Incredible food! This is a new top two spot for us in Paris…read more The gin cocktails were some of the most incredible and most creative I've ever had. Both were super unique and I couldn't choose a favorite. Sumac to finish a cocktail? Wow. I could not possibly recommend Assanabel enough. The food here was exceptional. For starters, we got their tabbouleh, stuffed grape leaves, and the pita with cheese and peppers. We had the chicken shawarma for an entree - stellar. Tender, well-seasoned. Not a single complaint. Servers also spoke English and were welcoming and happy to accommodate. We squeezed in without a reservation, but there was only one other empty table. Best to call ahead or reserve online!

So Yelp is not very good Internationally.....that's why we all use Tripadvisor...right? Sorry…read moreJeremy Assanabel is rated #16 out of 19,000 restaurants on tripadvisor and also gets travelers choice The food here is fantastic The 4 of us got the mezzes for 4....which is 12 choices. Loved both the hot and cold Truffle hummus is insanely good Fantastic dolma Great fattoush salad with feta Fallafel is absolutely amazing Delicate pita Beautiful restaurant Nice service Great location GO!!!! De rien

A friend of mine told me I had to eat here while I was in Paris. I was a bit skeptical, because I…read moredidn't come here for Lebanese food. I am so glad we got to experience this place! We ordered a variety of traditional foods and shared, to get to try more of their options. I know when you're traveling in Paris, you only have a limited number of meals and you don't wanna waste one. This is worth it!

I never give one star but this place is beyond anything I have seen when it comes to service. I was…read moresitting with my back to their central way and suddenly a knife hit the back of my head coming at a high speed. My skull was definitely impacted. I suspect the waitress dropped the knife as she was passing behind my back. She was non-apologetic and extremely aggressive and rude. Arguing that she did not know where the knife was coming from?! This should not have been her first reaction. I have to assume that somehow she lost the knife from a plate. She kept arguing with me when I pointed out that she should have shown some concerns and simply apologize. She initially did not. Eventually she came to her senses and finally somehow gave a fake apology. We left the premises without eating anything. The atmosphere was dark and kind of depressed. I have to assume that the owner must have been away. Quand le chat n'est pas la, les Souris dansent.

cozy food and lovely service! very warm interior, with a very fresh and constantly updated menu…read morethat has lots of options for everyone! in a nice quiet street in paris, that offered a great refuge from the cold. prices are reasonable, and the service was really amazing! we walked in without a reservation, and were seated near the door, but the interior is very small, so i would suggest coming earlier. for an appetizer, we had the eggplant puree (baba ganoush), and it was very classic - no complaints. we ordered one of the beef saj, which was quite nice, and very filling for a good price. the fries were nice and crispy and flavorful, while still being soft and fluffy inside. the dipping sauce was also very nice - almost like a spiced thousand island sauce. the other item that we ordered was the plate of the day (ratatouille), which was very balanced. it came with rice and a side salad. i will say that it wasn't really a traditional view of ratatouille, as i would assume there to be more zucchini/etc, but it was delicious nonetheless. to compensate for the cold, the owners offered us a free coffee or dessert, of which we chose the latter, which were nutella pitas! even gave us a little discount on our meal :-)

Our air bnb was right next to Cook'n Saj. The wonderful owner welcomed us into his cozy place,…read morecomplete with a settee area to relax and nosh in as well as tables. Everything we had was great and made in house. They close early around 8, so its more of a lunch/early dinner place. Terrific mediterranean food, we had the kibbe sando on homemade pita with fries and the beet hummous! FYI, no beer wine or cocktails are avaliable.

