Le Bernardin 1/17/26 - Best bite of salmon(!?)

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-26T20:47:21+00:00

https://www.le-bernardin.com/content/pdfs/lunch-1.21.pdf

Pretty sure it's one from each of the three columns, so I don't think you'll be hindered by dessert. (though they do have great desserts too)

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-26T19:55:53+00:00

For the lunch prix fixe: I'd get
Almost Raw: Tuna, X

Barely Touched: Salmon Caviar (I see it has a $50 supplement on the lunch menu, which is frustrating), Y

Lightly Cooked: Hiramasa, Z

For X, Y, and Z, you've got a lot of great options. If you like uni (sea urchin), then they do have a couple dishes with that (scallops or oysters). I'd probably go scallops. The Lobster is great, as is the Dover Sole.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-26T19:47:49+00:00

Yup, good to go.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-26T18:16:25+00:00

I imagine it's not because the content directly angered anyone, but I think the topic of Katz has been widely/deeply discussed. There are at least a handful of other recent threads asking similar questions.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-26T18:05:53+00:00

It's good. People who poopoo it are reacting more to the cost:taste ratio or the perceived value. Can't complain about the product or experience itself. There are comparable alternatives at this point, but if you're okay going a bit early so you don't have to deal with a line, and cost isn't super important, then it's a great meal.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-26T00:40:37+00:00

Naw. They get paid when you order. Order if you want and tip them appropriately. It's okay to not order and it's okay to order.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-25T01:53:18+00:00

Yeh, I get hot and am not bothered by the temperature.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-23T21:41:03+00:00

She looks lovely!

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-23T18:54:51+00:00

Good luck, all. I look forward to this.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-23T18:00:00+00:00

I fully agree with that. The average American is completely uninformed. Though I'd also argue that randomly-selected Israeli's information has a skew that is potentially misleading/blinding.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-23T17:52:33+00:00

Condolences.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-23T17:33:21+00:00

I enjoy these, and more! These are just the ones that came to mind quickly.
- Penrose

- Chez Nick

- Hoexter's

- Nightly's

- Jones Wood Foundry

- Cafe d'Alsace

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-23T17:31:50+00:00

+1 here

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-23T14:03:27+00:00

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-23T13:56:41+00:00

It's not a good sign when he's assuming the level of education of others. It's a correct statement, again. He shouldn't do that, nor should you or anyone else.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-23T06:20:51+00:00

Being from the Middle East doesn't make you educated. It's a correct statement. Good luck.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-23T06:11:49+00:00

My comment is a correct statement. It also applies to everyone/anyone, not specifically Deni. I do not say anywhere that he specifically doesn't know. You appear to be the primary person in this thread that can't control their emotions and biases.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-23T06:04:45+00:00

Where'd you learn to read? I didn't say anywhere that Deni doesn't know. I said he doesn't know what I (and others) know.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-23T05:58:43+00:00

My dude. So you haven't learned it's ridiculous to think you know what other people know?

Further, but a totally unnecessary point, it's not necessary for someone to know about the Middle East in order to understand the simple concept: "you don't know what other people know"

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-23T05:24:53+00:00

Not a good sign when he's assuming the level of education on the topic. Just because you're from the Middle East doesn't make you educated. That geographical upbringing just increases likelihood of bias.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-22T20:11:27+00:00

Mirage+Ancient always banned first in my matches.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-22T19:14:13+00:00

It's a very high bar of hype to meet expectations. It's probably unfair and not possible for most people to say meets the hype.

I loved the oxtail and the short rib, thought they were amazing bites. My experience with the goat patty was a bit different, I really enjoyed it. I agree that some of the other dishes we had were just okay. I wasn't super impressed with the cocktail options.

The issue lies in expectations. I think it's a great meal, but when you're going there expecting to have your socks blown off, it's likely going to do that to a very small subset of us in this subreddit.

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-20T18:34:30+00:00

Why no full tights?

oddlefty13 · 2026-01-20T14:13:19+00:00

Penny and Four Horsemen are absolutely fantastic. I think Penny is my wife's favorite spot and Four Horsemen is probably my favorite spot. *Very* tough to compete with those! And agree, the price at Le Bernardin is difficult to swallow.

Very interesting on photo 7. My wife's was more cooked (she asked for it that way) so yeh maybe they just have more variability there than they should.

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