Food and drinks
- Great coffee
- Great desserts
- Extensive wine selection
- Alcohol Served
- Beer available
- Wine available
- Brunch menu available
- Lunch menu available
- Dinner menu available
- Dessert available
01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
At Bistro Lien, a set menu moves from starters through fish and meat courses to dessert, with vegetables, fish and game among the options. One lunchtime diner described a leisurely meal of two starters, soup, salad, a fish course, a meat course and dessert. Other diners have praised the home-grown vegetables, noting their sweetness. If you enjoy dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredients, the menu on the day may be part of the appeal.
A family who visited reported that the main-course choices that day were pork, beef and venison, with a supplement for the beef and venison. Another diner chose the venison and found it tender, mild in flavour and served with a delicious sauce. Others have enjoyed the raw octopus carpaccio as well as the venison, making the set menu a chance to explore dishes ranging from seafood starters to game.
One lunch menu included a carpaccio of horse mackerel, greater amberjack and bonito with cauliflower espuma, followed by cod served in a risotto-style preparation with Koshihikari rice. The diner chose wild boar for the meat course, then finished with a ginger and rosemary crème brûlée and petit fours including a matcha financier and stollen. Another lunchtime guest singled out the jasmine-tea crème brûlée. The desserts are one more reason to take your time over the courses.
Wine lovers can ask about pairing options. One diner had wines selected to accompany the courses and enjoyed glasses from different regions. A guest seated at the counter also appreciated hearing explanations of the dishes. For those who like to learn about the ingredients and the thinking behind each plate as they eat, that can add to the experience.
Diners have mentioned counter seating and a small box-style area towards the back; one family said they enjoyed a leisurely meal in a semi-private space. The same family reported that the restaurant accommodated a shrimp allergy they had mentioned when booking. If you have dietary restrictions, discuss them when making a reservation. Bistro Lien serves lunch and dinner and accepts bookings, which are recommended for dinner. Allow time to enjoy the changing combinations of vegetables, fish and meat in the set menu.
