All the Dining Menus on an Explora Journeys Ship
- Julia
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When sailing aboard an Explora Journeys ship, you enter of world of luxurious amenities, world-class service, elevated experiences, and delicious fine-dining. The Explora Journeys dining experience is all about high quality ingredients, carefully curated menus, and layers of flavor and textures that will make the palette sing. From modern Italian cuisine, to European steakhouse fare- the dining options onboard EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II are elevated to the highest level.
Here are all the restaurant menus within the Explora Journeys' fleet:
EXPLORA JOURNEYS RESTAURANT MENUS
ANTHOLOGY MENU
7-COURSE GRAND TASTING MENU
RICORDO DEL MARE
oscietra royal caviar, lobster, green apple, sweet & sour vinaigrette
or
GAMBERO ROSSO DI MAZARA DEL VALLO
sicilian coat red prawns, burrata cream, tomato coulis, lemon zest
or
CAPONATA PALERMITANA
sicilian sweet & sour vegetable salad, plant-based almond mozzarella, bell pepper coulis
CANNELLONI DI CAPASANTA
scallop cannelloni, black truffle, herb salad, parmigiano reggiano foam
or
LA MIA PRIMAVERA
morel salad, grilled asparagus, sicilian avola almonds and pea cream, arugula
or
VITELLO TONNATO
veal loin, albacore tuna espuma, caperberries, gremolata, lessatini olives
RAVIOLI ALLO SCAMPO
langoustine ravioli, san marzano tomato consomme, sage butter
or
RISOTTO DEL COLLE DEL VENETO
carnaroli rice "acquerello" radicchio trevigiano, goat cheese, 25-year aged "extravecchio" traditional balsamic vinegar
or
SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE
pietro massi speghettoni, clams, dried cherry tomatoes
LA MONTAGNA
jersiaise beef fillet, amarone sauce, porcini-stuffed swiss chard, truffle potato pallet
or
IL MARE
mediterranean seabass, arabica coffee, olive condiment, potato foam, tonka bean
or
LA CAMPAGNA
garden harvest, taggiasca olive sand, butternut squash mousseline, piedmonte hazelnuts
MILLEFOGLIE
caramelized crispy dough, soft vanilla cream, raspberries
or
CANNOLO SICILIANO
bronte pistachio, ricotta, amarena cherries
or
EUFORIA DI CIOCCOLATO
85% dark chocolate & tofu, amaretto-toasted almond
SAKURA MENU
ASIAN-STYLE TAPAS TO SHARE
DIM SUM
iberico de bellota pork, ginger, black vinegar sauce, peanuts, shallots, pickles
GYOSA
galician cod, tiger prawns, chili mayonnaise, baeri caviar
EDAMAME BEAN
maldon salt
STARTERS
CRISPY DUCK LEG CONFIT
watermelon, roasted cashews, mint, basil, thai sweet sauce
JUMBO LUMP CRAB SALAD
avocado, edamame, baeri caviar, yaki sauce, ponzu jelly
SOFT SHELL CRAB TEMPURA
daikon, srirache mayonnaise, black sesame
WAGYU BEEF TATAKI
wakame salad, smoke madagascan, black pepper
CRISPY LANGOUSTINE ROLL
brick foil, pomelo salsa, spicy aioli
BLUEFIN TUNA TARTAR
soy mirin, avocado, black garlic mayonnaise, kamput pepper
WAKAME SALAD
sesame seeds, peanut sauce
SALE SALAD
green papaya, red quinoa, cancha corn, gomatare dressing, fried tofu, crispy lotus
