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Had some amazing French restaurants while in Paris, but this cute, casual place has them beat. 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. Food is yummy and authentic. Had the falafel wrap. Ohhh so delicious.
Famous falafel spot in the Marais. There was a bit of a line right when they opened but they're efficient about it. We split the Falafel Signature sandwich and it's tasty. The Falafel balls were crispy and fresh. I loved the addition of roasted eggplants and the spicy sauce added a nice kick to the sandwich as well. Not the best I've ever had but a fun snack nonetheless.
VEGAN REVIEW My friend recommended this place vehemently & I was a little like... what's the big deal, it's falafel... YOU GUYS IT IS SO DELICIOUS The falafel is perfection, as are all the side dips, salads & breads. Dine in if you can, the menu is larger (plates & such) Service is SO FAST Lenny Kravitz loved this place, so you know it's good LOL
As someone who goes to Paris quite often, I am always on the hunt for some new places to eat at. I stumbled upon L'As du Fallafel, and this restaurant had some delicious dishes to try! It is a very busy spot, so finding a seat can be quite difficult. But the service is really fast and the servers are also very kind. Prices do differ if you want to dine in vs take out. Now on to the food, the falafel plate is delicious and with the portion sizes are big so can definitely be shareable! The sandwiches are very fresh, have great flavour and its just packed with so much ingredients! 9/10 recommend!
We made a stop here for a late night snack, I was excited to give them a try after seeing all the raving reviews. I decided to order the Falafel special, which comes with falafel, veggies, eggplant, tahini sauce, and hot sauce in a pita. The pita was packed with everything and I really liked the falafel, it was very tasty and cooked perfectly. The hot sauce also had that spicy kick that spicy lovers will enjoy. The tahini was just okay though, I felt like I had better tahini at other places in the states. Overall, the falafel pita was pretty good, but the tahini brought it down a little bit. Compared to other places I've been to in the states, I felt like the white sauce wasn't better. With that in mind, it's still a pretty good spot to get your falafel fix in.
I mean, yeah come on. The food is phenomenal. Not a long wait, great service and staff who keep the line moving. Very authentic and a great mix of textures and flavors. Tried the lamb shawarma and falafel pita. DELISH
Best Fulop and Paris highly recommend going to this place. We came here because my mom had been here in the past. It's an amazing blend of cultures. You see people from all over the country. All religions dining in one place just to have great food.. We had the falafel sandwich which was phenomenal crispy with the pain is from the pickles that was perfect. We also have a Shawarma plate that was immensely tasty a great amount of food. I particularly loved the cabbage salad. The staff is extremely friendly informative made you feel like you're at home. You can take the food to go or eat there. I highly recommend coming to this place. Whether you're in the neighborhood room for a destination to come if you're in the neighborhood or make it a destination for the incredible friend in the shopping in this neighborhood both vintage and otherwise it's truly outstanding. One of our favorite areas in all of. Paris.
While waking around the old Jewish quarter our local friend suggested we come here to get takeout and go eat in a nearby park. We were told they usually have a long line but it wasn't bad that day. We got a bunch of schawarmas and fries - all quite delicious and for Paris a 15 euro schawarma with juicy tasty meat is reasonable. They have seating inside but on a nice day the hidden gem of a park just a few steps to the right of it is a much more pleasant venue.
Not my first time dining here; it's a must do each time we are in Paris. Don't be dissuaded if you see a line at the door, it moves quickly. I adore their food and so does everyone else as it's always filled with locals! You may consider sharing a few things because portions are large.
The first time we came here, my family loved it. We came in the winter and it was the perfect hot meal and the falafel was super crispy. Now, two years later, we came back and felt that it was alright. There are always lines but it goes relatively quick. The falafel is probably the best falafel we've ever tried, but the shawarma in a pita was ok and the rest of the veggies and sauces in the falafel were not the best we've ever had (best meat in pita we've had is Falafel Stop in northern california).
