NOTHING is what it seems in this restaurant - The Fat Duck (Heston Blumenthal)

[@andreatelesforo8260]

This channel is quite unique and one I have never seen before. No live sounds from the restaurant, just a voiceover. I quite enjoy the videos, I wish there was a tad more emphasis on each course; although it may be hard to transcribe everything from the menu/“storytellers”. This channel will blow up in the future FOR SURE. 10/10

[@PArtajaakko112]

Great summary, agreed 100%.

[@alliswell44596]

Unfortunately it will never blow up. His accent is waaaaay to heavy and harsh. Statistically channel with deficient voice-overs, which includes heavy accents, never reach significant success.

[@ayushrayoo3624]

@@alliswell44596 shhhh

[@adamgrimsley2900]

No such thing as quite unique. Something is either unique or not

[@alliswell44596]

@@adamgrimsley2900 what did you say? There is only Black or White? I see.

[@BigBrotherWebb]

As a father to a daughter myself, I applaud you sharing the experience with her. These are the memories both of you will remember forever. Food is powerful.

[@ResinAlchemist2024]

Indeed it is.

[@zes3813]

wrgg

[@patrickt101]

@@zes3813ah yes, “wrgg” Well spoken my friend 👏

[@heathers.7755]

It's a little surreal that Heston Blumenthal is at this level of execution and that he and his staff have constructed such a whimsical experience, but every time I see him in a recipe video he's just making, like, some chips.

[@rahulmathew7799]

Even his basic recipe on youtube contains a million steps😂

[@h00db01i]

he is yet to employ la guillotine!

[@BigNightFan]

Very funnny

[@robinhooduk8255]

those chips took four bloody, pain staking days to make! and if you think thats bad he starts making a roast chicken and about three months later its ready!

[@olive7831]

or boiling an egg

[@kennedybasumatary3213]

This channel is going to blow up. This has so much potential. Please keep updating us. I love it.

[@TheBreak-Down]

I've been here before and absolutely loved it, great way of explaining the experience. Oh and 2:57 - Craig David casually having dinner.

[@chugrooster2]

It is! haha

[@amanb5727]

Was looking for this comment. Thought i knew CD when i saw him 😂

[@TheBreak-Down]

@@amanb5727 hahaha, I did the same and when I noticed no-one else had either.

[@gromcom]

Wonder which day this was?

[@KonicKicks]

Came to the comment section just to set if anyone noticed this! Haha

[@michaelfouladi4961]

This is, in essence, a series of episode-esque reviews of some of the best restaurants in the world, and I don’t think you could’ve done this style of content any better. The narration is engaging, the footage is captivating, and the atmosphere is always set perfectly. You have a new subscriber for sure

[@zes3813]

wrr

[@Begbiebiswas]

What a fantastic channel. Very intelligent analysis. It's tricky to talk about this level of restaurant without verging into pretentiousness but you manage it with grace. Well done and thank you

[@karadan100]

The accent helps too. :)

[@wiltmarlonelao]

This is why Heston Blumenthal is my personal chef hero. He doesn’t just feed you. He uses food to take you on a journey to another world and gives you an unforgettable experience. It really is my dream to dine here one day.

[@skeet9405]

I was watching these videos thinking they were absolutely viral with millions of views. The quality is immaculate, and the actual content even more so. I'm really hoping to see more, and for your channel to get the attention it deserves

[@doctorfaustxvi]

This channel is aesthetically pleasing in every sense! Looking forward to more content

[@Renzy_YT]

I found myself tearing up towards the middle. The combination of music paired with being able to share that experience with your daughter must've been really something. Happy to live vicariously through these videos, lord knows I can't afford it 😂

[@andybelt603]

Same here. I'm like, "Well, I guess I'm crying about food I've never eaten and a place I may never go" haha

[@fishingtherapy5567]

Wierd

[@EdgarStyles1234]

You have too much estrogen

[@TheEchelon]

@@fishingtherapy5567 You're weird for not understanding.

[@axspike]

I absolutely agree!!.... This was my first view of this channel and I'm not really a foodie guy and I don't get 'poncy' good but this video was great... The father and daughter, the setting of the restaurant and the food lookd so incredibly beautiful.... This video was an experience and I'll admit I'm jealous!

