tongue, damping through the woodland was playful along with being beautifully presented & full of flavour finally the Black Forest gateau was sublime. Not a single dish we had would we be upset with if it was our last meal. We are things we'd never choose & am pleased we did. Our advice for dining here & enjoying it to the maximum amount is to embrace every dish & leave any food opinions at the door cause these ingredients will not taste like what you may have had in the past. Now I'd like to talk about the drinks menu. Neither of us drink wine in fact I can't drink alcohol at all so whilst the wine list was extensive & am sure would delight any wine buff we were delighted with the variety of soft drinks & cocktails both normal & alcohol free I thoroughly recommend the fat duck shrub it's a drink that you can enjoy & not feel left out cause you're t total it's amazing. Finally the service & general atmosphere. We'd booked for our anniversary & it was made wonderful by the storytellers & staff of the duck. From the lovely touch of a card from them to the general friendly atmosphere & welcoming feel of the restaurant it's truly a space for everyone don't let the stars or it's reputation as one of the worlds top restaurants put you off from going it's a place of dreams for anyone & everyone if you've booked you belong there. To finish this review and to sum up our feelings about the fat duck is simple we're saving to return asap it's that good
Be the first to ReplyIt was a fine enough experience, but just not really worth
It was a fine enough experience, but just not really worth the price for me. The pros: 1. Everyone was really nice, and seemed willing to go out of their way to help (my wife and I didn't really ask for much). 2. The dishes were unique and unlike anything you'll get anywhere else.The cons:1. For our personal experience, we didn't experience many of the cool things other reviewer seems to have, for example:1a. We were not invited to meet the chef or tour the kitchen; several other people seem to have been. 1b. We answered their pre-reservation questionnaire, providing many details and extended answers. Other reviewers have mentioned that there were pleasant surprises related to the answers they offered during the meal. We had none of this at all. Zero personalization. Other reviewers have mentioned that they commented on how they were looking forward to trying dishes no longer on the menu, and then they were surprised with that dish. We tried this specifically, and got nothing. 1c. There seemed to be a lot of buildup that the candies you got at the end would be somehow personalized for you. They weren't. Everyone gets the same thing. 2. We simply couldn't understand anything our waiter said. He had a very thick French accent, and was pleasant, but we entirely missed the description of every dish. And the menu you're provided gives very little information.3. My wife was pregnant, and required a number of substitutions. They were accommodating of this (we let them know ahead of time), but all of their substitutions were for mushrooms. I mean, the mushrooms were fine, but this is supposed to be a uniquely creative restaurant, and my wife ended up having six mushroom courses. 4. There were certain courses we were looking forward to that other tables actually got and we didn't. Specifically, several other tables got the dessert "Botrytis CInerea" while we got a rhubarb dessert. It was fine, but it would have been a treat if we both got a different dessert and could have shared. 5. They called a taxi for me, but then lost my coat and had the taxi's meter running and charging me while they tried to find my coat, doubling my cost for the taxi. I know that's splitting hairs, but they didn't seem to mind charging 3-4 extra pounds to add stuff to your espresso despite charging many hundreds of pounds for the meal, AND adding their own tip to the final bill. 6. The crab/passion fruit ice cream, and the meal meant to simulate being in a forest tasted awful. Simply awful. I was bothered that I had to eat them. It has to be said. I'm glad I did it because the itch has been scratched. I don't imagine I'd go again, and it wasn't worth the price. I probably won't visit any other Heston Blumenthal restaurants after this. An unquestionably mediocre experience.
Be the first to ReplyLow ceiling and dim lights to set to an intimate journey.
The journey was approximately 3-4 hours in length thats personalized and playful and keeps you excited on what's coming next. The journey comes to life with scents, sounds, and visuals along with various dishes representing each stop. My favorite stop was the holiday story dinner, three course including their signature snail porridge with iberico bellota ham and shaved fennel. And the dessert- various circular filled desserts, not knowing what to expect, some better than others but overall interesting flavors and very good.Looks like ice cream but isn't cold or ice cream. Mad Hatter tea party with a tea bag that melts as you prepare it and turns into mock turtle soup. Memorable experience and worth the trip out to Bray when in UK.
Be the first to ReplyGot a last minute cancellation few hours before so didn't
Got a last minute cancellation few hours before so didn't get the preparation for the storytelling but glad i got this. Storytelling was amazing and the food preparation was very unique. The tastes and flavors were very good and easily expanded my notion of food and what good food was. For me, the waitstaff with British and international accents was hard to understand but the food was well worth it and not all needed explanation.
