Food Revolution in the city !

Thane has slowly been gaining a reputation of serving not just Indian food but also intercontinental dishes. It is a so-called “Food revolution” happening in this city where Francophone is one such European bistro contributing to it.

For those who have been looking for tasting French cuisine and some Italian dishes, look no further than Francophone.  

Situated in one of the narrow lanes of Manpada, is not easy to miss. As soon as you enter the bistro, it immediately catches your eye with its well-thought interiors which makes you feel as if you are in one of the cute, little roadside café’s of France. Adding to the feel are the classic French songs that will make you groove and comfortable at the same time with seemingly welcoming patrons.   

After settling ourselves, we started off with the French classic Soupe à l’oignon (French onion soup). The soup was served with two large portions of bread in chicken stock made with onions and grated cheese. It was a remarkable soupe à l’oignon that I must have ever seen. The soup was served in a large bowl that would suffice two.  

Next on our menu was another French specialty, La quiche- a crunchy tart filled with chicken and pita bread on the side to go with it. The first bite of Quiche took me back to my vacation to Paris in France. Nothing more to say!

     

At last it was time for us to have the dessert; we tried the Chocolate Eclair. A creamy choux pastry filled with cream and topped with icing. This chocolate eclair couldn't be more chocolatier, more creamier and more softer. You cannot keep it down without having two bites at a go!  

In the end we couldn't leave a French restaurant without a bite of Macaroons! Macaroons are quite difficult to master and every pastry chef's nightmare. But not for the one who works at Francophone. Macaroons is his forte. They were crunchy, light and highly sinful. Slightly expensive but a must have at this restaurant. 

And lastly, we couldn’t give a miss to the Crème bruleé- light but rich custard base, topped with contrasting layer of hard caramel. Here, the chef gave his own touch by serving well diced mango pieces. It is one crème bruleé to die for! 

Though I would like to be a little selfish and keep Francophone all to myself, the polite, always happy and customer- concerned staff, the chef’s specialties and the bistro’s ambiance with a quick service is too good to stay hidden from foodies. There is no doubt that a table at this European eatery will become the fastest reserved one amongst all the eating places in Thane!