[@peterturtle2000]

My daughter was born just over a month ago, and your passage of the children's room made me tear up! Can't wait to plant little seeds for my daughter soon as well

[@monkeytennis8861]

Strange person

[@TheEchelon]

@@monkeytennis8861 Why? You didn't watch the video or do you have comprehension problems?

[@sicr7373]

@@monkeytennis8861 He's not a strange person, he sounds like he has a good heart and soul, unlike yourself sadly.

[@zilverheart]

Relax hes incapable of comprehension at the moment. The seed analogy hit me. And hes showcasing it: had Blumenthal's parents hadnt introduced fine dining to him at 15yo the fat duck wouldnt exist. Thats awesome storytelling with actual gorgeous miniature

[@zes3813]

wr

[@sanj1982]

As someone who loves trying out new restaurants along my travels, your channel has been a godsend. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode and got a little emotional at the end of it, having two toddlers at the moment and always wanting to be a better parent, I found your words inspiring. I am absolutely going to try my hardest to go to this place with my wife for the next UK trip

[@HoldenForrestSongs]

Simply the greatest review of all time; of anything, anywhere!

[@lydiarowe491]

Heston Blumenthal …began this movement on food long before it was a trend..magical food in sinc with the story telling makes this bliss.

[@ruk2023--]

Its been a few years since I ate at the fat duck and it looks like enough has changed for a re-do. The theme was a day at the seaside back then and the menu was a map not a book. Easily the best restaurant experience I have ever had.

[@cedricmauricewiegel9250]

This is one of the best YT videos I've seen. And I've been around! Your presence, choice of words, pace and music choice (as a sound designer its greatly appreciated) is second to none. Wow.

[@alexandertheguest]

In the name of the team: thank you very much!

[@michaelfoley906]

Went a few years ago with a friend, it was such a memorable experience. Lots of delicious food, not just fancy gimmicks. Cost a small fortune so I imagine that will be my one and only visit. Great video by the way.

[@questionmark5463]

In this particular case, I would not mind splurging. It's an experience you will remember fondly for years to come so it sort of pays off that way. Compared to a lot of other things, this seems reasonably priced to me in terms of how unique and magical it is.

[@DrLove-ql1wh]

I went just this weekend gone. Spent the fortune but regret nothing. Even the dishes that disagreed with my palate were noticing short of brilliant. I am lucky and blessed to of been able to do this but I am so glad I did.

[@Bragglord]

I just wanted to say, as many others have done, what a wonderful KZbin channel this is. What really sells it is your editing, your ability as a storyteller, and also your humility and honesty. I think the Fat Duck is an experience your daughter will never forget, what a wonderful opportunity to share in something you love. Yours is now one of two channels I am subscribed to for coverage on Michelin restaurants (the other is GourmetBGourmet, who does not have your descriptions but offers a super candid recording).

[@zes3813]

wrr

[@Bosshog-WealthHealthBetterment]

I've just binge watched a few of your videos and now subscribed. Think the production, review length and critiques are all really lovely pitched. It's lovely to see your conclusion and the fact you enjoyed the meal with your daughter. I first got into food and drink seriously as a 19 year old, when on holiday I tried a wine and food pairing adventure on a cruise ship, and it made me realise how fun and creative you could be with taste profiles and how much food and drink could play off each other. I went on that tasting with my mum, and for her 50th, I treated her to a visit to The Fat Duck. It was incredibly expensive for me at that point in my life, but it was a long term wish for her to go there, and I'm glad we did, as a few years later she sadly passed away. I'd have regretted not having that memory, and it's one of my favourites as she was so happy. Interestingly, a few months ago my wife and me had booked Coya, a decent Peruvian in London. It's rare for us to get away for nice dinners with work and child, but sadly our childcare fell through. Still, we decided the menu could work and they were kind enough to make a very last minute change for our 3 year old. She had guacamole and crab tacos, and we'd later learn from nursery that she had spent days excitedly telling them that they had made avocado "just for her" (they make it at the table), and she was so sweet about it that the chef at her nursery basically replicated it for the kids. It's probably too young to truly remember, but I wonder if a seed was planted.

[@telmoazevedo8958]

Heston and Rasmus Munk are simply one of the best ever. The experience in these 2 restaurants is amazing, the creativity is beyond imagination

[@brianbergman1454]

The review compliments the quality of the Fat Duck . Alexander is an excellent story teller ,excellent comments ,photography . I would have thoroughly enjoyed a touch more detail ,but I am sure you covered the highlights .

