Le Chaves














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178 Av. de la République, 94700 Maisons-Alfort, France
RAW VEGETABLE PLATTER
ASSIETTE DE CRUDITÉS
Lettuce, tomato, carrots, beetroot, cucumber, corn, and onions.
A fresh starter consisting of an assortment of raw, crunchy vegetables. Light and colorful, it offers varied textures. Ideal for starting the meal with freshness.
COD FRITTERS
BEIGNETS DE MORUE
3 pieces.
Famous Portuguese fritters (Pastéis de Bacalhau) made from cod, potatoes, and parsley, fried. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Eaten hot or warm.
COUNTRY PÂTÉ
PÂTÉ DE CAMPAGNE
A rustic seasoned meat terrine, served sliced. Rich flavor and creamy texture with pieces of meat. Enjoy spread on bread.
PORK RILLETTES
RILLETTES DE PORC
Pork cooked for a long time in its own fat then shredded. Very tender texture and savory taste. Classically served with bread or pickles.
EGG MAYONNAISE
ŒUF MAYONNAISE
A bistro classic consisting of hard-boiled eggs topped with mayonnaise. Creamy texture and mild flavor. Simple and comforting.
GIZZARDS IN TOMATO SAUCE
GÉSIERS A LA TOMATE
Spicy gizzards in sauce.
Poultry gizzards simmered until tender in a rich tomato sauce. Rich and slightly spicy flavor. Often enjoyed with bread for dipping.
CURED HAM
JAMBON DE PAYS
Slices of cured and aged raw ham. Salty flavor and firm yet melt-in-your-mouth texture. A charcuterie board essential.
HOT GOAT CHEESE SALAD
SALADE DE CHÈVRE CHAUD
Green salad with melted goat cheese on toast. The hot-cold contrast and the distinctive goat cheese flavor are characteristic. Often served with walnuts or bacon bits.
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
ASSIETTE DE CHARCUTERIE
Assorted cold cuts like salami, ham, and pâté. Ideal for snacking at the beginning of a meal. Served with bread.
GRILLED CHORIZO
CHORIZO GRILLÉ
Can be prepared at the table on a grill with Portuguese brandy.
Pork sausage spiced with paprika, flame-grilled (often in front of the customer). Smoky and spicy flavor with a crispy skin. A highly appreciated Portuguese specialty.
12 SNAILS
12 ESCARGOTS
Snails baked in their shells with garlic and parsley butter. Tender texture and intense garlicky flavor. Eaten with a small fork and tongs.
PORTION OF FRITTERS TO SHARE
PORTION DE BEIGNETS À PARTAGER
10 pieces.
An assortment of savory fritters (likely cod, meat, or shrimp). Crispy and golden. Perfect for sharing as an appetizer.
CHARCUTERIE BOARD TO SHARE
PLATEAU DE CHARCUTERIE À PARTAGER
Large assortment of various cold cuts for several people. Generally includes ham, salami, chorizo, and terrines. Convivial and hearty.
PORK WITH MUSHROOMS
VIANDE DE PORC AUX CHAMPIGNONS
TENDERLOIN - Filet Mignon
Tender pork tenderloin topped with a creamy mushroom sauce. The meat is lean and delicate. Served with your choice of side.
SIRLOIN STEAK
FAUX FILET
Grilled beef cut, known for its balance of tenderness and flavor. Juicy and firm texture. Served with your choice of side.
BEEF STEAK
PAVÉ DE BŒUF
Thick beef cut, grilled or pan-fried. Very tender and rich in flavor. Ideal for rare meat lovers.
FLANK STEAK
BAVETTE
Beef cut with long fibers, known for its juiciness and pronounced flavor. Slightly fibrous but very tender texture if cooked correctly.
PORTUGUESE STYLE STEAK
STEAK À LA PORTUGAISE
BITOQUE - Beef steak sautéed with garlic and white wine, topped with a slice of bacon and a fried egg.
Traditional Portuguese dish (Bitoque) featuring a steak pan-fried with garlic, topped with a fried egg. Flavorful and hearty, often served with fries and rice.
PICANHA STEAK
STEAK DE PICANHA
PICANHA STEAK
Steak cut from picanha (rump steak), famous for its layer of fat that adds a lot of flavor during cooking. Tender and tasty.
PORK ALENTEJANA STYLE
VIANDE DE PORC ALENTEJANA
PORK ALENTEJANA STYLE – pork and clam sauté, served with diced fries
A specialty from Alentejo, combining land and sea. Marinated and fried pork cubes, served with clams and fried potatoes. A rich dish with surprising flavors.
MIXED SKEWER
BROCHETTE MIXTE
Beef, smoked bacon, and chorizo.
