This salmon unlocked an previously unthinkable squint level in UA. He looked downright disgusted, which can only mean it was the best salmon he's ever had
When you dine, you dine. It's about remembering the dish you had for many years after. And that's worth the price. I had the pleasure of eating there a long time ago. I felt like Neptune picked the food that I ate that night. It was amazing.
@@the-infinite-one-5390 the full dinner is fairly expensive. The 3 course lunch that he had was less than $200 so in range with what a meal at the steakhouses he’s regularly reviewing would cost in total for two
@@the-infinite-one-5390 RUclips isn't his entire source of income and isn't paying him much with 51k subs; he does have a regular job. $127 is a splurge that almost anyone in a first world country can afford if they really want to try it (i.e credit cards).
Great review. Amazing that you filmed the meal experience. Love the way you cover every aspect of your meals (bread, butter, etc.). And the squint - wonderful!
FYI, the salmon spread is called salmon rillette... Poached salmon with lemon, herbs, usually butter/sour cream/ mayonnaise or some combination thereof. Basically a better version of butter that you spread on bread as a canape.
@SeraphimLeo except that I’m almost certain that UE was wrong that it was actually mayonnaise. I enjoy his videos, but not because he has the most sophisticated palate or offers especially accurate descriptions of what he’s eating
The sauce . . . Yup Alexander the Guest would have spat out his drink of Krug if he saw that. But seriously I don't think he understands French cuisine. It is all about perfecting the sauce and harmonizing it with the protein. What he did was like taking a piece of nigiri and picking up the fish without the rice. I do appreciate him trying stuff out of his wheelhouse. If he is still doing these videos years from now, his experience and palette will surely evolve.
@@andrewchiu6226agree, pity that he was not understanding/liking the sauces! The salmon course - if the sauce is going to contain the salt then the salmon must barely be salted cause you have to mix together. Otherwise dish would become inedible!
Thanks for the review, UA! I've eaten here a handful of times, and always enjoyed. The quality of their dishes is second to none in the seafood world, and I try to enjoy it at least once a year.
I'm only being honest but sometimes you can't tell if his eyes are open or closed. I love this young man's channel. I think he deserves more subscribers to be honest.
Not his best review either… should just enjoy this dinner without filming a video. He’s better for casual eats and then steakhouses for his higher end stuff.
@@k1z603 you’d better believe it. Big time content creators are making hundreds of thousands and even millions. I don’t know that UE is at that level yet, but I guarantee you that you’ll be nailed by the IRS if you make that kind of money and aren’t reporting at least a substantial amount of it
I went for lunch there in 2015. It was very chic and they gave me a banquette seat table for 2 people which was great. I love that the sommeliers have a wine tasting cup hanging on a chain around their neck!! It was $90 for lunch and the tuna and foie gras was my favourite dish.
The no filming makes sense. IMO above a certain price point you kind of want to enjoy your meal and not worry about being in the background of someone's video. That dessert looked amazing
In this part of the video when you go to a 1,2,3, star restaurant you are going to pay top dollar especially in the APPLE but all French restaurants are very expensive that's a given. And I am French trained.And I don't think it is worth it, like going to a Japanese restaurant rather go to a sushi and buy my own food and cook it at home because I know what I want to eat and season it myself no value save the money even families living in WALL STREET don't go out just stay home
If you ever get a chance to go back, do the Tasting Menu. For sure the most bang for your buck of all the 3 ⭐️ restaurants in NYC. Actually a great value and amazing experience.
I love Le Bernardin when it got 4 stars in the times . Only place to keep 4 stars in times and 3 Michelin never fell below . Also great deal for 3 course meal
Thanks for taking us to Le Bernardin in New York. I guess the price is on par with any Michelin restaurants in Manhattan. I would like to suggest that you try Les Grands Buffet in Narbonne, France and according to Tim Lee who's a food vlogger, it is the best buffet restaurant in the world. I haven't been there but it is on my bucket list. The price for the buffet is around $70 which is absolutely amazing. One can't possibly eat everything offered in one sitting, so you may have to visit a couple of times or may be more.
