Le Petit Bistro Hội An — Restaurant in Hội An

I visited this restaurant with high hopes of savoring a delightful dining experience. It was a 45-minute drive well worth it. The place has a solid four-star quality and the potential to earn a fifth star if a few minor issues are addressed.

Although the restaurant is renowned for its steaks, I opted for some lighter dishes. The meal started with tapenade, a complimentary service item that appeared a bit past its prime, likely due to storage (neutral). However, the accompanying crisps were excellent.

The bruschetta caponata was decent, but the caponata itself leaned a bit too much towards sweetness rather than a balanced sour note which is not my taste (neutral).

The highlight of my meal was the charcuterie board, particularly for its inclusion of Hoi An salacions (made locally by an experienced artisan), which were a delightful addition to the menu. However, two issues arose: the pate was disappointingly watery and lacked flavor (-1 point), and the bread accompanying the charcuterie was stale and not fresh (-1 point), but the staff changed it promptly to another type of bread.

It's disheartening to dock points for issues that could be resolved easily, and I hope that my next visit to this restaurant in Hoi An will be flawless and five stars. Le Petit Bistro marked the end of my culinary exploration as a resident in Central Vietnam. After savoring my meal, I embarked on a motorcycle journey back to Da Nang, collected my baggage, and caught my flight, commencing the next chapter of my journey. From my new home in Saigon, I'll continue to delve into and report on Vietnam's dynamic food, beverage, and hospitality...

My wife and I decided to try this new French bistro last night, and we were thrilled! The restaurant is nicely appointed with hardwood tables, comfortable chairs, and pleasing decor. They bar was very nice and inviting, (But that’ll be for another visit),

The service was very good (thank you Pham Diem) an the food , wonderfully paired and, cooked to perfection, and every bite was delicious! I had the yellowfin tuna served with Mediterranean risotto. It was cooked medium-rare; (when fish is prepared (and paired) properly, It brings out the flavor and tastes amazing!!! My wife’s tuna with sautéed vegetables was also perfectly cooked and delicious.

For dessert we shared (I’m on a diet) a chocolate fondant, which was beautifully presented and so rich and chocolatey; I could have eaten 3!!!

During dinner, chef Eddy Willem came out to ensure everything was to our liking; something I haven’t experienced in years, and a nice touch). It’s refreshing to experience the pride and enthusiasm Chef Eddy has.

Although this was our first visit, we’re going back again soon. The food was delicious and there are a few more of my favorites that I’d like to try!

This was such a great dining experience, a real value, that we’ve decided to go back next Friday (I’m going to have the Creme...

It is a good place for relax after a day of traveling around the city. The atmosphere and decoration in the restaurant is cozy and nice, won’t be too hot even in early July.

We have ordered the octopus salad and escargot as out appetizers. Both are great, the salad was fresh and the escargot with rich butter are great.

For the main dish, we have ordered Duck Confit Sarladaise, steak frites, and spaghetti alle vongole.

For the Duck Confit Sarladaise, the side dishes and seasonings are quite adequate. But the duck itself were a bit dry and lack a bit of flavor inside.

Next for the steak frites. The fries are in good shape. Though the steak was a bit overcooked (we have ordered medium rare), we were amazed by the sauce they provide, it’s a bit sour and sweet with a soft smell of mushroom and herbs.

At last for the spaghetti alle vongole. The seasoning was good and the seafood is fresh. One thing to mention is that the clams are not plum enough.

Overall, I would love to give a 3.6 to this experience. Good hospitality, vibe, reasonable price, and I am looking forward to...