Part one Elpis

HI FOODIES! I’M GOING TO BE UP FRONT WITH YOU. GO AND BOOK INTO @elpisfoodandwine RIGHT NOW! DON’T WAIT. GET THE FEED ME MENU. LET CHEF @sato.kikuchi DELIGHT AND EXCITE YOU WITH HIS PERFECTION ON A PLATE. THAT’S IT. NOW TO TELL YOU WHY.

Smoked Pork Hock Terrine, Fennel and Dashi mustard. What a stunning start. The salty, rich and smokey bite size terrine was paired perfectly with the slight anise flavour of the pickled fennel and that dashi mustard pulled it altogether. 

Hiramasa Kingfish, Buttermilk, Bottarga, Goats Curd. I could have licked the bowl clean! The ever so delicate flavour of the goats curd with this generally Japanese dish is a stroke of culinary genius. 

Ora King Salmon, Seaweed and Tobiko. This one made me cry. The king of salmon is NZ Ora King, sous vide NOT raw. @kennyboii_99

and I had a chat about how many people can’t tell the difference. Actually, just looking at it I can tell it was sous vide. The texture and flavour gave it away too. Oh my gawd! That texture, it literally melts in your mouth!  You get the firm texture and mildly salty seaweed, then the tobiko!  Those tiny spheres  pop on your tongue and release the sweet liquid across your palate.  Texture texture texture texture!

Beef Tartare, Koji Onion, Karashi Vinaigrette, Wagyu Fat. This dish would not be remiss in a fine dining eatery. This is now my favourite tartare in Adelaide. So elegant! I queried the wagyu fat with Chef Sato, it’s the white powder on the dish.  So much pride and love was given here. 

Dengaku Eggplant, Miso Hummus, Torched Macadamia and Pickled Enoki. This dish is extremely smart. Dengaku Eggplant is a traditional Japanese dish then pair it with the miso hummus makes for a rich dish. When you eat with the pickled enoki, it lightens it up. The macadamia is once again another facet to add texture and keep your palate interested. 

Wagyu Striploin! What can you say but perfect? Can you believe it was a lighter dish than the eggplant? How do they do that? 

Lastly, dessert,  Sour White Chocolate, Ricotta, Honey and Berries. I had choc ice cream instead of honey and ricotta.  Please leave room for dessert.  

Thank you so much!