I've eaten there three times, food is amazing. I was not crazy about the dining room layout one of the times. They change it pretty often. My personal favorite restaurant is Daniel, I've eaten there many times, and was blown away every time.
These fancy restos have small portions so I am always grateful for the bread and the little extra macarons and French "gelee" candy that comes out at the end.
That looks like an amazing meal, I'd love to visit there. I noticed that the octopus pieces we're placed at non-uniform distances apart, and the dessert wasn't well centered on the plate.
With the way you squinted as you were veing engulfed by the first bite of the barely-cooked salmon, I kept saying, "Dayum! ..dayum! Daaaayum!" I love how you convey the tastes of everything. Subscribed.
i have a good palate and love cooking fancy stuff, but kinda dislike fine dining restaurants...i want a full plate of food ridiculously amazing food, hell.. 3 full plates.... not one tiny thing in the middle of a big plate...like most things, i blame the French
Welcome to the world of upper echelon of fine dinning! Its all about quality of the dishes that are presented to you. Glad you enjoyed! BTW don't spend so much time on the bread n butter. ❤
Portion size really? Did you just compare a three star with Wolfgang’s steak house? You’re better than that UA. That’s like comparing a Ferrari to a Chevy.
@@monkeyballs512 Wolfgang has Cut with one star, and Spago has two. I’ve dined at both and even with one star Cut is not comparable to Le Bernardin. Wolfgang’s steakhouse is fine at what they do but it isn’t at the same level
@@mikek6313 not Wolfgang Puck 😂😂😂. The steakhouse Wolfgang’s operated by Wolfgang Zwiener. And, no, it is not a Michelin starred restaurant, but it is as good as a traditional NY steakhouse gets. My point is only that Wolfgang’s isn’t a Chevy. It’s not a 3 star Michelin restaurant (I’ve been to Le Bernardin and it was wonderful) but it is a high end restaurant in its own right and one of the best in the world at what they do
Big money small meal. OK if you just want the experience which is valid if you are loaded. If you don't want to leave a restaurant wanting another meal don't bother.
UA - Truly enjoy your content, and your honest reviews. But, big sandwiches and portion sizes don't apply at a place like this. Judge on the quality not the quantity of the food
I dont think ordering a lunch menu is the best for a place like this. If you are going here you got to go for the $325 pre fixe menu. Yes, its expensive but thats the cost of doing business at a place like this. Do the review when you are ready but do right by them. Going for the lunch menu is equivalent to going to a great steakhouse and getting their smallest steak. Sure you get a snapshot of what its like, but its not like getting a porterhouse or ribeye.
This is a good point. Having done all the menus at LB over the years, the journey that the tasting menu takes you on really puts the restaurant on another plane.
Disagree. Attaining Michelin stars means maintaining standards across the board and treating all guests equally regardless of their ability to pay for the top end menu.
Look pretty much only the one percenters can walk in and order whatever they want . Yes the more you spend the higher quality and more choices you’ll have sometimes the only difference is the dishes will have more and higher quality caviar or large fresh slices of the finest Truffles depending on the time of year and season . But even ordering the least expensive Pice Fix lunch menu with choices and only 3 courses should be able to show the quality and presentation and service of a 3 Michelin Star restaurant. You did a fabulous job reviewing especially keeping your head down for the no video or photography rule which makes sense . They don’t want other restaurants copying their signature dishes and plating and garnishment as well as respecting the privacy of their extremely high class under the radar very high net worth and celebrity clientele.
There is a place in Montreal that's a short plane ride from New York. It's called Au Pied de Cochon. They have amazing food and I am sure you'd love it.
Very excited to see that you gave Le Bernadin a try. I went there for lunch a few years ago. I didn’t find it too “stiff”. It looked like it had an older customer base from what I could catch of your video.
I have had lunch there twice. Like you, I think it is good and not overpriced for what it is. Like you, it would not be in my top NYC restaurants. My wife and I did Daniel for dinner on an anniversary, and that sent us over the moon.
More stars = More money = less food. I've been to MANY Mich star places. One place that has consistently caught my eye is French Laundry in CA. If you watch Anthony Bourdain's trip there, it's a LONG experience with a ton of courses. At this point, I'm basically over Michelin star places. It's SO expensive, and just nuts. Im tired of going to places, + 1500$ later, for 2 people.
