"Bouchon is one of those places that feels like coming home, every time. Its refined yet true-to-the-classics bistro food celebrates traditional French cooking executed with the finest local vegetables, meat, and fish, without ever really bordering on new Nordic fussiness. Some dishes never go off the menu, and its hanger steak and steak tartare avec frites are as good as anything you’ll find in Paris. Quite a feat for a small bistro in a nondescript part of Malmö. And although the safe stuff might lure with its familiar comfort, the rest of the menu is worth exploring, like the grilled octopus, twice-baked cheese souffle, and cauliflower gratin with chanterelles and truffles. The wine list echoes this masterfully: It’s compact and primarily focused on traditional French wine regions. All are served up with a spirit of old-school hospitality that’s rare in this town. [$$]" - Alisa Larsen
