Le Grand Bistrot (リトルシェフのレストラン Ritoru Shefu no Resutoran, lit. "Little Chef's Restaurant"), sometimes called simply the Bistro (レストラン Resutoran, lit. "Restaurant"), is a dining establishment in Twilight Town, founded by Scrooge McDuck and run by Little Chef.
Story
Kingdom Hearts III
During his travels, Scrooge encounters Little Chef after enjoying one of his dishes. As Little Chef wants to expand his culinary horizons, Scrooge takes the little rat's desire as an opportunity and funds Le Grand Bistrot in Twilight Town to help Little Chef fulfill his dream.
Sora, Donald, and Goofy encounter Little Chef in the woods, where he is pursued by a group of Heartless and has left a group of fruits on the ground. After the trio save him, they prepare to leave, but Little Chef takes control of Sora and uses him to collect his fruits. Sora ultimately collects the fruits on his own, but is unable to understand Little Chef's intent to cook with them, and the trio bid Little Chef farewell.
After a visit to the Old Mansion, Sora and company pass by Le Grand Bistrot, where they encounter Scrooge. Scrooge offers the trio a tarte aux fruits that Little Chef made as a token of gratitude for them rescuing him from the Heartless, and introduces Little Chef as the chef of the bistrot. As Little Chef wants to cook more culinary delights for Sora and company, Scrooge has the trio collect ingredients for Little Chef. As the trio collect ingredients on their quest, they often visit the restaurant, with Sora and Little Chef cooking meals and raising the restaurant to five stars.
During their travels, Sora and company are contacted by Chip and Dale, who inform them that Merlin is waiting for them to have a cup of tea. Realizing that Merlin is waiting for them at Le Grand Bistrot, the trio set forth to Twilight Town, where they encounter Merlin. At the restaurant, Merlin explains that Sora is missing on the cover of the Old Book, the home of the 100 Acre Wood, and has Sora enter the book to reconnect with his friends. Sora learns that his fall to darkness by Xehanort had caused his removal from the cover and Pooh's heart, and realizes that his connections are becoming weaker.
Cooking Mini-games
Dishes that can be cooked are separated into two menus: the Classic Menu (グランドメニュー Gurando Menyū, lit. "Grand Menu") and the Special Menu (スペシャルメニュー Supesharu Menyū). The Special Menu has generally higher-difficulty mini-games, and requires rare ingredients, such as those from the Flantastic Seven.
Once a dish has been selected, preparing it requires playing one of four mini-games:
- Chop the Ingredients (食材カット Shokuzai Katto, lit. "Ingredient Cutting"): Sora holds an ingredient on a cutting board, and chops it into thin slices with a knife. Tilt
down repeatedly to chop ingredients, and tilt 
down to grab another ingredient once the current one has been completed. - Crack the Egg (たまご割り Tamagowari, lit. "Egg Splitting"): Sora gently pulls apart the two halves of egg over a bowl. Gently move and apart, and press
and 
simultaneously to drop the egg into the bowl. - Flambé the Food (フランベ Furanbe, lit. "Flambé"): Sora will hold a bottle of oil and a frying pan. Rotate to add oil to the pan, and tilt down at the correct time to activate the stove's fire.
- Grind the Pepper (ペッパーミル Peppā Miru, lit. "Pepper Mill"): Sora will toss a pepper shaker between his hands. Alternate between tilting and down according to which hand holds the shaker.
The screen will darken as the mini-game progresses, and red ribbons and sparks of "imagination" will steadily form around Sora. These sparks indicate the correct timing of the final cooking action (the fire input for the flambé, the and input for the egg, etc).
When the mini-game is complete, one of three rankings is given. In all three cases, the ingredients used for the food are lost.