French Laundry actually is a good "value" as a Michelin 3 star restaurant, as funny as that sounds, since the tip is included in the price. There truly is a lot of course that showcase their culinary prowess.
I ate at the Fat Duck for my wife's 40th birthday, there were 6 of us and it came to like 2 grand, so not cheap. Was great though - although as usual eventually even the expertly chosen wine just started tasting like wine to me :) the chicken liver parfait was the actual best thing I'd ever eaten. Keep going UA! also why are you called UA?
Regarding the octopus Id only add that “the usual” menu consists of more dishes (5-/8-/… plus courses) and therefore 5 pieces of the octopus are a perfect amount of food for that starter-dish. If choosing the 3-course-lunch or -dinner this may seem “too scarce” but it is created for those eating the full menu at the restaurant.
The pricing was a deal! Remember, you’re paying for the service and environment as well: an orchestral experience, a memory. I’ve been lucky to go to several Michelin starred restaurants but not Le Bernadine yet.
I cannot stand when people complain about small portions at fine dining restaurants. the point is to experience unique food bites. not got stuffed. you want quantity, go to golden corral
@@roboliver9980 I never leave hungry. It’s all about the courses. 7 courses or more winds up being a lot of food. If each one was a large serving, it’d be like a food challenge rather than a relaxing dinner. Order the wine pairing with your meal, and you’ll be struggling to finish
Who's talking about getting stuffed, I'm a small person and on average eat one good meal a day and maybe a light salad in the evening. I have left Michelin restaurants and was still hungry.
You can experience good food in a bit larger quantities for sure. Sometimes it is indeed too little. You don't need to get stuffed, just need a little more, for convenience
Thanks for sharing a place I’d never go to even if I had substantial disposable income. I want value and decent portions for my dining experience. Nice review though, and great that you were still able to record, albeit underhandedly.
IMO the very best and consistent restaurant in Manhattan. The seafood is prepared unlike any other restaurant I have ever been to and the overall experience is hard to equal. I know the $325 tasting menu is steep, but that is really the sweet spot for LeBernadin. Love the squinting UA
Never been there but love the owner (from Bourdain show) but UA must 'save up' for the full course, NOT the lunch special. Once a year or lifetime splurge is no big deal; not eating there on a regular basis.
@@johnc3886 Agreed. I have gone there 4-5 times in my lifetime and I am my mid 60s. (and have lived around NYC my entire life). Since I am now retired, I won't be back given the price point. It's ok though, as I am glad that I actually went when I could. Stay well and best to you and your family.
Plainly your tastes skew toward mid quality and big quantity. Le Bernardin offers refinement, elegance and subtle touches that you can only find at the top of fine cuisine. I can tell from your comments that you neither sensed nor knew how to recognize the full dimensions of the food you were served. Stick to pastrami and steaks which you know better.
just a heads up, most fine dining dishes with sauces like this are meant to be eaten with spoons so you get the right portions of sauce etc. unless you’re cutting w a knife and fork with a meat dish or heartier dish that needs cutting etc or turning the fork over and using the knife to slick over a puree that is thicker its different. you would get more of the effect a dish is supposed to have using a spoon far more for most dishes in this realm of dining.
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This salmon unlocked an previously unthinkable squint level in UA. He looked downright disgusted, which can only mean it was the best salmon he's ever had
lol
we need a UA squint graphic/tier list
He needs to have an artist crate a squint picture for his RUclips avatar.
He becomes very slitty when he is a happy boy.
UA went FULL TURTLE FACE
Tina ordering a dish you were allergic to was a pro move
😂
Sounds like he is adverse to fine dining...
@@RussianNightmare It's an allergy
When you dine, you dine. It's about remembering the dish you had for many years after. And that's worth the price. I had the pleasure of eating there a long time ago. I felt like Neptune picked the food that I ate that night. It was amazing.
Ok
You know the food slaps the more intense the squinting gets lol
😂😂😂
Yep 🤣
He must be making good $ from YT to eat here.
