Fujiyama 55 is a japanese ramen restaurant in 2E, Lyon.
Fujiyama 55 in Lyon's 2e is the city's most-booked ramen counter, with a tonkotsu broth simmered 14 hours and queues that form most weeknights from 19:00.
Editorially verified May 19, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Tonkotsu ramen, Gyoza
Must order: The tonkotsu ramen with extra chashu; gyoza for the table.
Tip: No reservations; arrive at 18:45 to beat the queue.
Address: 16 Rue du President Carnot, 69002 Lyon
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Signature: Quenelle de brochet, Andouillette
Order: The quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua; the praline tart is the closer.
Tip: Open daily; book a few days ahead for Friday-Saturday Walk-ins usually OK.
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Signature: Small plates, Natural wine
Order: Three small plates between two, then the cheese plate and a glass of Beaujolais.
Tip: Evening only Wed-Sat; small room, book a fortnight ahead Walk-ins usually OK.
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Signature: Daily plats, Bistro classics
Order: Whatever is on the blackboard; a glass of natural Beaujolais alongside.
Tip: Closed Sunday-Monday; the back room is the quieter seating Walk-ins usually OK.
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Signature: Vegetable-led plates, Daily set
Order: The set menu; the herb-led starter is the highlight.
Tip: Closed Sunday-Monday; lunch is the price-point entry at €24.
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Signature: Fondue, Raclette
Order: The fondue savoyarde for two with the cured ham platter on the side.
Tip: Winter season only; book ten days ahead for a Friday night table.
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Signature: Oeuf mayo, Blanquette de veau
Order: Oeuf mayo as starter, then the blanquette de veau, then ile flottante.
Tip: Walk-in only; arrive before 12:30 or after 14:00 for lunch Walk-ins usually OK.
Le Merciere on Rue Merciere is the bouchon Jean-Louis Manoa has run since 1978, voted Best Authentic Bouchon Lyonnais in 2022 and now passed.
Signature: Quenelle de brochet, Andouillette
Order: The quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua; the praline tart is the closer.
Tip: Open daily; book a few days ahead for Friday-Saturday Walk-ins usually OK.
