Sheesh by Danny Khezzar: we checked out his street-food spot in Paris

Sheesh, the street-food hotspot from chef Danny Khezzar has just opened in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement. We tasted his reimagined sandwiches, including a four-hands collaboration with Michel Roth, a must-try this season.

Sheesh! That's about what we blurted out when we saw the queue outside 91 Rue Réaumur in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. On Sunday, September 27, 2026, Sheesh by Danny Khezzar opened its doors, and the crowd clearly had marked the date in their calendars.

We were there and tried the chef’s Japanese sandos, the star chef who broke out on Top Chef. Verdict in one bite: it’s indulgent and melt-in-your-mouth, and the Michel Roth–signature version, crafted with his mentor, took us far beyond the Sentier.

Sheesh, what is that exactly?

Sheesh, it's the exclamation you drop when something knocks you off your feet. Pretty cheeky as a restaurant name, and pretty well chosen for a spot street food that bets on the wow factor from the very first bite.

The address is compact (12 seats, no more), tucked into the Sentier district, just a stone’s throw from Rue Montorgueil. Here you eat on the go, grab your sandwich to take away, or have it delivered.

When it comes to the decor, a cheeky mascot, illustrations all around, and packaging that makes you want to keep the bag. It feels almost like stepping into a street-culture concept store where sandwiches have replaced sneakers.

Who is Danny Khezzar, the chef behind Sheesh?

The braids, the smile, the overflowing energy on screen: it's hard to forget Danny Khezzar, a finalist on Top Chef 2023. Born in Rosny-sous-Bois, in Seine-Saint-Denis, he trained at L’Espadon in the Ritz Paris, under the guidance of Michel Roth.

He later followed him to Bayview, the Michelin-starred restaurant at the Hôtel Président Wilson in Geneva, which he now runs. With Sheesh, he swaps the white tablecloth for kraft paper, but he still brings his chef’s touch to the sauces and seasonings.

The brand got its start in Geneva, amid festivals and events. In France, it's expanding through franchising with Taster, a specialist in restaurant networks. Paris is leading the way, and more locations are expected to follow.

What exactly is a sando, the specialty at Sheesh?

The sando is the Japanese twist on the classic sandwich. The star here is shokupan—a bread so soft and pillow-like you could almost nod off on it. Two thick slices, a generous filling, and you’re good to go.

At Chez Sheesh, the sando leans into contrasts: pillowy-soft bread, the crackle of fried chicken, and the fresh snap of the cabbage. A kind of comic duo where each texture makes the other crack up.

What to eat at Sheesh in Paris?

The menu fits on one page, and that’s a good thing—less time hesitating, more time crunching. In the spotlight, L'Original stacks fried chicken fillet, Chinese cabbage, white cabbage, sesame oil, spicy mayonnaise, and tonkatsu sauce (€12.90 solo, €15.90 in a combo). Accompanied by crispy sweet potato fries that are nicely crispy, and it goes down a treat.

Its more retro cousin, Le Sheezy, treats itself to a layer of melted cheddar (€13.90 solo, €16.90 in a combo). The Avocado, meanwhile, tosses avocado into the mix (€16.50 in a combo), for those who want to feel a bit virtuous between bites of fried goodness.

Vegetarians aren’t forgotten with Le Veggie and its korokke, a golden Japanese croquette topped with cheddar and lemon mayo (€15.90 in a combo). For fans of soft, round buns, there’s a burger on a fluffy bun (€11.50 solo), Cajun-spiced tenders, a P’tit Wrap, and a Sheesh Caesar with a poached egg and fried chicken to round things out.

Special nod to the sauce lineup, which we enjoyed sampling: tonkatsu, rosemary ketchup, spicy mayo, or lemon mayo. Perfect for dipping fries or sweet potato fries into a different sauce with every bite, never getting bored.

Michel Roth's sando, our top pick

That bite that had us saying sheesh for good. For this sando à quatre mains, Danny Khezzar reimagines a Michelin-starred dish from his mentor Michel Roth: shrimp, Chinese cabbage, lemony mayo and a raspberry-tonkatsu sauce... (€14.50 standalone, €17.50 in the combo).

On paper, it raised an eyebrow. On the palate, the raspberry brightens the sauce with a tangy edge that hints at certain Asian flavors. A sly wink from the maître elevating lunch with a touch of haute cuisine, and we recommend it without hesitation.

Shall we save room for dessert?

Yes, and we recommend you get a little crafty to pull it off. Sheesh's two desserts come shaped like tiny flowers, a cheeky nod to the evergreen cookies and brownies of street food.

Choose from peanut caramel for the sweet-tooths or lemon yuzu passion to end on a brighter note (€6.90). Desserts that break with the usual, and that’s exactly what we love.

Our take on Sheesh: who it's for and what to expect

The sandos are indulgent and generously filled, and the shokupan stays soft to the last crumb. We go there to taste a Michelin-starred chef’s cuisine, in gourmand mode, at fast-casual prices.

Sheesh will appeal to Top Chef fans eager to see how Danny Khezzar handles a sandwich, to fans of Japanese street food, and to the Sentier regulars looking for a new lunch spot. Foodies, for their part, will feel right at home.

Just a heads-up: if you’re cutting hard, skip it—fried items and sauces don’t hold back. For the gourmands, though, it’s hearty, generous, and frankly not Sheesh at all.

Another detail that matters: with only 12 seats and the novelty factor, the queue is likely to grow in the early weeks. Be prepared to wait, or opt for takeout.

Sheesh by Danny Khezzar awaits you at 91 Rue Réaumur in the 2nd arrondissement, open daily from 11:00 to 22:30 (until 22:00 on Fridays), for reference. Expect dishes priced from €5.50 to €17.50 and desserts at €6.90. A quick peek at the official Sheesh site before you go can’t hurt.

Where to find more sandwiches in Paris?

Has shokupan converted you? Extend the experience at Sōma Sando, the Japanese sandwich spot near the Luxembourg Gardens, or at Yabaï Sando, chef Walter Ishizuka’s concept around Odéon.

For the rest of your culinary tour, our guide on where to find a great sando in Paris gathers more must-try addresses. And if you’re tracing the TV chefs off-screen, check out our selection of Top Chef restaurants in Paris.

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