P’Pui and Martial are a lovely couple with amazing energy, always thinking of new ideas and improvements. They have combined their talents and cultures to create the popular Pattaya Beach restaurants Romsai Brasserie and Cafe La Plage. Now Martial (Ricky to his friends) has been even more specific by bringing his favourite food to Pattaya. He has actually gone to the trouble of transporting chef Julien Henon to provide authentic French cuisine at Romsai’s latest new venture: “Le Paris”. Julien Henon is a celebrated chef who had two of his own restaurants back in France but was excited to try something new and so accepted the challenge of coming to Thailand. And Ricky? Well, he couldn’t be happier. He gets to enjoy the authentic tastes and flavours that he has missed for a long and share them with his customers. P’Pui was also inspired by her trip to Paris to decorate the area in a sumptuous Parisian style.

We were lucky enough to discover this gem of a bistro for ourselves. Situated in the beautiful Romsai Brasserie on Pattaya Beach Road (close to Pattaya Klang turning). Ricky, our host for the evening of course, loves everything on the menu. This is his passion for as well as bringing Julien to Thailand he has spent a fortune getting the kitchen, ovens and equipment just to be able to provide authentic French cuisine. So I asked Chef Julien which dishes he most enjoys cooking. Classic Beef Bourguignon was his first choice and then his signature Homemade Foie Gras, Vol au Vents Escargots, Rabbit with prunes and Scallops.

I tried Chef Julien’s scallops in an amazing Coquilles Saint-Jacques which had the most delicious sauce. This led me to remark that although I have always enjoyed Italian food because of the simplicity of the dishes and quality of produce used, in my humble opinion nobody can make sauces as well as the French! Just to prove that we were also treated to egg mayonnaise with of course a wonderful homemade mayonnaise. I am also happy to see that Julien uses a lot of truffles in his cooking and that he is also gifted at making something as simple and tasty as homemade french fries. I urge you to give them a try. You will never call McDonald’s efforts “French fries” again!

From 8 am you can step into Pattaya’s very own Paris on the Beach Road and enjoy a wonderful continental breakfast with amazing croissants, pain au chocolate, excellent coffee, hot chocolate and freshly squeezed Orange and Lemon juice. Stay for lunch and there will be amazing baguette sandwiches, avocado and cheese toasts, salads, a huge selection of homemade pastries and even made in-house ice cream to delight you. Eat al fresco across from the beach, at the counter to experience the open kitchen magic or on the beautifully presented red tables.

Then in the evening up until 2 a.m. what a romantic place this is. You might swoon to the mellow sounds of Mitch Benny on who sometimes performs here whilst you enjoy a bottle from their excellent cellar or perhaps an amazing bowl of French Onion Soup. When I tried this it immediately transported me to Paris where I have fond memories of eating onion soup in a little bistro on the banks of the Seine. Here at Le Paris, it has the same delicious well-soaked bread and oodles of melted cheese. I can also recommend the Beef Tartar which was delicious!

I will be back. I saw Gravalax with citrus vodka and whipped cream that I am keen to try and also the wood fired beef tenderloin sounds very good. Ricky and Julien are also planning a Sunday brunch which sounds very exciting, possibly on the 1st Sunday of the month but watch this space. Check out their social media or even better, go to Romsai Brasserie and have a look for yourself. Don’t forget there is free parking available at the nearby Basaya Beach which you can use if you are dining at Le Paris, Romsai Brasserie or Cafe la plage.

CONTACT INFORMATION

You will find Le Paris on the ground floor of Romsai Brasserie, Beach Road, Pattaya

Make a reservation by phoning 094 612 4265 or by email [email protected]