Bistro à Table (pronounced "ah-tah-bl") has been opened for a couple of months and I've finally made my way there thanks to the suggestion from Yiling and Calvin. Initially, we had some trouble looking for this place as the restaurant is tucked in a corner of 2 rows of shop houses hidden in the housing area of Section 17 in PJ. It's way easier if you know where Decanter is located as it is just behind that wine place. This place serves French with a twist which they called it "adaptive French cuisine".
This place has a very simple deco where I'll say, one look see all! It doesn't look like those fine dining places with romantic setting and dimmed lights as this place here has a simple dining set up and interesting hanging bulbs from the ceiling coupled with some orchid plants. This place is in a buzz on last Saturday night. It looks like its location is not a factor to deter them from coming.
This place has a very simple deco where I'll say, one look see all! It doesn't look like those fine dining places with romantic setting and dimmed lights as this place here has a simple dining set up and interesting hanging bulbs from the ceiling coupled with some orchid plants. This place is in a buzz on last Saturday night. It looks like its location is not a factor to deter them from coming.
Introducing the 4 food critics of the night, haha... my sis says that we are the secret Michelin Star food judges. Lol.. I won't dare to say that as I'm seriously not too fussy with my food but I'll prefer that the price that I pay for is well justified with the quality of food, ambiance and service that I am getting.
Chateau Citran 2006I bought a bottle of Chateau Citran 2006 which is my last bottle as I really like this red from Haut-Medoc for its quality and affordable price tag (about RM200). Robert Parker gave it a 75 points which I felt that the rating was fair. The wine does has some weaknesses. It's nose was not too expressive but on the palate, you can taste the ripe fruits such as blackberries and it's a soft wine. However, after half an hour to 1 hour, the structure of the wine changed slightly. It opens up and tasted much better. I think it'll be a lot better given more time to cellar it.
By the way, the corkage charge is at RM60 which I felt was quite high considering that they have a very limited wine list which the price ranges from RM140 - RM580. If I'm not mistaken, I used to enquire about the corkage charges when it was still new and I was told it was only RM50.
Entree
By the way, the corkage charge is at RM60 which I felt was quite high considering that they have a very limited wine list which the price ranges from RM140 - RM580. If I'm not mistaken, I used to enquire about the corkage charges when it was still new and I was told it was only RM50.
EntreeWe had two entrees to share. The first one being the Cointreau Duck Parfait with Cornichons and caper berries (RM19). While the duck parfait was done very well (it's like a pate where foie gras is blended with duck fat and eggs) and it was served with slices of toasted baguette, I didn't really paired them with the cornichons (gherkins), onion rings and caper berries as I find them a bit messy to eat as the other ingredients would just fall off from the bread.
The other entree which we saw many people ordering would be the Coddled Maple Syrup Egg with Crouton Dust and Fleur de sel (RM16). The staff told us that we have to mix the eggs inside the shell and pour over the crouton dust. I guess the Fleur de Sel (hand-harvested sea salt which is more flavourful) has already been mixed into the egg. Then after you have mixed it up, just dip the asparagus into the egg mixture and eat! Two asparagus sticks could have been better instead of 1! It's an interesting dish but I find it too sweet maybe because there were maple syrup. I would prefer a savoury egg instead but this is just my opinion.
As for mains, we ordered a Stuffed Cured Quail with parsnip puree and puy lentils (RM68). The quail dish is very tasty with a savoury and robust taste from the stuffings and a sweet note from the sauce and parsnip puree. But somehow, there were something lacking in the dish. Perhaps I didn't like the pairings of the quail with the puy lentils.
The 2nd mains we had was the Risotto with fresh Chanterelles, Trompete de la Mort & Morel Mushrooms with a 30-month Parmigiano Reggiano (RM42). Basically, this is a risotto dish with lots of different mushrooms. The Chanterelle is a type of mushroom that is orangey in colour and has a convex to funnel-shaped cap. A very rich dish and it was perfectly executed.
The last dish of the night would be this Australian Lamb Rack with pink pepper jus & crispy savoy cabbage (RM85). While the lamb is cooked to a medium well which my sister preferred it to be, I really like the juiciness of the meat and the cabbage was also well-executed. However, with that price, I felt that the portion was too small. There were only 2 racks while if I'm not wrong, most of the places which I've gone to would at least serve 3-4 racks.
