L'Affaire Est Ketchup propose une expression rigoureuse des traditions culinaires françaises régionales en privilégiant des ingrédients frais issus du marché local. La cuisine met en avant des préparations audacieuses qui respectent l'intégrité brute des produits et des protéines sélectionnés. Son atmosphère sans prétention souligne un engagement envers la précision technique tout en évitant les fioritures inutiles. Chaque plat reflète une structure de menu évolutive qui s'adapte strictement à la disponibilité saisonnière des ingrédients régionaux de qualité. L'environnement facilite une connexion directe entre l'assiette et le paysage agricole environnant. Les convives découvrent une interprétation robuste de la cuisine d'inspiration française favorisant les saveurs franches et les techniques traditionnelles plutôt qu'une présentation stylisée. Cet établissement maintient une approche disciplinée de l'approvisionnement, garantissant que la production culinaire reste constamment liée aux cycles de récolte naturels de la région.
L'Affaire Est Ketchup propose une expérience culinaire unique et intime que de nombreux clients comparent à un repas savoureux partagé chez un ami proche. Le restaurant offre un menu saisonnier en constante évolution qui est présenté à l'ensemble de la salle, créant une ambiance conviviale et dynamique. Bien que l'établissement soit reconnu pour son approche gastronomique authentique et sans prétention, avec des plats exceptionnels comme les ris de veau, le canard et divers produits de la mer, certains visiteurs trouvent que le rythme du service est parfois lent et que l'espace restreint peut manquer de confort. Malgré des avis partagés sur la taille des portions et la température de la salle, la majorité des convives louent le professionnalisme passionné du personnel, la présentation théâtrale des plats et l'authenticité globale de l'expérience, la décrivant souvent comme l'un des meilleurs repas qu'ils aient dégustés à Québec.
We have visited this place a few times & keep coming back because the food is consistently excellent. The portions are generous, like the steak frites, & the cooking (especially the octopus) is perfect! It's a great place to enjoy sweetbreads, which we absolutely love. We are always impressed by the chef's creativity. Where things fall short is with the service. Firstly, the welcome is confusing, leaving us feeling unattended. The service approach is extremely inconsistent, often too "friendly," almost to the point of being rude. We understand you don't want to offer a stuffy service, but we believe there is a sweet spot. Having the menus on the board is a nice touch, but 20-30 minutes wait to have it explained'cause you need to explain it to the entire room at once... 1. We can't hear what you're saying, & 2. It takes way too long to get everyone ready. Choosing to present your menu verbally is great, keeping in mind it should be convenient for both the service & customers is greater. Some little attentions that would makes huge difference; bringing the wine list, not forgetting utensils with the main course, suggesting bread when there is delays, proposing sharing plates, cleaning the nice but old & very stained coffee / water carafe... Additionally, the overall cleanliness leaves much to be desired. Don't look up at the light fixtures & the board above the kitchen.
What can I say that hasn't already been said? Just make the reservation. This place was the highlight of my visit to Quebec. Dive bar atmosphere (I mean that as a compliment) with world class food. Maybe not even dive bar, but your friend's kitchen. Really cool group of dudes cranking out the best food imaginable on two domestic electric stoves with great tunes playing in the background. I'm so glad I sat at the bar so I could watch them at work. The ris de veau is the only permanent item on the menu & I highly recommend it! Now stop reading reviews & go make the reservation!
Super cozy & homely vibe! Really love the atmosphere of this little restaurant which made everyone feel like home, from the greeting to the menu sharing. Really had a great time here with friend over drunk. The menu changes based on the season. My friend & I really enjoyed the wine selection, lobster & asparagus appetizer, Fried fish, & Beef. The restaurant has a small kitchen but the food really warmed my heart on thr rainy day here. Will definitely come back
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Upon hearing this place from chefs all over Canada, I just had to visit. Apparently most of the food on their menu changes every week. This was the first restaurant I ate at for dinner in Quebec City. We reserved seating for about 11 people & amazingly they were able to seat us all. The interior was quite small & really felt like we were inside someone's humble home. I love the play on words with the restaurant's name. Their door entrance even had a artistic Ketchup bottle mural on it. After getting seated, the waiter explained everything on the menu to us in English & they also spoke French. I was told from the menu, the ris de veau was a signature dish that they often served so I had to get it, not knowing exactly what I was eatting as the translation was known as sweet bread. I think it was veal & whatever the sauce that came with it was so delicious! I could not stop dipping my bread in the sauce. My main dish was the dore de lac, fish with shrimp. It was sweet & savory. Nothing too heavy but just right & tasted great. Dessert was a surprise. We had a super soft chocolate mousse brownie with whip cream. It was very rich but I compared to what others have gotten in the past, I would have loved to try their cheesecake. Lastly, to pair with everything we also got a local white wine Le Saint-Pépin 2021 which was light & pleasant. It's hard to believe this was all cooked in a regular home kitchen. I have never had such an experience before. I would highly recommend for a fun, mystery, dining experience with friends & enjoy the friendly neighborhood atmosphere.
