Brice TD Nguyen
Google
Madame Fan presents itself as a French-Chinese restaurant, though the dishes sampled leaned heavily toward the Chinese side – which I actually favor.
The six-course tasting menu with wine pairing offered a mixed experience. Highlights included the seabass soup, which was spot-on, and both desserts, which were well executed. The cucumber and jellyfish felt somewhat understated, while the bao had a tasty filling, though the texture was let down by excess moisture. The greatest disappointment was the General Tso’s chicken: overly dry and difficult to enjoy – a surprising weakness considering I’ve had more satisfying versions from modest local takeaways.
On the other hand, the wine pairings were excellent – thoughtful choices.
Service was polished and professional, but with a touch of aloofness that held the atmosphere back. A warmer, more approachable style would elevate the overall experience considerably. The food deserves to be taken seriously, but the service doesn’t need to take itself quite so seriously.