Charming. Tasteful. Purely satisfying.
Chez Papa French Bistro & Wine is the place to visit for traditional French cuisines in Johor Bahru. The wholesome dishes served are bound to take you on a culinary journey to France.
Chez Papa was established in 1999. It was the first French restaurant in Johor Bahru at that time. The main objective of the restaurant was to serve delectable food in a peaceful ambience with inexpensive prices. For the past decade, the establishment has successfully upheld and maintained their standards for both their food and service.
The restaurant is owned by Chef Dominique Muller who has a reputable culinary experience from his time working at Le Souffle, Le Beaujolais and Maxim’s de Paris. Accompanied by his wife and business partner, Shereen Mevendran Muller, the couple runs Chez Papa with two local chefs as part of their kitchen crew.
Chez Papa runs on passion as they deliver savoury dishes, nothing clever or fancy. The reasonably priced menu consists of appetisers, salads and soups as well as a selection of pasta, meat, poultry and seafood dishes. There is also a range of desserts and cheese. The bistro starts serving dinner from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with the exception of Sunday when it is closed.
The signature starter of the restaurant is the french onion soup or Soupe à L’oignon. It is a slow- cook caramelised onion dish usually served with crouton. However, it also could also be paired with french bread. Chez Papa’s signature main dish, Pan-Fried Foie Gras, is served in a relatively big portion. The port of wine reduction adds to the sweetness of the dish. The result is a rich, buttery and delicate taste.
Located at 38 & 40 Jalan Jaya, Taman Maju Jaya, the restaurant is hard to miss with bright red doors welcoming customers. It is also just ten minutes away from the Malaysia checkpoint. Chez Papa is very reminiscences of old french bistros, giving it an old school appeal.
Featuring a unique blend of classic and modern elements, the quaint restaurant has aprons hanging from the ceiling and walls, traditional tables and chair with cushion seats available for guest relaxation.
Chez Papa is a restaurant worth visiting while in Johor Bahru. Enjoy food rich in taste without burning a hole in your wallet. The good food served and tranquil environment makes it an enchanting experience altogether.
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