"Alouette is an elegant-yet-approachable French bistro nestled on a neighborly corner of Nob Hill, serving dishes with French techniques and touches of Vietnamese flavor and flair — a nod to the complicated historical connection that the two countries once shared. Expect to find traditional French dishes like Duck à l’orange (orange-infused roast duck) and pommes de terre Lyonnaise (boiled and shallow-fried potatoes), along with modern American classics that get a splash of Vietnamese seasonings. Steamed mussels arrive in a bath of coconut milk and lemongrass broth, while the kitchen dresses various appetizers in a medley of fresh Vietnamese herbs. Although the dinner menu leans heavily French, Alouette’s weekend brunch, a collaboration with Friendship Kitchen, provides more Vietnamese comfort foods like phó and bánh xeo (savory crepes)." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Katrina Yentch