- Excellent - The food is prepared perfectly, and the rewarded dish will be its plus version (e.g. Mushroom Terrine+)
- Good - The food is prepared moderately well, and the rewarded dish will be its base version (e.g. Mushroom Terrine)
- Failure - The food is ruined, and no dish is rewarded. This can display as "Too Slow", "Too Fast", "Too Gentle", "Too Hard", "Too Little", or "Too Much".
Successfully preparing a dish may also reward a Filet Mignon ingredient at random.
Equipping the Chef Extraordinaire ability on Sora will make it easier to obtain "Excellent" ratings when preparing dishes.
Bistrot Star Ranking
The Bistrot will have a star ranking from 0 to 5, depending on the amount of unique dishes that have been cooked with an "Excellent" ranking. Only dishes on the Classic Menu will count toward the Bistrot's stars - the dishes on the Special Menu do not count.
| Star Rank | "Excellent" Dishes | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| 0 stars | 0 | - |
| 1 star | 4 | Gourmand's Ring |
| 2 stars | 7 | - |
| 3 stars | 10 | Elixir |
| 4 stars | 14 | - |
| 5 stars | 20 | Grand Chef Keyblade |
Dishes
For a list of stat benefits each dish provides, see Cuisine.
Starters
| Image | Dish | Description | Ingredients | Mini-game | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mushroom Terrine (キノコのテリーヌ Kinoko no Terīnu) |
A lavish mushroom medley, complex in texture and aroma. |  Morel Chanterelle King Oyster Mushroom Black Trumpet |
Crack the Egg | 2 |
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Scallop Poêlé (ホタテのポワレ Hotate no Poware) |
Jumbo scallops, seared to perfection in a rich, aromatic olive oil. |  Scallop Olive Oil |
Flambé the Food | 3 |
 |
Ratatouille (ラタトゥイユ Ratatuiyu) |
A slow-roasted rainbow of thinly sliced vegetables, infused with savory goodness. A dish near and dear to Little Chef's heart. |  Zucchini Eggplant Tomato Garlic Bay Leaf |
Chop the Ingredients | 3 |
 |
Lobster Mousse (オマールのムース Omāru no Mūsu) |
An adventurous blend of the luxurious flavor of lobster with the whimsical texture of a mousse. | Lobster Scallop Dill |
Crack the Egg | 5 |
 |
Caprese Salad (トマトのカプレーゼ Tomato no Kapurēze, lit. "Tomato Caprese") |
Juicy tomato meets bright strawberry in this wonderfully balanced mix of sweet and acidic flavors. |  Strawberry Tomato Cheese Basil |
Grind the Pepper | 6 |
Soups
| Image | Dish | Description | Ingredients | Mini-game | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Consommé (コンソメ Konsome) |
This translucent amber soup is pure umami magic on the palate. | Celery Onion Cloves |
Chop the Ingredients | 1 |
 |
Pumpkin Velouté (カボチャのヴルーテ Kabocha no Vurūte) |
Rich and velvety, this soup elevates the pumpkin's own natural sweetness. | Pumpkin Black Truffle |
Crack the Egg | 3 |
 |
Carrot Potage (ニンジンのポタージュ Ninjin no Potāju) |
The simple sweetness of the humble carrot is the key to this soup's appeal. | Carrot Onion Rice Butter |
Grind the Pepper | 4 |
 |
Crab Bisque (渡りガニのビスク Watarigani no Bisuku) |
The robust flavor of crab permeates every spoonful of this rich and creamy soup. | Crab Tomato Carrot Celery Olive Oil |
Flambé the Food | 5 |
 |
Cold Tomato Soup (トマトの冷製スープ Tomato no Reisei Sūpu) |
The juiciness of ripe tomato and watermelon mingle in this delightful chilled soup. | Watermelon Tomato Dill |
Chop the Ingredients | 6 |
Fish dishes
| Image | Dish | Description | Ingredients | Mini-game | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sole Meunière (舌ビラメのムニエル Shitabirame no Munieru) |