@@the-infinite-one-5390 the full dinner is fairly expensive. The 3 course lunch that he had was less than $200 so in range with what a meal at the steakhouses he’s regularly reviewing would cost in total for two
@@the-infinite-one-5390 RUclips isn't his entire source of income and isn't paying him much with 51k subs; he does have a regular job. $127 is a splurge that almost anyone in a first world country can afford if they really want to try it (i.e credit cards).
Great review. Amazing that you filmed the meal experience. Love the way you cover every aspect of your meals (bread, butter, etc.). And the squint - wonderful!
FYI, the salmon spread is called salmon rillette... Poached salmon with lemon, herbs, usually butter/sour cream/ mayonnaise or some combination thereof. Basically a better version of butter that you spread on bread as a canape.
@SeraphimLeo except that I’m almost certain that UE was wrong that it was actually mayonnaise. I enjoy his videos, but not because he has the most sophisticated palate or offers especially accurate descriptions of what he’s eating
His palate sucks. He would be better off eating a Happy Meal at McDonalds
Bro that restaurant is famous most for its sauces and you're just picking up the octopus without soaking up the sauce with it.
The sauce . . . Yup Alexander the Guest would have spat out his drink of Krug if he saw that. But seriously I don't think he understands French cuisine. It is all about perfecting the sauce and harmonizing it with the protein. What he did was like taking a piece of nigiri and picking up the fish without the rice.
I do appreciate him trying stuff out of his wheelhouse. If he is still doing these videos years from now, his experience and palette will surely evolve.
@@andrewchiu6226agree, pity that he was not understanding/liking the sauces! The salmon course - if the sauce is going to contain the salt then the salmon must barely be salted cause you have to mix together. Otherwise dish would become inedible!
He tried it with and without the sauce, seemed to prefer it without
And bitching about portion sizes
Do you go for a couple of slices of pizza after that?
Brilliant content so subscribed from South Wales uk reviews are fantastic and privilege to see world class fod thankyou.
Wow. UA even changed the music.
Wow , ua listens, attempts, but stays true to what he wants, legend
oh ha yeah, the music :) yeah the music did start to irritate me. I mean the previous music :)
The only video I would've genuinely enjoyed the circus music. At least he still mispronounced the name of the restaurant.
@@James-xb8dd I don’t find UA obnoxious, and I’m not sure why you would
@@James-xb8ddthat miiiiight be u lol
It wouldn't be Manhattan without the scaffolding.
Local Law 11 😀
And aroma of sewers 😅
Enjoyable review! Loved seeing you enjoy the Octopus dish, and the Salmon dish so much. Also, the dessert looked tiny but beautiful❤️👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks for the review, UA! I've eaten here a handful of times, and always enjoyed. The quality of their dishes is second to none in the seafood world, and I try to enjoy it at least once a year.
Did you proactively ask if you could film or did they see your camera and tell you not to film?
I'm only being honest but sometimes you can't tell if his eyes are open or closed. I love this young man's channel. I think he deserves more subscribers to be honest.
Bro that's racist
Lol
Lmao woke folk ain’t Gona like ur comment bruh
Table etiquette: Always tear off a piece of bread, then butter it and eat it. Don’t pick up a whole piece of bread and bite some off.
Hahahahahahahah. That's funny AF, but true. UA can be a bit of a 'caveman' sometimes but we love watching his videos.
I was saying the same thing to myself.
Always judged my dates when they took me to good restaurants by how they ate the bread or rolls. It is not your mammas table honey.
Thanks for the tip. I’m going there next month.
why does it matter ?
Salmon would have been the last thing i would order there but your squinting may change my mind. And how can you expect large portions?
Really cool.. thanks for sharing the experience with us!
UA filming a video at his anniversary dinner with Tina LOL. That's brilliant.
Not his best review either… should just enjoy this dinner without filming a video.
He’s better for casual eats and then steakhouses for his higher end stuff.
His bill is a tax deduction since he's filiming...smart move.
Expect nothing less from this dude... Tina should leave him.
@@couloir1 do people really report youtube income to the IRS???
