1600 S. Disneyland Dr. Orange County CA 92802
Here is the current Autumn menu Click on picture to enlarge.
Meal starts with some assorted breads and cheese crackers.
Rather interesting starter that is not on the menu. Baked dumpling like appetizer with fresh vegetables on top and pumpkin sauce on the bottom. I didn't take notes and do not remember much about this item.
Taster's menu Item #1Roasted Nantucket Cape Scallops with Ruby Grapefruit vinaigrette.
Tempura Fried "Soft Shell Crayfish" Dragon Roll.
Scallops were served very roasted on a small stick, flavorful, toasty goes very well with their unique sauce on the plate. Also, the fried Crayfish was wrapped with pickled onions in those clear spring rolls sheets, reminds me of the Vietnamese spring rolls. Again, the sauce is amazing and it goes well with a light dish like this.
Taster's menu Item #2Cranberry Glazed Wild boar Shoulder.
Sweet Potato Crisp and Wild Boar Ragout Roasted Roots
Sorry for the lighting on the picture. This dish is more hearty, heavy flavor on the pork meats.
The boar shoulder is tougher than I expected, it was almost like eating moist pork jerky.
The sweet potatoes, carrots went very well with the meat sauce, just the right portion.
Taster's menu Item #3"Prime" New York Pepper Steak
White Cheddar Chive Popovers, roasted Red Bell Peppers
Scallions & Green Peppercorn sauce.
Tender centers, flavorful edges, wonderful flavor on the sauce again. The Popover with white cheddar reminds me of the one at Lawry's Bread Puddin, except they use the au jus.
The popping of the peppers on the edge of the steak when you bite gives you a burst of flavors.
Seven Sparking Sins $45 (Click on picture to see larger view!)
This dish comes with many small surprises!
Spicy Beff & Peanut Roll -Again, this one reminds me of the Vietnamese dish.
Curried Crab Taco - Great crab meat, another crunch on the taco shell to make the texture great. I want another piece.
Seared Ahi Nacho - Great taste,flavor of the tuna, and a crunch on the bottom with the cracker
Shrimp in Cucumber Wrap with Lemon Dill Creme - Fresh, cool to the taste.
Citrus Cured Salmon with a corn cake - interesting piece, the corn cake reminds me of pan cakes.
and Grape Leaves Stuffed with Pheasant - A bit dryer than I thought, very seasoned with salt.
Tangerine Grilled Scallop - Fruity flavor sauce, I liked the presentation of this dish than the taste.
Taster's menu Item #4Chilled Harvest Pear soup with Goat Cheese Ice Cream and walnut Fritters.
I loved the soup! Great chilling temperature, pureed pear soup, kind of thick, yet the level of "liquidy" is just right.
When I had the ice cream, i couldn't tell it was coat cheese! Not until I looked back on the menu.
Walnut Fritters were fine. I'd trade for more soup.
Chocolate molten cake with Vanilla bean Ice Cream and Sugar candy decor.
