Restaurant Issy l'Asie — Restaurant in Boulogne-Billancourt

First visit July 2024 3,5 /5 STARS Decent, I may come back.

Disclaimer: My reviews reflect only MY experience AT the time. Places can improve OR decline. So be understanding & consider other reviews to form your opinion.

Quality of Food: ★★★☆☆ Poulet Caramel: Good enough but missing something. The addition of sesame seeds for presentation could enhance it. The portion seemed small and needed a bit more caramelization in taste. Bobun Bœuf: Not enough sauce but otherwise decent. Some elements are crunchy while others are less so. Overall, it was nothing special. (Rating: 3.5/5) Virgin Mojito: The sugar was not mixed or dissolved properly, which is consistent with other experiences I've had in nearby areas. (Rating: 3.5/5) Rice: It was average which is consistent with other experiences I've had in nearby areas. (Rating: 3.5/5)

Service: ★★★★☆ Positive Aspects: The service included a thoughtful gesture of adding a second metal straw to my drink when my wife arrived. The staff were generally smiling and not loud, which added to a pleasant experience. Areas for Improvement: It would be beneficial for the staff to check in with guests to ensure everything is satisfactory with their meal, as it enhances the restaurant's image. Additionally, staff should avoid displaying frustration or dissatisfaction in front of guests. Smiling more often would help enhance the experience. Timing: Drinks arrived in 3 minutes and the first meal in 15 minutes since time of arrival to the restaurant.

Ambiance: ★★★★☆ Decoration: Mediocre but pleasant enough, with sufficient lighting and a few green plants adding a cozy touch. The music was calm and lounge-like, facilitating easy conversation. Cleanliness: The toilets were clean with no smell. Tables, plates, and utensils were also clean, with no visible cracks. Comfort: Seats were comfortable enough. Since some tables have all blue glasses, some have all clear glasses, and others have a mix of both, I find this inconsistency detracting. (Blue glasses are pretty, gotta get me some)

Consistency: Cannot be rated at this time due to a single visit.

Value for Money: ★★★☆☆ Cost: The total bill was €34.80, which felt a bit high considering the experience. However, given the current inflation, it's somewhat understandable, though still hard to fully accept.

Overall, the restaurant provided a decent dining experience with room for improvement in food quality and consistency. Service and ambiance were positive aspects, though some minor adjustments could enhance the...

I visited this restaurant by myself on this Saturday evening -- and right away, things started to look bad. The hostess attempted to seat me at a two-top table that was squeezed in between two large parties. I declined and asked for another table. This time, she sat me at a comfortable two-top that was tucked off to the side behind a column.

I was given a menu and proceeded to wait for a server. And wait. And wait. The restaurant was busy -- a good sign -- and the food looked good. Everybody else's food, that is. I finally managed to get a waiter to look my way and signalled that I needed some service. I might as well have signalled to Hong Kong. In the midst of this miserable story of neglect, the hostess was trying to organize a large take-out order and managed to knock over a large potted plant next to me. The plant and pot got cleaned up -- but I still had no service. At this point, I concluded that there was no hope of dinner in this establishment. I got up, told the hostess (who said she was the owner) that I was done here, grabbed my coat and headed to the door, with her following and saying "I"m sorry, I'm sorry, etc."

Nearly 20 minutes of my life wasted in a situation that can only be described as chaotic and clueless. Yes, the food looked good, but I never even got close -- not even a glass of water. Unless you have nothing better to do with your time than to watch chaos in action, avoid...

My husband bring me here to try, bit change from Chinese express food and quite surprise the ambiance of the restaurant very nice. The employee super nice and the most important the food. Try the fish steam, Tom yum, chicken satay, curry i forgot the name beef in the metal plate. Presentation excellent and taste as well. Overall...