@@k1z603 you’d better believe it. Big time content creators are making hundreds of thousands and even millions. I don’t know that UE is at that level yet, but I guarantee you that you’ll be nailed by the IRS if you make that kind of money and aren’t reporting at least a substantial amount of it
“Chef Ripert clearly knows what he is doing.” The chef’s career is now complete
Why don't you use the provided salt shaker?
I might be a rube but I feel like you shouldn’t have to season your own food at a three Michelin star restaurant lol
Most top restaurants won't over-SALT the food because many patrons may have health issues; hence use the salt shaker. Agreed.
I think it's safe to say that UA shouldn't be going to a restaurant like this when he's comparing to Katz's Deli... Thanks for another video UA!
I went for lunch there in 2015. It was very chic and they gave me a banquette seat table for 2 people which was great. I love that the sommeliers have a wine tasting cup hanging on a chain around their neck!!
It was $90 for lunch and the tuna and foie gras was my favourite dish.
Can you do a vs series of chain restaurants? Like texas roadhouse vs outback?
Not a bad idea!
That salmon looks mouthwatering from here. Good review. Yeah, I probably do it as a one time experience.
The no filming makes sense. IMO above a certain price point you kind of want to enjoy your meal and not worry about being in the background of someone's video. That dessert looked amazing
There are hundreds of videos online of this restaurant. Why they lied? Who knows.
In this part of the video when you go to a 1,2,3, star restaurant you are going to pay top dollar especially in the APPLE but all French restaurants are very expensive that's a given. And I am French trained.And I don't think it is worth it, like going to a Japanese restaurant rather go to a sushi and buy my own food and cook it at home because I know what I want to eat and season it myself no value save the money even families living in WALL STREET don't go out just stay home
Been waiting for this! Next Jean George’s
Your grimace, when you really enjoy the taste of something, must send the wrong signals to the staff LOL.
Now think how Tina feels when he unloads....
yyes!!! 😂😂
Meat and potato guy visits joint and gets no meat and no potato. Pretty good review, considering that significant handicap.
When you're in a French restaurant, don't expect a generous portion size. 🤣🤣🤣
I feel like I would have to go out to dinner after eating that dinner!!!
Yes, Inn n out is a good post sushi meal, similar sort of feeling with this one
He couldn't afford the real experience that's the issue
The more expensive the joint the smaller the portion.
Yeah, he probably headed over to one of the $1 slice pizza places... :)
Hardee’s?
UA can you do a review for tad’s steaks in New York ?
The secret is always.... More butter....
It's sauce.
and salt!
If you ever get a chance to go back, do the Tasting Menu. For sure the most bang for your buck of all the 3 ⭐️ restaurants in NYC. Actually a great value and amazing experience.
Good advice generally, but UE has some allergies that would make that more than a little challenging for him
I’m reading Eric Riperts book 32 Yolks at the moment. It’s fascinating.
Day 1 of asking for a Korean BBQ Restaurant review
I love Le Bernardin when it got 4 stars in the times . Only place to keep 4 stars in times and 3 Michelin never fell below . Also great deal for 3 course meal
Thanks for taking us to Le Bernardin in New York. I guess the price is on par with any Michelin restaurants in Manhattan. I would like to suggest that you try Les Grands Buffet in Narbonne, France and according to Tim Lee who's a food vlogger, it is the best buffet restaurant in the world. I haven't been there but it is on my bucket list. The price for the buffet is around $70 which is absolutely amazing. One can't possibly eat everything offered in one sitting, so you may have to visit a couple of times or may be more.
when you close your eyes we know its good!
Or that he’s getting a handy under the table……
I live in Rochester NY headquarters of Wegmans I'm sure Danny Wegman would love the comment about the foccia bread
Absolutely, but it’s an absurd statement
was I hearing things or did u make the correlation between a ny restaurant and Italy?
5:03 "even if you go to Italy you can have a better one" LOL
There was a whole lot of eye squinting going on at Le Bernardin. The food looked amazing! Liked your new duds, too.👍
I've eaten there three times, food is amazing. I was not crazy about the dining room layout one of the times. They change it pretty often. My personal favorite restaurant is Daniel, I've eaten there many times, and was blown away every time.
These fancy restos have small portions so I am always grateful for the bread and the little extra macarons and French "gelee" candy that comes out at the end.
