Enigma

Another Michelin starred restaurant checked off my list! The decor is very minimalistic and modern, which I loved. Very clean, intentional, and extremely aesthetically pleasing. The space even smells like a luxe hotel lobby. The soft grey color palette is beautiful, and when you walk in, you’re greeted by the kitchen team and servers, which sets the tone right away. Enigma literally means “puzzle” in Spanish, and the concept really leans into that. I opted out of seeing the menu, so I had to guess the dishes/ingredients as they came out. Honestly, it made the experience more fun and interactive! Our server was warm, attentive, and explained everything effortlessly. Menu highlights: - The Parmesan cheese air waffle was light, crispy, and addictive. - The smoked eel was layered, incredibly tender, and very umami. One of my favorites of the night! - The foie gras flan completely blew my mind and was hands down my favorite dish. Just WOW! You don’t understand until you try it! A lot of the menu plays with textures and flavor contrasts. It’s a very INTERESTING concept with real depth. While a few dishes felt slightly underwhelming, the overall execution was top tier and the experience was memorable.

Truly one of the greatest restaurant experiences of my life—and that says a lot, as I’ve dined at places like Noma in Copenhagen and other highly acclaimed restaurants. First, we were welcomed by the one and only Albert Adrià, and we even watched him taste and refine dishes with his team. Seeing his analytical skills at work, live, is a memory I’ll always keep. Second, the staff took care of us with impeccable attention to detail, warm smiles, and genuinely engaging conversation. Special note the Mr Javi who is just a world expert in the art of hospitality and who took care of us. Moreover, Frederic, the sommelier, looked after us so well that it was a delight to taste each new wine he recommended. What impressed me most was how, when we mentioned a wine we love—say, Côte du Py (Morgon)—he found the perfect course to pair with it and poured just two glasses via Coravin. Truly exceptional. As for the essential—the food—every course was spectacular for its ingenuity, rarity, and the way it lit up the palate. For example, the opening bites—delicate foams—left a lingering, almost ethereal finish. Moreover, the design and purity of look of each dishes was astonishing, see the pictures attached. For some of us, it wasn’t our first time at Enigma, but for most of us it was the best Enigma we could have hoped to experience. Thank you so much, Mr. Adrià, Frederic, and the entire team.

The tasting menu, for a native Chinese, tasted like Chinese street food, and not the good kind. Though I am not a gastronomy diner usually so perhaps I couldn’t appreciate the techniques. Service was uneven, a dish was not explained and a few times the dishes were present but there was missing a waiter to bring them to the table, resulting in some awkward moments. The floor was also extremely slippery, the first time in a restaurant where my feet were splitting apart involuntarily whilst using the bathroom.

Enigma is really an experience. We’ve been to many Michelin stars restaurants from one to three and although Enigma “only” has one star, the service and the food are much more than that. We were impressed by the creative dishes they made and the explosion of flavors that they created