SOUP POT
ROASTED PUMPKIN-GINGER SOUP
shiro miso tofu cream
MISO SOUP
silken tofu, kombu, wakame
FISH AND SEAFOOD
DEN MISO TOASTED BLACK COD FILLET
hoba leaf, grilled lime
MARINATED BAY SCALLOPS
calvisius oscietra caviar, green peas-edamame mash, sake cream, bonito flakes
LOBSTER PAD THAI
rice noodles, bean sprouts, lime, tamarind, peanuts
ROASTED SALMON
wasabi glaze, teriyaki broccolini, yakisoba sauce
VEGGIE MOOD
THAI VEGETABLE GREEN CURRY
coconut, garden vegetables, thai aubergine, sweet potatoes, shiitake, firm tofu, cherry tomatoes
MEAT AND POULTRY
PORK CHEEKS CONFIT
truffle celeriac puree, smoked eel unagi sauce, crispy spring onions
APPLEWOOD SMOKED NEW ZEALAND LAMB RACK
shiso crust, yaki sauce
ROASTED KOREAN AKA MISO QUAILS
peppered lemon sauce, warm sushi rice
BLACK ANGUS SIRLOIN STEAK TERIYAKI
creamy wasabi, baby spinach
72-HOURS SLOW COOKED SHORT RIB BEEF PANAGE
crispy onions, coconut cream, roti paratha
SIDE DISHES
STEAMED ORGANIC BROWN RICE
STEAMED JASMINE RICE
VEGETABLE STIR-FRIED RICE, EGGS, SCALLIONS
FLASHED AUBERGINE, HOT AND SOUR SAUCE
SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, TERIYAKI SAUCE
SOBA NOODLES, SCALLIONS, SESAME SEEDS
MARBLE & CO MENU
STARTERS
CENTRE CUT OF SALMON GRAVLAX
artichokes trilogy, lemon confit, crispy buckwheat
ROASTED BEETS IN SALTED CRUST
goat cheese sainte-maure, alps apricot balsamic
JUMBO LUMP CRAB MEAT SALAD
pomelo, avocado, roasted peanuts, coconut, miang sauce
SLOW COOKED PORK BELLY
baby carrots, orange glaze, ages apple vinegar reduction
CRUSHED FINGERLING POTATOES & NORMANDY BUTTER
chives, calvisius oscietra caviar, creme fraiche
ROASTED VEGATABLE TIAN
pesto-cashew mayo, arugula, nyons olives, banyuls vinegar jus
SALADS
TUSCAN KALE SALAD
black food rotisserie, peanut dressing, white cabbage, parmigiano reggiano cheese
MESCLUN SALAD
beets, orange, radishes, pomegranate, figs vinaigrette
SOUPS
LOBSTER BISQUE
single malt whisky, whipped cream
FISH & LOBSTER
ROASTED ATLANTIC BONE-IN HALIBUT
combava-seaweed, hollandaise sauce
MEDITERRANEAN TUNA STEAK "AU POIVRE"
smoked madagascan pepper, red onion compote, passion fruit hollandaise, mango salad
LOBSTER BRIOCHE
butter-toasted brioche, lobster tail, aji amarillo aioli, spring onions, mustard cress
BEEF
SWEDEN, SWAMI
grilled sirloin steak, aged 45 days 300/320g
FRANCE JERSIAISE "FERME DES BELLES ROBES"
grilled I-bone sirloin steak, aged 45 days 300/400g
GERMANY BAVARIA, SIMMENTAL
grilled rib-eye streak, "entrecote" aged 30 days, 300/320g
USA ILLINOIS, BLACK ANGUS, "LINZ FAMILY"
grilled usda prime-rib steak, age 45 days 300/320g
FRANCE, JERSIAISE "FERME DES BELLES ROBES"
grilled prime-rib-eye steak, aged 30 days 400/450g
FRANCE, AUBRAC
beef filet, aged 20 days, 160g
MARBLE & CO SIGNATURE BURGER
jersey beef patty, viennese bun, tete de moine cheese, grilled pancetta, roasted beefsteak tomato, read onion pickles, olive jam, truffle dip, permigiano reggiano fries
VEAl, PORK, LAMB & POULTRY
"TERRE ET MER"