That looks like an amazing meal, I'd love to visit there.
I noticed that the octopus pieces we're placed at non-uniform distances apart, and the dessert wasn't well centered on the plate.
With the way you squinted as you were veing engulfed by the first bite of the barely-cooked salmon, I kept saying, "Dayum! ..dayum! Daaaayum!"
I love how you convey the tastes of everything. Subscribed.
ua eats should have visited fogo de chao (brazilian steakhouse) located at the next block from le bernadin with all you can eat for $54/person.
After watching his Vegas content, I'm not sure he is a AYCE person either. He ain't Mikey Chen lol
Fine dining is lost on my very lowbrow palate, so I'd never eat in a restaurant like that, but it was cool to experience. Nice review.
i have a good palate and love cooking fancy stuff, but kinda dislike fine dining restaurants...i want a full plate of food ridiculously amazing food, hell.. 3 full plates.... not one tiny thing in the middle of a big plate...like most things, i blame the French
Welcome to the world of upper echelon of fine dinning! Its all about quality of the dishes that are presented to you. Glad you enjoyed! BTW don't spend so much time on the bread n butter. ❤
If I was a waiter and saw that face after trying I would be like "oh oh" lol
It’s definitely worth the price because whenever you eat salmon or octopus you’ll remember how special it was at Le Bernidan.
Went to a fine dining venue years back, then headed straight to Beefsteak Charlies to fill up!
11:07 “like edible paint” is the funniest most accurate description of a fine dining sauce I’ve ever heard. That’s brilliant
Portion size really? Did you just compare a three star with Wolfgang’s steak house? You’re better than that UA. That’s like comparing a Ferrari to a Chevy.
Wolfgang’s isn’t a Chevy. It’s also tops at what they do, but it isn’t haute cuisine
@@monkeyballs512 Wolfgang has Cut with one star, and Spago has two. I’ve dined at both and even with one star Cut is not comparable to Le Bernardin. Wolfgang’s steakhouse is fine at what they do but it isn’t at the same level
@@mikek6313 not Wolfgang Puck 😂😂😂. The steakhouse Wolfgang’s operated by Wolfgang Zwiener. And, no, it is not a Michelin starred restaurant, but it is as good as a traditional NY steakhouse gets. My point is only that Wolfgang’s isn’t a Chevy. It’s not a 3 star Michelin restaurant (I’ve been to Le Bernardin and it was wonderful) but it is a high end restaurant in its own right and one of the best in the world at what they do
My favorite out of NYC, London, Paris, california etc. it is perfection on every level.
Big money small meal. OK if you just want the experience which is valid if you are loaded. If you don't want to leave a restaurant wanting another meal don't bother.
Not accurate. The portions are small individual tastes, but if you have 7 or up to 14 courses sometimes, you’ll be plenty full at the end
@@monkeyballs512 not for this money. You saw the prices for the tasting menu. Ruinous.
That watch and suit was on point.
Congrats on over 50k now on to 100k keep up the great work
Best meal of my life. Want to go back and do the wine pairing
To be clear when I went, I sure as heck had wine. I want the full chef’s tasting with wine pairing!
UA - Truly enjoy your content, and your honest reviews. But, big sandwiches and portion sizes don't apply at a place like this. Judge on the quality not the quantity of the food
I dont think ordering a lunch menu is the best for a place like this. If you are going here you got to go for the $325 pre fixe menu. Yes, its expensive but thats the cost of doing business at a place like this. Do the review when you are ready but do right by them. Going for the lunch menu is equivalent to going to a great steakhouse and getting their smallest steak. Sure you get a snapshot of what its like, but its not like getting a porterhouse or ribeye.
It's more like going to a steak house and getting a burger
This is a good point. Having done all the menus at LB over the years, the journey that the tasting menu takes you on really puts the restaurant on another plane.
Disagree. Attaining Michelin stars means maintaining standards across the board and treating all guests equally regardless of their ability to pay for the top end menu.
A snooty, monied hole you are
I would totally agree. Save up or whatever...and go for the full course menu experience.
You did a good job on the video with the restrictions.
