L'Anne

06/30/04

Excellent French-Asian spot serves elegant, delicious fusion fare.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
In this gracious room in downtown Wheaton, orchids float in martini glasses, and bamboo placemats rest on tables of polished granite. The atmosphere is hushed but comfortable and casual; soften the lights a bit, and it'd be a great date place.

The Food
L'Anne's French-Vietnamese fusion fare is the real thing--delicate, subtle, and beautifully presented. Fresh soybeans are scattered carefully around a maki roll of Alaskan snow crab; perfect citrus-dusted scallops are graced with a colorful pile of shredded papaya. Listed under "L'Anne Favorites," the beef course will be one of yours: Slices of grilled beef served with thin noodles and a light house sauce. Simple, clean, and wonderful. Marinated grilled tiger prawns in the shell offer a more complex reward, their smoky flavor just enough to excite the senses. And no fortune cookies here--the sumptuous banana cake drips with caramel sauce, a decadent finish.