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Established in 1999. Traditional French Regional Cuisine. Cheerful and comfortable Bistro decor. Considered Fine Dinning by some customers. Adjoining Wine Bar with cozy ambience. Extensive wine list, large selection of cocktails and International beers by the bottle.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
French, European, Wine Bar
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Loved this place..a real French bistro in JB! Attentive and welcoming service. A well-cooked steak..hard to get rare right. Simple and unpretentious cooking done well. We’ll definitely be back

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 5 August 2023 via mobile

We were vising JB as a family. Wife and I wanted a proper dinner in an unpretentious restaurant. The staff are absolutely delightful and helpful. Very accommodating with my younger children who also enjoyed the food. Fantastic wine selection. The food was fantastic. Highly recommended!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 August 2023

Upon recommendation from my children, we dinned in. It's an honour to be greeted by the Owner cum Chef, very friendly, as well as the staffs! Course included STEAK aux POIVRE, FOIE GRAS CHAUD, COTELETTES d’AGNEAU, POULET aux CèPES to name a few, not fogetting...the refreshing cocktails! Course were done as requested, soaked in savoury gravy/sauce. Juicy on the inside and soft on the outside. All are tied in well! Superb! Very recommended for couples and family. Hospitality: checked. Food: checked. Vibes: checked. A memoriable dinner indeed!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 29 June 2023

Unassuming from the outside, Chez Papa is in every way a true taste of France in the centre of JB. Servicie is friendly and efficient, the food is simply outstanding and the selection of wines is excellent. Nothing is too much trouble and the ambience...is pure France.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 20 May 2023 via mobile

Looooove Chez Papa! We’ve had the best food and service every time we go. The food is delicious and we’ll-prepared. The atmosphere is cozy and quirky. I highly recommend Chez Papa.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 18 April 2023 via mobile

Hadn’t been to Chez Papa for too long because of Covid, but finally got there last night. Shared the prawn and scallop gratin, escargots, wagyu steak and sirloin with a friend. Had the food with two bottles of red burgundy recommended by owner-chef Shereen. I’ll...say this : you simply cannot get that quality of food at that price. The crust of their bread is super crispy and light and the insides were fluffy and just the right density. Perfect with butter. Beef dishes were perfectly executed to our required doneness and I love their truffle fries. Broccoli served with the steaks were so nicely green and crunchy. Definitely cooked only when ordered. But don’t take my word for it. Check it out yourselves! And the two burgundies were delicious. When you visit, check your their French wine offering.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 17 April 2023

For over 20 years Chez Papa has been serving the best French cuisine in Johor. The service is excellent and the quality of the food and the variety is as good as you would get in France in a similar style bistro. Not only is...their a great menu but also a wonderful daily specials menu where the best of French cuisine is offered . Air flown oysters, mussels and fish from France are among the many offerings. The cheese selection is as good as any restaurant in Malaysia and with an extensive wine selection, favouring of course the great French vintages, you cannot but enjoy a wonderful night at Chez Papa. I have for over 10 years and keep going back. Thank you Shereen and staff for giving us a touch of France in JBMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 9 April 2023

Great ambience with very helpful staffs. Menus are interesting & daily specials are great to try. Had wagyu beef which is very tender& good marbling that melts in your mouth. Oysters fresh & lamb very good texture & no smell. Happy with our orders that...we were blessed with on the house anniversary dessert. Yummy ! Price is of fine dining.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 20 December 2022

Had dinner for two, right off the bat our server was really friendly and helpful. We ordered the duck stew and vegetarian pasta as our main courses, it was nothing short than amazing. The food portion was perfect, price was great. Loved it! Will be...going back for sure <3 !More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 4 October 2022 via mobile

Was here with my wife for dinner. Very good ambient for a perfect date. Food was perfect except for the escargot which we felt should be cheezy (like what we had in france).

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 25 September 2022 via mobile

We went for a friends birthday dinner. The food, wine & service was amazing. The ambience added to a wonderful evening. All of our dishes were perfect & the chef came to check on us frequently. She is such a lovely lady. I highly recommend...this restaurant. I will definitely make a return visitMore

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 16 July 2022 via mobile

This is my first time visit Chez Papa, the food, environment and service were excellent!! Highly recommend to you all to choose here if have any celebration~ A little surprise from Chez papa on the anniversary dessert 🥰 Feel blessed and full in love on...tonight 🙆🏻‍♀️ Will visit again for sure!!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 11 June 2022

Had foie gras, escargot and waygu. All delicious and unforgettable. Definitely will return for more!

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 10 May 2022 via mobile

Comfortable and romantic. Foods are delicious and the waitress here have very good manners and great services. Perfect place for two!

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 9 May 2022 via mobile

What a wonderful night out with friends! We had a good sharing and nice portion of foods , never forget the cote du beauf, cordon blue and the everlasting mushroom soup and it is still the best in town ! I must come back again...! See you soon !More

Date of visit: May 2022
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If im not wrong it shd be 50rm
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Response from Tay6262 | Reviewed this property |
Can get to park along the street if you are lucky and there is a jaga service. They are closed on Sundays.
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good day, thanks for asking suggestions, first you must try their chicken or seafoods. If you can try their lamb much better also. Actually i cannt give exact menu for tomorrow because they have special menu everyday but... More
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Chez Papa French Bistro and Wine Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5