There’s a plethora of French fine dining restaurants in Singapore, but more casual establishments are less common. And those that focus on Bourgogne cuisine, even rarer. New Keong Saik Road establishment Gaston focuses on the cuisine from a region better known for its wines, and does so admirably.

Don’t expect to see the likes of duck confit here, which is a more noble dish than the humble, hearty cuisine Burgundy is known for. Expect the likes of the Croquettes Bourguignonnes ($9++ for 3 pieces/$18++ for 6) made with ham and Epoisses; Epoisses, of course, is a (stinky) Appellation d’Origine Protégée cheese right out of the Burgundy. There’s escargot, of course - escargot is a prized delicacy in all of France, but in Burgundy it’s a religion.The Escargots de Bourgogne (6pcs: $15++ for 6 pieces/$28++ for 12) comes in crispy pastry shells, giving a lovely textural crunch to the chewy bite of the snails.

And of course any self-respecting Bourgogne eatery will have beef bourguignon on the menu. Gaston’s version hails from the mother of its general manager and owner Geoffrey Daurelle, himself a Burgundy native. The Boeuf Bourguignon ($32++) is traditional in the sense that it’s served atop mashed potatoes rather than having potatoes in it; potato isn’t an original ingredient in the classic regional dish.

We like that the range of Bourgogne wines here aren’t on the priciest side; while it does offer some famous names, Gaston also offers more affordable wines from lesser known appellations like from its Cote Chalonnaise and Maconnais sub regions.

If you enjoy your French fare, and particularly from rustic Bourgogne, Gaston is it.

Gaston 

Address 25 Keong Saik Rd, Singapore 089132 (Google Maps link)
Opening Hours 5pm to 12mn in Mondays; 11am to 12mn Tuesdays to Saturdays; closed on Sundays
Tel (65) 8661 2788