Travel cuisine · Bouc-Bel-Air
A journey to Asia
In Bouc-Bel-Air, Pakal weaves the flavours of Asia into a generous world cuisine: tataki, Thai basil, sweet-and-savoury sauces and seasonal produce.
At Pakal, travel cuisine gives Asia pride of place without ever being confined to it. You'll find the gestures, spices and juices that carry the soul of Far-Eastern cooking, reworked with good produce and the standards of a premium brasserie in Bouc-Bel-Air.
The flavours of Asia
Asia on your plate
Lightly seared tataki, Asian beef tartare, kadaïf prawns, grilled shrimp with Thai basil and a sweet-and-savoury sauce: our plates borrow from the tables of Japan, Thailand and beyond, while keeping the generosity of a brasserie.
Honest, borderless cooking with no folklore, where Asian accents meet fine seasonal produce. Come for the journey as much as for the pleasure of eating well.
- Tataki & tartare
- Thai basil
- Sweet-and-savoury sauces
- Seasonal produce
The travel-cuisine spirit
The world at the table
Pakal is not just another Asian restaurant: it's a world cuisine where Asia holds a special place, alongside fish, meats, pasta and risotto. The thread is the journey — an invitation to cross continents over a single meal, at lunch and dinner.
The setting
A great room, a real terrace
115 seats indoors and 90 on the shaded terrace: Pakal welcomes the quiet duo as warmly as the large party, with the same care. Timber frame, velvet and low lighting make a premium setting in Bouc-Bel-Air, minutes from Aix-en-Provence.
A rarity in the area: a private 42-space car park, PMR spots included. Enjoy a lunch or dinner of Asian flavours without ever circling for a place to park.
- 115
- Indoor seats
- 90
- Terrace seats
- 42
- Parking spaces
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Frequently asked
Asian cuisine, good to know
Is Pakal an Asian restaurant in Bouc-Bel-Air?
Pakal is a travel-cuisine restaurant where Asia holds a strong place: tataki, Asian beef tartare, kadaïf prawns, Thai basil shrimp. It's not an exclusively Asian table, but a generous world cuisine with Far-Eastern accents.
Which Asian-flavoured dishes are on the menu?
You'll find a lightly seared tataki, an Asian beef tartare, kadaïf prawns and grilled shrimp with Thai basil in a sweet-and-savoury sauce, alongside fish, meats, pasta and risotto. The full menu is bilingual.
Where is the restaurant and is there parking?
Pakal is at 817 Avenue de Violési, 13320 Bouc-Bel-Air, minutes from Aix-en-Provence, with a private 42-space car park, PMR spots included.
What are the opening days and hours?
Lunch Tuesday to Saturday (12–2pm) and dinner Wednesday to Saturday (7–10:15pm). Pakal is closed on Sunday and Monday.
How do I book a table?
Booking is by phone only, on +33 4 42 53 24 77. Speaking directly lets us prepare your visit at its best, especially for larger tables.
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Asia comes to Bouc-Bel-Air
Treat yourself to a gourmet journey, at lunch or dinner. Call us and we'll keep the best table for you.
04 42 53 24 77