Grilled skewer combining beef, bacon, and spicy sausage. Offers a variety of smoky textures and flavors. Served hot.
BEEF SKEWER
BROCHETTE DE BOEUF
Beef, bell peppers, and onions.
Classic skewer of beef pieces alternated with vegetables. The meat is grilled and flavored by the peppers and onions.
PIERAUDE
PIERRADE
NACO NA PEDRA - Beef sirloin on a hot stone with your choice of sides.
Interactive experience where you cook your raw beef slices on a hot stone at the table. Allows for perfect cooking control to your liking. Fun and tasty.
RIBEYE STEAK
CÔTE DE BŒUF
Large grilled ribeye steak with bone. Marbled, juicy, and very flavorful meat. A feast for red meat lovers.
PICANHA ON A SKEWER
PICANHA NO ESPETO
RODIZIO - 500GR of beef per person grilled on a skewer in the CHURRASCO style. Served with white rice, black beans, homemade fries, and raw vegetable salad.
The quintessential Brazilian specialty. Rump steak slivers grilled on a vertical skewer (Churrasco). Served in generous slices with its melting fat. A festive and very tasty dish.
COD À BRÁS
MORUE À BRAS
Cod flakes, onions, and very thin shoestring fries, all mixed with beaten eggs and pan-fried.
Iconic Portuguese dish (Bacalhau à Brás). Comforting mix of cod, onions, and shoestring potatoes bound with egg. Creamy texture and rich flavor.
STEAMED COD
MORUE CUITE À LA VAPEUR
Cod fillet steamed healthily to preserve its flaky texture and delicate flavor. Light and natural.
GRILLED SALMON STEAK
PAVÉ DE SAUMON GRILLÉ
Grilled salmon steak, crispy skin and tender flesh. Rich in healthy fats and flavor. Classic and popular.
COD À NARCISA
MORUE À NARCISA
Fried cod served with an onion sauce and round fries.
Traditional recipe from northern Portugal. Cod fried then baked with plenty of onions and olive oil. Served with round fries. Rich and flavorful.
GRILLED SEA BREAM
DORADE ROYALE GRILLÉE
Whole grilled fish, white and delicate flesh. Grilling gives it crispy skin and a light smoky flavor. Often served with a drizzle of olive oil.
SEAFOOD RICE
RIZ AUX FRUITS DE MÉR
SEAFOOD RICE
Rice dish in sauce (similar to a liquid risotto) cooked with various seafood (shrimp, clams, mussels). Very fragrant with cilantro and tomato.
COD À CHAVES
MORUE À CHAVES
Cod cooked in a seafood and shrimp sauce, served with steamed potatoes.
Regional dish from Chaves. Cod served with a rich seafood sauce. A sophisticated and hearty surf-and-turf combination.
HOMEMADE FRIES
FRITES MAISON
Portion of freshly cut and fried fries. Crispy and golden.
FRIED CASSAVA
MANDIOCA FRITA
Fried cassava, soft and crispy.
Fried cassava sticks. Unique texture: crispy outside, dense and starchy inside. A Brazilian cuisine classic, often served as an appetizer.
TILAPIA 500GR
TILAPIA 500GR
Tilapia fish pieces in batter.
Pieces of fried tilapia in batter. White and mild flesh. Perfect for sharing, often eaten with fingers by dipping in sauce.
FRIED CHICKEN BITES
FRANGO A PASSARINHO
A whole chicken cut into small pieces and fried.
Chicken cut into small pieces (with bone) and fried with garlic and parsley. Very popular in Brazil. Crispy and tasty.
CALABRESA 500GR
CALABRESA 500GR
Smoked sausage, sliced and pan-fried with onions.
Spicy Calabrese-style sausage (smoked and spicy) sliced and sautéed with onions. Ideal for snacking with a beer or as a side dish.
PICANHA 500GR
PICANHA 500GR
Sliced picanha pan-fried with onions.
Picanha (beef) slices sautéed in a pan with onions. The meat remains juicy and very flavorful thanks to its fat.
PICANHA 1 KG
PICANHA 1 KG
Sliced picanha pan-fried with onions.
Large portion of sliced picanha (beef) with onions. Ideal for sharing with a group.
CHICKEN COXINHA
COXINHA POULET
Breaded fritter stuffed with minced chicken meat, covered in dough and molded into a pear shape.
The most famous Brazilian snack. Dough made from broth, stuffed with shredded chicken, breaded and fried. Characteristic teardrop shape. Crispy and soft.
FAIR PASTRY
PASTEL DE FEIRA
Famous Brazilian pastry filled with assorted flavors.
Large fried pastry with thin, very crispy dough, typical of Brazilian markets. Served very hot with various melting fillings.
