[France: Reims] 2* Racine by Kazuyuki Tanaka

Rating: 4.5/5

A delightful dinner at 2* Racine in Champagne! The chef is Kazuyuki Tanaka who expresses the root of his Japanese heritage and the root of his cuisine through local ingredients at his restaurant. The food is creative and the precision in his technique impressive. The lobster was one of the best I’ve ever had - the delicate texture rivaling the one at Table by Bruno Verjus in Paris. Other highlights included the eel, arctic char, monkfish and the signature langoustine - all of which were cooked to perfection. The desserts continued to impress with its unexpected combinations. This is a restaurant not to be missed in Reims.

The Kazuyuki Menu:

- Hamachi, bell pepper and Kohlrabi

- Mises en bouche

- Frog, skyr, lemon and curry

- Chawanmushi and morels

- Eel, artichoke and fennel

- Squid, cauliflower

- Artic Char, radish, grapefruit and mango

- Lobster and beet

- Monkfish, green peas and rhubarb

- Langoust...by Kazu, celeri and caviar oscietre prestige

- Ozaki’s Boeuf Wagyu, carrot and cumin

- Lamb, mikan and avocado

- Cherry, horseradish and meadowsweet

- Chocolate, passion fruit and ginger confit

- Strawberry, melisse, and oregano

- Mignardises

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