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Quaint French & Japanese lunch cafe with a weekend brunch menu & a floral terrace.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 19 La Plaza, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 699-7730
Website: http://frenchmisocafe.com/
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Reviews
Sheila Taylor
We had a delightful brunch here on the recommendation of friends. The menu may be small but the choices were delicious.
We confirmed that they were able to accommodate gluten free with a few choices from the menu (and gf soy sauce). Tomoko is very passionate about your experience and offers suggestions for serving/eating the Bento box and blinis. All were appreciated. The gravlax is smoked by her chef/husband with fennel: divine!!
… moreWe confirmed that they were able to accommodate gluten free with a few choices from the menu (and gf soy sauce). Tomoko is very passionate about your experience and offers suggestions for serving/eating the Bento box and blinis. All were appreciated. The gravlax is smoked by her chef/husband with fennel: divine!!
Angeline Chen
Good:
– Beautiful outdoor seating, there are heat lamps too!
– friendly service – our server as well as the other server in our area checked in on us regularly and were incredibly kind and accommodating
– solid flavors – see below for details
Not so good:
– service felt a bit rushed – food was coming out before we were done w our course and then our unfinished food was whisked away without asking if we were done
– food was good but had some unfortunate shortcomings – details below
Details on the food:
– Amuse was just tofu in soy sauce with some toppings that didn’t deepen the flavor.
– Ravioli was fine, very creamy
– mussels (probably my favorite thing we ate) were really well cooked with a creamy Thai curry sauce that was very tasty.
– chicken was good but forgettable. The chicken itself was a bit small, felt like about half a thighs worth. The sauce was a bit oily and sweet for my liking.
– Short ribs were a huge disappointment. The veggies and mashed potatoes were good, mostly buttery. The meat looked gorgeous and substantial on the plate. It’s flavor was very nice, but I took multiple bites that were purely fat. When I took the time to separate the fat from the meat, I was astonished to find that more than half of the cut was fat. I left the fat sitting on the plate, but it was not addressed by staff.
– The mousse was off tonight, but the staff was aware and prefaced the course saying they already knew the texture wasn’t right. Aside from the texture though, the flavors were balanced and refined. Once they figure out the issue, I’m sure it’ll be a lovely end to the meal.
… more– Beautiful outdoor seating, there are heat lamps too!
– friendly service – our server as well as the other server in our area checked in on us regularly and were incredibly kind and accommodating
– solid flavors – see below for details
Not so good:
– service felt a bit rushed – food was coming out before we were done w our course and then our unfinished food was whisked away without asking if we were done
– food was good but had some unfortunate shortcomings – details below
Details on the food:
– Amuse was just tofu in soy sauce with some toppings that didn’t deepen the flavor.
– Ravioli was fine, very creamy
– mussels (probably my favorite thing we ate) were really well cooked with a creamy Thai curry sauce that was very tasty.
– chicken was good but forgettable. The chicken itself was a bit small, felt like about half a thighs worth. The sauce was a bit oily and sweet for my liking.
– Short ribs were a huge disappointment. The veggies and mashed potatoes were good, mostly buttery. The meat looked gorgeous and substantial on the plate. It’s flavor was very nice, but I took multiple bites that were purely fat. When I took the time to separate the fat from the meat, I was astonished to find that more than half of the cut was fat. I left the fat sitting on the plate, but it was not addressed by staff.
– The mousse was off tonight, but the staff was aware and prefaced the course saying they already knew the texture wasn’t right. Aside from the texture though, the flavors were balanced and refined. Once they figure out the issue, I’m sure it’ll be a lovely end to the meal.
Nicole Jones Mills
What a special little place! The setting is absolutely beautiful (we sat outside) and the staff was very wonderful and attentive. I imagine that the owner is always there but she’s a very special lady and I hope other patrons have a chance to interact with her. All of our meals were delicious and I thought everything was very fairly priced for the quality and size!
… moreJenny Xu
Came here with a reservation and the nice owner greeted us and made us feel at home!
Good:
– Super cute homey decorations
– Absolutely sweet staff
– Great ginger pork bowl – so many flavors and great portion sizes!
– Miso soup was great and hearty
Bad:
– The French miso toast was average – didn’t feel too different than a normal French toast
– The bento box had less flavor than I thought – my favorite part of it was the mushrooms
Overall great place to get food pre Coachella! This was a good find.
