The Bistro - Ryouri & Wine no Shokunin-tachi Japan

A bistro, sometimes spelled bistrot, is, in its original Parisian incarnation, a small restaurant serving moderately priced simple meals in a modest setting. Bistros are defined mostly by the foods they serve. Slow-cooked foods like braised meats are typical.[citation needed] Bistro patrons do not expect printed menus or professional service.[citation needed]