To step inside La Fourchette is to leave the hustle and bustle of downtown Saigon behind as you enter a completely different world - a world of fine food, friendly service and good company.

The decor and ambiance of the venue bring to mind the traditional, informal bistros of Paris and provincial French towns. Simple and clean table settings catering to around 30 covers set the tone, which is enhanced by artworks and prints from the Mother country, creating a generally Gallic atmosphere.

The friendly welcome from the patron - M. Jean Luc - and manager Marc is complemented by the efficiently friendly service both at the table and the bar.

La Fourchette has been open since 1994 and has earned an enviable and entirely justified reputation as the leading French bistro in the city, serving good food and fine wines at reasonable prices.

The venue is an ideal spot for a business lunch, an intimate dinner, dining with friends or special celebrations and social occasions.