* service was amazing * staff & owner were very nice…read more * hookah was amazing * bathroom was very clean * we ordered 2 hookah's and he gave the tea for free and as soon as we entered he gave water bottles on the house as well

This place is the perfect chill hookah spot! One of the my favorites the world that I have been to…read more The service is exceptional. Nuts, and water to your table right away and the hookah tastes great. (Lemon mint) and the mint tea is SO GOOD. Get all of that :) Thanks for serving me so well. Great energy and vibes inside. And they have a cute kitten wandering around inside :)

Had some amazing French restaurants while in Paris, but this cute, casual place has them beat…read more Still dreaming of L'As du Fallafel and their perfectly crispy falafels and creamy hummus. The portions are generous and I recommend sharing a plate or pita with someone because it's a lot! Great place to stop by after a day of shopping. No wait for our party of 8 despite the very limited seating (they gave us two tables of four) because it was 3pm in the afternoon.

Incredible Service, incredible food. The nicest men waited on us perfectly…read more Food is yummy and authentic. Had the falafel wrap. Ohhh so delicious.

VEGAN! Everything! Fresh falafel with a topping bar. Falafel was excellent and freshly made…read more Pita was soft and fresh. Salad was good, topping bar was a great touch. Fries were very good, but we ordered too much food. Service was excellent, they are used to tourists for sure, but also indulged me while I practiced my French. There's only a few tables if you want to eat inside (I think 3?) so plan on takeaway, and eat somewhere with a nice view.

This Falafel freak flew almost four thousand miles to France to get his fix. Call me a schmuck, but…read moreI did not know there was a location just fifteen minutes south and west of Glen Head in Garden City, NY. Five Fabulous Stars for: 1) Amazing Falafel, just so delicious and crispy on the outside and not pasty but perfect on the inside. Hot and fresh, they had a few in the bin but told me it would be a couple of minutes for the new ones. Love it! 2) Love the limitless topping bar with a bunch of great sauces and veggie toppings. The grilled cauliflower was DAYUMMM ( CJ in NY I am trying but only you have the true impact) as were the marinated chick peas. The green sauce Wowza! Fries were fantastic with a killer seasoning. 3) The hours are perfect for the jet lagged and up at 1:15 am ( Paris time which is 7:15 pm previous day in NY) folks with the gavone hunger pangs. Close at 2 am Thursday through Saturday. Open at 11 am daily. 4) Nice location right in the 5th district of Paris ( Latin Quarter) just south of the Siene river. Clean interior and COVID and mask compliant. 5) 2 fivers for a big ass falafel sandwich, plus a huge order of fries and a bottle of Perrier. No that's too French. Just regular agua. The employees are sweet and generous and kept piling on the toppings per my request,. Nine Euros( $ 10.20 approx) is a steal for this quality and quantity plus the excellent and generous service. Few seats inside. Just grab the two mega falafel sandwiches, walk a few yards and grab a seat next to me ( or 2 metres away ;) in this very cool district of Paris.

The only reason why Au Vieux Cèdre's bewitching Shawarma does not appear in the pages of "A…read moreMoveable Feast" is because the small Lebanese joint opened its doors more than half a century after Ernest Hemingway lived (and ate) literally around the corner... A stone throw away from La Place de la Contrescarpe, and Hemingway's apt at 74 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine (the place where Verlaine died as well), I can assure you that the voracious writer would have devoured many a shawarma, kastas or falafels, as these are indeed "moveable feasts" that you can savor on the go while on your Paris explorations, without being rattan chair bound elbow-to-elbow with other Parisians, as you surely will be (and should be) eventually. This little hole in the wall has indeed the best shawarma I've ever had in three continents, and it's a must have for those on literary pilgrimages in the area. Also try the Soujouk; squashy spicy beef with tomato and hummus. This was my favorite fast food spot while in my 3 month + Paris residency, and the perfect antebellum when sauntering the quaintness of the Rue Mouffetard. Now, for good measure, let me clear my throat *ahem* La seule raison pour laquelle Au Vieux Cèdre's enchantant Shawarma n'apparaît pas dans les pages du "A Moveable Feast"; est parce que le petit joint Libanais a ouvert ses portes davantage que le demi-siècle après qu'Ernest Hemingway ait vécu (et a mangé) littéralement autour le coin... Un jet en pierre à partir de La Place de la Contrescarpe, et Hemingway's convenable à 74 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine (l'endroit où Verlaine est mort aussi bien), je peux vous assurer que l'auteur vorace aurait dévoré des beaucoup un shawarma, des kastas ou des falafels, en tant que ces derniers suis en effet "moveable feasts" que vous pouvez savor sur vos explorations de Paris, sans être chaise de rotin liée coude-à-coude avec l'autre Parisians (comme vous sûrement et devriez être par la suite). Ce petit trou dans le mur a en effet le meilleur shawarma dans trois continents, et son un festin pour ceux sur des pélerinages littéraires dans le secteur. Essayez le Soujouk ; boeuf épicé mou et humide avec la tomate et hummus. Ma tache préférée en mes trois mois dans Paris, et parfait en allant au le Rue Mouffetard. No pun intended, but Pardon my French (in every way, really). But I'm just so fucking glad that Yelp has gone Paris!!?? C'est Cool!

