Ramadan is a special period in the Hegira calendar. For one month, Muslims fast until Ftour time. When the fast is broken, zlabia, gazelle horns and chebakia, not forgetting dates filled with marzipan, are the stars of the show. They also make their way onto the table for Iftar, as well as forAïd El Fitr, the feast that marks the end of the month of Ramadan. So where can you go shopping for good Oriental pastries in Paris?
Here are our pick of the best Ramadan specialities, as well as classics revisited by talented Parisians. From Lebanon to Syria, by way of the Maghreb, the oriental pastries of the Muslim world invite themselves to Paris to introduce us to surprising sweets for the delight of sweet tooths!
We're always on the lookout for new ideas, and this guide is updated as we make announcements and discoveries. Be sure to check back regularly for other hot concepts that will delight Oriental pastry aficionados! We dare you to resist.
Maison Ambre and its gourmet artisan pastries
At Maison Ambre, the choice of pastries isn't vast. It has to be said that everything is homemade and guaranteed fresh. Cornes de gazelle, briwates, chebakias and ghribas are made on the premises with real honey and less sugar. A real treat! [Read more]
Maison Hallab, the Middle Eastern patisserie with Lebanese delights, at La Défense (92)
In the heart of the Westfield shopping center at La Défense, Maison Hallab serves up homemade pastries based on traditional Lebanese recipes. [Read more]
Laouz, the fine Algerian patisserie, café and tea room in Paris
Laouz is the name of this Algerian company offering fine oriental pastries, so kawaii. With no fewer than 6 boutiques in Paris today, the house continues to delight us with classic creations, as well as more original delicacies. Like little jewels, we let ourselves be seduced by sweets with flavors from here and elsewhere. Also a tea room, the house offers a full range of catering services. [Read more]
Maison Sibon, the Lebanese patisserie that's part café, part tea room, part ice cream parlour
Looking for a good Lebanese patisserie in Paris? Head for Maison Sibon, a refined café and tea room offering not only fine oriental pastries, but also mezzés, bowls and even delicious homemade ice creams with Lebanese flavours, on sunny days. [Read more]
Qasti Patisserie and Tearoom by Alan Geaam, the gourmet spot for Lebanese sweets
Looking for good, authentic, artisanal Lebanese pastries in Paris? Alan Geaam, the Michelin-starred chef we love so much, launches Qasti Pâtisserie libanaises, a takeaway and tearoom to indulge in distinctive oriental flavors. [Read more]
Maison Gazelle, the paradise of Moroccan gazelle horns
Maison Gazelle is the boutique-teahouse where you can enjoy Moroccan gazelle horns. Thinner than Algerian gazelle horns, they come in 7 flavors and are served with cold-pressed almond milk or gazelle horn ice cream. And if you don't want to miss out on all the fun, you can also try the salted gazelle horns! [Read more]
Maison Aleph, Myriam Sabet's Levantine patisserie in Paris
Gourmands, stop everything and head to the 4th arrondissement of the capital to discover Maison Aleph, which offers a range of delicious pastries combining traditional products from the Levant with the savoir-faire of contemporary French patisserie. [Read more]
Ismaïl, colorful and tasty Indo-Lebanese cuisine
The Ismaïl restaurant offers a marriage of two gastronomies with many points in common. Indian and Lebanese cuisine come together in colorful, spicy and flavorful dishes. [Read more]