Initially I wanted to have a dessert but looking at the dessert menu, I couldn't find one that ticks my palate. So, I decided to skip the dessert and call it a night. Some of the interesting facts I've noticed while in the restaurant is that Chef Isadora Chai, whom helmed this place is a very outspoken person. She's like the lady version of Gordon Ramsay. We heard her shouting from the kitchen "There's no fish! There's no more fish for tonight!!!" Her voice echoed to our table and this petite lady is not someone you want to mess with.
She came over to our table to ask us about our experience for the night and we honestly told her what we felt that could have been better. First of all, for all fine-dining standards, a warm plate to serve the dish is almost a compulsory as the dishes came in a bit cold. Service should be top-notch but it was below my expectations as a good service includes explaining to the patrons of the dish that has been served. And then she excused herself to bid some of the patrons goodbye and never came back to at least thank us or provide a closure to the conversation as she darts off to another table to chat. I don't know how I should react to this.
Although the food were commendable, I have to critically rate this place because I felt that with the prices that they are charging, this is considered a high-end, fine-dinning restaurant which should live up to its name in trying their best to give the patrons the best experience they can. Ok, maybe I was too sensitive to be disappointed with the nitty-gritty details that would have been nothing if you just want to go there for a good meal but because we also took the hassle to locate the place after getting lost while on the way there to find that it's not an experience that we're looking for.
Would I come back? I think I would come back and see if it's any better on my 2nd visit and to try a new menu. The staff told me that they change the menu almost daily and so that would be the incentive to come and try the other dishes.
My second visit here.
Sister's review here.
As for mains, we ordered a Stuffed Cured Quail with parsnip puree and puy lentils (RM68). The quail dish is very tasty with a savoury and robust taste from the stuffings and a sweet note from the sauce and parsnip puree. But somehow, there were something lacking in the dish. Perhaps I didn't like the pairings of the quail with the puy lentils.
The 2nd mains we had was the Risotto with fresh Chanterelles, Trompete de la Mort & Morel Mushrooms with a 30-month Parmigiano Reggiano (RM42). Basically, this is a risotto dish with lots of different mushrooms. The Chanterelle is a type of mushroom that is orangey in colour and has a convex to funnel-shaped cap. A very rich dish and it was perfectly executed.
The last dish of the night would be this Australian Lamb Rack with pink pepper jus & crispy savoy cabbage (RM85). While the lamb is cooked to a medium well which my sister preferred it to be, I really like the juiciness of the meat and the cabbage was also well-executed. However, with that price, I felt that the portion was too small. There were only 2 racks while if I'm not wrong, most of the places which I've gone to would at least serve 3-4 racks.
Initially I wanted to have a dessert but looking at the dessert menu, I couldn't find one that ticks my palate. So, I decided to skip the dessert and call it a night. Some of the interesting facts I've noticed while in the restaurant is that Chef Isadora Chai, whom helmed this place is a very outspoken person. She's like the lady version of Gordon Ramsay. We heard her shouting from the kitchen "There's no fish! There's no more fish for tonight!!!" Her voice echoed to our table and this petite lady is not someone you want to mess with.
She came over to our table to ask us about our experience for the night and we honestly told her what we felt that could have been better. First of all, for all fine-dining standards, a warm plate to serve the dish is almost a compulsory as the dishes came in a bit cold. Service should be top-notch but it was below my expectations as a good service includes explaining to the patrons of the dish that has been served. And then she excused herself to bid some of the patrons goodbye and never came back to at least thank us or provide a closure to the conversation as she darts off to another table to chat. I don't know how I should react to this.
Although the food were commendable, I have to critically rate this place because I felt that with the prices that they are charging, this is considered a high-end, fine-dinning restaurant which should live up to its name in trying their best to give the patrons the best experience they can. Ok, maybe I was too sensitive to be disappointed with the nitty-gritty details that would have been nothing if you just want to go there for a good meal but because we also took the hassle to locate the place after getting lost while on the way there to find that it's not an experience that we're looking for.
Would I come back? I think I would come back and see if it's any better on my 2nd visit and to try a new menu. The staff told me that they change the menu almost daily and so that would be the incentive to come and try the other dishes.
My second visit here.
Sister's review here.
Bistro à Table
No.6, Jalan 17/54,
46400 Petaling Jaya.
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Tel: +6014-338 5888
+603 7931 2831
Opening Hours:
Tue - Sun : 6.30pm to 11pm
No.6, Jalan 17/54,
46400 Petaling Jaya.
Tel: +6014-338 5888
+603 7931 2831
Opening Hours:
Tue - Sun : 6.30pm to 11pm
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