Atelier Crenn

Jihoon Jo

Every dish is very sophisticated and super well balanced. It’s a great honor for me to have a talk with Chef Dominique Crenn.

Joe Azar-Williams

Atelier Crenn gets a lot of things right. The atmosphere is excellent, the food impeccably presented, the service friendly and knowledgeable. For my taste, however, the overall flavors were somewhat muted, such that I didn’t come away from the meal thinking any particular dish had wowed me.

Debbie Longinetti

The food was beyond amazing both in flavor and artistic presentation. The staff was very friendly, informative and seemed like they loved working at Atelier Crenn. No stuffiness what so ever, just professional youthful enthusiasm, which added another dimension of enjoyment to our experience. The tour of the kitchens and dessert in the nextdoor room also added to the experience. We all would love to return each season as the menu changes. Truly a three Michelin star experience. So far it is one of the dinning highlights in our lifetimes to date.

Wook Chung

Atelier Crenn is truly special. It is a one of a kind experience where you journey through a world of hearty flavors that have been impressed in Chef Crenn's memories. The 14 course pescatarian meal unapologetically whisks you from the deep ocean to the tip of a wild flower growing in the fields of France, from bitter sweet chips of chocolate to popping escargo eggs. It is difficult to explain this journey with words. This isn't just a "better" version of a Michelin 1-star restaurant. It is at a completely different level. The 3-stars awarded goes to not a meal, but an experience that awakens all your senses. We got lucky as a friend of mine passed on his reservation due to unforeseen circumstances. As well known, you have to make reservations well ahead of time (2~3 months) and the slots open up on a particular day where supposedly you have to jump on it within hours. Given I had never succeeded in this process, I welcomed the serendipitous opportunity to dine Atelier Crenn. Before I reminisce the food, just want to mention that the staff is extremely friendly, courteous, and provide you a personalized evening. There is no dedicated server, but rather the entire staff work like a single concierge and a guide throughout your journey. How they pull this off is almost a mystery. It almost feels like you're being served by no fewer than 20 staff members. Course 1 - Kir Breton - it literally explodes in your mouth. A fresh sea wave splashing throughout your body. A perfect summer explosion. Course 2 - Geoduck - from a mystic sea fog awaits a smokey tasteful wrap that gently emanates through your pallet Course 3 - Oyster & Rose - a frozen rose shell counter balances the sea scent of the oyster and refreshens your senses Course 4 - Griller Oyster - the taro balls support the texture of the oyster with a magical ice cream that bonds the two Course 5 - Leek Tart - this is pure magic made from leek and how the flavor is condensed into the fried leek skin chip Course 6 - Spot Prawn - minced prawn ceviche that is sprinkled with sea goodness, taste, and smell and that broth... Course 7 - Tomato 4.0 - you will literally feel like you are inside the freshest tomato in the world, both inside out Course 8 - Onion & White Pearl - onion ice cream and lightly grilled petals prepare you to embrace the intense onion soup with cheese Course 9 - Brioche - a condensation of butter scent and flavor packed into a bread like no other with sweet pea cream on the side Course 10 - Abalone - perfectly grilled tucked under a lettuce crisp with creme that accents the sweetness of the abalone Course 11 - Trout - the flavor of the fish is condensed into a mousse form giving a unique sensation, topped with ikura bring you back to reality Course 12 - Boho Belle Salad - the lettuce is used to balance the thick cream and cheese and to provide a balanced texture Course 13 - Daisy Flower - the petals are made with lightly sweet merengue while the intense orange sorbet takes you to another place Course 14 - Honey-Verbena Waffle - this honey comb shaped waffle is simply magical, held together with lemon zest cream Course 15 - Avocado Toast - this is pure genius where the looks of the dessert deceives you, whisks you into heaven, and then back Even as I write this review, I realize how inadequate it is to describe something that cannot be compared. My mind and senses remember it better and yearn for more.