We dined at l’Arcane yesterday. Arrived at 19:35, we were the first, the room filled up slowly starting from 20:00. Restaurant was small, with less than 20 seats with a closed kitchen. The price of the menu remained the same as the menu photographed by @Mr_Happy back in 2018 (upthread). We ordered the menu Découverte - 2 entrées, a main and a dessert.
Amuse bouche 1
Vegetal oyster - Oyster leaf (Mertensia maritima), lemon and shallots pearls
The lemon was quite sweet with slight acidity. Pleasant on the palate with the iodinated leaf.
Amuse bouche 2
Tiger shrimp, avocado and a citrus mayonnaise
The elastic texture of the shrimp was very interesting. My favourite of the night.
Entrée 1
Octopus with cauliflower purée, coquillage with smoked streak and sage, with citrus condiment (orange stripes)
This dish was paired with Spanish wine - Leirana Albarino Forjas del Salnes - Rias Baixas
Entrée 2
Sole with a Matcha sauce, grilled king oyster mushroom and radish pickles
Souveraine Roussette of Philippe Grisard
Main
Milk cochon, leek in several forms/tempura, celeriac and meat juice
Sided with Corsican Gnocchetti Sardi with same meat juice
Paired with a red bourgogne Sylvain Pataille 2016
Pre-dessert
Pear mousse with a coffee sorbet - my favourite for the dessert
Dessert
Crème brulée with agrumes
Paired with a Muscat de Rivesaltes of Domain de la Coume du Roy 2015
Mignardise - passion fruit tart, marshmallow, pineapple fruit pate with tarragon.
Lovely meal with several highlights, cooking was with great precision, especially the sole (I thought it was cooked sous-vide, but upon asking it was à la vapeur), thé shrimp, the cuisson nacré (pearly white) was perfectly mastered. The baby pig was very tendered. We like the citrus touch in most dishes. Dishes were creative and with emotions. Wine pairing was quite generous compared to other restaurant’s tiny portion.
Reservation, especially for dinner is necessary (about 2 weeks to 1 month wait). We saw 2 asian tourists being turned down without reservation. Service was attentive and friendly headed by the chef’s wife. Sure to return soon for cheaper lunch. Meal 202,50€ for 2, with 1 food and wine pairing and a bottle of bubble water.
L’Arcane
39 rue Lamarck
Paris 75018
www.restaurantlacane.com
