Chez Hugon

A taxi driver told us we had to experience authentic Lyon cuisine at a type of restaurant classified as “Bouchon Lyonnaise,” because Lyon is the gastronomic capital of France. We found Hogan by walking past it and as we tried to decipher the French menu we were discouraged at the effort. The woman inside was not eager at first to help, but when we circled back to try again with Google translate, she invited us in! I asked about the “brain” dish and she assured me it’s not brain but a fresh cheese from the region’s silk workers. With relief, we sat down in the tiny dining room to one of the best meals and culinary adventures we’ve had in all our travels! It was all familiar but completely unique and delectable! Highly recommend, and I plan to learn how to make the Salade Lyonnause at home…

One of the best bouchons I have tried. Except you leave this place and you smell like food... I tried the salade Lyonnaise, very good. Poulet au vinaigre, big portion, tates good. The vinegar is barely noticeable. Crème caramel, simply yummy. In general, the portions of the main course are very big.

I’m Italian, trust me, the food is at low level, the entres are all on the base of vinegar, so if you don’t like it it’s a problem. The plats are sufficients and the desserts are ok. It is mandatory order the menu for 32 € each..We were seated outside next to a corner, the smell of urine was gross. The bathroom is so small that you can’t seat. Trust me, search for another restaurant, in Lyone there are a lots better and cheaper.

I didn't expect such a small restaurant to hide such great dishes. Everything was excellent. I took the rillettes de boeuf as appetizers, The quenelles de brochet as a main dish (and the sauce was just sublime) And the cervelle de canut as dessert. (A wonderful cheese spread) I highly recommend

Chez Hugon is the quintessential Lyonnaise bouchon in which to find France's soul served on a plate, day after day since 1937. The economical three course menu priced at 28 euros offers a diverse range of classic fare such as jambon persille, lentilles saucisson chaud, tablier de sapeur and quenelle de brochet prepared perfectly. We started our meal with exquisite rillette of geese, ham and parsley terrine, warm cervelas sausage served on lentils and the most perfect salade Lyonnaise imaginable. For main courses, we had chicken with crayfish, tete de veau with sauce gribiche, veal sweetbreads meuniere and an epic quelles of pike in a crayfish sauce. One month later and I am still haunted by how feathery light and tasty the quenelle was. We drank several pots of delicious Beaujolais wine. For dessert we had tarte tatin, tarte au praline, chocolate mousse and oeufs a la neige. We ate at Paul Bocuse a few days later and I am not sure that experience, though on the complete other side of the spectrum of dining, was any better. Go to Chez Hugon and taste the glory of France!

Very authentic Lyonnais food & atmosphere. It's not the everyday stuff meaning rhich, heavy and ribald food. Be prepared for having a Brandy afterwards...

The absolute best bouchon in town. Come early since it fills up within 15 minutes of opening. Feels cozy and local, everything is in French but they are friendly and will chat with you in English if needed. Portions are massive and you feel like you’re in your grandmother’s house while you are eating here. All the other bouchons will disappoint after eating here!

Small lovely place, with a lovely staff and absolutely delicious food! If you can, go grab a bite there, you won't regret it!

Chez Hugon is a nice Bouchon close to the large square, Place des Terreaux in front of the subway station of Hôtel de Ville L. Prade. We went there as a group of six. The staff did not speak much English but were kind and tried to communicate. I think we tried everything on the handwritten menu, and all were excellent. We started with the house wine of their own which was a bit too young, so we ended up with some brand names.

Bouchon at its finest. Very small restaurant with only French menus and a great staff that can help you with their 75% English. Make reservations because so limited space but worth it. Menu is one price and you choose your appetizer, your main dish, and dessert. Come here, order win and take your time with menu. Whatever you choose you'll love it.

I am not sure where this stands on the hierarchy of Bouchons but the people were really nice, the English was decent but even better had an English menu --- which the server tried her best English not to rely on it. The food was very good and satisfying. Had an assortment of meats made into various forms, usually in sauces. Highlight was the pigs blood sausage with caramelized apples, and the apple pie. I imagine it's hard to go wrong with anything, as long as your crew gets a variety. Fun experience, I would definitely recommend who locals and travelers. So, talking reservations -- This is something I don't understand yet about France. You make a reservation, and it seems you just reserve your spot for the night. They only have a certain number of seats, and the meal lasts two to three hours. Every seat was filled and there is no line waiting because no one is leaving within a reasonable amount of time. So in essence, you aren't reserving a time, just THE spot for the night. Correct??

A true hidden gem Lyon! Great service, tight tables and fantastic food. French Soul Food at its best.

I walked past this bouchon Lyonnais the day before and the food looked really good so I went back looking for a true taste of Lyon. Since 1937, must be good! When I got to the restaurant the maitre d'hotel was talking with some customers on the patio. I waited a few minutes beside him at the entrance. After 5 minutes of being ignored, I asked him in passable French if he had a table available. He and I looked into the empty restaurant and then he said in French that he did not have anything available for me. I looked into his eyes and got only that look of "you are not welcome here". I then pointed to the 10 empty tables inside and said "Vraiment?" He simply repeated it back to me. I know that there is a reputation on other review sites for this restaurant to be snobby, but I was quite incensed at the blatant attitude. I asked politely in French, on a Tuesday to eat at this place with the full intention of accepting and appreciating the culture and food and I was turned away with absolute callousness. I was disgusted with the behaviour and have written to the restaurant.