Pisoni French Bistro Introduction
Sublimation of Taiwanese-French fusion? The most humorous French cuisine in Chiayi features deep-fried squid, grilled pork rice dumplings, and salty crispy chicken on the table, with chicken rice also on the menu! One might wonder, is this really a French restaurant? Chef Jerry of Pizzeria French Bistro, who previously worked at the Grand Formosa Regent Taipei, returned to Chiayi to start his own business, aiming to redefine the common perceptions of French cuisine by replacing the distant dining environment with a warm family kitchen, and presenting Taiwanese street food flavors through French techniques, showcasing extraordinary creativity and humor. What is clearly a salad is called "deep-fried squid," featuring tender cuttlefish with lettuce, hiding a raw-grade scallop at the bottom, and the dipping sauce surprisingly tastes like oyster omelet... The butter spread on the bread wafts with the fragrance of the bamboo leaves from the grilled pork rice dumpling... The ultra-thin meat paper named "salty crispy chicken" is made from free-range chicken that has been pounded and slowly pressed into thin slices. Setting aside the chef's playful spirit, his confit duck is top-notch in Chiayi. The chef's family has cooked for underprivileged children at orphanages across Taiwan, and during the pandemic, they launched take-out vouchers to provide warmth to those in need. Truly heartwarming. Image source: Chiayi City Government Tourism News Office | Photography: Margaux
