Oriental mediterranean street food restaurant guide

Slak, two iconic names in Turkish street food, now bring their signature wet burger to Pigalle—must-try for food lovers.

Pigalle has always been lively and flavorful, but Slak is here to inject a fresh burst of authentic street-food energy. Inside this tiny counter, inspired by the bustling stalls of the 1970s, a sibling duo behind L’Atelier Dürüm opens a spot that celebrates two Turkish icons: the juicy burger and the tantuni—a spicy, rolled-up meat wrap.

Claudine: The Mediterranean slow-sandwiches simmering with love in the 11th arrondissement

Claudine isn’t just serving up ordinary sandwiches — she offers “slowdwichs,” a nod to her slow-cooked meats. At this Mediterranean-inspired spot, lamb simmered for eight hours becomes a family affair... and an obsession!

Baobab Kebab, in the heart of Paris, is redefining street food with a menu that's both delicious and generously crafted.

In the heart of the Halles, just two minutes from Châtelet–Les Halles RER station, Baobab Kebab is redefining Parisian street food with its oversized, revamped crepes, generously sized plates, and artisanal halal veal kebabs.

Gamra, the Moroccan restaurant serving up authentic, homemade dishes, is delighting diners in the 17th arrondissement of Paris

A new Moroccan restaurant is opening its doors in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. Gamra welcomes diners on rue Cardinet with a cozy, homemade family cuisine: tajines, couscous, soft breads, and Moroccan pastries are on the menu at this charming spot. As a bonus, they also offer a special Ftour menu during Ramadan.

Ayadi Gourmet, Fatteh's committed Syrian street-food counter in Paris

Ayadi Gourmet is the first street-food or rather street-good counter in Paris specializing in Syrian Fatteh. Located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, this mini takeaway restaurant-counter offers a unique specialty made entirely in-house from the finest produce. And as the icing on the cake, we tell you all about the restaurant's commitment to the underprivileged.

Leven, Kurdish street-food on fire

Boarding for the Middle East at Leven, a new Kurdish street-food stall in the Sentier.

Nissi, soft hallah sandwiches with Levantine flavours, very (very) tasty

From sabich to schnitzel, Moroccan-style fishballs to stewed beef, Nissi's finger-licking hallah sandwiches with Levantine flavors.

La Sabicherie, home of the 'other' Israeli sandwich

Less well known than the falafel sandwich, the sabich has nothing to envy it! You can eat it to go at La Sabicherie, near Bastille and now at SoPi too!

L'Atelier Dürüm, the Turkish canteen with delicious dürüms in the 18th arrondissement

On Rue de Clignancourt, in the 18th arrondissement, Atelier Dürüm is a family affair, before becoming a must-visit address in the neighborhood. On the menu? Generous, homemade cuisine, inspired above all by the traditional cuisine of southeast Turkey.

Zinzin, Gargouille's little brother in a naughty Mediterranean sandwich version

Following in the footsteps of its big sister, Gargouille, Zinzin offers Mediterranean dishes in a saucy sandwich version.

Choukran, couscous and Moroccan sandwiches by Abdel Alaoui

Abdel Alaoui opens the Choukran restaurant in the 9th arrondissement. On the menu: couscous, chakchouka and Moroccan sandwiches.

Brooch, Israeli stall, shawarma and falafel in the Passage des Panoramas

Broche keeps things simple with 2 recipes that pack a punch: a lamb-chicken shawarma cooked over a wood fire, and a falafel pita. Head for the Passage des Panoramas!

Nour, a small counter serving Israeli street food and grilled arayes

Nour unveils arayes, a must-try Levantine street food that is still too little known in Paris.

Faurn and his man'ouchés, Alan Geaam's Lebanese pizzas

Alan Geaam has opened Faurn, a restaurant a stone's throw from his previous addresses, where he makes it a point of honour to introduce diners to man'ouché, the Lebanese cousin of pizza!

etsi l'ouzeri, Greek street-food according to Mikaela Liaroutsos

Following on from étsi le bistro, Franco-Greek chef Mikaela Liaroutsos has just opened a Greek taverna a stone's throw away, featuring Greek street-food and shareable mezzes.

Papo, tasty Portuguese street food in the 11th arrondissement

This new little shop, called Papo, highlights a Portuguese speciality that is still little-known in Paris: papo, a small bread with fillings that comes in several delicious versions.

Qasti Shawarma & Grill, Alan Geaam’s Lebanese eatery

Alan Geaam is unstoppable and keeps developing himself in the Marais area. After Qasti, Saj, a bakery and the Auberge Nicolas Flamel, he is now opening a new Lebanese street-food eatery called Qasti Shawarma & Grill.

Sâj by Alan Geaam, the Lebanese pancake counter to die for

Alan Geaam, Qasti's Michelin-starred chef, has launched a new concept called Sâj, a takeaway counter where he offers Levantine galettes, the flagship food of Lebanese street-food. Garnished with hummus, kefta or labneh, these patties are a real treat.

Man'ouché, the Lebanese street food restaurant a stone's throw from the Centre Pompidou

Fans of chawarmas, galettes and pittas should head to Man'ouché, a Lebanese street food restaurant just a stone's throw from the Centre Pompidou on rue Rambuteau. It's the ideal spot to grab a bite to eat while discovering Lebanon and its gourmet cuisine!