Affordable, fresh, tasty food. There were a few tables and steady to-go business. The lovely gent…read morerunning the place gave us little cups of hot tea while we waited for our falafel sandwiches. When we left, he gave us baklava. Main, drink and dessert for a bargain price. This place has a (good) hole in the wall quality that is an excellent change of pace from the touristy fare abounding on the Left Bank. Refuel and rest here for continued exploration of the remnants of medieval Paris. I would definitely return!

On a street with multiple Middle Eastern eateries Le Cedre stands out for the quality of its…read moreofferings. Everything looks fresh and delicious. The Menu offerings are priced right for either take away or dine in. Service is helpful and polite. The interior space is very clean. A great Lunch spot while sightseeing

Absolutely delicious Lebanese food in Paris! This place was PACKED with locals and as soon as we…read moretook a bite of our food we knew why! Everything was extremely fresh and seasoned perfection! If you're looking for a casual spot in Paris and a change of cuisine this is your spot!

We went around lunch time here while visiting Paris. It was in the area of the Latin quarter of the…read morecity. It's one of those hidden gems that is still convenient while sightseeing in Paris. I adore Lebanese cuisine so this was a real treat. It was authentic grub. We thought it was going to be a pick up spot but they have a ton of sitting in the restaurant. It was packed and a bit tight but still worth the food. The service was slow but we were enjoying the quotes/sayings on the wall and several paintings of well known people. I recommend getting the mixed grill. It was excellent with the preparation of kabobs and grilled chicken. It came with dips like hummus, yogurt mix, plus salad and bread on the side. At the end I tried the homemade baklava that was also sweet love. Topoly is a great lunch option if in the area. ~

Hands down, some of the best Shawarma I've ever had. Cut. Print. End of story…read more The Beef Shawarma in particular is perfectly marinated, tender and transcendentally delicious.

Such a beautiful and romantic setting with food like my Lebanese grandmother! Perfect kibbee naya,…read moreauthentic bread, crunchy fatoush salad, perfectly spiced and juicy grilled chicken. Warm, caring, genuine service. We did not have cash for our taxi and the driver did not take credit cards, so the manager rushed outside and to the scene - he covered our fare! Who does that? This hidden gem is worth every cent. If you want a true taste of Lebanon from their table and hearts to yours, visit Liza!

The food is upscale Lebanese with a twist. It has a cool atmosphere and great service, however way…read moretoo expensive for the quality of the product. Most importantly, if you are craving traditional lebanese food this won't hit the spot. I got the hummus, which was very silky but lacked flavor. The fattoush which was awesome, probably my favorite. The beef kibbeh which I didn't like because it came with a sweet basil sauce that I just didn't understand. For the main we got the mixed grilled plate: chicken was nice and juicy, kebabs were flavorful but a bit dry. The star was the garlic sauce. So overall decent food, but extremely overpriced. I wish their flavors were more traditional.