Just a stone's throw from the Fontainebleau-Avon station, on Rue de la Gare, the Domaine du Magnat is one of those places you stumble upon whilst waiting for a train and then make a note of in your notebook. A generous selection of Thai dishes, complemented by an authentic Chinese menu, served in a quiet dining room where people come for everything from a quick lunch to a leisurely dinner.
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As for Thai food, you’ll find the classics you’ve come for: green, red and yellow curries, soups flavoured with lemongrass or coconut milk and galangal, green papaya salad, Thai noodles and the tiger’s tear. Several dishes are being served sizzling on a hotplate, such as chicken or beef stir-fried with basil. As for seafood, the Whole steamed bar with lemon sauce and sea bream with basil make a welcome change from stir-fries.
The Chinese side, with its dumplings and steamed ravioli, with its soups and stir-fried noodles, makes it possible to put together a meal for a group where there’s something for everyone. And Vegetarians haven’t been forgotten : Fried rice, Thai noodles and seasonal vegetables are available in meat-free versions.
Weekday lunchtimes, and for children
The restaurant offers weekday lunch menu, with a choice of starter and main course or main course and dessert, and a wide selection of ice creams to finish. Handy for those who work near the station or who are popping off the train for the day. Families will appreciate the children's menu, featuring spring rolls and sweet-and-sour dishes that are a hit with the younger ones.
Takeaway, delivery or eat-in
The menu can be ordered on the restaurant’s website, to take away or for delivery, and you can book a table there. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a Thai dinner without having to go out, on those evenings when you come home exhausted after a day in the forest.
Reviews from visitors describe a well-kept and soothing room, and above all a a warm and caring welcome, where English is spoken without any difficulty. A plus for foreign visitors arriving by train before heading off to the Fontainebleau Castle and the National Estate.