… moreGood:
– Super cute homey decorations
– Absolutely sweet staff
– Great ginger pork bowl – so many flavors and great portion sizes!
– Miso soup was great and hearty
Bad:
– The French miso toast was average – didn’t feel too different than a normal French toast
– The bento box had less flavor than I thought – my favorite part of it was the mushrooms
Overall great place to get food pre Coachella! This was a good find.
L S
For the cost and the pretentiousness, I had higher expectations. The courtyard seating is nice but we experienced a few hiccups….
We booked 2 on the patio. Came 30 minutes early to ask if we could add another. There was pushback even though we were sitting on an open patio with loosely arranged tables. Could have just put an extra chair at our table. Did end up seating us.
It was 7 and had run out of Burrata Salad already. Didn’t have vegetarian options for the main for a set menu. Charged for the full set menu even though one guest had to do an appetizer and dessert bc there weren’t options. Food was ok. Seafood stew was a bit salty but had a good portion of seafood. Corn fritters were nice. Chicken and mashed potatoes were soupy. Desserts were yummy. The tarte and the profiteroles were tasty!
Then when we got our bill, I signed the copy and tipped 25%. Waiter comes back and insists I haven’t filled it out. Brings me a new copy. Not our bill. We point that out and he pushes back a bit but then realizes he has the signed copy that I did earlier. Doesn’t apologize. Just says he has it and they looked similar in amount and walks away.
Need a bit of work to be a polished dining experience worthy of the cost and attitude.
… moreWe booked 2 on the patio. Came 30 minutes early to ask if we could add another. There was pushback even though we were sitting on an open patio with loosely arranged tables. Could have just put an extra chair at our table. Did end up seating us.
It was 7 and had run out of Burrata Salad already. Didn’t have vegetarian options for the main for a set menu. Charged for the full set menu even though one guest had to do an appetizer and dessert bc there weren’t options. Food was ok. Seafood stew was a bit salty but had a good portion of seafood. Corn fritters were nice. Chicken and mashed potatoes were soupy. Desserts were yummy. The tarte and the profiteroles were tasty!
Then when we got our bill, I signed the copy and tipped 25%. Waiter comes back and insists I haven’t filled it out. Brings me a new copy. Not our bill. We point that out and he pushes back a bit but then realizes he has the signed copy that I did earlier. Doesn’t apologize. Just says he has it and they looked similar in amount and walks away.
Need a bit of work to be a polished dining experience worthy of the cost and attitude.
Blake Jeffress
Walking up to the smell of baked bread, this fusion restaurant invited me in for an absolutely wonderful meal. Tomoko immediately greeted us and took us to our table, where we sat outside in an open garden environment. Not only did this place provide amazing vegan choices (try the tofu and coconut rice entree) but they offered homemade dog treats for our pup. 10/10 and two huge thumbs up. Ask for Jay, she is amazing!!!
… moreAndrew
The restaurant’s situated within a beautiful alley. We were greeted by the friendliest staff who shared the story behind the restaurant name and provided excellent service ensuring we are well attended to. The salad croutons is the best I’ve had and the rest of the food were good.
… moreTodd Schwiesow
What a great little place! Tucked in a pedestrian alley to the west of Indian Canyon sits this quaint little cafe with an Asian/French fusion cuisine menu. Your choice of indoor or outdoor seating. The outdoor seats do have umbrellas for shade. The service is good and the menu is concise and focused. They have different menus for brunch on the weekends. I ordered a deconstructed chicken Caesar salad called Chicken Paillard which was a half wedge of romaine covered in absolutely delicious Caesar dressing with shaved Parmesan and a very flattened, grilled chicken breast seasoned with thyme and other herbs that was quite good. Also has a solid selection of adult beverages and a comforting and cozy environment. Highly recommended.
… moreAdam
Adorable little restaurant in an old converted house. The service was excellent and the food was all great. The standouts were the mussels in a curry broth and the shrimp dumplings. The menu is small and honestly, I wanted to try everything.
… moreMelissa Morch
This quaint, tidy, and creative bistro is tucked away just East of the main drag. The food and atmosphere is worth searching the courtyard to find. The menu is small but there’s something for everyone. The fresh squeezed lemonade is the best I’ve ever had, if you like it fresh and sour! They are only open until 3pm so get there early!
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