Be the first to ReplyI went to the Fat Duck a couple of years ago with 5 other
I went to the Fat Duck a couple of years ago with 5 other people, the table had been booked long in advance. The building is crooked and cool, with low ceilings. The food was as much art and sensory experience as it was tasty. Some of the dishes I still recall fondly, years later, and the GREEN kale-y snail porridge (which was unedible for erm one of us but the other 5 did eat) I still laugh about.The timing and pairings were wonderful, though we did find (keep in mind, my table mates were Scotsmen...) they were a little cheap with the wine. Less than a glass per dish for sure, which would be reasonable after the first few dishes, of course, since there were like 16 dishes, but it would have been nice to have something to nip at while waiting for the next dish during the first couple of courses. We were first offered champagne, which was awesome, and we said yes please, but keep in mind this is at an EXTRA charge. Some of the dishes were mind-bogglingly beautiful, others super original, and of course some were a bit like "but why" (you made me listen to ocean sounds for 20 minutes because...Im supposed to get a sense of the ocean, I guess? Okay). Clearly some of the dishes were more experience than taste, which is cool but weird. Also sometimes we were like "are we supposed to eat this..?" because there was a lot of weird stuff and sometimes non-food looked like food and vice versa (we had a plate holder that looked like a beach or something, which we stared at for five minutes before the waiter brought us a single mushroom and an octopus eye or whatever, you feel me). So yes, the food was amazing, and the amount of work and styling possibly reflects the pricing, but unfortunately the memory that stuck with me was the snooty waiter's reaction (and btw oh my god that French cheesegirl was condescending to everyone) when I had the gall to ask for salt and pepper JUST FOR THE BREAD, I wasn't even going to "edit" their dishes, for fox sake, I just enjoy salt-n-peppering the delish butter on my starter bread :( She looked at me like I was a slimy, kale-covered snail and finally said "... I'll see if we maybe have some in the kitchen..." gurl I know yall have salt and pepper in this establishment! Get ready for an amazing, artful, extremely long-winded meal, and turn your nose up and to prepare for the wait staff to think you are all lowly scrubs. :)
Be the first to ReplyOkay, okay.
I am a big fan of Heston Blumenthal. And why not? He is a master culinary showman! It was a splendid experience. Anniversary dinner here was spectacular. Booked a place here 3 months in advance. You get a bag of goodies to take home with you too. Anyone with a desire to treat themselves to a nice celebratory dinner should dine here. You will leave impressed with conversations about it on the way home. Dined here in 2013.
Be the first to ReplyReally interesting evening with a lot of detail gone into
Really interesting evening with a lot of detail gone into each course. Be prepared to leave feeling a little on the hungry side though, while there are many different kinds of courses and meals, I still felt hungry after the whole 4 or 5 hour meal!Still almost a performance piece evening rather then your typical sit down meal. Excellent time with family and friends!
Be the first to ReplySo heres an honest review.
For anyone who complained that this place is too expensive...all the costs are directly up front. Nothing is hidden. Yes, its very expensive. But i would liken going here to going to an amazing show. The fact that this restaurant isnt on the top 50 list while other places that are far worse experiences just tells me the list itself is broken.This experience was completely worth every penny. If you can afford it you should try it at least once. Weve been to 20 of the top 50 and this was definetely top 5. Loved it.
Be the first to ReplyFat Duck was like watching a well-orchestrated Broadway
Fat Duck was like watching a well-orchestrated Broadway show, with all of the casts giving a phenomenal performance. From the chef to the waitstaff, everyone was in sync and in tune with each other.Fat Duck is in a very quaint part of town and the building was so nondescript that it makes you wonder about the magical journey inside. I totally felt like the Alice in Wonderland from the story as I walked through the door. My favorite course was probably the Turtle Soup and the Sound of the Sea.The little touches of how they tell the story to the answers in your questionnaire beforehand was a lovely touch. Even though I snagged the reservation about two weeks prior (yes, I clicked every day for a cancellation!), the staff was still able to gave a magnificent story. I definitely enjoyed being able to see the small kitchen and seeing everyone work so cohesively together.
Be the first to ReplyMy review for fat duck is long overdue.
Going on The Fat Duck's "journey" is more like an evening's theatre than a meal. There is a large cast, and each plays their part perfectly. From the doorman that greets you to the guide on your journey and all the specialist food preparers and servers that come to your table over the 4 or 5 hours you are seated.The low key building exterior gives way to an equally low key interior. However the quality throughout is undeniable.Interesting and enjoyable evening with world class food and possibly the best service in the world.Do take time to complete the questionnaire that they send you before arrival. They do customise your experience based on what you tell them. It is a meal like no other. Something to remember for years to come.Worthy of a michelin star.
Be the first to ReplyThis is one of the most memorable dining experiences I've
This is one of the most memorable dining experiences I've ever had. The food was delicious, beautiful and artfully plated. It was a bit of travel from our hotel but so worth it. Staff is professional and helpful, definitely knowledgeable about the menu. The whole dining experience engaged all five senses, oh, how I wish I can return to do the tasting menu again.One of my favorite course was Sound of the Sea.
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