Five minutes on foot from Hôtel R de Paris, on rue d’Amsterdam, Chonbou is one of the 9th arrondissement’s reliably good tables — discreet, solid and regularly mentioned by local guides. Behind this name, borrowed from French backslang for “mouth”, lies a dual identity: a creative French restaurant and a characterful wine shop, with 350 carefully selected labels. It is the kind of address worth noting as soon as you check in.

Arthur in the kitchen: fresh produce, precise technique

In the kitchen, chef Arthur is at the helm. His short, well-controlled menu changes with the seasons and never tries too hard — which is exactly why it works. Expect classically rooted dishes revisited with real technical precision: a layered pressed yellow chicken and artichoke, poultry mousseline and braised morels; a flame-seared mackerel with fermented bergamot and leche de tigre; or a South-West duck breast with braised pak choi and passion-fruit gel. The ingredients are straightforward, the pairings inventive without ever feeling showy.

The lunch menus (starter-main at €34, main-dessert at €32, full menu at €42) make Chonbou an excellent choice for a carefully cooked lunch without overspending. In the evening, the menu expands slightly and the mood becomes calmer — ideal for a romantic dinner or a meal with friends in an elegant, welcoming setting.

Maxime and Sixte: the cellar as a second menu

At Chonbou, there is no traditional wine list: you choose directly in the cellar, guided by Maxime, who runs the wine shop, and Sixte, the house sommelier. The 350 references cover a wide spectrum — prestigious grands crus, confidential discoveries, and a strong selection of organic, natural and biodynamic wines. Every bottle shows two prices: the cellar price (to take away) and the restaurant price (to drink on site), with complete transparency.

That open-cellar model, available from 9 am on weekdays, gives Chonbou a genuinely dual purpose: you can come for lunch or dinner, but also simply drop by for a good bottle at an hour when most wine shops are still closed.

The terrace and private events

As soon as the weather turns warm, the terrace — with around forty seats — becomes one of the address’s biggest assets. Inside, the restaurant can host up to 60 seated guests, and up to 90 for cocktails. Chonbou is also available for private lunches, dinners or evening events on request, with tailored service.

Practical information

To discover Chonbou and other good addresses around the hotel, browse our restaurants and bars guide — or let our digital concierge introduce you to a curated selection of nearby spots.