The Internet Called It Viral. I Call It the Most Talked-About Experience of the Year.

Let’s address the elephant in the room first: yes, your entire Instagram feed has probably served you this exact spot over the last few weeks. When something hits viral status with millions of views, my immediate instinct is usually to run in the exact opposite direction. We have all fallen for the glowing reel, booked the table based on an aesthetic transition, and sat down only to realize the service is a disaster and the food tastes like corporate cardboard. But curiosity won this time, and I decided to go see for myself if the hype was backed by actual substance or just clever lighting and an aggressive PR budget. Turns out, when you strip away the filtered aesthetics and the TikTok hype, there is a very specific way you need to navigate this place to actually get your money's worth.

How to Order: The Insider Playbook

If you walk in here and just point blindly at the menu because it looks pretty on camera, you are going to leave disappointed and lighter in the wallet. The kitchen has a few absolute masterclasses on the menu, but they also have filler items designed to trap tourists who don't know any better. You need to be strategic about your ordering. Skip the heavily styled tasting plates that rely entirely on liquid nitrogen or smoke domes for their appeal—they are cold by the time you take a photo anyway. Instead, lean into the traditional foundations that the chefs spent years perfecting before the internet made them famous. The pacing of the meal matters too; tell your server you want to slow things down so you aren't rushed through courses while someone with a ring light tries to film the table next to you.

Ignore what the influencers are telling you to order online—if it comes with a theatrical smoke show, pass it immediately.

• Order the signature tasting plates from the seasonal menu, not the standard à la carte items.
• Skip the overly sweetened house cocktails; stick to the curated wine list or classic spirits.
• Book your table at least three weeks in advance for prime evening slots around sunset.
• Ask to sit in the main dining room rather than the courtyard if you want proper air conditioning and better acoustics.

Beyond the food and the viral status, the entire operation runs like a well-oiled machine, which is rare for spots experiencing this level of overnight internet fame. The front-of-house team handles the influx of camera-wielding diners with genuine grace, never making you feel rushed even when the waiting area is overflowing out the front doors. That level of hospitality is what separates a flash-in-the-pan internet sensation from a place that actually deserves your time and budget. Take your time with the final course, watch the room, and appreciate how modern digital culture has completely transformed the way we discover these spaces. Just remember to keep your phone in your pocket for at least half the meal so you can actually taste what is on your plate.

The One Thing Everyone Misses

Most visitors walk in, take their photos, eat what is trending, and leave without ever noticing the private tasting cellar located behind the unassuming wooden door near the kitchen entrance. It is entirely unadvertised, requires a separate reservation made directly with the head sommelier, and hosts rare vintages you will not find listed anywhere on the main restaurant menu. That is where the real magic happens away from the flashing phone screens and the noise of the main dining room.