Cider, Crepes and Conversations

What’s the secret recipe to a memorable night out?

Add 1 part conversation to 3 parts crepes, and finish off with a generous guzzle of cider in desired amounts. And imagine yourself in a far off place.

Le P’tit Breton is just the sort of place you would crave to go to on a lazy, relaxing after-work evening, or on a weekend. Located in idyllic Thomson, this little outlet or creperie is easy to miss, staying true to it’s name – which means Little Brittany (or Bretagne in French).

Identity crisis issues non-existent, this outlet is as authentic a creperie as any you will find in Brittany, a region in north-western France. Visiting this place won’t just be about savouring the food. You can discover the region by browsing through the travel-discovery magazines on display, looking at the pictures lining the walls, and even chatting with the Breton owner-cum-chef himself. All, against the backdrop of Brittany’s flag dressing the homey, orange walls.

Crepes (or pancakes) were born in Brittany at a time when Bretons were too poor to make bread with wheat and crepes were the next best alternative. They can be sweet or savoury depending on whether they are made with wheat or buckwheat. The batter is roundly spread out and ingredients are added in or onto them when grilled.

The savoury crepes (or galettes) reminded us of thosai, the Indian counterpart, though the texture and cooking ingredients differed. It really was a new way of thinking about food as we’ve know it so far. Galettes can come with a range of toppings, among them, goat cheese, apples, salmon, chicken forestiere, mushrooms, bacons and eggs.

For dessert, I chose to pass on the well-known and popular banana, caramel, chocolate or strawberry crepes and opted for Suzette. She didn’t disappoint me. Laced with orange and lemon juice and grand marnier liquor, she was zesty and invigorating! And will keep me coming back for more.

Do not come away from Le P’tit Breton without having cider accompanying your meal. Cider is associated with Britanny the way wine is associated with France. Unlike other parts of France, Brittany does not produce wine and cheese. Your cider will come to you in a traditional ceramic bowl or wide cup – because it’s very Breton to drink it out of that.

Being the petite little creperie that it is, it would probably not seat more than 30 persons. If you are intending to take a weekend trip down, be sure to call and reserve. The address and contact details are :

Le P’tit Breton,
200 Upper Thomson Road,
#01-11A Thomson Imperial Court
Tel : 6259-4300