By far the best falafel in the world (and yes I've had a lot of falafel in the US and internationally including Egypt). Absolutely incredible. Quick service even if you are waiting in line to sit down (wait is usually 20 minutes or less). The guy writing your name down is hilarious and fun. If you don't want to sit down there is a to go line that is quick. The restaurant itself is like a fast food seating with basic chairs and tables that is semi clean. Service is definitely very quick. The food is absolutely amazing. The hot sauce is fantastic. The veggies are fresh. I could eat this everyday. I'm so sad it's in Paris and would love for it to be in the USA It is a must go otherwise you didn't do Paris right! Scrap the Michelin stars and go here
Falafel in Paris? Definitely!! I know it sounds strange to go to Paris and eat falafel, but L'As du Falafel is one of our favorites. Found it years ago when my husband always wanted to eat falafel sandwiches when we travelled. This one tastes like you are on the Tayelet in Tel Aviv, not the Old Jewish Quarter in Le Marais. So nice to stroll in this trendy area with its cobblestone streets, historic synagogues and quirky boutiques and then grab a table for a falafel plate or pita. The falafel is so good. Just like the family restaurant that my husband's parents used to own. Crispy on the outside. Delicious and moist on the inside. Could have easily split the falafel plate. 10 falafel balls on a plate of hummus, tahini, green cabbage salad, purple cabbage salad, Israeli salad with fresh tomatoes and cucumbers and a tomato based dip. Pita included. So yummy!! My hubby had....a falafel pita sandwich and fries. Added a freshly squeezed carrot orange juice. So refreshing. Ask for a large complimentary glass bottle of tap water. Inside and outside dining available. In a rush to get back to the Olympics? Take your order to go. Love falafel? Add this to your list of restaurants in Paris. If you are like our family, you'll be back.
oh man, seriously the BEST fallafel I have ever had. So the rumors are true! The size is huge and will definitely fill you up. Can't beat the price. The only reason I've given a 4 star rating is there is no where to sit if you purchase the fallafel outside. If you want to go inside the restaurant where there are tables, they basically charge more for the same fallafel - a premium for sitting down. The fallafel is so big and there is so much sauce that its really not that mobile - its not like you can eat and walk around with it. So you just get a bunch of people standing around the restaurant trying to juggle their bags, fallafels and drinks. At least put some high-tables outside so people can put their drinks down and enjoy the experience. Nevertheless, this is a must-try in Paris! read more
11 years ago
A stop at L'As du Fallafel is a must when in Paris. When I first approached and saw the line, my heart sank. But, I soldiered on and got in line. A man was taking orders so that when you go to the window all you had to do was give them your ticket. I got my falafel spicy. It was outstanding. The grilled eggplant was a nice touch and delicious. The falafel were perfect - crunchy on the outside, salty and chewy. The cabbage, cucumbers and tomatoes added nice crunch and texture to the sandwich. The spicy sauce was fantastic as well. By far, this was the best falafel I have ever had! read more
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There are many options here, but go for the classic: Falafel sandwich with a touch of hot sauce, taken to-go so you can skip the wait time inside and eat your pita while walking the streets of Paris. What could be better? Don't forget to take a fork - the sandwiches are stuffed with amazing falafel (flavour and crunch) and freshly pickled veggies. This is an absolute must when in Paris, you won't regret it. read more
9 years ago
What can I say about the most successful place in Le Marais? Go and try it for yourself, don't read these reviews. It's always full so you'll have to wait or stand in the queue and then eat in the street. Try the fries with their spicy sauce, the shawarma and the fallafel. A must when in Paris. read more
Wow. I'm ordering Jewish cuisine in Paris, France. This is my sister's favourite place for a quick, simple, and affordable meal. I ordered fallafel Special which is a vegetarian wrap. The wrap is huge and it's packed with chopped up vegetables and falafel balls and it's covered with a North American style salad type of sauce. So, I tried my first bite, wow, it's packed with flavour. Well, the ranch salad type of sauce really brings out the flavour and the vegetables and falafel balls brings out even more enjoyment to the mouth. For the price of a foot long Subway sandwich, you can enjoy something that taste even better. The neighbourhood where the restaurant is situated is old world beauty! Just watch out for the pigeons if you plan to eat outside! Note, expect to wait for 15-30 minutes in line just to get your falafel and there is a person who will take your order when you're in line. You'll have to hand over cash to him and he'll give you a order form where you'll present it to the counter. read more