grilled veal medallions, maine lobster tail, truffle mashed potatoes, bisque jus, bearnaise
IBERICO DE BELLOTA ROASTED PORK RACK
taggiasca olive cruise
SWEET SPICE-GRILLED FRENCH LAMB CHOPS
cinnamon, paprika, coriander, celery flakes, cumin
BLACK TRUFFLE BUTTER-ROASTED CHICKEN
farm raised - le gars daudet, mayenne, france
SIDE CASSEROLES
ROASTED BUCKWHEAT, BUTTERNUT, GOAT CHEESE CREAM, CRISPY SWEET POTATOES
FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, RICOTTA CREAM, ROASTED SHALLOTS
SWISS CHARD GRATIN, MORNAY SAUCE, AGED GRUYERE CHEESE, CRISPY PARMIGIANO REGGIANO
SIDE DISHES
CURVED FRENCH FRIES
FRANK'S MASHED POTATOES
TRUFFLE MASHED POTATOES
BUTTER-BAKE POTATOES
CREAMY SPINACH
STEAMED VEGETAbLES
SAUCES
BEARNAISE
HOLLANDAISE
AU POIVRE
CREAMY ROGUEFORT
TRUFFLE DEMI-GLACE
CHEESE AND DESSERTS
SELECTION OF EUROPEAN AOP CHEESES
peppered black current fruit paste
EXPLORA JOURNEYS SIGNATURE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
caramel, fleur de sel, madagascan vanilla sauce
YUZU CHEESECAKE
hibiscus infused raspberries
FRIED BEIGNETS
amaretto-pistachio / rum-swiss chocolate / bourbon-caramel sauce
ETON MESS
merigue, chantilly, mascarpone, fresh berries
"SORRENTO MIO"
limb curd, coconut crumble, tofu espuma, lemon sorbet
REFRESHING
MADAGASCAN VANILLA ICE CREAM
PEANUT BUTTER ICE CREAM
CHOCOLATE SORBET
BERRY SORBET
MEYER LEMON SORBET
MED YACHT CLUB MENU
TAPAS TO SHARE
PATATAS BRAVAS
fried baby potatoes, aioli, salsa brava
CROQUETAS
duo of fried iberico de bellota ham and porcini-truffle croquetas
SHRIMPS SAGANAKI
tiger shrimps baked in rustic tomato sauce, ouzo feta cheese, village bread
ACORN-FED 100% IBERICO HAM P.D.O. DEHESA DE EXTREMADURA
plate of finely sliced spanish pata negra from senorio de montanera
GRAN RESERVA MANCHEGO CHEESE PLATTER
selection of premium flavored menchego
APPETIZERS
FRESH LOCAL MUSSELS, CHORIZO DE BELLOTA IBERICO, ROASTED TOMATO
freshly prepared upon order
BEEF CARPACCIO
thinly sliced premium beef, aged parmigiano reggiano, grilled arugula, horseradish cream, amalfi lemon
GRILLED OCTOPUS
san marzano tomato sauce, taggiasca olives, french beans
EGGPLANT INVOLTINI
grilled aubergine, roasted veal stuffing, pistachio mortadella, smoked mozzarella, rustic tomato sauce
FALAFEL FRITTERS
cucumber spaghetti pickles, caper berries, plant-based harissa mayo
SALADS
FRENCH RIVIERA ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD
tian of tomatoes, butternut zucchini, sweet red onions over arugula, niçoise black olives,
hazelnut-peperoncino vinaigrette
GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE SALAD
roasted peppers, marinated zucchini, cherry tomatoes, arugula, kalamata olives,
greek yoghurt-lemon sauce
SOUPS
MINESTRONE
hearty vegetable soup, potato, tarbais beans, pesto, aged parmigiano reggiano
SOUPE DE POISSON MARSEILLAISE
rock rish soup, emmental, rouille sauce, garlic croutons
PASTA AND RISOTTO
PIETRO MASSI CALARAMATA PASTA N°25 ALLA CARBONARA
tube pasta, pancetta guanciale di cinta, pecorino romano d.o.p.
