Le Jardin

Le Jardin provides some of the tastiest and least expensive French food in Bangkok just a short distance from popular Soi Thonglor. The restaurant, which is French owned, boasts a popular and comfortable garden area with two shaded terraces for those who enjoy eating and drinking outdoors. For those interested in something more formal, there are two air-conditioned indoor dining rooms with a touch of elegance provided by white tablecloths, comfortable chairs and attractive decorations.

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Le Jardin has a bakery and confection shop with an impressive collection of breads, Viennoise pastries and cakes that can be taken home. They are all prepared under the direction of Chef Benoit Laboureux, a pastry chef with experience in kitchens operated by renowned chefs Alain Ducasse and Jacque and Laurent Pourcel.

The menu features a variety of dishes, many of which are like those found in a typical bistro or brasserie in France. Some guests, particularly those sitting outdoors, are at Le Jardin to drink and simply snack, while others arrive primarily to eat and perhaps enjoy some wine.

Lunch is a good time to pay Le Jardin a visit. There is a popular three-course set lunch available at only 400 baht net. Options change frequently and are shown on a chalk board; they include a choice of three starters, three main courses and a dessert of the day. Given the price and the quality of the food, this is one of the city’s best set lunch bargains.

Chef Laboureux, who is also in charge of the restaurant kitchen, has created a large menu dotted with French favorites. These include items like Quiche Lorraine (190 baht), Spaghetti fettuccini with Roquefort cheese (290 baht), Beef Bourguignon (330 baht) Ribeye steak from Australia (390 baht) and Beef tenderloin from Australia (410 baht). These prices are all net and main courses come with a choice of side dishes.

Made to order soufflés are a rarity in Bangkok, but at Le Jardin you can state your preferences and the soufflé will arrive at your table for only 280 baht net. There is also an excellent cheese plate filled with French favorites for only 350 baht net. For ice cream lovers, the chef has created a wide selection of Italian-style ice creams that can either be consumed on the premises or taken home.

There is a lot to drink at Le Jardin, including a good selection of French aperitifs, digestives, and liqueurs sometimes not found elsewhere. The wine list of French wines is compact and as reasonably priced as the food. Salient examples are a Castel Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de Pays at 1150 baht net and a Delas St. Esprit Cotes du Rhone Rouge at 1150 baht net. Six red wines available from dispensers insuring they aren’t oxidized are also available by the glass at prices ranging from 130-200 baht net. By Bangkok standards, these wine prices are really remarkable.

Le Jardin, perhaps more than any French restaurant in Bangkok, is frequented by French expatriates. They can usually be found sitting in the entry enjoying a drink and some good food with the proprietors who are longtime residents of Thailand.

The restaurant is open daily, except Sunday from 11.30-14.30 and 18.30-23.00 (last order). There is adequate parking nearby.

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