HAMBURGER
HAMBURGER
Bread, ground beef patty, ham, cheese, and lettuce.
Classic burger with patty, cheese, and raw vegetables. Simple and effective.
BACON BURGER
HAMBURGER BACON
Bread, ground beef patty, bacon, ham, cheese, and lettuce.
An enriched version of the burger with grilled bacon for an extra smoky flavor.
X-CHAVES
X-CHAVES
Bread, ground beef patty, ham, cheese, egg, sausage, bacon, shoestring fries, corn, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Extremely hearty Brazilian-style burger (X-Tudo). Piles on numerous ingredients including egg, sausage, and shoestring fries. A rich and varied taste experience.
CHEESE BREAD + 1 COFFEE
PÃO DE QUEIJO + 1 CAFÉ
Portion of 8 small cheese breads.
Small Brazilian cheese bread made with cassava flour. Elastic and soft texture, thin crust. Served warm with coffee.
HOT MISTO + 1 COFFEE
MISTO QUENTE + 1 CAFÉ
Ham and cheese croque-monsieur.
Grilled ham and cheese sandwich, a Brazilian breakfast classic. Crispy bread and melted cheese.
TOAST WITH JAM + 1 COFFEE
TORRADA COM GELEIA + 1 CAFÉ
Toast with butter and jam.
Thick slices of buttered toast, served with jam. Simple and traditional.
CHEESE
FROMAGE
Simple sandwich with cheese.
TOASTED MIX
TOSTA MIXTA
Toast bread, cooked ham, and cheese.
Toasted ham and cheese sandwich.
WHITE HAM
JAMBON BLANC
Classic cooked ham sandwich.
PÂTÉ
PÂTÉ
Sandwich spread with country pâté.
TUNA CRUDITÉ
THON CRUDITÉ
Fresh tuna sandwich with mayonnaise and crunchy vegetables.
CURED HAM
JAMBON CRU
Cured dry ham sandwich. Salty and authentic flavor.
CHICKEN CRUDITÉ
POULET CRUDITÉ
Sandwich with cold roast chicken, mayonnaise, and lettuce/tomato.
MERGUEZ
MERGUEZ
Hot sandwich with spicy merguez sausage.
STEAK IN A BUN
PREGO NO PÃO
Fried beef steak.
Traditional Portuguese sandwich. A thin beef steak marinated in garlic and fried, served in a small bun. Simple but very tasty.
PUDIM (PORTUGUESE FLAN)
PUDIM (FLAN PORTUGAIS)
Egg custard flan topped with liquid caramel. Dense and smooth texture, very sweet and caramelized taste.
CRÈME BRÛLÉE
CRÈME BRÛLÉE
Vanilla cream dessert topped with a layer of crunchy caramelized sugar. Contrast of hot/cold and soft/crunchy textures.
FRUIT SALAD
SALADE DE FRUITS
Mix of fresh fruits cut into pieces. Light and refreshing.
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT
Airy dark chocolate dessert. Light texture and intense cocoa flavor.
PASSION FRUIT MOUSSE
MOUSSE AU FRUIT DE LA PASSION
Creamy mousse made from passion fruit (Maracujá). Tangy and sweet flavor, very popular in Brazil and Portugal.
CHOCOLATE AND COCONUT CAKE
GÂTEAU CHOCOLAT ET COCO
Moist cake combining chocolate and coconut. A classic gourmet combination.
AÇAÍ BOWL
COUPE DE AÇAÍ
Typically Brazilian dessert made from açaí palm berries, served as a sorbet.
Dark purple sorbet made from Amazonian açaí berries. Unique earthy and fruity flavor. Served frozen, often topped with fruits and cereals.
ICE CREAM AND SORBET
CRÈME GLACÉE ET SORBET
3 scoops of your choice depending on daily availability.
Scoop of ice cream or sorbet in various flavors. Refreshing.
ESPRESSO
EXPRESSO
Short and strong coffee, served black.
LONG
ALLONGÉ
Espresso diluted with hot water, less intense.
HAZELNUT
NOISETTE
Espresso with a drop of hot milk.
VIENNESE COFFEE
CAFÉ VIENNOIS
Coffee topped with a generous layer of whipped cream.
TEA
THÉ
Infusion of tea leaves.
CREAM
CRÈME
Large latte.
GALÃO
GALÃO
Portuguese drink similar to a latte. Served in a large glass, consisting of a quarter coffee and three-quarters foamed milk.
CAPPUCCINO
CAPPUCCINO
Espresso with hot milk and a nice milk foam.
CHOCOLATE
CHOCOLAT
Hot chocolate and milk drink.
Contains Dairy
Peanut Allergy
Contains Fish
Contains Shellfish
Gluten Free
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