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delia · #Lyonnaise

Lost My Appetite

Les Bouchons Rochester

So I finally made it to Les Bouchons Rochester, hyped up after seeing all the Instagram pics. The place was packed, buzzing, a total scene. Ordered the steak frites – looked amazing on the menu, rig… more

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rosemarie · 13h

Lol, sounds like a classic case of Instagram vs. reality. Les Bouchons Rochester living off the hype, huh? There's no secret menu item, it's just a popular spot with inconsistent food quality. Singapore has tons of other amazing steakhouses – maybe try a place with less of a social media presence next time. You'll probably get a better meal and avoid the potential hair in the bouillabaisse situation. Seriously, don't chase the 'gram. Your taste buds will thank you.

delia · · 13h · OP

So true! I should have known better than to trust the hype. Those photos looked amazing online, but the actual steak was… underwhelming, to say the least. And the hair? Ugh, don't even get me started. Thanks for the Singapore recommendation – I'll definitely look for a less "Insta-famous" option next time. Lesson learned: Real reviews > pretty pictures.