Prime sole filet, dredged in flour and pan-fried in golden butter. | Sole Caviar |
Grind the Pepper | 1 |
 |
Eel Matelote (ウナギのマトロート Unagi no Matorōto) |
Lavish chunks of eel meet a medley of aromatic herbs in this red wine stew. | Eel Bay Leaf Parsley |
Flambé the Food | 2 |
 |
Bouillabaisse (ブイヤベース Buiyabēsu) |
A stew that has been jam-packed with seafood and aromatic vegetables. | Mussel Lobster Cod Garlic Saffron |
Chop the Ingredients | 4 |
 |
Sea Bass en Papillote (スズキの紙包み焼 Suzuki no Kamizutsumi-yaki, lit. "Paper-Wrapped Sea Bass") |
Sea bass and herbs, encased in parchment to steam in the oven. A bundle of joy for the palate. | Sea Bass Basil Thyme Olive Oil |
Grind the Pepper | 5 |
 |
Seafood Tartare (海鮮のタルタル Kaisen no Tarutaru) |
The crisp, tangy flavor of citrus unifies this bounty of seafood treats. | Blood Orange Lobster Sea Bass Olive Oil |
Grind the Pepper | 6 |
 |
Sea Bass Poêlé (スズキのポワレ Suzuki no Poware) |
Sea bass, grilled skin-down to a tantalizing crisp, then paired with a fruity grape sauce. | Grapes Sea Bass Zucchini Chanterelle Parsley |
Flambé the Food | 6 |
Meat dishes
| Image | Dish | Description | Ingredients | Mini-game | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sweetbread Poêlé (リードヴォーのポワレ Rīdovō no Poware) |
The dense flavor and airy texture of sweetbread, paired with a breezy lemon butter sauce. | Porcini Lemon Veal |
Flambé the Food | 1 |
 |
Beef Sauté (牛肉のソテー Gyūniku no Sotē) |
Juicy cuts of beef, tossed briskly in the frying pan to lock in the meaty goodness. | Cornichon Eggplant Zucchini Beef |
Grind the Pepper | 2 |
 |
Beef Bourguignon (牛ほほ肉のワイン煮 Ushi Hohoniku no Wain-ni, lit. "Beef Cheeks Boiled in Wine") |
Beef cheek, lovingly stewed in red wine for hours. | Rosemary Bay Leaf Thyme Garlic Beef |
Grind the Pepper | 3 |
 |
Stuffed Quail (うずらのファルシ Uzura no Farushi) |
Plump quail stuffed with a bounty of delights and roasted to a golden brown. | Rice Portobello Porcini Miller Mushroom Parsley Quail |
Chop the Ingredients | 5 |
 |
Filet Mignon Poêlé (牛フィレ肉のポワレ Ushi-fire-niku no Poware, lit. "Beef Filet Poêlé") |
The refined taste of filet mignon, enhanced by a cherry sauce artfully balancing sour and sweet. | Sour Cherry Butter Black Truffle Rosemary Cloves Filet Mignon |
Flambé the Food | 6 |
Desserts
| Image | Dish | Description | Ingredients | Mini-game | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chocolate Mousse (ムースショコラ Mūsu Shokora, lit. "Mousse Chocolat") |
Luxe, fragrant chocolate, whipped into a light mousse that melts in the mouth. | Chocolate Lemon Butter |
Crack the Egg | 1 |
 |
Fresh Fruit Compote (フレッシュコンポート Furesshu Konpōto, lit. "Fresh Compote") |
Fresh fruit, lightly simmered in simple syrup to heighten its flavor while preserving its texture. | Pear Apple Apricot |
Chop the Ingredients | 2 |
 |
Crêpes Suzette (クレープシュゼット Kurēpu Shuzetto) |
A delicate golden crepe, dressed with citrusy orange caramel. | Orange Butter Honey |
Flambé the Food | 4 |
 |
Berries au Fromage (ベリーフロマージュ Berī Furomāju, lit. "Berry Fromage") |
The sweet tartness of fromage blanc, married perfectly with the tart sweetness of fresh berries. | Cheese Lemon Gooseberry Raspberry Blackberry |
Crack the Egg | 4 |
 |
Warm Banana Soufflé (バナナの温スフレ Banana no Nuku Sufure) |
Made with a generous helping of ripe banana, this warm soufflé pairs exquisitely with ice cream. | Banana Butter Honey |
Crack the Egg | 6 |
 |
Fruit Gelée (フルーツジュレ Furūtsu Jure) |
A fanciful dessert combining the flavor of fresh, juicy fruit with the fun of a silky-smooth gelatin. | Melon Pear Gooseberry |
