Bistro Bordeaux

Bistro Bordeaux in Nagasaki is credited with inventing Toruko Rice, one of the city's most beloved comfort dishes. The plate arrives piled with pilaf, spaghetti in meat sauce, and a breaded pork cutlet all at once, a gloriously excessive East-meets-West creation that reflects Nagasaki's long exposure to European culture. The checkered tablecloths and dim lighting match the retro-Western atmosphere perfectly. Beyond Toruko Rice, the menu covers yoshoku classics like beef stew, pizza, and quiche. It sits close to Chinatown and Glover Garden, making it a natural lunch stop when exploring that part of the city.