Reporting back from a recent visit to Chicago and wanted to say thank you to this group for putting Valhalla on our radar. Thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the meal. The food was creative, well-executed, and delicious. The service was attentive but not stuffy or overbearing. We were seated right at the 'elbow' of the counter facing the kitchen and enjoyed watching the team execute the various dishes. The seating setup also provided opportunities to interact with the chef and we found him gracious – asking how we were enjoying the food and chatting for a few minutes when he saw we were intrigued by the asin tibouk (Dino egg salt). Agree with others that they are worthy of a star and would hope that happens for them when the guide comes out this December.
Included a few pictures of some favorite bites.
- Lobster grilled like yakitori
- Loved all these bites but the almond oyster was unreal (pink one on the right)
- Curry muscles
- Slow cooked beef breast
by SLCLACHI
3 Comments
Did you have a pairing?
It sounds good, as you describe it, but their plating looks kind of a mess? the muscles particularly.
How many total dishes? Wish I saw them all