My 18 eats of 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, it’s that time of the year again where I recap my favourite eats over the past 12 months. This year’s line up spans from London to Lisbon to KL. It includes new discoveries in Dublin, Toulouse & Granada – all cities I had the chance to visit for the first time. There’s phenomenal tarts & pastry both old-school and cutting edge… Shrimp Porridge and Curry Mee… Lobster with Watermelon Granita… and a showstopper of a cake from our very own wedding! Here’s my annual round up of those 18 unforgettable eats of 2018 from around the world…

~ 2018 ~

18-Course Degustation Menu

 

—- Starters & Small Plates —-

Razor Clam Tart, Black Garlic & Roasted Yoghurt (@ Londrino – London)

‘Moo Krob’ Crispy Belly Pork (@ Singburi – London)

Lobster & Watermelon Grainta (@ Sept – Toulouse)

‘Arroz con Salmonete’ Red Mullet Rice (@ Sabor – London)

‘Kao Fu’ Shanghainese Four Happiness (@ Dream of Shanghai Supper Club – London)

Sambal Aubergine & Arepa (@ Scully’s – London)

Bulhao Pato Seafood Tart (@ Sala Joao Sa – Lisbon)

Celeriac, Truffle & Rabbit Lasagna (@ Forest & Marcy – Dublin)

 

—- Mains —-

‘Navajas’ Razor Clams (@ Los Diamantes – Granada)

Deep-fried Whole Seabass Blossom with Spicy Bean Paste (@ Chinese Laundry – London)

Claypot Glass Noodle & Isaarn Sausage combo (@ Kiln – London)

Grilled Duck Hearts, Roast Potatoes & Salad (@ La Loge au Grain – Albi)

Curry Mee (@ Xin Quan Fang – Ipoh)

Tuna Belly, Tartare Cannelloni, Cherries, Onion & Egg Emulsion (@ Mirador de Ulia – San Sebastian)

Seabass Wellington (@ Pique Nique – London)

Claypot Shrimp Porridge (@ Fatt Hei Len’s – Kuala Lumpur)

 

—- Desserts —-

Blood Orange Tart (@ Brawn – London)

Rose & Pistachio Wedding Cake (@ My Little Cake Tin – London)

 

—- Wines @ La Tana – Granada —-

—- Service @ Sept – Toulouse —-

—- Setting @ Mirador de Ulia – San Sebastian —-

A very Happy New Year in advance to all. Bring on 2019!

G.