Reyna
Asian fusion restaurant · Sainte-Marguerite ·
Filipino-French fusion with Hainan burrata, adobo chicken wings
Filipino-French fusion with Hainan burrata, adobo chicken wings
"A bold melding of French and Filipino techniques that favors assertive, high‑energy flavors: kinilaw of raw scallop in a creamy coconut base with calamansi and trout roe; bagoong brightening butter‑draped grilled asparagus; pillowy eggplant cloaked in vegan XO and kare‑kare sauces; and a crackling fried chicken offered with three distinct glazes. Desserts like pandan‑scented yogurt with first‑of‑season strawberries and tuiles send diners home with a renewed sense of what French cooking can embrace." - ByBon Appétit Staff & Contributors
"A small Filipino spot in Paris’s 11th arrondissement that transforms the familiar burrata into an electrifying Hainan-style appetizer: a ball of oozing cheese smothered in kecap manis, ginger, chili oil, and scallions so pungent and aromatic that each bite becomes a thrilling interplay of creamy cheese and spicy-sweet heat; other memorable plates include adobo chicken wings and pandan leche flan." - ByBon Appétit Staff & Contributors
"You’re going to eat a lot of cheese in Paris, but the chili-oil topped burrata at Reyna will be the one you’ll think about long after you run out of Lactaid. This Filipino spot in the 11th is just one of the great restaurants you should prioritize in this neighborhood, and we’d argue it should be at the top of your list. It’s a narrow space with mostly tight-squeeze, side-by-side tables, so it’s best for pairs or small groups. Space on your table will be limited and dishes come out in quick succession, but so long as their signature fried chicken and that burrata is in front of you at some point, you’re doing things right." - Tiffany Yannetta