[@alexandrehenri-bhargava2741]

I have really been enjoying your videos. I like how, despite having been to so many high class establishments, you are still suitably impressed by the quality, and appreciate your attention to detail. Very well done and thank you for taking us on a journey with you.

[@satyateem6295]

Visually stunning and eloquent commentary, really clean and crisp video. I can imagine that it is difficult to capture (or recall) the feeling or emotion a person goes through whilst eating such divine food...so kudos to you for coming close to a perfect narration :) Excited to see more from this channel !

[@FlufflesTheDestroyer]

Alex your videos are absolutely off the chain! Totally enthralling, if channels could have Michelin stars, you’d have all 3.

[@bastianrappl7570]

I would like to give this channel 10 stars. But i can only give you one like per video... Great content, great storytelling. Never seen a rating of restaurants or anything else this calm but professional, precise and detailled. Thank you Alexander. Keep on the fantastic work. All the best 👍

[@ptzish]

As a parent of two small boys, this made me smile and cry. I would love to bring them to this magical place some day.

[@Rutherford_Inchworm_III]

1:1 staff to guest ratio is truly putting your money where your mouth is. The tremendous expense of the meal is clearly being plowed back directly into the restaurant, where it belongs. My first thought (with a laugh) was "You don't even get a 1:1 ratio in maximum security prisons."

[@svlagonda7417]

I love this guys reviews. Gets straight to the point with no waffle

[@LethalDNA]

I literally got goosebumbs halfway trough the video.. This was amazing

[@BasChute]

Some people are gonna whine about the food, but this restaurant is the prime exemple why you go to these restaurants to live an experience. And i think Alexander encapsulated it pretty well.

[@jac1207]

Cooking is also an art form. Nothing wrong with your regular cheeseburger with fries to haute cuisine. At this level, you're not really paying to just get fed, you're also paying for the experience and eating food cooked with high technical skill and creativity. It's understandable most people would wrinkle their brows at these expensive and sometimes sniffing-their-own-farts attitude. But it's really not any different from a car guy getting extremely excited about particular cars or a sports fan memorizing stat numbers and each player's history and performance.

[@fredericocanelas7936]

did anyone notice Craig David in the background haha

[@gerardmagill5632]

Haha just about to comment that 😂

[@Calans]

bo selecta

[@adamtier3263]

​@@Calans Can I get a rewind

[@simonmorton]

YES HAHA

[@florianwolf9380]

What an experience - absolutely priceless ! I especially love the fact that Alex took his daughter with him to this marvellous restaurant; hopefully this planted a seed in her, as his parents planted a seed in him decades ago. Wonderful !

[@MurlocBerserker]

Yeah... This channel is going to go far. Truly a great job and I get the feeling that the quality of your videos is a direct result from your love for fine dining. Keep it up and keep doing what you love. I'd really like to see you try KOKS in the Faroe Islands when they reopen or Mirazur in France, since they are the only restaurants with more than one star I've had the opportunity to enjoy.

[@VarunGupta3009]

Heston is a genius, and his food is magical. It would be a literal dream come true to have lunch at The Fat Duck some day...

[@robertoalvarez2777]

Very well done Alexander. Can’t wait to be a guest at the Fat Duck to live the experience. Blumenthal = genius

[@jaydee394]

I can see Craig David sitting across the table from you!

[@bulgarianorthodox3306]

I am already addicted to this fabulous channel. Keep up the great work!

[@markusnss]

Absolutely brilliant series. I also really enjoy that you introduce your daughter to these unforgettable experiences. It reminds me of how hard my mother worked to be able to afford similar dining experiences for me.

[@betsyrocks]

Wow! Already up to 7.5K subscribers in a matter of days. Congratulations. Onwards and upwards!

[@outbackoperator]

Loving this channel, I can see it growing really quickly. If you ever find yourself in Australia come to Adelaide and visit restaurant botanic in the botanic gardens, it recently got voted best in Aus and equivalent of 3 Michelin stars (since Aus doesn't use the Michelin guide we have a chefs hat system)

[@gingerleamcwow435]

Just yesterday I found your channel & said, "aw, I wish there were more videos!" And I agree, keep going with this & your channel will def blow up quickly!

[@sabandauti7849]

Emotional Video ❤ thanks for This virtual experience .

