Dare I say my favorite food experience in Europe!
We had the cheese, meat, and chocolate fondue fest, a multi-course experience shared between three people. In addition, we got Raclette fondue, which for dabblers like us is a block of mixed cheese that is slowly crisped/melted onto platters right at the table using exposed heating elements. The fondues really showed off the creaminess of Swiss cheese on a collection of fresh veggies and crisp potatoes cooked just right. We didn't feel the need to order additional sides and had more than enough to eat. Sangria was solid, and the recommended lagers were light and refreshing after a hot day. Chocolate fondue surprisingly did not overwhelm even after this big meal, and I enjoyed how it was smooth and not too sweet. Absolutely delicious overall!
That said, it was really the service that made the experience! We were taken care of by Ha, who guided our Fondue experience with steady hand while giving us lots of tips about technique and offering witty conversation every time she attended to us, which was A LOT. We were there at peak hours, which made slight delays totally understandable. And with multi-stage Fondue requiring such frequent and involved service, it was amazing that Ha was able to handle at least two tables besides ours at the same time. In her absence, she would leave cooking and safety pointers for the fast-melting Raclette that both helped us customize our meal ourselves and enhanced our experience with hands-on practice!
Our 2+ hours at Fondue House Du Pont flew by, and I can't wait to visit again next vacation around! read more