Breizh Cafe uniquely fuses Japanese and French cuisine that you simply can't get else where.  Inspiration for this chain creperie comes from Brittany, the northwest region of France known for their seafood, salted butter caramel, ciders and buckwheat crepes.  Breizh highlights all these aspects and has made it accessible to locals in Paris and several cities in Japan. 

When first arriving at the Odéon location, the interior and decor can deceive diners in thinking they are in Japan.  However the sizzling sound and smell from the oversized, circle crepe maker assures them that they are in the right restaurant.  The creperie takes pride in high quality ingredients, from their organic flours to their local oysters and fresh produce.  Breizh offers traditional crepes with ham, cheese and egg.  But they also push the boundaries with unconventional ingredients like smoked salmon, herring, mozzarella and white chocolate mousse.  Our must try is the sweet crepe with homemade salted butter caramel topped with fresh fruit.  And don't leave without trying a Breton cider!

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So what is the difference between a crepe and a galette.  Some say crepes are thin pancakes with sweet ingredients like nutella, strawberries or honey; while galettes tend to be darker in color (hence the buckwheat flour) with savory toppings like cheese, meat and veggies.  It doesn't help that Breizh Cafe has broken the barrier and offers both sweet and savory crepes and galettes.  No matter which you choose, you will enjoy every bite of that beautifully folded French pancake.  And I guarantee you will be back for more!

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Pictured: Galette