Bouchons in Lyon pride themselves in serving traditional fares from their mother's table. There is nothing fancy in terms of presentation. Just rustic, down-to-earth recipes that have been passed down from generations of home cooking.
Bouchons are ubiquitous in Lyon especially in the Old Town and it is easy to end up in a tourist trap. Cafe Comptoir Abel was mentioned in Lebovitz's review, so I thought I would give it a try.
As though it was frozen in time, Abel is one of the those places that exudes nostalgia and charm. The menu chalkboard shows some interesting dishes, if not entirely catered to the English or American tastes. Tripes and blood sausage, for example, are standard choices.
The set lunch menu offers a sample of local cuisine like their Lyonnaise salads and creamed chicken - hearty and delicious.
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| Salade Lyonnaise |
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| Chicken with Supreme sauce and rice |
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| Chocolate cake with vanilla sauce |
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