For my first TASTE MTL (#TasteMTL)
experience, I was paired up with Montreal Blogger Janice (@KtchnHealsSoul) for dinner at Nocochi Bistro & Salon
de Thé (@NocochiMontreal).
Let just say at first I was rather skeptical about it since it
more like a cafe than a restaurant and I don't think I want a salad or sandwich
for my dinner but was I surprise.
Located near the Montreal Museum of Fine Art, it has a very
relaxing art gallery cafe feel to it. Known for their
delectable gluten-free Persian pastries, European-style coffees and
large variety of all natural teas. Their menu consist many vegetarian and gluten-free
options.
The picture below show that the place was empty but it was
taken at the end of the night when we were leaving but nonetheless, the place
wasn't pack when I got there around 7:00pm. I guess TASTE MTL isn't
as popular as our Summer/Winterlicious series in Toronto yet since it's
only their 2nd year after all.
Taste MTL three-course dinner for $29pp
There was only 2 options for our 3-course prix fixe menu; meat
and vegetarian.
Since Janice decided
to get all vegetarian dishes, I opted for all meat so we could try everything.
Beef Carpaccio
This was incredibly
thin and creamy.
King Oyster Mushroom & Avocado Carpaccio
Love the idea and the
flavors here but wish the oyster mushroom was cut a little bit thicker to give
it more texture in contrast to the creamy soft avocado and creamy sauce
Sous-vide Fillet Mignon w/ Blueberry Sauce,
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes, maple glazed vegetables & Charcoal Herbs
I do love the
sous-vide steak since it gives you the perfectly overall cook steak without the
grey area when its cook on the grill and it's usually seared to finish up with
a crisp crust/outside. Here the sous-vide was done pretty well but they didn't
give it a crisp enough outside which result in a rather one dimensional texture
especially for a fillet mignon which is already extremely tender. Plus I don't
think it was seasoned apart from the salt sprinkled on top. But I do have to
applaud them for the presentation and I have to say I did like the wasabi mash.
Plus props to the herbs charcoal powder idea but frankly taste wise, it had
barely any herb flavor compare to fresh/dry ones and it sort of disappear when
you have it with the steak.
Noodle Soup w/ "onsen tamago" eggs,
vegetables and maple pearls
This was a rather large bowl of noodle and Janice couldn't even
finish it although half of it was just veggies. I didn't try this one so I
can't say much about it but Janice seems to have enjoyed it and I love the idea
of the maple pearls in it to give it that pop of surprise.
Maple ice cream, Hazelnut Crumble &
Strawberry Coulis
.
.
Lime Mousse & Mint Pearls
Like it but wish they
were some kind of crust to it
.
.
They had a whole menu just for teas, I sort of regretted of not
having try at least one of them.
Handmade Persian and Middle Eastern Sweets with nuts and a touch
of traditional spices. I bought a 2 of the small boxes at $16.00/ea (1st
picture), one for myself and one as gift. Read a lot of good reviews online
about them, I thought it does live up to their reputation and price tag. It was
not the sweet treat that I somehow expected which I love and although of their
long shelf life of 2-3 months, they were crumbling soft and love how it’s all
packed with different kind of spices.
Verdict:
I notice that their regular menu are more café style with salads, crepes, omelets, sandwiches and pasta which is totally different from what we had
I notice that their regular menu are more café style with salads, crepes, omelets, sandwiches and pasta which is totally different from what we had
Although there was some hits and some misses, I did enjoy my
meal here.
The service was incredible attentive and friendly, would love to
experience afternoon tea here.
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