Some of the things I look for are the taste and consistency of the caramelised sugar - it shouldn't be burnt, the thickness should allow you to rest a spoon on it, and it should stay there after it's broken, not sink into the custard or be like toffee when you're eating it. The custard should be smooth and just set and if it is made with vanilla, the seeds should be uniformly spread. Most of all though, it should taste great! The list below is a list of my favorites (and not so favourites) and lists the restaurant, my score, the name of the dish and when I sampled it.

Wednesday, 14 March 2007

  1. Sankey's, Tunbridge Wells, UK - 9
    Creme Brulee, June 2008
    review website
  2. Terre a Terre, Brighton, UK - 9
    Set Calabrian Cream, June 2006
    review website
  3. Bel Paese, Sydney, Australia - 8.5
    Creme Brulee, May 2009
    review website
  4. The Verandah, Pokolbin, Australia - 8.5
    Passionfruit Creme Brulee, April 2009
    review website
  5. Chutney Mary, London, UK - 8.5
    Garam Masala & Cardamom Brulee, October 2006
    review website
  6. Cafe Spice Namaste, London, UK - 8.5
    Zafrani Creme Brulee, April 2008
    review website
  7. An Lanntair, Stornoway, Scotland - 8.5
    Creme Brulee, July 2007
    review website
  8. Robins, Cambria, USA - 8.5
    Lemon Creme Brulee, March 2008
    review website
  9. Mint Leaf, London - 8
    Coconut Creme Brulee, September 2008
    review website
  10. Carnevale, London, UK - 8
    Raspberry Creme Brulee, February 2006
    review website
  11. Cinnamon Club, London, UK - 8
    Mango & Cardamom Brulee, June 2006
    review website
  12. Cricketer's Arms, Rickling Green, UK - 8
    Raspberry Creme Brulee, March 2007
    review website
  13. Wild Fig, Cape Town, SA - 7.5
    Creme Brulee, September 2006
    review website
  14. The Gate, Hammersmith, UK - 7.5
    Espresso Creme Brulee, September 2007
    review website
  15. Vanilla Black, London, UK - 7.5
    Cep Creme Brulee, July 2008
    review website
  16. Bulmer Fox, UK - 7.5
    Creme Brulee, September 2007
    review website
  17. French Laundry, Yountville, USA - 7.5
    Creme Brulee, March 2008
    review website
  18. San Martino, Pokolbin, Australia - 7.5
    Espresso Brulee, April 2009
    review website
  19. Neal Street Restaurant, London, UK - 7
    Creme Brulee, March 2007
    review website
  20. The Yew Tree, Colchester, UK - 7
    Strawberry Creme Brulee, September 2006
    review website
  21. Brew House Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, UK - 7
    Bourbon Creme Brulee, August 2008
    review website
  22. Mango Tree, London, UK - 6.5
    Sang Ka Ya Vanilla, July 2008
    review website
  23. CATAL, Disneyland, USA - 6
    Creme Brulee, March 2008
    review website
  24. Hildebrand, Cape Town, SA - 6
    Creme Brulee, September 2006
    review website
  25. San Bas, Westerham, UK - 6
    Creme Brulee, March 2006
    review website
  26. White Horse, Sundridge, UK - 6
    Fig Creme Brulee, March 2007
    review website
  27. Not Bread Alone, Sydney, Australia - 6
    Vanilla Creme Brulee w/ Fresh Raspberries , April 2009
    review website
  28. Cafe Enzo, Pokolbin Australia - 5
    Vanilla Creme Brulee, April 2009
    review website
  29. Tunbridge Wells Bar and Grill, Tunbridge Wells - 2
    Passion Fruit Creme Brulee, May 2008
    review website
  30. Cullen Bay Hotel, Cullen, Scotland - 0
    Creme Brulee, July 2007
    review website
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