OUR STORY
Opened in April 2024, N.I.C.E. Bistronome marks the third culinary venture by esteemed chef-owner Andy Choy of Grouppe Dionne, known for his expertise at the helm of Chateau Dionne and Doux Doux by Chateau Dionne. Setting itself apart in Kuala Lumpur’s progressive food scene, Nice Bistronome stands as one of the first casual dining establishments dedicated to introducing the unique flavours of Nice, France that combines French and Italian accents with Mediterranean influences, presenting earth’s bounty from both soil and sea.
The restaurant’s namesake finds its roots in the historical narrative of Nice, a seaport city that was once a part of the Kingdom of Sardinia, Italy until 1860. During this era, the House of Savoy (Italian royal house) ceded Nice to the Second French Empire in exchange for French support in the unification of Italy. Consequently, the city’s populace predominantly spoke Italian. With Chef Andy Choy’s culinary background in traditional French cuisine and the prevalence of Italian culinary offerings in Kuala Lumpur, N.I.C.E. Bistronome seamlessly amalgamates the best of both worlds – where French cooking meets Italian flavours using the freshest ingredients from the Mediterranean regions.
THE TEAM
Chef Andy Choy is determination by definition – his intense love of food is the sole driver for making bold moves; sprinkled with dashes of luck along the way, his climb up from placement in hotels into cutting his teeth at some of the finest kitchens such as 3-Michelin starred Guy Savoy in Paris, and Gordon Ramsay’s Verre in Dubai is a testament to his grit, tenacity, and incontrovertible talent. Having traversed through Europe, South East Asia and the Middle East throughout his decorated career in the hospitality industry, his niche finds its roots in traditional French cuisine that honours technical precision and shines a spotlight on beautiful ingredients, unadulterated so that dishes are presented in simple, uncomplicated ways.
Today, Chef Andy Choy is Partner and Executive Chef of CENDUL, the umbrella company for brands like Chateau Dionne, Doux Doux by Chateau Dionne, and CKT Catering. Under his leadership, CKT Catering has partnered with esteemed brands such as Tiffany & Co., Rolls Royce, and Louis Vuitton, solidifying CENDUL’s credibility and reputation for excellence. The most recent addition to the group is Nice (pronounced ‘nis’), a casual bistronome opened in April 2024, serving comforting communal dishes using classical French techniques with Italian and Mediterranean influences.