Chop the Ingredients | 6 |
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Tarte aux Fruits (タルトゥ オ フリュイ Tarutu o Furyui) |
Crisp, crumbly shortbread crust, decadently crowned with a bounty of fruits. A Little Chef signature creation. | Sour Cherry Strawberry Blood Orange Banana Grapes Melon Watermelon |
Crack the Egg | 6 |
Related trophies
Kingdom Hearts III
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Full Course Earn your first "Excellent" while preparing cuisine. |
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Master Chef Earn an "Excellent" while preparing every type of cuisine. |
Strategy
- Chop the Ingredients: can be used rapidly, and there is no penalty for chopping while Sora does not hold an ingredient (aside from simply wasting time). Therefore, tilt as rapidly as possible, and tap the just when the icon on the right lights up.
- Crack the Egg: Hold down for the entire mini-game. Pull and apart slowly, and when the red sparks appear, hold the sticks where they are and press gently. Do not move the sticks any farther at that point, or the mini-game will fail. A common mistake is pulling the sticks too far - pressing and suddenly with a lot of force can also cause the sticks to move accidentally. Holding in advance mitigates this possibility.
- Flambé the Food: Rotate at a moderate speed - not too fast, not too slow. The prompt for will appear early, so continue to pour until the red sparks appear, and then tilt .
- Grind the Pepper: Tilt down or when the circle approaches the appropriate icon. The icons happen to be circular, so aim for their outer edge.
To make this easier, Sora can equip the Chef Extraordinaire ability, which is available on two Gourmand's Rings and the Grand Chef Keyblade. The ability's effect will stack if he equips multiple instances of it.
- One Gourmand's Ring is obtained after earning an "excellent" rating on 4 unique dishes.
- One Gourmand's Ring is obtained by redeeming Prize Postcards from the Moogle Shop.
- The Grand Chef Keyblade is obtained by earning an "excellent" rating on the 20 Classic Menu dishes. Note that the Special Menu dishes are not required to obtain this, so it can be earned before attempting the Special Menu entirely.
Also note that the Bistrot will trigger an auto-save immediately upon finishing a mini-game. If the game is exited to the title screen and re-entered with the "continue" option, then this auto-save will be used, meaning the ingredients will still be lost. If a particular mini-game is difficult to clear, manually save the game outside of the bistrot and then attempt the dish. If it fails, then exit to the title screen and select "load game" instead of "continue" to load the save before the dish was attempted.
Trivia
- The French messages in the menu at the entrance of Le Grand Bistrot read:
- "Tout le monde ne peut pas être un grand artiste, mais les grands artistes peuvent venir de n'importe où." (Fra: "Not everyone can be a great artist, but great artists can come from anywhere.") This is a slightly modified quote from the film Ratatouille, taken from Anton Ego's review of Gusteau's at the end of the film.
- "Ne laissez personne vous imposer des limites, sous pretexte de vos origines." (Fra: "Don't let anyone impose limits on you, under the pretext of your origins.")
- "Votre seule limite, est votre âme." (Fra: "Your only limit is your soul.")
- "Tout le monde peut cuisiner, mais seuls les audacieux peuvent attcindre l'excellence." (Fra: "Everyone can cook, but only the daring can achieve excellence."