Sixty Three Clinton
The first dish, served on a thick warm ceramic plate, was the Breakfast Taco. While many of the dishes rotate seasonally, this dish has remained a constant and for good reason. On my first bite, I initially tasted the tortilla - it was airy and warm, almost pillowy, and kept its heat for a surprising amount of time. Then I tasted the hash brown strip which was incredibly crispy and not oily at all. The third flavor that hit me was the ajitama, a Japanese marinated, soft-boiled egg, which provided a bouncy texture with almost milky creaminess. And the final flavor to reach my taste buds was the smoked trout roe which delightfully provided an explosion of salty seafood flavor in my mouth with each pop of a fish egg .
Flan
Of course, it’s flan, or créme caramel, or crema caramella, depending on where you are. A classic dessert as old as the Romans, it has become one of the most popular desserts in France, Portugal, Spain, and most notably, Latin America. Whether it’s in the variation of pudim abade de priscos with 15 egg yolks and bacon in Porto, flan de coco with coconut and condensed milks in Santo Domingo, or served with dulce de leche in Buenos Aires, flan has become ubiquitous with Latin American desserts.
Jua
Offering a seven-course, Korean tasting menu at his restaurant Jua, Chef Hojoung Kim blends his knowledge as a classically trained chef with his experience working at the two-Michelin-starred Jungsik to create a sensational dining experience. Jua greets its diners with exposed brick and concrete walls and a vintage-style wood paneled ceiling that gives the restaurant a modern industrial flair. By the time I arrived at my table and saw the tasting menu, I could not have been more excited to begin this one-Michelin-starred meal.
Nyonya Review
While Nyonya provides an excellent introduction to people who are new to Malaysian cuisine, this restaurant also delights those who are deeply familiar with it. I strongly suggest dining at Nyonya with a group of friends so you can sample many different dishes at a relatively cheap price.