Bichon, Restaurant in Lyon, France
Bichon is a restaurant on Rue Neuve in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, combining traditional and creative dishes in a casual setting. The menu leans toward shared plates inspired by street food, made with fresh ingredients sourced from local producers.
The building on Rue Neuve has been part of the neighborhood for many years, embedded in one of the older parts of central Lyon. The restaurant took shape around the idea of rethinking regional cooking for a younger, more casual crowd.
Bichon calls itself an 'Auberge nouvelle génération', which translates roughly as a new kind of inn that mixes traditional and contemporary dining. The decor draws from the 1980s, with vinyl records, old cassettes, and quirky posters that give the space a playful, nostalgic character.
The restaurant is open every day except Tuesday, with both lunch and dinner service and a brunch option on Sundays. The nearest metro stop, Cordeliers, is within walking distance, making it easy to reach on foot from the city center.
At a certain point in the evening, the menu is designed so that it becomes hard to tell whether a dish is based on meat or vegetables, a deliberate choice by the kitchen. Reservations can also be made by WhatsApp, which is unusual for this type of place.
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