It was a one-bite wonder - a tiny thing with such big presence. The tasting menu began with a curl of raw big eye tuna with yuzu gel so aromatic that you could smell its lovely floral-citrus fragrance the minute it was put down on the table. In fact, because of the Japanese influences, this is a tasting menu that will leave you satiated with its clear, vivid flavors, but not feeling as if you’ll need to leave the restaurant, rolled out in a wheelbarrow, because of an abundance of butter or cream. At $80 per person for about eight courses or so, it’s one of the most reasonably priced tasting menus in the Bay Area, too. Inside, you’ll find a la carte selections, as well as the option to do a chef’s tasting menu, with many of the courses drawn from the regular menu. But there’s no mistaking how his time in Japan has heavily influenced his cooking, giving him a passion for its ingredients, techniques and esthetics.Īt Madcap, the menu cover is reminiscent of Japanese paper. Siegel remains modest about his 1998 exploits as being the first American-born chef to defeat an “Iron Chef” in Kitchen Stadium in the original Japanese version of the culinary competition show. I believe Chef Ron Siegel took a Michelin Star this year it was deserved.A small marble bar accommodates a couple of diners. It is not inexpensive, but it is certainly worth the price. As the web page reflects, one can have a starter and main for considerably less if you are not celebrating with a menu degustation. The tab was a bit over $400 for two for everything. We thought the price/quality ratio was well within reason given the fact that we ordered the tasting menu with accompanying wines. Again, while not a Japanese restaurant the courses very much had a kaiseki touch. The chef "pulls this off" very nicely.Īs it was an anniversary we ordered the tasting menu with paired wines (which included one sake). It is not a Japanese restaurant, but the influence can be seen in the presentation and the taste of the food. But we did not know then that the food reflects a Japanese influence. When presented the menu and wine list we noticed that a flight of sake was on offer and thought that was a bit unusual. Decor probably not going to win an award, but very comfortable with the tables nicely spaced. Service was first-rate attentive but not overwhelming. We dined last evening and it was excellent. Madcap is a welcome addition to Marin County. Staff were friendly and attentive and earned the tip, but we won't be back. If you include the tip as standard, then just include it in your prices. I'd also prefer to decide what to tip instead of them including the 20% as a standard. The desert which should be precise was inconsistent and the chocolate base ranged in thickness from 1/4 inch to over an inch in the one small slice. The two of use had very different portions served. Portion size is also hugely inconsistent. We couldn't taste any truffle on the truffle dish and the caviar flavor was lost in a soup of foam/sauce. You don't taste the main ingredient and some things (fig with steak) seem like an afterthought on the plate. Loads of foam and sauce, but the star ingredient never shines through. Would really have preferred them to slow down. The service is good, but we felt they were in a rush to get every dish served as fast as possible. This is really disappointing since we have such great wild salmon that is in. Waiter proudly announced that the Salmon is farmed new Zealand Salmon. Went to try it out based on a post on FB. Mexican Restaurants for Lunch in San Anselmo.American Restaurants for Breakfast in San Anselmo. Hotels near (STS) Sonoma County Airport.Hotels near (OAK) Metropolitan Oakland Intl Airport.
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