A REVIEW of San Francisco's MOST ICONIC Restaurant (3 Michelin Star)

Alex is so accurate with his commentary. Went to Benu before covid and Alex couldn't have been more spot on. Food was well executed, service is what you expect from a 3 star resaurant and overall a good experience but the lack of interior design drops down a notch from the overall experience.

Alex, I visited Benu in 2015, not long after they received their 3rd star. I was also taken aback by how simplistic the decor was, unlike any other Michelin-starred restaurants I had previously visited. I just reviewed my photos from my trip and noticed some items similar to those from your dinner: the thousand-year-old egg and foie gras dumplings. Interestingly, my meal also featured a faux "Shark Fin Soup" made with crab meat. You didn't mention the price of your meal, so I looked it up. Currently, they're offering 9 courses for $390. When I visited, it was quite different - we enjoyed 17 courses for $228. Since my visit, we've undoubtedly seen the effects at Benu of both inflation and 'shrinkflation' combined! Your production values and in-depth, genuine reviews are truly refreshing.

The photo in the thumbnail is actually a signature dish from Sven Elverfeld, restaurant aqua 3 Michelin stars in Wolfsburg, Germany and is not from this Restaurant in San Francisco

Watching this while I eat $3 frozen aldi butter chicken

A great tour at the start! tanks for showing us the culture of the surrounding area!

Beautiful, intriguing looking food. I'm very glad you are doing The French Laundry next (I guess it was inevitable for the series) as it's the only one of these places I have eaten at. I hope it lives up to your expectations as it exceeded mine.

Never been this early and i just want to say, that your channel ist something i never searched for or thought about, but after having it recommended i really enjoy it so much. There have been a few reviews here and there but having it as a concept like you was a very good idea. All the best and thank you for the content you make.

that interior was truly drab, honestly would've been disappointed. everything sounded really good though

I always love watching these videos the moment they come out. I get the feeling that Alex would be amazing to dine with, too. Thank you for making these videos and offering the inspiration they bring.

Thank you for the great and accurate review of Benu. In my opinion it has the best food of all the Michelin three-star restaurants in California, hands down. Like you, I found the interior unremarkable. But if amazing food is your goal, I would put Benu against anywhere in the world.

Great content, thanks for the entertainment you provide.

The Show does go on. Absolutely out of this world. Top- marks to Koreans.

Great review as usual, really looking forward to the tfl review

You channel is fantastic!

Hey, huge fan from India! I absolutely love your content and really hope that you keep making these gems. Get to learn so much from you. I really hope that you come some day to India as well to review some of our restaurants!! Would love to meet you 😊

You can literally feel that Alex wasnt feeling well on this evening. I bet it was hard for him to pull through the evening. Nonetheless he provided a professional Review of the Restaurant!

Benu is one of the few restaurants that you've featured that I have also been to. It was in 2012 and the decor was largely the same and I agree rather sterile. Service was outstanding and thorough without being overbearing which is always welcome. While the dinner was fantastic, I came away impressed but not entirely "blown away" if that makes any sense. Though I will admit it's just as likely that it was just an off night and not a true reflection of the chefs at their best, so if I get a chance I will not hesitate to go back (not likely though since I'm done with california).

Can always count on Alex to wear a banging sport coat.

Alex, I'd love to see your take on the Spanish-made pastured foie and how it compares with the gavaged foie.

I just realised a map with the winehouses of all the wines you reviewed and a thumbs up/down would be very useful!