From French peaks to the Lion City, M&T brings its first bistro and boutique to Asia, celebrating the rich traditions and flavours of French mountain cheese
For most of us, cheese begins and ends in the chilled dairy section of a supermarket. But at M&T (short for Monts & Terroirs), it begins in the highlands of France, and ends on a beautifully plated croque monsieur in the heart of Tanjong Pagar.
The newly opened cheese boutique and bistro at Guoco Tower is the first of its kind in Asia, marking a bold debut for Sodiaal, France’s leading dairy cooperative. Championing a true farm-to-table concept, M&T showcases cheeses made from cow’s milk, drawn fresh from herds grazing the lush, open pastures of the Jura, Pyrénées, Auvergne, and Alps. Here, traditional cheesemaking is more than a method, but a lineage. Each cheese, the result of deep-rooted savoir-faire, is preserved by generations of farmers, shepherds, and ripeners, whose hands shape the wheels and age them into culinary treasures.
At the boutique, guests can take home a range of premium French cheeses, including Comte, Ossau-Iraty and Fourme d’Ambert and more, each with its own history, terroir, and sensory story. (If you’re asking us, our pick would definitely be the gold medal Comte.) But, to truly understand the artistry, you’ll want to sit down at the bistro—trust us, the menu is worth it.
The curated menu by Chef Nicolas Drouglazet (formerly from kitchens across France and Asia) features hearty classics that spotlight the delicacy of M&T’s signature cheeses. Think Angus Beef Burgers, crowned with melty mountain cheese; Comté Croque Monsieur, layered with nutty depth and golden crunch; and the Le Cordon Bleu Maison, a French comfort favourite, reimagined with premium ingredients and precision, to name a few.
Whether you have time for a refined, cheese-laced lunch, or intending to pop in and out for a wedge of aged Comte and wine for an intimate dinner at home, M&T offers a fresh and rare (and remarkably tasteful) entry into the world of French mountain cheese. A little slice of the Alps, served with precision and purpose, right here in Singapore? Yes please.