RISOTTO AI PORCINI
arborio rice, roasted porcini mushrooms, burrata espuma
TORTELLONI DI RICOTTA E SPINACI
handmade tortelloni, ricotta cheese, spinach, tomato-sage butter
PLANT-BASED SPECIALTY
ROASTED PUMPKIN BALLOTINE
roscoff pink onions, spanish almond cream, za'atar, lemon confit
FISH AND SEAFOOD
FRESH LOCAL FISH
ask your host
GRILLED YELLOWFIN TUNA PROVENÇAL
thousand flower honey vegetable confit, fired chickpea panisse
DOVER SOLE "ALLA PUTTANESCA"
roasted cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, lemon sauce, chive potatoes
TYRRHENIAN SEABASS
fennel saffron, piedmont hazelnut, capers, amalfi lemon confit, herb salad
MEAT ENTREES
ORGANIC FREE-RANGE CHICKEN TAJINE MOROCCAN-STYLE
saffron, lemon confit, green olives, couscous
AMARONE BEEF FILLET
grilled beef filet, gorgonzola, spinach, summer corn polenta, amarone wine reduction
COCHINILLO "EL ASADOR DE SEGOVIA"
crispy roasted spanish suckling pig, rosemary finterling potatoes
OSSO BUCO MILANESE
braised veal shank, lombardia collina d'oro safforn risotto
SIDE DISHES
FRANCK'S MASHED POTATOES
VEGETABLES CASSEROLE
FRENCH FRIES
CORN POLENTA
SAUTEED SPINACH
DESSERTS
FRESHLY-BAKED TART OF THE DAY
ask your host
PIEDMONT HAZELNUT SEMIFREDDO
salted caramel
FLOATING ISLAND
pink pralines, bronte pistachio
SWEET CAPRESE
cherry tomato confit, strawberries, pistou
SIGNATURE DESSERT 60% WEISS CHOCOLATE
crunchy base, chocolate sorbet
ICEA CREAMS AND SORBETS OF THE DAY
ask your host
PETITS FOURS
HOMEMADE BISCOTTI
FIL ROUGE MENU
APPETIZERS
GRILLED DUCK GOIE GRAS
roasted apricots, mountain essence balsamic
BLUEFIN TUNA TATAKI OVER CRISPY TOMATO-OLIVE TART
vegetable virgin sauce, madagascan vanilla pepper
ROASTED BEETS IN SALT CRUST
vegetable pickles, winter truffle vinaigrette
JUMBO SCALLOP CARPACCIO, CALVISIUS OSCIETRA CaVIAR
granny smith apple tartar, chive vinaigrette
CASSEROLE OF BURGUNDY ESCARGOTS
chive-garlic cream sauce, vegetable julienne
FRENCH CARIBBEAN CAJUN SPICED JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE
roasted cherry tomato aioli, vegetable slaw
PATE EN CROUTE
french family-stye crusty pate, farm-raised pigeon, cooked ham
SALADS
CAESAR SALAD
paprika croutons, don bocarte anchovies, parmigiano reggiano, caesar sauce
ASSIETTE DE CRUDITES
french raw freshly shredded vegetable salad, dijon vinaigrette
COEUR DE LAITUE AU ROQUEFORT
boston lettuce, shallots, a.o.c. roquefort cheese
SOUPS
ESCOFFIER CLASSIC CHICKEN CONSOMME RENAISSANCE
garden vegetables, herbs royale
SOUPE DE POISSON MARSEILLAISE
fish soup, emmental rouille sauce, garlic croutons
ROASTED GARLIC-SWEET CORN VELOUTE
buckwheat, coconut milk, cilantro
LITTLE ITALY
PIETRO MASSI CALAMARATA PASTA
carbonara of d.o.p. sam marzano tomato sauce
GRAND RESERVA ACQUERELLO RISOTTO
smoked ricotta, adriatic red shrimp's tartar
MAIN COURSES
SEARED MEDITERRANEAN SEABASS
chickpea gnocchi, ratatouille, tomato petals
ORGANIC SALMON TOURNEDOS
beluga lentils, loire valley beurre blanc
FRESH MAINE LOBSTER
chermoula butter, primavera risotto, bisque sauce
72-HOURS SLOW BRAISED BLACK ANGUSE BEEF SHORT RIB
potato gnocchi, vegetable casserole, perigourdine sauce
SWEET POTATO TART OF PORCINI, PORTOBELLO AND OYSTER MUSHROOMS
plant-based cheddar cream, arugula
ROTISSERIE
VEAL FILET WELLINGTON
porcini stuffing, harvest vegetable, truffle demi-glace
FREE RANGE CHICKEN ROTISSERIE
frank's mashed potatoes, french beans
FROM THE GRILL
DOVER SOLE, HERB BUTTER, CHIVE POTATOES
BLACK ANGUS PRIME SIRLOIN STEAK
NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOP
SAUCES
BEARNAISE
HOLLANDAISE
BEURRE BLANC
TRUFFLE DEMI-GLACE
SIDE DISHES
STEAMED VEGETABLE
FRANCK'S MASHED POTATOES
FRENCH FRIES
RATATOUILLE
FRENCH BEANS
PILAF RICE
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