[@brucehamilton5609]

Love this channel. Great commentaries. 'Fabulous' food.

[@retrogamedreamer8761]

This is such a wonderful channel. Found it a few weeks ago and been enjoying the world class content ever since. Hat’s off to you and very much enjoy the brief bio on the chef/restaurateur in the beginning. All the best from Sweden 🙌🏻

[@dinobadgio]

If youtube channels were stocks I'd totally invest in this one. Content is top tier.

[@davefellows]

Heston is an absolute legend. My one regret from my time living in London/UK is not making it to the Fat Duck. Love this review and so pleased it lived up to expectations.

[@winreacts6528]

I have literally spent 2 hours watching your videos back to back. Very interesting! Love the commentary and very good to watch at night when it is peaceful!

[@zmk5374]

The music you chose for this video is simply sublime. The perfect accompaniment to the wistful wonderment that I felt this place evokes.

[@stianaslaksen5799]

I like your unique format, professionalism and objective take on things. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@schnitzel711]

I just watched another ten videos from your brilliant channel and I cannot believe that after seeing allllll those exquisite, gorgeous dishes… I’m about to go the my kitchen and have a cucumber sandwich 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Aliikeva]

Amazing, this is surprisingly touching, and is indeed inspiring!

[@TheGainsWizard]

You're clearly in a very unique position with a very unique skillset and budget. Seems like the perfect storm for an amazing channel. Keep up the good work. I'm excited to see more.

[@JohnCrowder-js8qz]

It's very creative brings the theatre of fine dining to the plate on the table heston has a majestic mind of perfection every dish is magical never to be forgotten

[@phichau90]

wait was that craig david??

[@tiagobuhr]

Man the quality of this channel is out of this world.

[@Waffletoasters]

I like that it isn't just about sitting there and eating, but that you also take a moment to talk about the chef in question.

[@gordonduffett5138]

This may be your best video, capturing a truly remarkable experience. I wonder if there is place for a longer format to record these experiences.

[@niklastorshagen6365]

The best restaurant critic out there

[@dinosaur4714]

I love this channel. You’re entertaining, and a cool dude. I’ve never had a fine dining experience. I will though!

[@shadowfilm7980]

Good to have seen this. I heard about this restaurant years ago. How it was voted as the best restaurant. Heston is smart in how he formed his restaurant. Using visual design besides what you are eating. Design is crucial in everything! I had an incredible design teacher in a great private Arts college, and he would tell us students that quite often. That design will and should be used in everything created. He was right. It’s also great you took your daughter to this. The memory of that will be with her always.

[@LazyGibbon]

The watch turning into soup blew my mind, it's probably not the most interesting thing but that sold it for me, amazing video and message as well!

[@nicbarrax76]

Amazing video as usual! And I'm so happy for the great review, as I love Heston and his crazy antics! 😄🍾

[@caroline9268]

What a fantastic channel, precise and to the point whilst still taking the time to amply describe the setting. My only slight criticism is that I wish he would be slower showing the food. They write what it is in the language it is in the menue, while also telling you in english. This is fine but if you see writing you always tend to try and speed read it, so sometimes miss what he's saying and the image goes by so rapidly that your left wondering what it was and even what it really looked like close up, if your concentrating on the written words.

[@merilynp-j294]

I've just found this channel - only one thing I'd like to see is the behind the scenes - how they create the dishes because I love to learn!! Loving your presentations Alexander

[@relthfor]

I’ve really enjoyed the videos, including this one. I was just at The Fat Duck a few weeks ago for lunch with my family and had the same menu in the video. Sadly, the Wonderment wine pairing that day was £1990 so I went with the Curiosity pairing instead. Still very good, but I was disappointed at the vast gap between the pairing options. Despite that, a very special experience.

[@phyrruskarimarmalgold3660]

The only top 1 restaurant in the world you have no negative commentary with

[@vladthomond831]

Bravo Alexander. Keep doing video on the sam level. If not You, never know about existence of this places. Hope soon to get at least in one of this Restaurants. I would love to work with you for a year. First comment in my life. :)

[@beauranheim8694]

On my last trip to London 2011, I managed to dine at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal. It was a fantastic experience. Didn't have time to make it to the Fat Duck, but I definitely need to now.

[@seanwilner]

High quality videos of some truly spectacular venues as viewed and analyzed through the lens of someone intimately involved in the process. I'm shocked you don't orders of magnitude more subscribers. Well, count me as one now!

