Meïda, chef Mohamed Cheikh's Mediterranean-influenced brasserie in Saint-Ouen

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Published by Margot de Sortiraparis, Manon de Sortiraparis · Photos by Margot de Sortiraparis · Published on January 14, 2025 at 05:08 p.m.
In September, chef Mohamed Cheikh officially set up shop in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, opening Meïda, the brasserie that brings the Mediterranean to Paris (well, right next door).

Discovered by the general public in Top Chef, chef Mohamed Cheikh has, since his participation and great victory in 2021, taken on a series of ephemeral projects, in turn opening a restaurant in the Jardin des Plantes, signing collaborations with the Pagode de Cos and Burger Père & Fils, or signing a festive dinner cruise on the Diamant Bleu.

This time, Mohamed Cheikh is back with a project of his own: the opening of a Mediterranean brasserie in Saint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis. Named Meïda, this new address will offer a "culinary escapade of sun-drenched flavours", with influences from Italy, Morocco, Lebanon, Spain...

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Here, starters are conceived as mezze to be shared with eggplant caviar, Zaatar hummus (to be accompanied by ultra-fresh pita bread), smoked potato and piquillo tortilla, merguez arancini...

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On the main course, you can choose from a range of fine meat and fish options, includingfragrant roast poultry with tlitli bird tongues, beef tenderloin tartare or sirloin steak with merguez spices, or the must-try tuna crudo served with vinegared rice and avocado cream, or gnocchi with prawns. A vegetarian option is also available on the menu, with beautiful radiatori with summer truffles and mushrooms.

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All to be accompanied by the address's house drinks: we're thinking in particular of the lemonade prepared daily, non-alcoholic cocktails and other detox delights (ginger, pineapple, apple, lemon, ginger), homemade iced tea or bissap.

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Finally, if you've got any room left, don't miss out on the à la carte desserts: the profiterole revisited in a very gourmet, 100% gianduja version (chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, caramelized hazelnuts...), the rice pudding scented with orange blossom, the chocolate cream... All served with hot mint tea.

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Count on €19.50 for the lunchtime starter/main course or main course/dessert, €12 for the children's menu, €6.50 to €19.50 for starters, €18.50 to €25.50 for main courses and €8 to €12 for desserts. A very fine table that takes you on a gustatory journey, and one that we recommend you try out in Saint-Ouen!

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
Starts March 14, 2025

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    10 Place de la République
    93400 Saint Ouen

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    Official website
    www.meida.fr

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