Anyone been to Janice Wong dessert bar?

[MongerInAStrLnd]

Always enjoyed her appearances on Masterchef Australia - her challenges are insane.

Planning on bringing my favorite kyabajo here soon. Figure its impressive enough to get panties to drop?

 

[User#8628]

Definitely!
A winner for a dates. Just make sure she's not on a diet, lol.

 

[MongerInAStrLnd]

Definitely!
A winner for a dates. Just make sure she's not on a diet, lol.

We'll have to work it off somehow...

 

[Frenchy]

Tried recently, highly recommended.
Sophisticated desserts with amazing tastes. I found the menu a bit small though but suppose they change it often

 

[MongerInAStrLnd]

For anyone without an idea of how insane her desserts are:

 

[jhingy567]

For anyone without an idea of how insane her desserts are:

I could probably eat 15 of those purple balls. But maybe not the best place to go for my sugar binge?

 

[MongerInAStrLnd]

I could probably eat 15 of those purple balls. But maybe not the best place to go for my sugar binge?

At 1800 yen a pop, it would be an expensive sugar high.

 

[jhingy567]

At 1800 yen a pop, it would be an expensive sugar high.

Oh wow, that's actually less than I expected (was thinking something like 3k+ each).
Anyway, thanks for the idea. I might pay this place a visit later this week. Of course after filling up on curry.

 

[MongerInAStrLnd]

Finally worked out the scheduling, going to try this place next week.

 

[MongerInAStrLnd]

Did the 7-course degustation (actually a proper meal with savory dishes, not all desserts). Was really great and she really enjoyed it. Full report to follow later once I get the pictures she took.

Was not crowded at all, never got more than half full (there were about 10 customers max while we were there). I reckon evening reservations not needed monday-thursday.

 

[ur19877]

Great desserts (but you would assume so).... Nice date atmosphere.. quiet and bit dark..
I like NeWoman mall in general for dates... Lots of options around..
I recommend the Omakase course at Sushi Ten that is nearby... Sushi for 2 with drinks came out to be 20K. Would have easily be $300 in LA (IMO).

 

[MongerInAStrLnd]

Was also eyeing Sushi Ten, may have to try in the future.

 

[User#8628]

Did anyone try that pizza place next to Janice Wong?

 

[ur19877]

Did anyone try that pizza place next to Janice Wong?

800 Degrees?

The concept in the has been pretty popular in the US over the last couple of years.. chipotle style, choose your own toppings pizza..
800 Degrees is one of the better options in these types of places, but it isn't high end, gourmet pizza..

 

[User#8628]

800 Degrees?

The concept in the has been pretty popular in the US over the last couple of years.. chipotle style, choose your own toppings pizza..
800 Degrees is one of the better options in these types of places, but it isn't high end, gourmet pizza..

Yes that one. Thank you

 

[AMcguyver]

Yes that one. Thank you

I've been wanting to try that place as well.

 

[Frenchy]

I've been wanting to try that place as well.

And if you like basque charcuterie (ham, dry sausage) the « Salon Butcher » (not sure of the name) counter in Newoman’s food hall is great too

 

[MongerInAStrLnd]

Favorite #1 has asked me to take her there again next month once the menu rotates. Will try to update on the late summer menu afterwards.

 

[MongerInAStrLnd]

Made another visit here, just for ala carte dessert. Finally had her signature cassis plum sphere. My date had the Cacao Forest dish. Delicious and got rave reviews on the date plan.

 

[User#8628]

Made another visit here, just for ala carte dessert. Finally had her signature cassis plum sphere. My date had the Cacao Forest dish. Delicious and got rave reviews on the date plan.

Awesome. I never had the a la carte. You can’t reserve for that and i’m afraid to be turned away because they’re often very busy.

 

[MongerInAStrLnd]

Awesome. I never had the a la carte. You can’t reserve for that and i’m afraid to be turned away because they’re often very busy.

Aside from friday-sunday I've never seen it that crowded. This was on a tuesday night.