Disfrutar is currently considered the best restaurant in the world according to 'The World’s 50 Best Restaurants' list, and it holds 3 stars in the 2024 Michelin Guide. El Somni is the design selected by Disfrutar that is being used at the restaurant's tasting menu.
The restaurant’s tasting menu.
The restaurant presents an innovative menu that does not reveal the dishes to be served. Instead, it offers a cloud of words that communicate the experiences the diner will embark on during this gastronomic journey.
I was inspired by this menu concept and selected three words that represent the emotions the restaurant aims to evoke through its creations: Play, Illusion, and Surprise. Based on these, I designed a dish that enhances each of those sensations, with the goal of completely transforming the way diners relate to food.
The result of this process is The Dream (from the Catalan El Somni).
At first place, the user is presented with a white altar that simply elevates the food for display. However, when trying to grab the mochi, their finger interferes with the optical illusion, revealing that the food was not real.
Then, the waiter removes the white cover, uncovering the optical illusion created by two mirrors that project the hidden food inside the dish.
Then, the waiter removes the white cover, uncovering the optical illusion created by two mirrors that project the hidden food inside the dish.