Look pretty much only the one percenters can walk in and order whatever they want . Yes the more you spend the higher quality and more choices you’ll have sometimes the only difference is the dishes will have more and higher quality caviar or large fresh slices of the finest Truffles depending on the time of year and season . But even ordering the least expensive Pice Fix lunch menu with choices and only 3 courses should be able to show the quality and presentation and service of a 3 Michelin Star restaurant. You did a fabulous job reviewing especially keeping your head down for the no video or photography rule which makes sense . They don’t want other restaurants copying their signature dishes and plating and garnishment as well as respecting the privacy of their extremely high class under the radar very high net worth and celebrity clientele.
There is a place in Montreal that's a short plane ride from New York. It's called Au Pied de Cochon. They have amazing food and I am sure you'd love it.
Very excited to see that you gave Le Bernadin a try. I went there for lunch a few years ago. I didn’t find it too “stiff”. It looked like it had an older customer base from what I could catch of your video.
drip on point!
Love your show, have been watching while recovering from knee surgery. You are a fantastic food reviewer! You really make my day!!
I have had lunch there twice. Like you, I think it is good and not overpriced for what it is. Like you, it would not be in my top NYC restaurants.
My wife and I did Daniel for dinner on an anniversary, and that sent us over the moon.
Daniel is more highly regarded today. These things change regularly, and Le Bernardin isn’t the hit new thing anymore
It's called a TASTING menu that's why it's little, because your going to keep getting more dishes !!!
A tasting menu shouldn't be $127.
More stars = More money = less food. I've been to MANY Mich star places. One place that has consistently caught my eye is French Laundry in CA. If you watch Anthony Bourdain's trip there, it's a LONG experience with a ton of courses.
At this point, I'm basically over Michelin star places. It's SO expensive, and just nuts. Im tired of going to places, + 1500$ later, for 2 people.
French Laundry actually is a good "value" as a Michelin 3 star restaurant, as funny as that sounds, since the tip is included in the price. There truly is a lot of course that showcase their culinary prowess.
Well, get your name on the list now if you’d like to eat there in 3 or 4 years assuming you aren’t a very prominent person
@@monkeyballs512 you can also use Tock to book a reservation when they release them. Just have to be quick and take what is available.
@@alim998097 I agree it’s the only place left I want to go to for a starred place. Other than that, over it haha
@@monkeyballs512 I know. That’s the other thing, have to plan years in advance, that really grinds my gears! ⚙️
I ate at the Fat Duck for my wife's 40th birthday, there were 6 of us and it came to like 2 grand, so not cheap. Was great though - although as usual eventually even the expertly chosen wine just started tasting like wine to me :) the chicken liver parfait was the actual best thing I'd ever eaten. Keep going UA! also why are you called UA?
Thank you for the video...very enjoyable...new 🎶 🎵
Regarding the octopus Id only add that “the usual” menu consists of more dishes (5-/8-/… plus courses) and therefore 5 pieces of the octopus are a perfect amount of food for that starter-dish. If choosing the 3-course-lunch or -dinner this may seem “too scarce” but it is created for those eating the full menu at the restaurant.
I can't go often but I have always been very satisfied there...even considering the price.
The pricing was a deal! Remember, you’re paying for the service and environment as well: an orchestral experience, a memory. I’ve been lucky to go to several Michelin starred restaurants but not Le Bernadine yet.
So if I'm for the service there's no tipping just wondering
Why get two of the same fish?
The salmon appetizer was complimentary and not ordered. He obviously made a good choice because he loved his main.
Sponsored by Hertz, congrats UA! JK, great review, hopefully I can watch with the others next time, have a great weekend!
If you didn't have the full tasting menu, you didn't really eat there... :|. It's like going to Katz only eating the pickles and calling it mid...
this.
Fabulous facial expressions with the first mouthful of salmon
😀💪🏻😀
You can’t really complain about portion sizes in 3- star restaurants when that’s expected
is the meat grass fed tho? Can't be the best if the meat quality isn't
Fish don't eat grass
Wow, UA is going upscale today; no ribs and brisket meals served here. That's a great great restaurant, enjoy! 😊
I cannot stand when people complain about small portions at fine dining restaurants. the point is to experience unique food bites. not got stuffed. you want quantity, go to golden corral
The ones I’ve been to may not have huge portions yet neither do they leave you hungry. Being left hungry at huge expense is not justifiable.
