AMIHAN BISTRO CORON

A taste of France while on the island — from classic boeuf bourguignon to French meatballs pasta, served with excellent French wine

SETTING. Inspired by Parisian family bistros, Amihan Bistro Coron aims to transport you to France through its setting and flavours. Think red checkered tablecloths and French bistro chairs, simple, elegant decoration, and warm lighting to set the perfect mood for lunch or dinner.

WHAT NOT TO MISS ON THE MENU. This

is the best place for classic French food from boeuf bourguignon, French beef stew made with red wine, the croque monsieur or crunchy ham and cheese sandwich, goat cheese salad, to buckwheat galettes.

French owner Mael — who set up the restaurant with foodie wife Analy — found his love of cooking started while learning to cook with his mother. He recommends meatballs with home made fresh pasta (Php490), using his mother’s recipe, the House slow cooked pork confit (Php560), and the home made pork rillette spread, perfect with drinks before dinner.

For dessert, definitely the delicious crepe suzette flambé with Grand Marnier. For your caffeine fix, the cafe gourmand or tea, served with a side of small desserts including homemade creme brulee Price per order ranges from Php180-560. Not to be missed is Amihan’s selection of fine French wine, all meticulously selected to pair perfectly with dishes on the menu. Choose from a glass of house wine Cabernet Sauvignon (Php280) to a bottle of Côtes du Rhône (Php1,750). Or try the red merlot, bordeaux, Carignan, white and pink wine. End the meal with aperitifs or digestives from France, from Pastis, cognac, to calvados.

SERVICE. Delightful, friendly, and attentive. You couldn’t ask for more.

VERDICT. The best French food and experience on the island.

Amihan Bistro, B complex, Real Street, Barangay 3, Coron, Palawan. For reservations, contact Analy or Mael at tel +63 939 406 4618, +63 927 023 5679, email amihanbistrocoron@gmail.com. Find them on Facebook @Amihanbistro. Open from Sunday to Friday, closed on Saturday