These falafels are legit! Do you have to wait in a ridiculous line? Sure... It would be a bit more frustrating if it weren't worth the wait but it is. There are two shops located literally a stones throw from each other. The line at the larger location tends to be longer but they also have like 4x the number of workers so it may be deceiving if you choose to wait in the shorter line. Seating also tends to be scarce near this place. There is a park very near the restaurant so if you don't mind walking 5 minutes you can usually find a nice seat (may be on the ground) there. It's very quiet and clean. read more
7 years ago
Great falafel and AMAZING eggplant. The location was lovely location also! Friendly staff and made for a great experience in the Jewish quarter of Paris. read more
12 years ago
I had just ordered a petit gelato from Amorino when a few friends asked if I wanted to join them in finding this famous falafel place! I quickly ate the rest of the gelato and by the time we walked over I was too excited to resist (and my mouth was watering from the overwhelmingly delicious aromas of the street). My friend and I split the falafel special, which is pita stuffed to the brim with their veggies, falafels, tomatoes, lettuce, and delicious grilled eggplant all topped with a great tahini sauce. It cost 6 euros, but was perfect to split between 2 people as a decent snack portion. There are 2 lines going into the restaurant. One line is for sitting in and the other is for a to-go option. The line goes by really quickly and of course the food is well worth the wait. When we ordered the gentleman taking our orders told us to go directly inside and get our food (like a Disneyland fast pass!!). I would highly recommend this place because it is a great change of pace from the typical crepes or baguettes that I've been having all week. I definitely will be returning a few times during the rest of my stay and am looking forward to trying their shawarma and fries! read more
Simply writing a review to say, YES, L'As du Fallafel lives up to the hype! I got a falafel pita while hubs got the shawarma and both were delicious. They were extremely generous with both the falafel (which is fried to perfection) and sauces. There was quite a long line, but we opted to get ours to-go so we had our pitas in hand and were on our way within minutes. If you're wandering around Le Marais, be sure to stop by for a drool-worthy and CHEAP lunch! read more
WOW, just wow. Hands down the best falafel sandwich I've ever had. And coming from NYC, I've tried quite a few. I think the genius comes from how they layer the ingredients into the pita alternating and repeating ingredients as they go, making a balanced flavor profile and HUGE pita! A good warning: all falafel places everywhere have some secret hell-ish hot sauce recipe, so make sure you only ask for a little bit, or else you'll be teary-eyed and full of regret within seconds..I've seen it happen to countless tourists. This is a classic example of how even though every copycat falafel place on the street claims on their sign that they're the 'best in the world'....you should always believe the one with the massive line. If it's that popular, it's the one to try. read more
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I went to that falafel shop on my last trip to Paris in June. A friend of mine suggested that falafel shop because it's famous for having the best falafel in Paris and everybody goes there. I had a classic Falafel with vegetables. There was a little bit too much sauce on it as you can see on the picture. Was definitely a good falafel but not the best. The price was 4.50 Euro and definitely worth it. read more
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7 years ago
Best falafel of my life. The cabbage filling not only tastes delicious but adds beautiful color and texture to the dish. It is a long line but if moves quickly. The fries were a big disappointment though. read more
When I was reading the reviews talking about getting falafel in Paris, I thought it was strange. But the reviews were so great that I just had to try it out during my trip to Paris. This place did not disappoint! I don't typically like falafel but this THE best falafel I've ever had. I went around 4pm and there was still a line; it was probably the only falafel restaurant in the area with any business. We ordered the falafel and shawarma. For €6, these are huge! It's packed with lettuce, tomatoes, eggplant and meat/falafel. The sauces are also amazing - I just wish they would've put more spicy sauce on mine. Overall, this is definitely a MUST try in Paris if you have the time. There was cars that parked in the middle of the road just to pick up a falafel! read more
7 years ago
After a looooong day of sight seeing, my husband and I were desperate for some good food and to rest our feet. Although extremely busy, the waiters were on top of everything and ran the whole restaurant smoothly. The food was good, but everything lacked a little salt and maybe more lemon or yogurt. Something to brighten everything up. Maybe my expectations were too high after reading Yelp reviews and the article in the New York Times, but I've honestly had way better. read more
The wait time when I went was not nearly as bad as how people usually make it out to be. The options are great for vegetarians and vegans, seeing as you can have tahini instead of yogurt on top. The roasted eggplant that you can add is also perfectly Smokey and tender. There's a neighboring stall that you may be tempted to order at when you see the line, but don't. This place is famous for a reason read more
