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.

Jamie W and I definitely felt a need to change it up when it came to our meals in Paris. We knew we…read moreweren't relegated to bistros, brasseries, and boulangeries for our culinary choices, especially in a neighborhood as culturally diverse as Le Marais. That's what drew us to the fresh Israeli fare at this casual cafe. At around 7PM, the place was hopping because there were quite a few people not only dining but also waiting for takeout orders. We planted ourselves at the counter facing the busy prep area where the staff was assembling plates and pitas. We decided to share the 7,50€ Green Beans which looked to be quickly sautéed in lemon, garlic, and olive oil to a fresh, tasty snap (Photo 10). Jamie ordered the 13€ Golden Ratatouille, a healthy melange of eggplant, tomato, zucchini, carrot, and onion mixed in their house tomato sauce with a nice side of hard-boiled egg and tahini (Photo 8). Well, I thought one of us should try their specialty pita sandwiches, so I went with the 13€ Lamb Kebab. It was delicious with big lamb and beef meatballs peeking out of a nice fluffy pita stuffed with red onions and chopped cilantro, mint, and green onions. It was slathered liberally with tahini and their housemade spicy sauce (Photo 9). It was just the Middle Eastern meal we were hankering for. We can have escargots and croissants some other time. FOOD - 4 stars...big pita, saucy ratatouille AMBIANCE - 4 stars...kinda chaotic but comfortable SERVICE - 3.5 stars...pretty fast TOTAL - 4 stars...a fine Israeli option in Le Marais RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI

Yes yes yes!!! What a FABULOUS restaurant. Super unassuming, exceptionally casual, absolute…read moreperfection. We had a big crew and got a variety items. Lots of pitas. The real star was the whole veggies. Everything was super fresh and we enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching the kitchen work. The service was fine. As one expects in Paris. Not overly friendly but adequate and able to understand our english mixed with very poor french. I'm not sure Id cross town unless you have a craving, but if youre in the area, definitely stop in!

The staff was very friendly and Thayer have vegan options. That's the reason why I didn't give it a…read more1-2 star rating. Many seem to like the restaurant but that was not the case for us. Maybe it's the difference between middle eastern food in the US vs Paris. The falafel were OK but not great (not really that soft inside. The humus tasted very different, almost more like egg sauce. Everything tasted different (not really in a good way) and lacked salt

O M G.... This is divine. I have been in Paris for a few…read moredays visiting and have been disappointed with their cuisine. Yearning for some Mediterranean cuisine and finding this gem- I wish this was a place I can casually visit at home. Thank you Soumsoum for the exceptional service and having us experience a wonderfully delicious time. Cheers!

Unbelievable. So good. I'm coming back here when I'm in Paris next! Everything about their food and…read morecustomer service was perfect.

The PERFECT drunk meal in Paris. Definitely recommend, the owner is personable and the cook got us…read moreour food within 5 minutes. On a narrow street where you can sit on the curb or take your food to go. 10/10.

The BEST fallafel in all of France, family owned, very nice, delicious. No line- only the locals…read moreknow about it.

I went twice. The foood was pretty good but not prepared as requested. That's because they dont…read morereally are what the customer wants. They prepare it as they always do--no changes or modifications allowed. Prices are ok

This little place looks like a typical fast food place, but looks can be deceiving. The downstairs…read moreportion of the restaurant is tiny and you can't eat upstairs unless you order a full dinner. The downstairs is two tiny high tops for two and one that might fit three plus a few tables out front. I mention that so when you go, not to expect a sit down experience. The food was nothing that other places don't make, but was so good. I had a simple shawarma wrap and a side of baba ghanoush. Both were excellent. The shwarma was beef and lamb, which I ordered with the Toum and hot sauce, as well as the standard onions, pickled veggies, and tomatoes, and it was small. But every bite was perfect! I don't know why or how, but the little wrap could have been the best thing I ate the entire trip, and believe me when I say that I ate a lot. I have eaten shwarma and/ or kebabs from dozens of places in dozens of cities and I can't say that I have had better. I ate great shwarma at Taza on Queensway and throughout London in the 90s, but bite for bite, this was as good or better. I hope my glowing review doesn't set the bar impossibly high, because it's the simplicity that makes this little sandwich so good. It's also in a fun and vibrant neighborhood near the Pompidou Center, so I would highly recommend this for lunch or even a hearty snack for someone who may be walking all day.

Adorable family owned place, amazing food, great prices. So welcoming and clearly a neighborhood…read moretreasure. Everyone there seemed to know the owners personally, service was great and the food wasnincredible

It ain't easy being situated across the street from the famous L'as Du Falafel. L'as Du had a line…read morearound the block! However, I was visiting Le Marais with a local who assured us that he had tried both Mi Va Mi and L'as Du and couldn't figure out any discernible difference between the two. (I guess it's one of those Geno's vs. Pat's situations.) I was ready to eat, so I opted for Mi Va Mi. The falafel was exceptional! It's fried fresh and it was just delicious. I also appreciated the addition of fried eggplant on top. So good! My favorite falafel experience of all time. I only wish I had gotten more of their "spicy sauce" which wasn't terribly spicy, but very garlicky! My husband got a grilled sausage and enjoyed that, but returned after finishing his sausage for a plate of just plain falafel. The staff was super nice! We were very happy with our decision to eat here!