@@roboliver9980 I never leave hungry. It’s all about the courses. 7 courses or more winds up being a lot of food. If each one was a large serving, it’d be like a food challenge rather than a relaxing dinner. Order the wine pairing with your meal, and you’ll be struggling to finish
Who's talking about getting stuffed, I'm a small person and on average eat one good meal a day and maybe a light salad in the evening. I have left Michelin restaurants and was still hungry.
I understand the point is not to be stuffed, but for the price, would it really hurt to give you more?
You can experience good food in a bit larger quantities for sure. Sometimes it is indeed too little. You don't need to get stuffed, just need a little more, for convenience
Great and honest review UA ... and the music is infinitely better 🤣👍
It was a shit review by someone who has a palate of a 8yr old.
Thanks for sharing a place I’d never go to even if I had substantial disposable income. I want value and decent portions for my dining experience. Nice review though, and great that you were still able to record, albeit underhandedly.
IMO the very best and consistent restaurant in Manhattan. The seafood is prepared unlike any other restaurant I have ever been to and the overall experience is hard to equal. I know the $325 tasting menu is steep, but that is really the sweet spot for LeBernadin. Love the squinting UA
Never been there but love the owner (from Bourdain show) but UA must 'save up' for the full course, NOT the lunch special. Once a year or lifetime splurge is no big deal; not eating there on a regular basis.
@@johnc3886 Agreed. I have gone there 4-5 times in my lifetime and I am my mid 60s. (and have lived around NYC my entire life). Since I am now retired, I won't be back given the price point. It's ok though, as I am glad that I actually went when I could. Stay well and best to you and your family.
The prix fix many was HOW many dollars now??
Problem is, food doesn't get much better from $20 to $100. In other words, a $100 steak is not 5 times better than a $20 steak.
That $20 steak is more like $50 these days
that's why a lot high end restaurant tasting menus don't have steak anymore..... if they do, will be A5 wagyu...
Cmon man, if you’re looking for huge serving then clearly you did not research much.
I couldnt tell if you liked the fish or not when you took the first bite. 🤣🤣 But it was all happiness!
I love those mini-chocolate-snowshoes on the dessert. Inspired.
I've only visited the US once. Wasn't overly impressed by the food. What restaurants in NYC are truly worth the money? Thanks a lot for advice!
The US is big and each region has different types of food. NYC would be good for chinese food , pizza and hotdogs.
Sincere thanks. Planning a journey.
The food looks amazing-I think it's a fair price for such an iconic resto.
I think you could use a Saline Drip lol. I hear you make lack of salt comments from almost every video. SALLLLLLLLT, Stat!@
Plainly your tastes skew toward mid quality and big quantity. Le Bernardin offers refinement, elegance and subtle touches that you can only find at the top of fine cuisine. I can tell from your comments that you neither sensed nor knew how to recognize the full dimensions of the food you were served. Stick to pastrami and steaks which you know better.
Another enjoyable video! I loved the “undercover” aspect.
I can see the appeal, but I think there must be better uses for $127.
porterhouse for 2
There is always some other thing to spend your money on, but life gets a bit boring thinking like that.
if $127 does not break your bank, then give it a try...... if you don't like it then just don't go back.....
@@fatdoi003 I suppose it depends on taste. I may have been turned off because I'm not a fan of octopus or salmon.
@@BmanNL1 I suppose it depends on taste. I may have been turned off because I'm not a fan of octopus or salmon.
Never change! You are authentic and I enjoyed your honest, UA take on Le Bernadin.
If you're complaining about portion size, you should stay out of Michelin starred restaurants. It's about service and quality
Lol! The absurd pretentiousness is duly noted.
just a heads up, most fine dining dishes with sauces like this are meant to be eaten with spoons so you get the right portions of sauce etc. unless you’re cutting w a knife and fork with a meat dish or heartier dish that needs cutting etc or turning the fork over and using the knife to slick over a puree that is thicker its different. you would get more of the effect a dish is supposed to have using a spoon far more for most dishes in this realm of dining.