Tetsuya's

Last month, Dr Shogo was back for a visit in sunny Australia after 2 years in the UK. With the gang of three back in full force, we decided to celebrate the occassion with the meal to end all meals . . . lunch at Tetsuya's, voted the 5th best restaurant in the world. (529 Kent St Sydney NSW 2000, ph +61 2 9267 2900)

A meal at Tetsuya's requires considerable planning as the restaurants is booked-out months in advance. It also requires some belt tightening beforehand, first to prepare one's stomach for the mind-blowing gastronomic experience, and second, to save up for the steep price tag that goes with the meal.

And after three months of planning, deliberations and savings . . . Dr Shogo arrived heralding our visit to what has become for us, the gastronomic temple. And without further ado, here is our Tetsuya's experience.

Pea Soup with Bitter Chocolate Sorbet

Coffin Bay Oysters

Smoked Ocean Trout & Avruga Caviar

Leek & Crab Custard

Scallop Carpaccio with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Confit of Petuna Tasmanian Ocean Trout with Konbu, Daikon & FennelSeasonal Green Salad

Ravioli of Queensland Spanner Crab with Tomato & Basil Vinaigrette

Grilled Fillet of Barramundi with Braised Nameko, Enoki & Woodear Mushrooms

Twice Cooked De-Boned Spatchcock with Olive & Caper Jus

Grilled Wagyu Beef with Lime & Wasabi

Comte with Lentils

Betroot & Blood Orange SorbetStrawberry Shortcake

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with White Beans & Dates

Chocolate Terrine with Mascarpone & Cognac Anglaise

Petit Four with Coffee or Tea