Ox and Finch

I ordered the three-course meal and had mixed expectations based on my previous visit, which was actually very good and the reason I decided to return. The barbecued sea bream crudo was fantastic — fresh, well-balanced, and easily the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill with the main course. The slow-cooked feather blade was very disappointing. It was dry, extremely chewy, and looked burnt on the outside, which took away from both the texture and flavour. Dessert was the biggest let-down. The 68% Bare Bones chocolate crèmeux tasted overwhelmingly sweet. I couldn’t detect any depth or richness from the chocolate — just sugar. It was so cloying that I genuinely struggled to finish it. Given how much I enjoyed my previous visit, this was quite disappointing. Sadly, after today’s experience, I don’t think I’ll be coming back.