Populaire Modern Bistro

Restaurant · Costa Mesa

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"The chocolat dessert tastes like a grown up dirt cup. The pudding-like chocolat crèmeux sits atop a devil’s chocolate cake. The cocoa nib tuile adds a slightly bitter, crunchy candy texture, and the salted creme fraiche and drizzles of olive oil add depth in unexpected ways." - Jenn Tanaka

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3333 Bristol St unit 2601, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Get directions

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