A sliver of Saint-Étienne in Sri Hartamas: Bistro Léa is the neighbourhood’s friendly new nook for French flair with a dash of Italian dreaminess.
Lunch includes entrees like ouef en meurette, a poached egg encircled by escargots, veal bacon, Swiss browns and pearl onions, embodying the robust depth of flavour in classical French cooking. Other choices include crisp choux creamily harbouring foie gras and marmalade.
For mains, boeuf bourguignon testifies to the kitchen’s full control of French fundamentals, velvety and vibrant, while risotto verte tempers the capacity for creativity with respect for timeless traditions, immersing a rustic rice recipe in soulful, savoury Provençal pistou.
