Benu (San Francisco, CA)

Went to Benu (opened by Corey Lee, previously chef de cuisine at Thomas Keller's The French Laundry) today with an old college roommate. The food was quite... interesting. It's almost like Asian cuisine with a French twist. This restaurant is worth a visit if you're in San Francisco -- just make sure you drop all preconceived expectations about "Asian" food at the door!

Thousand-Year-Old Quail Egg, Potage, Ginger


Jasmine Chicken with Dates

Horseradish and Trout Roe

Homemade Tofu, Abaolne, Chrysanthemum, Moss

Oyster, Cabbage, Pork Belly, Fermented Pepper

Foie Gras Xiao Long Bao

Eel, Feuille de Brick, Crème Fraîche, Lime

Cherry Blossom, Yogurt, Cucumber, Pistachio

Monkfish Liver Torchon, Sunchoke, Greem Tomato, Mustard, Brioche

White Sausage, Black Bread, XO Sauce

"Shark's Fin" Soup, Dungeness Crab, Jinhua Ham, Black Truffle Custard

Fresh Noodles, Shrimp Roe, Tarragon, Chicken Jus

Milk-fed Baby Lamb, Spring Vegetables, Parmesan Bouiloon

Duck, Celery Heart, Cherry Espagnole Sauce

Olive Oil Sorbet, Strawberry, Sesame

Banana Ice Cream, Burnt Acorn, Ginger

Chocolates

Cappuccino