Ilis
2023.10 dinner
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New Jersey wild fluke
Ice: one side first marinated in between konbu (konbujime) and served as crudo with Meyer lemon purée and salted seaweed
Fire: the other side grilled and served with conch butter.
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Co-founded by chef Mads Refslund (who also founded the very first「noma」 ), 「Ilis」is one of the most anticipated new openings this year. In New York City, we are not lacking for great Nordic restaurants but 「Ilis」 is unique in its kind.

‘Ilis’ is a portmanteau of the Danish words for fire (Ild) and ice (is) which to some extent indicates the concept of this restaurant. Pretty much every ingredient here can be prepared on ‘ice’ or ‘fire’, and some of them will be served two ways in the tasting course.

From a culinary standpoint,「Ilis」 showcases many modern Nordic culinary technique and aesthetics. Besides you can also find other stuffs like Japanese technique konbujime or even molecular gastronomic technique here. Obviously this restaurant is boundless and I am sure their creation is endless. In my humble opinion, it is the best new restaurant in New York City for 2023.
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