Pasjoli | LA French Bistro — A Duck Lover’s Dream 🦆

Tried the iconic French dish Canard à la Presse (Pressed Duck) for the first time at this charming bistro helmed by a Michelin-starred chef. This classic French dish is famous for its "duck blood sauce" and table-side preparation. The magic happens with a special silver duck press, where the duck carcass is pressed to extract every drop of blood, marrow, and juices — then transformed into a rich, luxurious sauce. Talk about making the most of the duck! 😅✨ The restaurant serves it as a three-course duck experience, designed for two but honestly perfect for three. 🥗 First Course: Crispy fried duck skin chopped into a refreshing green salad, mixed with shredded duck leg — a light and crunchy start. 🍖 Main Course: Tender roasted duck breast paired with the signature pressed duck sauce. The chef prepares the sauce right at your table — so entertaining! The sauce, simmered with red wine, broth, and spices, is layered yet surprisingly light. 🍮 Final Course: The remaining duck leg and offal are baked into a savory duck bread pudding — soft, rich, and almost soufflé-like in texture! We also tried their famous Chicken Liver Toast — brioche topped with silky chicken liver mousse and black truffle shavings. Decadently delicious and perfect while waiting for the duck! Overall, a wonderful experience — romantic, elegant, and a must-try for duck enthusiasts! 📍 2732 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 #LAPrettyFood #SantaMonicaEats #FoodieGram #PrettyFoodCollection #HiddenGemRestaurant