Parisien Perfection in the Heart of the City
@ La Fourchette French Retsaurant, Saigon
To step inside La Fourchette is to leave the hustle and bustle of downtown Saigon behind as you enter a completely different world - a world of fine food, friendly service and good company.
The decor and ambiance of the venue bring to mind the traditional, informal bistros of Paris and provincial French towns. Simple and clean table settings catering to around 30 covers set the tone, which is enhanced by artworks and prints from the Mother country, creating a generally Gallic atmosphere.
The friendly welcome from the patron - M. Jean Luc - and manager Marc is complemented by the efficiently friendly service both at the table and the bar.
La Fourchette has been open since 1994 and has earned an enviable and entirely justified reputation as the leading French bistro in the city, serving good food and fine wines at reasonable prices.
The venue is an ideal spot for a business lunch, an intimate dinner, dining with friends or special celebrations and social occasions. Finally, La Fourchette is a very popular restaurant, so reservations are always recommended. La Fourchette specialises in simple, traditional French fare, served in hearty portions that are sure to satisfy. All dishes are cooked to order from the freshest local and imported ingredients, and the professional team of chefs and serving staff strive to ensure that every meal is memorable and enjoyable.
The menu features a range of specialities including Pate de Fois Gras - specially imported from France - Escargots, succulent steaks, Steak Tartar and many other favourites.
Hearty salads make for an ideal starter and could easily constitute a meal in themselves. The imported steak is reasonably priced, and the local option is surprisingly tasty.
Pasta dishes and other European favourites are also available, and a blackboard displays a tempting choice of freshly prepared daily specials at very keen prices.
Desserts are a highlight of any meal at La Fourchette, and the wide choice available is sure to meet with any diner's approval.
The wine list at La Fourchette is also comprehensive and reasonably priced, with fine labels from France and around the world. The bar at the front of the venue is always a convivial spotand offers a full range of cocktails, spirits, Pastis, cold beers, fruit juices and soft drinks.
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