This place serves up some seriously fantastic falafel. I haven't yet had the privilege of eating falafel in Israel, but I've tried all the major places in NYC (Taim, Maoz, Halal Guys, etc) and L'as du Falafel is pretty comparable. My mom and I split a platter and it was more than enough food. The falafel balls themselves were fab, but my favorite had to be the eggplant. It was cooked my favorite way - sort of charred - and I could've eaten a plateful of it. The food comes out extremely quickly, and there was no line on the mid-November night we chose. Awesome! read more
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I consider myself some what of a falafel connoisseur. This place has one of the two best falafels that I had outside of Israel. The falafel was perfectly spiced and moist on the inside, and it was perfectly round and crispy on the outside. It were as fresh as can be. The service was supper fast and friendly. We also got a plate of shawarma which was also very well prepared. The food wasn't heavy at all. Basically we visited little Tel Aviv in the middle of Paris. I know when you are in Paris you may want to indulge in French food, but you have to stop in for lunch to taste perhaps the best falafel that you will ever have a chance to have. Try for your self, and I'm telling you that you won't regret it. You can always finish your meal with a french dessert down the block just as we did. read more
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As recommended by Lenny Kravitz! Just so you know it's good. The world renowned L'As du Falafel is not be missed; as for us, we merely stumbled upon it since it was right in the Le Marais neighborhood where we were staying. The sandwich is perfectly delicious, and covered in amazing dual white and red sauces. One of their famous falafels may be more than enough, but when you see their other meat options, you'll want to dive in for more. For quickest convenience, grab a falafel to go and take a walk down the Rue de Roisers to check out some of the other food establishments. But trust me when I say that none of the other places come close to tasting as good as L'As du Falafel. We had the personal experience. read more
12 years ago
My first time ever having Fallafel and I was lucky enough to try it from L'As du Fallafel! My roommate and I walked up to the door area and the guy asked if we wanted it for take out or to-go and showed us which line to get into. I wanted to pay with card so the guy directed me to go inside. The cashier could tell that I definitely didn't speak French and I wasn't from around the area so he asked me where I was from and we chatted for a bit and I told him it was my first time here and he turns around and grabs a small sample cup and fills it with the homemade lemonade and says I have a surprise for you!! I was so shocked!! But I couldn't leave my friend hanging outside with no lemonade so I shamelessly asked him, "what about my friend?!" And he was soo nice and he turned around and filled up another small cup and handed it to me with a big smile. I walked out of the store with two cute small cups of lemonade and everyone waiting in line salivated as they stared at me. In terms of the food, I don't think I can give a good review because I'm a really picky eater so I wasn't really diggin' all the veggies. I took everything out... no sauce, no spicy sauce, no eggplants, no tomatoes no purple or white veggies. Just the pita bread and chicken. I was quite happy but I think everyone thought I was crazy. read more
7 years ago
Beast of a falafel! The vegetarian falafel sandwich $6 was loaded with a nice variety of veggies and at least 5-6 falafel balls. The sauce is delicious and the hot sauce isn't too spicy so make sure you pile it on. We waited about 20 minutes in the to go line on a Sunday around lunch time. Definitely worth the wait. They accept credit cards inside the restaurant after you've ordered on line. We also got a side order of fries for $3 which came out piping hot. The fries were a sizable order but they were dry (no salt or sauces provided but we should have asked). I would highly recommend this place while in Paris! read more
This is a filling and yummy meal. One of the best fallafels I have ever had! Tre bien! The price is good and the location is a cozy little restaurant. It gets super busy so don't be offended if it takes time for your waiter to get to you. read more
7 years ago
Yes yes. Line is long but it moves quick. Once you order wait is almost non existent. Street it is on and those around are charming (old jewish neighbourhood). The people operating the business are very friendly. The food is tha BOMB. And cheap. Although I wouldn't mind paying extra. Because it is the BOMB. I got the falafel pita to go at 22:47PM, 5 minute wait, 6.5 euros, fresh veggies, warm pita, perfectly crispy yet moist falafels and huge portions. Ask for the spicy sauce. read more
3 years ago
This place is as good as they say. Not much else I can add to the other 270 reviews here, but I can say it's fantastic. My wife and I went twice during our week in Paris. Just a note - you can get sandwich to go or sit down. We went early both times and didn't have any wait at all. Very friendly service. The eggplant is amazing! read more
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34 rue des Rosiers
75004 Paris
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Marais, 4ème
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