Soft-shell crab tempura is a success, the balance of textures and seasoning just right; another hit is scallops on a bed of glass noodles, again showing good technique.
Hand-picking the leaves allows him "to create the perfect balance of texture, colour and shape for my chef customers.
Traditional moussaka struck just the right balance of textures between the ground lamb, creamy béchamel sauce and melted kasseri.
Served in small courses, each dish is prepared with the freshest seasonally-available ingredients, the balance of flavours and textures appreciated not only by the palate, but also visually and experientially.
Remember that you're not supposed to be overwhelmed with strength of flavor here, but with the balance of flavors and textures.
Not only is it a bit of a minefield trying to work out what's raw and what's not (apologies in advance, if I've let some heat treatment slip through the net for the stricter among you), but creating something with a satisfying balance of texture and memorably moreish flavour can be quite a challenge.
The aficionados buzz about the bouquet, the texture, the balance of acidity and sugar, the smooth finish.
"Inspiration and need are the two leading criteria for main course development," she says, assuring me that yes, they do include tofu, cheese, egg, nuts, seeds, pulses and grains, combined should the dish require it, as part of an overall varied menu encompassing a balance of texture, protein, spice, heat, freshness, citrus and seasoning.
At Hermès, it was conveyed in the balance of impeccable cut and rustic textures, like goatskin coats, and in the array of pieces, like cashmere wraps or a blousy shirt worn with a full leather skirt, that owe as much to simplicity as the attitude of the woman who wears them.
Does this mean someday I'll care about the texture of towels or the balance of colors on my plate?
