Flanked by music (Planet M) and coffee (Barista), The French Quarter bistro is located on the 100 ft Road in Indiranagar. When coming from the Koramangala side, this is immediately after the CMH Road-100 ft Road junction on the left.
We called to reserve in advance, done smoothly, with a casual “see you in the evening, manu” thrown it at the end. There went the stereotype of French snobbery I had in mind.
The flyover construction has left the area in a bit of a mess, but parking for two wheelers, thankfully, is not a problem. Though we didn’t find a maitre’d like the one in Spiderman 3, we were allowed to choose a table that we found comfortable. Nice. The ambience is very relaxing, high ceilings with a couple of palm trees, soft music, and bistro style comfortable seating. One is bound to linger here for longer than the food warrants. And while we waited for the food, they served bread and butter, and replenished it a few times too.
We started with a French Onion soup , which is “beef consomme with cheese croutons”. Its a thin soup and a milder flavour than I’d anticipated, but still good enough. For the main course, in addition to the items on the menu, there’s also the Plat du jour, that you can find on the blackboard. Though all reviews stated that it was a salad + entree combination, there wasn’t a salad to be found. I’m still curious.
So, D ordered a “Pan seared red snapper in lemon butter sauce served with herb rice” (regular menu) and I ordered a “Chicken a’la King, with herb rice”. We experimented a bit with Tabasco sauce and thankfully it turned out fine. They serve moderate portions and despite appearances, they’re quite filling. I was hoping to have some chocolate crepes, but unfortunately they didn’t have it, and strangely, I wasn’t tempted by the chocolate mousse cake. I confess I’m a bit worried about that.
Before the billing, they ask you if they can include Rs.10 – to be given to Akshaya Patra (a cause for underprivileged children), a very good initiative. All of the above (no mineral water) cost us just over Rs.800, including a service charge of 10%. Extremely pleasant service, great setting and decent food. Definitely worth a visit.
The French Quarter bistro, 298, 100 ft Road, Indiranagar. Ph: 080 42171998
Menu at Zomato
a votre sante’….but what did you drink (or is it unlicensed?)
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i like that additional 10 bucks for akshyapatra….it shud be there for all restaurants…we went to bon south when i came there ; did my father in laws birthday party celebration there; on the top floor…amazing banquet hall…u get the whole floor, with a balcony included where u can smoke…nice food also…thanks.
wow, that 10 rs is a nice touch.. hv seen the place but have never tried it till now – now i have got one more reason to try the place 🙂
Akshay patra – smart idea.
e: am not sure… i thought i saw a bar, but they didn’t give me a liquor menu..hmm
tys: agree… you were here again!! evil man, why didn’t you buzz??!!
anoop: do that, and tell me how it went 🙂
austere: very 🙂