Two Sundays ago, it was just my hubby, Sherilyn, and I out for lunch. Alycia was off enjoying her holiday in Taiwan with friends, and Cass was at her figure skating class. Unsure of where to eat, hubby decided to drive to Section 17 in PJ, and we stumbled upon Nice Bistronome, a new French-Italian fusion restaurant. We were intrigued, especially after learning that the restaurant is named after Nice, the second-largest city in France, with dishes inspired by the flavors of this beautiful French town. What a fitting name, and as it turned out, the food was just as “nice” as its namesake!
To kick off our meal, hubby ordered focaccia as the starter (RM20). It was light, airy, and served warm, perfect for dipping. It came with a dipping of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and the other was a standout tapenade spread. The tapenade was a flavor-packed mix of capers, olives, and anchovies, and it was absolutely fantastic. I enjoyed it so much that I ended up polishing off almost the entire basket of focaccia dipped with the three condiments!
Next, hubby ordered half a dozen escargots with pesto (RM36), which were delicious and the meat was just right and not rubbery. We also had fried halibut tenders (RM60), roast spring chicken with rosemary and herbs (RM72), and tiger prawns pasta (RM62). Every dish was well-executed and full of flavor. The roast spring chicken was succulent and fragrant with rosemary, while the fried halibut tenders were perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
The star of the meal had to be the tiger prawn pasta. The sauce was infused with rich prawn broth, making it incredibly flavorful. Each bite was divine, and we were thoroughly impressed by the dish.
For dessert, we decided to take our dining experience upstairs to a charming little café called Doux Doux (same owner as NICE). Hubby ordered a piccolo latte, while Sherilyn chose a matcha latte. To satisfy our sweet tooth, we ordered a soufflé and an entremet cake. Both desserts were indulgent and beautifully presented, rounding off our meal perfectly. Our stomachs were full, and so were our hearts.
It was one of those lunches where everything came together—the food, the ambiance, and the company. The only thing missing was Alycia and Cass, who would have undoubtedly enjoyed the experience with us. We’ll definitely be returning to Nice Bistronome, and hopefully next time, the whole family can join in on the feast!
NICE Bistronome
939, Jalan 17/38,
Seksyen 17, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
*Below Doux Doux by Chateau Dionne
@nice_bistronome
+60125799309
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