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Restaurant de Hoff'nar

Tonight, for the 3rd time (in a span of 2 months), my husband and I will be visiting this restaurant again! Why? because we became fans of this restaurant found in our city and about 20 minutes walk from our house. Yes, 20 minutes! It took us almost 10 years just to find a restaurant in our city that caters to our demand: good food. And finally we found it!
Last month my husband was browsing the internet for a restaurant. And he landed on this restaurant’s website, and I’m glad he did! It’s the Restaurant de Hoff’nar. Located in a privately owned land opposite a castle, yes a castle. I’ve included the link, simply click it for you to see the ground,  it’s in Dutch though so I might as well post new photos after tonight’s visit , so until then …but for now let me talk about the restaurant.

These stickers will greet you before entering the place. Just outside of its window.  It says it’s recommended by Michelin Guide. Ah for those of you do not have an idea what Michelin Guide (or tar) is, only the best of the best restaurants and hotels are awarded this star! Here’s the wikipedia link of Michelin Guide. Anyhow, this restaurant does not have a star (yet, I hope in the future they get what’s due them!) but to be recommended by MG, well there must be something there, right?

I tell you, there is something to be excited about when dining here. Just like on our first visit, we weren’t presented with a menu but instead the lovely hostess ‘walked us through’ the chef’s offers. What I’ve included here are the set we had on our 2nd visit. The chef was kind enough to write down for me his menu, harstikke bedankt, chef!

Onze eerste gang: White tiger gamba met kokoschuim, Hollandse garnalen, langoustinestaartje, daarbij een salade van komkommer en radijs op appel met kerrie en inktvismayo.

Our first course:White tiger prawn with coconut foam (left) Dutch small shrimps (middle) , langoustine, with cucumberand radish salad  on apple with curry and squid ink dressing.

2e gang: Witte heilbot met gebakken bloemkool, shiitakes en asperge met een saus van gehakte truffel.

2nd course: White halibut with cauliflower, shiitakes and asparagus on truffle sauce.

3e gang: Lamskotelet, haasje en een stukje van de nek gegaard in eigen jus met limoen en beetje mint, asperge en een mousseline met water kers.

3rd course: soft lamb cutlet (neck used to produce jus or gravy) with lime and mint, asparagus and a muslin with watercrest (rorippa).

dessert: Tompouche gevuld met witte chocolade, lambada aardbeien, campote van bessen en huisgemaakt sorbet van granaatappel

Tompouche filled with white chocolate, lambada strawberries, campote of berries and chef made sherbet of pomegranate

verdict: The whole experience was a 9! That’s why I couldn’t wait for tonight and I don’t care about the calories

Restaurant de Hoff’nar
Talmaweg 10
3317 RB Dordrecht

T. 078-618 0466
F. 078-618 4554
E. info@restaurantdehoffnar.nl

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Category: cook's off, fine-dining, restaurant review