[@stevenroland147]

Brother Alexander……You are definitely in your element!:-))😎

[@nemokoning17]

Thank you for sharing this mesmerising experience with us, Alexander! I am sure there's lots of wine geeks, like myself, who have been watching this and are dying to know what other wines you were served with the Wonderment wine pairing!

[@alejandrogil3383]

I have just seen all of your videos and I am amazingly surprised, the quality is incredible. Please keep going with this project¡¡

[@TheUntitledMisc]

This is the best channel ever!

[@mcsexyinc]

Appreciate and love these videos. The Fat Duck has been a bucket list restaurant for me for a while but living on the other side of the world and not having the time or means to always travel makes it so seemingly out of reach. At the very least, I have these videos to give me a taste of what Im missing out on

[@murraymarshawn2175]

Here is what I don't want at a restaurant. Reading homework.

[@michaeldebree4870]

11 of March 2023. 4,6K followers. How long will it take before you have 1 million? I think not so long. This channel is HEAVEN. thank you for this.

[@robdielemans9189]

Heston, and also the atrocious cooking of my mother, made me the great amateur cook I am today. Love your channel, subscribed when you only had 2.000 subscribers, which was sometime yesterday (now at 3.5K)!

[@blakeluvsu1]

Ive been watching your videos for a while now but this wade made me drop a subscribe! Love the story of this and how U told it!

[@keytostart7053]

I really struggle to find chef content on the web that i find satisfying. Really happy i stumbled on this, really nice. Liked and subbed!

[@markreynolds8345]

Brilliant detail from someone who understands food and service. A great watch.

[@pavelow235]

Best new channel on KZbin....hello from East Coast USA!!!

[@Vince1986]

Thank you very much for this wonderful video and display of the Fat Duck!! You are really creating great content, Alexander!!

[@crimsonDyNaM0]

Another amazing video. Top class editing. And very insightful review. A true food critic.

[@bradcsuka5054]

My new favorite channel. Thank you Alexander!

[@Re-UpFrontWithSimonJordan]

I grew up In a much poorer town close to the fat duck. I used to cycle past here everyday hoping one day I would get to visit !

[@domhyams]

Anyone else spot Craig David at 02:56? 🤣

[@TheShazbot77]

Yes! That’s who I thought it was!!!!

[@moritzheppelmann3381]

Which wines they served you? Im always curious about it 😊 great video! Greets from switzerland

[@coopertaylor8386]

Truly incredible video from a great channel already. So joyful and pleasant, while remaining honest and insightful. This is what makes KZbin worth visiting.

[@nevenaavramovic305]

Loooove your content! I always wondered how these restaurants look and feel, and you are so good with presenting them, it almost feel like we're there with you! Also I can't believe that you manage to pack everything in under 10min videos, feels like they are at least half an hour long. Greetings from Serbia, we don't have restaurants with Michelin stars yet, so it's really exciting for me that I can see them, detailed like this, thank you so much ❤

[@iDesignJames]

This is so needed I love your channel. As an upcoming designer, I love all things, high and niche. I pray one day to be able to meet you prayerfully at one of your restaurants 😊

[@geert574]

'I'll take the 1000 pound booze assortiment, and a coca cola for my kid please' 🤣

[@annekedebruyn7797]

Woow I really liked that pocket watch turning into soup idea.

[@dannyarovo8433]

Quickly becoming one of my favourite channels 👌

[@biofan45]

I love you're channel Alex. Ive binged it all and would love more. As an ex chef myself your insight is great and you really catch all the details!

[@esheodincanal]

I'm honestly so glad to come across this channel!

[@CraigalFun]

Goosebumps! Beautiful

[@narii87]

Your daughter is going to be so refined and knowledgeable and creative!

[@danielburke9980]

Beautiful. This is a wonderful video and I now absolutely must get myself to The Fat Duck. This looks utterly sensational.

[@TheRM90inc]

One word I would add to the list is Fun! You see tons of Michelin star restaurants that are exquisite and have made fine dining a wonderful experience, but how many restaurants can say they make the experience fun for their guests without it being diminishing to the food and ambiance? Its a fine line to walk without it being tacky or awkward and I believe they've done a excellent job in balancing everything and truely making it worth a trip of its own like a 3 star restaurant should be.