Located next to the famous and popular hotspot L'As du Fallafel, Mi Va Mi is a small restaurant…read moreserving falafel and shawarma goodness in pitas and plates. We ended up here for our first bite in France because L'As du Fallafel was on vacay (and they were randomly closed another day when we tried to go back, so I can't make a comparison until next time we travel to France) We got the PITA CHAWARMA (11€) to-go, and this put pita sandwiches in America to shame. ** Mi Va Mi's version was huge, and it was the perfect amount to be shared by two people for a light lunch while leaving stomach space for pastries ** It had a generous portion of grilled turkey and chopped cucumbers, drizzled in a yummy yogurt sauce, and wrapped in a fluffy fresh pita ** In my opinion, I think they could have gone lighter on the yogurt sauce since it was dripping and soggy. I think this is the first time ever that I didn't mind a soggy sandwich though, because the flavor was sooo delicious ** There's something about the pita too, that was reminiscent of the taste and texture of focaccia ** I had expected the shawarma to be the star, but instead I was impressed by how well the pita sandwich came together as a whole. It was hearty and satisfying without being too salty or heavy Tips: - They are speedy! Food was ready shortly after we ordered since they assemble everything on the spot - Spicy and non-spicy options - Small dining areas indoor and outdoors (plan on just standing in the picturesque alleyway) - It's a bit messy to eat even with forks, but this makes for an awesome street food experience

Tres delicieux! I found this place on The Fork and was looking for a place that could accommodate 5…read morepeople. The owner was very kind and accommodating to our food allergies. He also spoke some English and helped translate the menus, which were only in French. I got the grilled octopus and it was very good. It was a nice change from all the bread I had consumed the days earlier! This place is great if you want healthish Mediterranean food while in Paris.

Spectacular restaurant/wine bar close to the Picasso Museum and the air b&b I stayed at when Les…read moreBleus won the semifinals! We tried the classic shakshuka (delicious tomato, peppers, and eggs), shawarma with pita, sauces and salad, cheesecake, and Chocolat et tahini. The wines that were recommended were perfect with the food and the salon has many seating options--a little wine bar, some tables, and a cozy alcove with some very comfortable and stylish seating.

What a great find! We had heard that Paris had some excellent falafel and were at the Pompadeau…read moreCenter. Olive & Thym was right around the corner. First off the place is small with only a few tables. The amazingly friendly and cool staff more than made up for the tight quarters. Sunday was 80's music day according to the staff so we (as well as the rest of the tables) were mouthing the words to Madonna, Wham and Cher while the cook and wait staff danced while preparing our food. Everyone was having a good time. The food was excellent. Fresh greens, mint, tomatoes, radishes, served when mini pita's, hummus, falafel, beef or chicken. The crispy chicken was excellent. The olives were delicious. The falafel was yummy. Our meals were served in a bowl so you could mix or combine any of the flavors you wanted to. This was my first time eating Lebanese food and I really enjoyed it. Don't miss out the Beirut beer either.

We had a spectacular meal here. Everything - from the main course, to the beer (try the Beirut…read moreBeer), to the dessert - was just perfect.

What a unique experience! The setting was special with earth tones and warm lighting. The service…read morewas attentive, welcoming and friendly. The food was incredible. Every dish had a wonderful balance of simplicity, flavors, and perfectly created. The hatzil is a must. The Tarnegol, the chicken melted off the bone. The Malabi with the rose water was the perfect ending. Thank you for such a memorable meal!

My friends and I had dinner. They had a meal deal where you either get a starter and a main course…read moreor a main course and a dessert. Since we were planning on getting gelato after dinner we all decided to do a start and a main course. I got the sweet potato with tahini, tomato and fresh herbs. Very light and earthy dish. I enjoyed it quick a bit! For main course the calamari dish caught my eye. The calamari came with kimel and onion cream with Israel beer and freekeh risotto. We told them (well my friends did since they speak French) that I had a nut allergy. When the calamari dish came out it looked like there was some sort of nut in there so I asked my friend to double check for me. They did and conclude it was nut so they had to remake my dish. There are no indications for allergens on the menu I noticed as well. They remade my dish and I dug in. The flavors was a bit too tart for my liking. There was also very little calamari since it was buried in the risotto. The flavors were just not my cup of tea but I did enjoy how fresh everything was and how nice the staff was. Maybe if I ordered something else I would have liked it more? Overall an okay experience.