Lupin Bistrot et Vins

Lupin Bistrot et Vins is a French restaurant and wine shop on Nguyễn Cừ Street in Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức City, Ho Chi Minh City. The establishment combines a retail wine boutique with a classic Parisian-style bistro. It is a creation of the El Willy Hospitality Group and French wine merchant Gilles Faëlens. The venue focuses on authentic French bistrot cooking and wines from the South of France.

The restaurant’s entrance opens into a wine shop. Guests can purchase bottles to take away or to drink with their meal. The main dining space sits behind the retail area. The interior design uses warm lighting and wooden furniture. An alfresco patio provides outdoor seating. The restaurant also contains a semi-private dining room on the second floor called the Table des Chefs for bespoke tasting menus.

The kitchen prepares a menu of traditional French dishes. It makes its own charcuterie, including pâté, rillettes, and saucisson. Signature main courses include a slow-roasted Poulet Rôti and herb-crusted barramundi. The menu also lists classic items like duck confit, beef tartare, and escargots. Desserts feature a Baba au rhum, served with a choice of premium rum poured at the table. The wine list highlights exclusive imports curated by co-founder Gilles Faëlens.

The restaurant serves separate lunch and dinner services throughout the week. The kitchen, led by Chef Stijn, utilizes both local ingredients and imports from France. The establishment aims to replicate the experience of a neighborhood bistro in Paris. It attracts a mix of expatriate and local Vietnamese diners in the Thảo Điền area.