Besides the fantastic value of the $45++ set lunch, Spago also offers an a la carte lunch menu that will have you wishing you had a bigger stomach and the entire afternoon off.
This Black Cod came highly recommended by our favourite server Catalin. Hence, it was imperative we ordered it.
The excellent quality of the cod fish was a given since this is Spago. Marinated in Japanese sake, honey and miso, the flesh came away in chunky, buttery-smooth flakes which practically melted in the mouth.
What really got us ooh-ing and aah-ing were the egg noodles. Like that mousy girl in a chorus who triggers a collective jaw-drop when she suddenly belts out a song all Aretha Franklinesque, the fine strands were astonishing. They exuded a refreshing citrus note from orange zest that complemented the sweetness of the cod wonderfully.
We also loved the silkiness layered on by the quail egg, and how the julienned cucumber, coriander and leek brought crispness and a fragrant spark to the dish.
Oh and by the way, this was a hefty portion. The huge plate just makes it look small 😆