Benu Tasting Menu

starters

• Mussel with fresh vegetables and delicate glass noodles creating a harmonious texture.
• Oyster adorned with shallot puree and seaweed for a briny, elegant start.
• River Eel Jerky featuring tender eel paired with radish, eel sauce, and pepper leaf powder.
• Beef Tartare, Blue Crab, and Uni Tartlet combining fresh seafood and rich beef in a delicate tartlet.
• Frog Legs sautéed with garlic, basil, and Korean red peppers for a spicy kick.
• Acorn, Black Truffle, and Iberico Ham Pancake a luxurious blend of earthy truffle and savory ham in a delicate pancake.
• Shaved Bamboo Shoots, Bamboo Fungi, and Fava Beans served in a clear consommé marrying fresh garden flavors.

mains

• Sourdough Bread served with butter and honey to complement the tasting experience.
• Dumplings filled with chicken, dried scallops, and ham in a savory supreme soup.
• Halibut accented with fermented chili, fresh herbs, lettuce leaves, and wrapped in seaweed paper for a complex flavor profile.
• Sablefish prepared Jeon style fritter, showcasing tender, flavorful fish with a crispy finish.
• Barbecued Quail served with asparagus, XO sauce, black trumpet mushroom cream, and accompanied by a pan-fried dumpling for an indulgent bite.
• Beef Jorim a hearty, slow-cooked beef dish enriched with kimchi for a deep umami finish.

desserts

• Hwachae a refreshing watermelon punch infused with omija, offering a sweet and tangy finish.
• Petit Fours featuring gooseberry, sweet rice biscuit, almond, dried persimmons, milk pudding, caramel, salt, and seaweed for a layered delight.
• Frozen Malted Rice Tea combining malted rice tea with pine needle broth and peppermint bark, an inventive and cooling finale.