One of the best culinary experiences I've ever had. We sat close to the open kitchen & were welcomed with open arms, chatting with the chefs throughout the night, explaining cooking methods & ingredients, & giving us things to try. Our server Sabri gave us some of the best service I've ever experienced. He was extremely knowledgeable & so warm & friendly. Made us amazing drinks using funky obscure liquors that left us feeling nice & buzzed as we ate our food. The food itself was insanely delicious. So fresh, using unique ingredients. The bison tartare was the best tartare I've ever had. So fatty & rich. We had the most tender sirloin steak I've ever had. Delicious fresh sea bass. They gave us an extra main - calimari steak which turned out to be the highlight of the meal. So meaty, fresh, & tender. Ive travelled & eaten in a lot of top restaurants & can honestly say this was top 5 meals of my life. Already planning our next trip to Quebec City to see what delicious fares are offered here the next time we come. Thank you for an amazing once in a lifetime experience.
Wonderful experience. A bit away from the old part of the city, in a more hip part of town. The decor is absolutely no frills & the kitchen looks like your grandmother's kitchen but oh wow, amazing food. Each dish is beautifully constructed & delicious. The beef steak was exceptional. Hard to believe it comes out of a "home" kitchen. It's a leisurely evening, don't expect to be in & out in a hurry but definitely worth the wait!
4-29-2024 - Dinner - Table for 2 OVERALL: 5/5 Food: 5/5 - Everything was delicious. Like nothing that I had eaten before Service: 5/5 - Attentive & accommodating Ambiance: 5/5 - Cozy & rustic. Like you are sitting in someone's dining room. We are so glad our hotel concierge recommended this non-touristy place (even thought we were tourists ). A very small place with 5-6 tables for 20-22 people. Seems to be a two person operation. One manages the dining room & the other manages the kitchen. They have only two seatings each evening. No set menu, just what is fresh & it is written on a blackboard. Mostly meat heavy but they were able to accommodate multiple restrictions for us, & we were able to have a pescatarian meal. Highly recommend for all people visiting Quebec City.
Excellent food & service. We had a sweet bread to share for appetizer. Then I had the duck & husband had the scallop & blood pudding. My friend got tuna & octopus. We all rounded things up with a cheesecake for dessert. Everything was so good & fresh. They change the menu frequently based on whatever fresh ingredients are available. The experience was fun too - everyone got seated, then the waiter went over the entire menu & we ordered at the same time. Will definitely be back. The only thing to note is ventilation was not the best so you had a ton of smoke inside while the kitchen was cooking.
At the end of our meal I asked our server if I could take a picture of the kitchen. He said "make yourself at home". This was the comfortable quality of our experience at Ketchup. We were treated like family & although we were among the few Americans we felt as if all of us in the room were Quebecois for one meal. Food was top quality. Sweetbreads melted in your mouth. What they did with a simple turnip practically stole the show. Scallops perfect, octopus massively tender & fresh. Truly a masterpiece. Thank you!
At the end of our meal I asked our server if I could take a picture of the kitchen. He said "make yourself at home". This was the comfortable quality of our experience at Ketchup. We were treated like family & although we were among the few Americans we felt as if all of us in the room were Quebecois for one meal. Food was top quality. Sweetbreads melted in your mouth. What they did with a simple turnip practically stole the show. Scallops perfect, octopus massively tender & fresh. Truly a masterpiece. Thank you!
