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A touch of calm and tranquil midst the madness of everyday life. That for you is La Boulangerie, the new bakery at Anna nagar. Located at 15th main road, this bakery run by a curry crazy French lady, offers an idyllic setting and serves up a fairly wide fare of french breads, quick eats (anything but!), beverages and desserts.
Barely a month old, La Boulangerie (which translates to 'the bakery' from french) is good for business meetings or quiet, laid back catch ups. This is definitely not for the quick cuppa nor a barista/coffee day replacement.
We ordered a sample of all the desserts on display and came away quite disappointed though. The choclate based desserts were just too stale and gooey while the custard filled desserts (a french favourite) smelt probably a bit too much of egg to work with the herbivorous populace. We didn't get a chance to sample the breads but they looked attractive enough as did the range of speciality baguette sandwiches. The Hot Chocolate definitely was a stand out and is highly recommended.
The seating deck is tastefully lined with cactii plant on one side and wood and stone furniture providing the seating. We visited around 4pm but are confident the place will paint a pretty picture dusk onwards.
The service is typically french - laid back and 'leisurely'. One of my friends (coincidentally just back from France himself) commented on the interiors as being very very french - pretty to look at yet brilliantly disfunctional! (Flimsy stone table tops and uncomfortable chairs leading to this)
All in all, worth one visit to soak in the atmosphere. There after its upto what you order which'll decide whether you go back there again or not.
Typical Prices:
Dessert - Rs. 35 per piece.
Beverage - Rs. 40 per serving
Breads - Rs. 65 per 350 gm
Website: www.laboulangerieindia.com
Reviewed by: Harish Anand Thilakan
Date: 9th March 2008
