Chef Jerome uses 3 different fresh herbs and cornichons/capers to bring out the flavour of his well made Steak Tartare, a dish not many French restaurants seem to get right locally. Spoon on some Dijon Mustard and sprinkle on top a few flakes of Fleur de Sel, mix in the raw egg and you have one of the best dishes for lunch!
And the hand made Pomme Frites are equally addictive - well fried and not oily, with just the right amount of crunchiness.
Foxyleo
Just read an article in U Magazine introducing this bistro today and already attracted by it. Will definitely give it a try after reading your review!
2011-02-10 ·
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Foxyleo
Hope to go there in Feb. Will let you know if other dishes are good or not.
2011-02-11
HK Epicurus
Lucky I posted before haha otherwise I will be seen as plagiarising some article! *I mean sometimes, its just a matter of timing coincidence, and I don't even have time to read much mags nowadays!
Anyway since I ate beef but you don't, I hope the other dishes are ok too. Feel free to write what you really think of them as it'll be a good indication to me as to what to avoid or order next time - as I plan to revisit here soon
Potential Patrons be warned While there has been some positive comments in relation to the somewhat "new" French restaurant on Elgin St, Soho named Bouchon, and having experienced the...
Steak Tartare good quality
http://foodofhongkong.blogspot.com/2011/02/bouchon-bistro-francais.html
Chef Jerome uses 3 different fresh herbs and cornichons/capers to bring out the flavour of his well made Steak Tartare, a dish not many French restaurants seem to get right locally. Spoon on some Dijon Mustard and sprinkle on top a few flakes of Fleur de Sel, mix in the raw egg and you have one of the best dishes for lunch!
And the hand made Pomme Frites are equally addictive - well fried and not oily, with just the right amount of crunchiness.
Anyway since I ate beef but you don't, I hope the other dishes are ok too. Feel free to write what you really think of them as it'll be a good indication to me as to what to avoid or order next time - as I plan to revisit here soon